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Furnace Green Gutter Survey
Gutter surveys in Furnace Green from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys.
- Rotten fascias or stained soffits
- Overflowing eaves gutters
- Sagging gutters and loose brackets
What a gutter survey does not cover
Every survey has limits, and it is better to know them up front. Bear these in mind:
- Asbestos testing of old gutters, downpipes or soffits
- Hidden sections we cannot view safely
- Pipes below ground level
If you’re not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will give you a straight answer before you book. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Furnace Green
- Valley gutters
- Downpipes
- Eaves gutters
- Fascias and soffits
- Outlets and hoppers
- Parapet and box gutters
How a gutter survey works in Furnace Green
We carry out gutter surveys in Furnace Green as part of our cover across London and South East England. On the day, we inspect whatever is safely visible from ground level, windows, the loft space and the roof where it is safe. Time on site normally takes between one and two hours at most homes, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. The written report follows, with photos and recommendations. We survey fascias and soffits, downpipes and outlets and hoppers, and common reasons people get in touch are leaking or loose downpipes and overflowing valley or parapet gutters.
In a smaller place like Furnace Green, homes range from older cottages to 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 usually where the work is, and the fixings under the coverings matter too. Nails and battens under older coverings often give out before the slates or tiles themselves.
Nothing in the report is left vague: if work is needed, the report says so clearly, along with how urgent it is.
- Where
- Furnace Green (RH10)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
The survey, step by step
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof, but as a rough guide the survey takes about one to two hours at a house, depending on how many gutter runs and downpipes there are. You’re welcome to ask questions while we are there. A visit to a smaller place like Furnace Green is no different on the day: outside, inside and from any safe vantage point, in that order. It is useful to show us anything you’ve already noticed.
- We agree which parts of the building you are most worried about.
- We look along each run for debris, sagging and drips.
- Outlets, hoppers, downpipes and overflows are inspected.
- We check fascias, soffits and walls for water damage.
- You get photos and written recommendations, prioritised where relevant.
Preparing for the visit
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Let us know about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
Booking a survey
A quick phone call is usually the easiest start: ring 07833 053749 or send us an email, and we will ask about the building and what you need. You’ll have a price before anything is arranged.
Advice
What affects the cost of gutter surveys
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. The main factors are:
- How big the roof is
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- Basic, Standard or Premium
For a price for your roof in Furnace Green, call 07833 053749 or email us with the address and a few details. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Getting in touch
Getting the details right at the start saves time. It helps to include:
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
- The address and postcode of the property
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
If you’re buying, it’s useful to book soon after your offer is accepted, so there is time to use the report before exchange. Otherwise, simply call 07833 053749 or send us an email whenever suits you.
Furnace Green questions
My home in Furnace Green has a flat-roofed garage or porch. Is it worth having that looked at?
Often, yes, so mention it as you book. Flat-roofed garages and porches are common in new towns like Crawley, and older felt coverings may be near the end of their life.
I let a flat near Three Bridges station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, rented property is part of what we cover. You can call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and a few details, including who will give access on the day.
Will you go up on the roof?
Only if it’s safe. We check everything that can be seen safely: from the ground, from windows, from inside the loft space, from the roof where it is safe and by drone where it applies. The report says if anything couldn’t be seen.
Is there a good time of year to book a gutter survey?
Whenever suits you. If you’ve already seen a gutter overflowing, it is best not to wait, because the walls take the water.
How long does a gutter survey take?
It usually takes roughly 1–2 hours on an ordinary house, and more on a big or complicated roof. You will know roughly how long when we arrange the visit.
How soon will I get the report?
That depends on the survey you book: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day. Reports are sent by email.
Is Furnace Green in your area?
Yes. Our area covers London and South East England, and that includes Furnace Green.
Why act early in Furnace Green
A written report gives you a dated record of the gutters’ condition, useful when you are planning maintenance or getting work priced. Without it, you are relying on what can be seen from the pavement. With lower homes, common in places like Furnace Green, there’s little between a roof defect and the ceiling, so a small leak can mark a ceiling within a few storms. Catching the cause first saves redecorating as well.
There are three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, all including VAT. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you’d like to know.
What you get with us
- 98% of clients satisfied
- Prices that include VAT
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- An independent view of the roof
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Gutter surveys in Furnace Green: local notes
Furnace Green is part of Crawley, one of the post-war new towns. Homes from the post-war decades are common in the new towns, many with low-pitched roofs in concrete tiles and flat-roofed garages or porches. On homes of that age, felt underlay, flat roofs, gutters and fixings may all be due attention. Many older homes in Sussex have handmade clay tiles and tile-hung walls. Some old buildings in Sussex have Horsham stone slab roofs. Whatever the covering, it is frequently the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first.
If you look after a shop, office or commercial unit, for example near County Mall, a written record of the roof’s condition helps you plan maintenance rather than react to leaks. For an older house near a landmark like St Andrew's Church, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look. Trees in and around Tilgate Park shed leaves that can end up in nearby gutters, so outlets and downpipes are worth watching.
Furnace Green is about 2 miles south-east of Crawley, in West Sussex. Furnace Green is part of the area we cover and the surrounding area across London and South East England. Across West Sussex, we cover Furnace Green and the places around it.
Every address in RH10 is within our area for gutter surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Streets in the area include Marion Road, Holder Road and Bolton Road, all of which we cover. Other places close to Furnace Green include Pease Pottage (2 miles south-west), Worth Abbey (2 miles east), Balcombe Lane (2 miles south-east), Balcombe (3 miles south-east) and Staplefield (4 miles south). Further out, we also cover Horsham (7 miles west), Haywards Heath (7 miles south), Burgess Hill (10 miles south), East Grinstead (7 miles east), Billingshurst (14 miles south-west) and Bewbush (3 miles west).
Local landmarks in Furnace Green
Around Furnace Green, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Oriel High School, The Charcoal Burner pub and Tilgate Park, among other places. Furnace Green’s nearest station is Three Bridges station, roughly 1.2 miles north. Well-known places in the area include Crawley Museum (1.8 miles north-west) and Crawley Hospital (2 miles north-west). Open spaces near Furnace Green include Tilgate Lake.
Different roofs, different checks
Cast iron gutters
Cracks often open on the back of cast iron downpipes, so we check the wall behind for staining.
Plastic (uPVC) gutters
Older plastic gutters can turn brittle and split. We check joints, brackets and the line of each run.
Checking the roof from ground level
You can learn a lot from ground level. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Please do not climb up for a closer look.
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.