West Sussex · London and the South East
Hickstead Gutter Survey
A survey of gutters, valleys, outlets and downpipes across Hickstead, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Call or email for a price.
- Gutters that have fallen out of line
- Overflowing eaves gutters
- Joints that drip after rain
Practical tips
There’s plenty you can do without going near the roof. Here’s what helps most:
- Check that downpipes are firmly fixed to the wall
- Watch ceilings under valley gutters for fresh marks
- Have overhanging branches cut back
- Look out for overflows when it pours
After any work is done, watch the gutters in the next heavy rain. Water should run to the outlets and away without spilling over. If it doesn’t, tell whoever did the work.
Watch your gutters from the ground 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.
Gutter survey in Hickstead: what you get
People book a gutter survey when gutters overflow, when damp appears or before the wetter months. Landlords and managing agents use the report to plan upkeep, and some buyers want the rainwater system checked before exchange. Whoever books, we inspect and report in the same way, with photographs and written recommendations. We survey on weekdays and at weekends. Common reasons to book are sagging gutters and loose brackets and blocked outlets and hoppers, across parapet and box gutters, outlets and hoppers and valley gutters.
Older buildings in small places like Hickstead may be listed or in a conservation area. If yours is, re-roofing in different materials may need consent, so the council is the place to check. A roof report helps you plan work with that in mind. Where a building is listed, matching the existing roof materials is often expected.
Report times depend on the survey you book: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day.
- Location
- Hickstead (RH17, BN6)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Why act early in Hickstead
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. Older and listed buildings around Hickstead may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so a defect found early gives time to plan the work properly.
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where it applies, which starts from £400, with VAT included. We will tell you which package suits the questions you have.
Why book us in Hickstead
- Over 20 years’ experience
- 98% of clients satisfied
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced or two real surveys.
How the survey works
Expect us to ask a few questions before we start, such as when any problem began and what work has been done before. The inspection then takes about one to two hours at a house, depending on how many gutter runs and downpipes there are. In a small place like Hickstead, access is usually the main thing to plan. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- We start by hearing about any drips, overflows or damp patches.
- We look along the gutters, downpipes and fascias from ground level and from windows.
- Valley, parapet and box gutters are inspected as far as they can be seen safely.
- The roof space is checked for water marks if it is safe to get into.
- You get a written report with photographs and recommendations.
Before the survey
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we are coming
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Find any records of previous roof work
Arrange a survey
When you’re ready to go ahead, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form. From there it is a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day.
Related advice
What this survey can’t tell you
It’s a careful look at the gutter, not the whole story. Its limits include:
- The inside of buried drains
- Whether a material contains asbestos (a specialist asbestos surveyor’s job)
- Damage hidden inside walls or behind boards
If you are not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer before booking. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Eaves gutters
- Valley gutters
- Parapet and box gutters
- Downpipes
- Outlets and hoppers
- Fascias and soffits
Your questions about gutter surveys in Hickstead
Is Hickstead within the area you cover?
Yes, Hickstead is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
Is my home in Hickstead listed or in a conservation area?
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.
When is the best time for a gutter survey?
There is no wrong time. If you’ve already seen a gutter overflowing, it is best not to wait, because the walls take the water.
Do you survey at weekends?
Yes, we carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays as well as weekdays. Just call 07833 053749 or send us an email to arrange it.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
Over 20 years and more than 5,000 surveys, across London and South East England.
Do you take photos of the roof?
Yes, plenty. Pictures sit next to the findings they show, which makes the report easy to follow.
What insurance do you have?
Every survey is covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, and we can provide details if a managing agent needs them.
What affects the price in Hickstead
To price your survey, we look at:
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package matters as well. We will give you the figure before anything is booked.
Getting in touch
What helps most when you contact us:
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- What’s prompted the survey
- Anything about access we should know
Booking is simple: just call 07833 053749 or email us, let us know about the property and we’ll explain which survey suits. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
Gutter surveys around Hickstead
About 3.4 miles north-east lies Ockenden Manor, a reminder of how long the area around Hickstead has been built on. Older homes in the wider area frequently have features worth a closer look, like lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. Older houses across Sussex frequently 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 an older house close to The Parish Church of St Peter: corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs. Anyone responsible for a site like Twineham CofE Primary School will know that its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale. For landlords with property near Burgess Hill station, a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant.
Hickstead is about 3 miles west of Burgess Hill, in West Sussex. Wherever you are in Hickstead, we can carry out gutter surveys at your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. Our West Sussex coverage includes Hickstead and the places around it. For surveys nearby, see our Brighton page.
We work across RH17 and BN6 for gutter surveys. If you are just outside Hickstead, we cover Goddards Green (1 mile east), Sayers Common (1 mile south), Abbotsford (2 miles east), Ansty (2 miles north-east) and Hurstpierpoint (2 miles south). Further out, we also cover Crawley (10 miles north), Horsham (9 miles north-west), Worthing (13 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (5 miles north-east), Burgess Hill (3 miles east) and East Grinstead (14 miles north-east).
Local landmarks in Hickstead
In Hickstead, that means homes and buildings near St Paul's Catholic College, among other places. The closest station to Hickstead is Burgess Hill station, roughly 3.1 miles east. Other landmarks nearby include The Dene Hospital (1.3 miles east) and Clayton Castle (4.6 miles south-east). The countryside around Hickstead includes Wolstonbury Hill and Bedelands Farm Nature Reserve.
Towns and villages near Hickstead
What else we do in Hickstead
Different roofs, different checks
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. It is inspected as far as safe access allows.
Cast iron gutters
A good many period homes still have cast iron rainwater goods. They last well when painted but corrode once the paint wears off.