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Gutter Survey in Henfield
An experienced roof surveyor for gutter surveys in Henfield. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys.
- Dripping or leaking gutter joints
- Rotten fascias or stained soffits
- Overflowing eaves gutters
What happens on the day
We photograph the roof as we go, so you can see in the report what we found and where. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available. A typical visit takes between one and two hours at most homes, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. With a bit of garden around a house, as there frequently is around Henfield, the roof can be viewed from several angles. Let us know if any side is fenced off or hard to reach. The loft, where there is safe access, completes the picture.
- First, you tell us what you’ve seen, such as overflows or damp.
- The eaves gutters, downpipes and fascias are checked from the ground and vantage points.
- Valley, parapet and box gutters are inspected as far as they can be seen safely.
- The loft space is checked for water marks if it is safe to get into.
- The findings are written up with photos and recommendations.
Before the survey
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- If it is not your property yet, arrange access through the agent
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. For any other survey, just ring 07833 053749 or email us when you’re ready.
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Gutter survey in Henfield: what you get
Gutters carry rain off the roof and away from the walls. If they clog, drip or sag, the water ends up somewhere it shouldn’t, often down the brickwork or into the building. We check the full rainwater system above ground, from eaves gutters and valleys to outlets, hoppers and downpipes. You get a photo-illustrated written report. If you are worried about brackets that have dropped or snapped and gutters overflowing in heavy rain, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on eaves gutters, fascias and soffits and valley gutters alike.
In a smaller place like Henfield, homes range from older cottages to bungalows and newer houses. Coverings range from slate and clay tiles on older homes to concrete tiles on many later ones. Chimneys, valleys and gutters on older homes often need the most attention. The fixings under an older roof often fail before good slates or tiles do.
If any part of the gutter couldn’t be seen safely, we say so in the report. That way, it’s clear what was covered and what wasn’t.
- Where
- Henfield (BN5)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Other services in Henfield
Checking the roof from the ground
You can learn a lot from ground level. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Please do not climb up for a closer look.
A DIY look is useful, but it is not a survey. From ground level, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are frequently out of sight.
What a gutter survey looks like in Henfield
Listing and conservation areas can both shape what roof work is allowed on an older home. Your council and Historic England’s list will tell you where you stand, ideally before any re-roofing is planned. 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. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look.
Take a building like St Peter's CofE Primary School: its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale. For an older house near a landmark such as St Peter's Church, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs.
Henfield is about 7 miles north of Shoreham-by-Sea, in West Sussex. Bookings from Henfield are handled just like any other: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Across West Sussex, we cover Henfield. For surveys nearby, see our Brighton page.
Every address in BN5 is within our area for gutter surveys. You will find streets such as Upper Station Road, High Street and Lower Station Road. If you are just outside Henfield, we cover Woodmancote (2 miles south-east), Blackstone (2 miles east), Small Dole (2 miles south), Shermanbury (2 miles north) and High Cross (3 miles east). We also work in nearby towns like Crawley (13 miles north), Horsham (9 miles north), Worthing (9 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (9 miles north-east), Burgess Hill (7 miles east) and Littlehampton (14 miles south-west).
Around Henfield
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Bell Inn. Nearby you’ll also find The Dene Hospital (5.4 miles north-east) and Steyning Museum (3.7 miles south-west). For a walk, there’s Woods Mill and Truleigh Hill.
How the survey changes by roof type
Cast iron gutters
Cracks frequently open on the back of cast iron downpipes, so we look closely at the walls around them.
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. We check what’s visible and note what isn’t.
Prices for gutter surveys in Henfield
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- How big the roof is
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
All our prices include VAT. Gutter survey starts from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for your survey before booking.
What we need to know
Before you get in touch, it helps to have:
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- The kind of building and roof involved
Unsure which package suits your roof? It’s easiest to call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We’ll explain the options and the price.
Why get it checked now?
Our report is a dated record of what we found, which helps when you plan work or brief a contractor. Without it, you are relying on what can be seen from the pavement. With lower homes, common in places like Henfield, there is 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.
Prices start from £150, including VAT, for a Basic Survey. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400. You’ll know the price for the job before booking.
Why book with us
- An independent look at the roof
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Packages from £150, inc. VAT
- 5,000+ surveys completed
Read how roof surveys are priced and our case studies.
Tips from our surveys
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They apply to most roofs:
- Do not leave hidden gutters out of a clear-out
- Look for new stains on ceilings below valleys after rain
- Check from the ground or a window, not a ladder
- Check for spilling water in a downpour
Questions about the report are welcome. The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation and the Premium Survey comes with an in-person one.
Watch your gutters from ground level or a window during heavy rain. Water spilling over the edge or out of a joint is a sign that something needs attention before damage builds up.
Henfield questions
Will you come out to Henfield?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Henfield?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. It matters most if you’re planning to re-roof in a different material.
What happens after the survey?
You receive the written report by email, with photos and recommendations. It is yours to share with a seller, insurer, roofer or managing agent, whichever applies.
Does the season matter for a gutter survey?
There’s no wrong time. If water is already spilling over, book sooner rather than later, because the walls take the water.
Do you check valley and parapet gutters?
Yes. These gutters frequently cause leaks indoors when they block, so they’re an important part of the survey. Some may only be partly visible, and we will note that in the report.
What does the report include?
It sets out what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, with photos throughout. Anything we couldn’t see safely is noted too, so you know exactly what was covered.
Can a gutter survey explain damp on my walls?
The survey looks at whether rainwater is spilling onto the wall from overflows, leaking joints or loose downpipes. We cannot see inside the wall itself, so we report on what’s visible.