West Sussex · London and the South East
Gutter Survey in Handcross
A survey of gutters, valleys, outlets and downpipes for Handcross and the rest of West Sussex. We survey on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
- Leaks at the gutter joints
- Gutters that have fallen out of line
- Soffits marked by water
What we’re asked to look at in Handcross
Many people get in touch after seeing water pour over a gutter in heavy rain. Others notice a damp wall, a stained ceiling or a green streak down the brickwork. The survey helps pin down the source before more damage is done.
Common reasons to book include:
- Gutters packed with leaves or moss
- Choked outlets or hopper heads
- Water spilling over the gutter edge
- Overflowing valley or parapet gutters
If your home is one of the older ones in the streets near All Saints, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first.
Before booking anyone
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- What the report includes, and whether it has photos
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- What experience they bring
Gutter surveys for homes and businesses in Handcross
Owners get in touch after seeing an overflow, finding damp or planning ahead for winter. Landlords and managing agents use it to plan maintenance, and some buyers want the rainwater system checked before exchange. Whoever books, we inspect and report in the same way with photos and clear recommendations. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. If you are worried about leaking or loose downpipes and fascia boards damaged by overflowing water, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
Village roofs often face open fields and take the full force of wind and rain, which is hard on ridges, chimneys, flashings and gutters. Older walls take a long time to dry once water gets in. A roof report shows what needs attention first. Lead flashings and old chimney stacks are frequently where weather gets in first.
After the visit, you get a report with photos, sent by email. It sets out the condition of the gutter, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Location
- Handcross (RH17)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Questions from Handcross
How do I find out if my home in Handcross is listed?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. It matters most if you are planning to re-roof in a different material.
Is Handcross within the area you cover?
Yes, we do. Our area covers London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned beforehand.
Will I get photos?
Yes, plenty. Each finding is shown in a picture where possible.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. Our survey looks at the roof, not the whole building. If you need a full building survey, you’ll need a RICS survey as well.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
We’re covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
Can you give me structural calculations?
No. We note visible signs such as sagging or deflection, but we don’t carry out calculations or give an engineer’s opinion. If we think you need an engineer, the report says so.
Do you look in the loft space?
Yes, where the survey calls for it and there’s safe access. Inside, we look for damp, staining, gaps and sagging.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Handcross
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan, putting the urgent items at the top.
Landlords, agents and building managers in Handcross and across West Sussex can book any of our surveys. To discuss a property or a block, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
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Tips that help
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They apply to most roofs:
- Look for downpipes coming loose
- Look for new stains on ceilings below valleys after rain
- Do not leave hidden gutters out of a clear-out
- Get the gutters cleaned out every year
Once work is carried out, keep an eye on the gutters in the next downpour. Water should run to the outlets and away without spilling over, and if it doesn’t, raise it with whoever did the job.
Look at the gutters from indoors or the ground when it pours. Water spilling over the edge or out of a joint is a sign that something needs attention before the walls suffer.
Gutter surveys in Handcross: local notes
Older houses across Sussex often have handmade clay tiles, and many have tile-hanging on their upper walls. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old Sussex buildings. Whatever the covering, it’s often the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first. With Tyes Place about 1.9 miles south-east, Handcross sits in an area with a long building history. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
Anyone responsible for a site like Handcross Primary School will know that long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle. If you own a rental within reach of Balcombe station, knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints.
Handcross is about 4 miles south of Crawley, in West Sussex. We carry out gutter surveys in Handcross for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings, with a written report and photographs every time. Our West Sussex coverage includes Handcross and the places around it.
We cover every part of the RH17 postcode area for gutter surveys. If you need a gutter survey at a property on High Street, London Road and Windmill Platt or anywhere close by, we can help. Neighbouring places we cover for gutter surveys include Slaugham (1 mile south), Plummers Plain (2 miles south-west), Colgate (3 miles north-west), Broadfield (3 miles north) and Lower Beeding (3 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Crawley (4 miles north), Horsham (5 miles west), Haywards Heath (6 miles south-east), Burgess Hill (7 miles south-east), East Grinstead (10 miles north-east) and Shoreham-by-Sea (15 miles south).
Local landmarks in Handcross
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Royal Oak Public House and Handcross Park School, among other places. The nearest railway station is Balcombe station, roughly 2.8 miles east. Well-known places in the area include Crawley Hospital (4.3 miles north). The countryside around Handcross includes Tilgate Lake and Blunts Wood and Paiges Meadow.
How it works
The aim of the visit is simple: to see as much of the gutter as can be seen safely and record it clearly. Notes and photographs go into the written report. It typically takes an hour or two at a house, depending on how many gutter runs and downpipes there are. Around Handcross, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so let us know about the loft hatch and any ladder. We only go where it is safe.
- You let us know where you’ve seen overflows, drips or damp.
- The eaves gutters, downpipes and fascias are checked from ground level and windows.
- We look at hidden gutters as far as safe access allows.
- Where it is safe, we check the loft for signs of water.
- You receive a report with photos and recommendations.
Before the survey
- Let us know about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Leave a clear route to the loft
Arrange a survey
To get a price for gutter surveys in Handcross, call 07833 053749 or email us. The address, the type of property and what you want to find out help us price the survey accurately.
Related advice
DIY checks: what’s safe
A lot can be seen from ground level. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Never climb onto the roof to look.
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Overflowing water can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
Roof by roof
Box and secret gutters
A secret gutter is tucked under the slates or tiles at an abutment or valley, so they’re easy to forget. The report records what could and couldn’t be seen.
Lead-lined valley and parapet gutters
Some older roofs have a central valley running to the back and if it blocks, water can come indoors. We check it where it is safe to see.