West Sussex · London and the South East
Gutter survey in Hammerwood, West Sussex
A survey of gutters, valleys, outlets and downpipes around Hammerwood, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- Gutters packed with leaves or moss
- Fascia boards damaged by overflowing water
- Water spilling over the gutter edge
For landlords and managing agents
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
Shared roofs need a little more planning: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Mention it when you contact us and we’ll plan the survey around it.
About our gutter survey in Hammerwood
We carry out gutter surveys in Hammerwood as part of our cover across London and the South East. We inspect everything we can see safely from the ground, windows, the loft space and the roof where it is safe. Time on site normally takes an hour or two for a house, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. The written report follows, with photos and recommendations. Common reasons to book are fascia boards damaged by overflowing water and overflowing valley or parapet gutters, on downpipes, parapet and box gutters and outlets and hoppers.
Somewhere as small as Hammerwood, homes are frequently older cottages and farmhouses, with outbuildings and some newer houses. Older roofs may be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, often with chimneys that have stood a long time. We report on whatever is safely visible, and thatch is a specialist material. On older roofs, it is typically the chimneys and lead flashings that need work first.
It is not only a list of defects. For each finding, it explains what it is, why it matters and what we’d recommend, so you can decide what to do next.
- Place
- Hammerwood (RH19)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
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Gutter surveys in Hammerwood: local notes
Hammerwood Park, about 0.8 miles south-east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Hammerwood. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, 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 Dormans station, a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak. If you look after a building such as Sackville School, its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale.
Hammerwood is about 3 miles east of East Grinstead, in West Sussex. Hammerwood is one of many places we visit across West Sussex, for homes and businesses alike. Hammerwood is one of the places in West Sussex where we work for gutter surveys. There is also a page for Crawley.
Every address in RH19 is within our area for gutter surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Neighbouring places we cover for gutter surveys include Ashurst Wood (2 miles south-west), Cowden (2 miles east), Dormansland (2 miles north-west), Dormans Park (2 miles west) and East Grinstead (3 miles west). Further out, we also cover Crawley (10 miles west), Haywards Heath (11 miles south-west), Burgess Hill (15 miles south-west), Broadfield (11 miles west), Bewbush (12 miles west) and Southgate (10 miles west).
Around Hammerwood
For rail, the closest station is Dormans station, about 2.4 miles north-west of the centre. Nearby you will also find Bolebroke Castle (2.9 miles south-east) and East Grinstead Museum (2.4 miles south-west). The countryside around Hammerwood includes Hedgecourt Lake.
Why it is worth a survey now in Hammerwood
A dripping joint or sagging bracket will not get better on its own. Each heavy rain puts more water where it shouldn’t be on the walls, the fascias and sometimes the rooms inside. Getting it surveyed now shows what needs attention first. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like Hammerwood, driving rain gets into any weakness, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
Gutter survey starts from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on how big and how high the roof is, access and the package you choose.
Why book with us
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- An independent look at the roof
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
Read what a roof survey costs and two real surveys.
What you can safely check yourself
Look up at the roof after a storm, from ground level: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Don’t go up yourself.
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from ground level and any work done on the roof. Share it with us when booking.
What this survey cannot tell you
A survey is a careful look at the gutter, but it can’t do everything. Its limits include:
- Pipes below ground level
- What’s hidden inside a downpipe
- Parts of gutters that can’t be seen safely
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll tell you. What a survey covers and does not.
Roof types and parts we check
- Valley gutters
- Outlets and hoppers
- Fascias and soffits
- Parapet and box gutters
- Eaves gutters
- Downpipes
What we are asked to look at in Hammerwood
Some gutters may be too small, or have too few downpipes, for the roof they serve. Added roof area from an extension can load an older gutter, and a heavy downpour shows up the problem.
Here are some of the things we see frequently:
- Soffits marked by water
- Overflowing eaves gutters
- Choked outlets or hopper heads
- Gutters that have fallen out of line
For an older house near a landmark like Church of St Stephen, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look.
Questions to ask before you book
- Are they insured for the work?
- What they will not be able to tell you
- How long the report takes to arrive
- Is VAT included in the price?
Common questions in Hammerwood
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Hammerwood?
We cannot confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
I let a flat near Dormans station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for. You can call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and what you need, and we will talk through which survey suits.
What’s the price of a gutter survey?
The Basic Survey starts from £150, the Standard from £250 and the Premium from £400, all inc. VAT. For a price for your building, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance, for every survey we carry out.
Are hidden gutters like valleys and box gutters included?
Yes. Hidden gutters are a common cause of leaks inside, so they’re an important part of the survey. Parts of them may not be visible, and we’ll note that in the report.
Is a Saturday or Sunday visit possible?
Yes. We survey on weekdays and at weekends. To find a day that suits, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
What happens after the survey?
You’ll get the report by email. With Standard there’s a follow-up consultation; with Premium, an in-person consultation.
How it works
We photograph the roof as we go, so the report shows exactly what we saw. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available. A typical visit takes an hour or two at a typical home, and longer for a large or complex roof. Somewhere like Hammerwood needs a little journey planning: tell us about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. On the day, we inspect what can safely be seen, inside and out.
- We agree which parts of the building you are most worried about.
- Each gutter run is checked for blockages, sags and leaking joints.
- Outlets, hoppers, downpipes and overflows are inspected.
- Fascias, soffits and the walls below are looked at for signs of overflow.
- Findings are photographed and set out in a written report.
Preparing for the visit
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Tell us about parking before the day
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
Getting a price
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. Otherwise, simply ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form whenever suits you.