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Gutter survey in Gay Street, West Sussex
A survey of gutters, valleys, outlets and downpipes across Gay Street, using drones and thermal imaging where it applies. Get in touch for a price.
- Leaks at the gutter joints
- Downpipes that are split or coming away
- Water backing up from a hidden gutter
How it works
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, as far as the space allows. The whole visit typically takes between one and two hours at a typical home; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. In a small place like Gay Street, access is typically the main thing to plan. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- You let us know where you’ve seen overflows, drips or damp.
- We walk round the building and check the gutters, downpipes and fascias from the ground.
- We look at 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.
Getting ready for the survey
- If you are buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
Getting a price
A quick phone call is typically the easiest start: phone 07833 053749 or send us an email. You’ll have a price before anything is arranged.
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Gutter survey in Gay Street: what you get
Gutters carry rain off the roof and away from the walls. When they block, leak or lose their fall, the water goes where it shouldn’t and that usually means the walls or the inside of the building. Our survey looks at the whole rainwater system above ground, from eaves gutters and valleys to outlets, hoppers and downpipes. The findings go into a written report with photos. If you’ve noticed valley or box gutters that overflow inside and gutters packed with leaves or moss, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on outlets and hoppers, parapet and box gutters and fascias and soffits alike.
Some older homes in villages like Gay Street are listed or in a conservation area. That can affect what materials can be used when work is done, so check with the council before planning anything. A roof report helps you plan work with that in mind. Where a building is listed, matching the existing roof materials is often expected.
The report is yours to share with whoever needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent.
- Location
- Gay Street (RH20)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
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What else we do in Gay Street
Common questions in Gay Street
Is Gay Street within the area you cover?
Yes, Gay Street is covered. We work right across London and the South East, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Pulborough station?
Yes, rented property is part of what we cover. You can call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and some details.
Is a CCTV drain survey included?
No. Our gutter survey covers rainwater above ground down to where the downpipes reach the ground. If a drain below ground looks like the cause, the report says so.
Do you need to get into the loft?
Usually, if there’s one and it can be reached safely. From inside, the underside of the roof frequently shows damp, staining or daylight that cannot be seen from outside.
How experienced are you?
Over 20 years and more than 5,000 surveys, across London and South East England.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Yes, where it is applicable. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID and fly a drone under 250g, and every flight depends on the airspace and the weather.
Will you walk on the roof?
Only when it’s safe. Most of what we need can be seen from safe viewpoints, the loft and, where it applies, a drone, and anything out of sight is recorded in the report.
Leave it or get it looked at?
Damp walls are sometimes blamed on the wrong thing. If a leaking gutter or downpipe is the source, other work on the wall will not stop it. Checking the gutters first helps you spend in the right place. Around Gay Street, older homes frequently have old roof timbers, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it’s left.
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so the price reflects that. You’ll know the figure before booking.
Why book with us
- 98% customer satisfaction
- 20+ years’ experience
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- Clear package prices, including VAT
Take a look at what a roof survey costs or what we found on two real jobs.
Practical tips
Getting the most from a gutter survey starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Tips:
- Get trees that overhang the gutters trimmed
- Have gutters cleared at least once a year
- Include valley, parapet and box gutters when clearing
- Look for green streaks or damp patches on walls
Once work is carried out, keep an eye on the gutters in the next downpour. Rain should flow to the outlets and down the downpipes, and if it does not, raise it with whoever did the job.
Watch your gutters from the ground or a window during heavy rain. Overflows and dripping joints are a sign to act before damage builds up.
Honest limits
No survey can tell you everything, and it is better to know them up front. Keep these in mind:
- Parts of gutters that cannot be seen safely
- Blockages deep inside downpipes
- Damage hidden inside walls or behind boards
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or email us and we will tell you. What a survey covers and does not.
Roof types and parts we check
- Valley gutters
- Fascias and soffits
- Outlets and hoppers
- Downpipes
- Eaves gutters
- Parapet and box gutters
Prices for gutter surveys in Gay Street
Our packages start from £150, inc. VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how it can be reached and seen safely. Gutter survey starts from £150, including VAT.
What to tell us when you get in touch
To price your survey accurately, we will ask about:
- Anything about access we should know
- The property’s address and postcode
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To find a date that works for you, call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and the days you’d prefer.
What a gutter survey looks like in Gay Street
The wider area around Gay Street has a long history of building, with Old Place Manor about 2.4 miles south-west. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. Handmade clay tiles and tile-hung upper walls are typical of older Sussex houses. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old Sussex buildings. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters.
If you let a flat or house near Pulborough station, the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at.
Gay Street is about 9 miles south-west of Horsham, in West Sussex. Wherever you are in Gay Street, we can carry out gutter surveys at your property. Our West Sussex coverage includes Gay Street. There’s also a page for Crawley.
Here we cover the RH20 postcode area for gutter surveys. Neighbouring places we cover for gutter surveys include North Heath (1 mile north-west), Nutbourne (1 mile south), Broomershill (1 mile south-west), West Chiltington (2 miles south) and Codmore Hill (2 miles west). Further out, we also cover Crawley (15 miles north-east), Horsham (9 miles north-east), Worthing (11 miles south), Burgess Hill (15 miles east), Littlehampton (12 miles south) and Shoreham-by-Sea (13 miles south-east).
Near you in Gay Street
The nearest railway station is Pulborough station, about 2.7 miles south-west. Green spaces nearby include The Mens.
What we look for on each type of roof
Box and secret gutters
A box gutter is built into the roof, often behind a parapet and when it overflows, water can get indoors. We check them where they can be seen safely.
Cast iron gutters
Lots of period homes still have cast iron rainwater goods. They last well when painted but corrode once the paint wears off.