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Gutter survey in Forge Wood, West Sussex
Gutter surveys in Forge Wood from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us.
- Leaking or loose downpipes
- Joints that drip after rain
- Water backing up from a hidden gutter
How a gutter survey works in Forge Wood
A gutter needs a steady fall towards its outlet or water sits in them. When brackets sag or joints part, water pools, drips and spills over where the gutter dips. We check the line of each run as far as we can see it, along with the brackets and downpipe fixings. You get written recommendations, prioritised by urgency where relevant. We survey downpipes, fascias and soffits and parapet and box gutters, and people most often book us about downpipes that are split or coming away and water spilling over the gutter edge.
Around Forge Wood, older cottages sit alongside bungalows and newer houses. Older roofs can have slate, clay tiles or other traditional coverings, while many later ones have concrete tiles. On older homes, chimney stacks, valleys and gutters are typically where the work is. Nails and battens under older coverings frequently give out before the slates or tiles themselves.
The report is written in plain words, so it makes sense without any roofing background. Each point is backed by a photo where possible, with the urgent items made clear.
- Location
- Forge Wood (RH10, RH6)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Honest limits
We only report whatever is safely visible on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- Blockages deep inside downpipes
- Hidden sections we cannot view safely
- Whether a material contains asbestos (a specialist asbestos surveyor’s job)
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll tell you. What our survey covers.
What we look at
- Outlets and hoppers
- Parapet and box gutters
- Fascias and soffits
- Downpipes
- Eaves gutters
- Valley gutters
What happens on the day
Where it is relevant and can be reached safely, the loft space is checked as well as the outside. In the loft, the signs we look for are staining, damp, daylight and sagging. All in, the survey normally takes about one to two hours on an ordinary house, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. In a smaller place like Forge Wood, as anywhere, the forecast plays a part: drone flights and thermal imaging need the right conditions, while a look from the ground and the loft can go ahead in most weather.
- You tell us where you’ve seen overflows, drips or damp.
- We walk round the building and check the gutters, downpipes and fascias from the ground.
- We check hidden gutters as far as safe access allows.
- The roof space is checked for staining, where it can be reached safely.
- You receive a report with photos and recommendations.
How to prepare
- Make sure the loft hatch can be reached
- Tell us where we can park nearby
- Find any records of previous roof work
Book a survey
Our price is from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, so phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the details.
Advice
What affects the price in Forge Wood
Survey packages start from £150, with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on:
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where it applies, which starts from £400, inc. VAT. We’ll tell you which package suits the questions you have.
What we need to know
If you can, have these to hand when you get in touch:
- What made you get in touch
- The type of building and roof, like pitched or flat
- Anything about access we should know
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
Not sure which survey you need? The easiest way is to ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We will talk you through the options and what they cost.
Forge Wood questions
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Three Bridges station?
Yes, that is a common request. Let us know whether a tenant or an agent will let us in, and we can send the report to you or your agent.
Is Forge Wood in the area you cover?
Yes, Forge Wood is within the area we cover. Our area covers London and South East England. Just call 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know about the property, and we will talk through which survey suits.
What’s the best way to book?
Just ring 07833 053749 or send us an email. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes. Shared roofs just need a little more planning. Mention it when you get in touch and we’ll plan the survey around it.
Can a gutter survey explain damp on my walls?
We check whether rainwater from the gutters is reaching the wall, through overflows, drips or damaged downpipes. We can’t see inside walls, so the report covers what can be seen.
What insurance do you have?
Every survey is covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, and we can provide details if a managing agent needs them.
How experienced are you?
We have more than 20 years’ experience and have completed over 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
Signs you need a gutter survey in Forge Wood
Sometimes a gutter struggles with the area of roof draining into it. Added roof area from an extension can load an older gutter and the weakness shows in a heavy downpour.
Things that often lead to a survey include:
- Choked outlets or hopper heads
- Joints that drip after rain
- Fascia boards damaged by overflowing water
- Gutters overflowing in heavy rain
If you let a flat or house near Three Bridges station, a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let.
Questions to ask before you book
- Which limits apply to the survey
- What insurance they carry
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
Also near Forge Wood
Also in Forge Wood
Practical tips
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out:
- Check from the ground or a window, not a ladder
- Watch ceilings under valley gutters for fresh marks
- Keep climbers away from the eaves
- Ask for valleys and parapet gutters to be cleared too
Report times depend on the package you choose: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day. It is sent to you by email as soon as it’s ready.
Have your gutters cleared at least once a year or more often near trees. Late autumn, after the leaves have fallen, is a sensible time. Clean gutters can do their job.
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Forge Wood
Many older homes in Sussex have handmade clay tiles and tile-hung walls. Some old buildings in Sussex have Horsham stone slab roofs. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters.
For businesses in and around places such as County Mall, a written record of the roof’s condition helps you plan maintenance rather than react to leaks. If you live near a park such as Worth Park Gardens, or anywhere with mature trees, autumn leaves can block gutters and valleys, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls.
Forge Wood is about 2 miles north-east of Crawley, in West Sussex. We survey roofs in Forge Wood and the rest of West Sussex, as part of our work across London and South East England. Across West Sussex, we cover Forge Wood and the places around it.
We cover every part of RH10 and RH6 for gutter surveys and the streets around it. If you need a gutter survey at a property on Moore Road, Steers Lane and Radford Road or anywhere close by, we can survey it. We also cover Tinsley Green (1 mile north), Pound Hill (1 mile south), Shipley Bridge (1 mile north-east), Copthorne (1 mile east) and Three Bridges (1 mile south). Larger places within reach include Horsham (9 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (10 miles south), Burgess Hill (12 miles south), East Grinstead (6 miles east), Broadfield (4 miles south-west) and Billingshurst (15 miles south-west).
Landmarks near Forge Wood
Typical jobs here are in homes near Worth Park Gardens, The Greyhound pub and The Gatwick School, among other places. The closest station to Forge Wood is Three Bridges station, about 1.4 miles south. Nearby you’ll also find Crawley Museum (2.1 miles south-west) and Langley Green Hospital (1.7 miles west). For a walk, there’s Tilgate Lake.
Why it’s worth a survey now in Forge Wood
A written report gives you a dated record of the gutters’ condition, useful when you’re planning maintenance or getting work priced. Without it, you are relying on what can be seen from the pavement. Homes in smaller places like Forge Wood can face more weather, so a loose ridge or verge soon lets rain in. Each storm lifts it a little further, and water follows.
Price depends partly on the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, with VAT included. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
Why us?
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- Plain-English reports with photos