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Gutter survey in High Cross, West Sussex
Find out the condition of the gutter at your property in High Cross from an independent roof surveyor. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Fascia boards damaged by overflowing water
- Cracked or loose downpipes
- Gutters packed with leaves or moss
High Cross questions
How do I find out if my home in High Cross is listed?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. It is worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Is High Cross within the area you cover?
Yes, High Cross is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
Do you use drones?
Where it helps and the rules allow, yes. 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.
Do you test soffits or gutters for asbestos?
No. We don’t carry out asbestos testing. If rainwater goods or soffits look like they could contain asbestos, we note it and recommend a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before they’re disturbed.
Do you look in the loft space?
If there is a loft and safe access to it, yes. From inside, the underside of the roof often shows damp, staining or daylight that cannot be seen from outside.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, once access has been agreed. The roof of a block or converted house is frequently shared, so we need permission from whoever owns or manages the building. We can only inspect what we are given access to.
What will the report tell me?
It sets out what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, with photographs throughout. It also says if any part of the roof couldn’t be seen safely, so you know exactly what was covered.
About our gutter survey in High Cross
Eaves gutters at the front of a building are easy to spot, but many are not. Valley, parapet, box and secret gutters can send water indoors when they overflow. We inspect them as far as it is safe to see them using vantage points, the roof space and the roof itself where safe. Many leaks indoors start at a hidden gutter. If you’ve noticed brackets that have dropped or snapped and fascia boards damaged by overflowing water, we can find out what’s behind it, on valley gutters, outlets and hoppers and fascias and soffits alike.
Village roofs often face open fields and take the full force of wind and rain, so ridges, chimney stacks, flashings and gutters work hard. Damp in old walls is slow to dry, so a small leak can do a lot of harm. A written report sets out what to deal with and in what order. Lead flashings and old chimney stacks are often where weather gets in first.
We keep jargon out of it: if work is needed, the report says so clearly.
- Where
- High Cross (BN6)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What we’re asked to look at in High Cross
Most gutter joints rely on seals or sealant that wear out. Plastic sections expand and contract with the weather so their joints can start to leak. On cast iron, joints can rust and open up once the paint has worn away.
People typically book a survey when they’ve noticed one of these:
- Fascia boards damaged by overflowing water
- Blocked outlets and hoppers
- Leaks at the gutter joints
- Leaking or loose downpipes
If you own a rental within reach of Hassocks station, a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let.
What to check before booking
- Is VAT included in the price?
- Whether the roof space is looked at, where there is one
- What the survey will not cover
- Their insurance cover
Useful tips for High Cross property owners
There is plenty you can do without going near the roof. Here’s what helps most:
- Look out for overflows when it pours
- Ask for valleys and parapet gutters to be cleared too
- Don’t climb a ladder to look in the gutters
- Check the loft with care after heavy rain
You receive a written report with photos and clear written recommendations. You can pass it to whoever you choose to do the work so they can see exactly what’s needed.
Get the gutters cleared every year or more frequently near trees. Late autumn, after the leaves have fallen, is a sensible time. Clear gutters can carry water away as they should.
What we do, step by step
Once we have finished looking, we write up our findings in a report with photos, sent to you by email. On timing, it usually takes between one and two hours at a house, depending on how many gutter runs and downpipes there are. In a hamlet or village like High Cross, a postcode doesn’t always lead to the right gate, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- We start with what you’ve noticed, such as damp or overflowing gutters.
- We walk round the building and check the gutters, downpipes and fascias from ground level.
- Valleys, parapets and box gutters are inspected where they can be seen safely.
- The roof space is checked for staining, where it can be reached safely.
- You receive a report with photos and recommendations.
Before we arrive
- Keep pets in another room
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the building owner or managing agent
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
Booking a survey
Unsure which package suits your roof? The easiest way is to call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We will explain the options and the price.
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DIY checks: what’s safe
What you can’t do safely is get up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and a fall can be serious. That is where a survey comes in.
Look up at the roof after a storm, from the ground: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Don’t go up yourself.
Prices for gutter surveys in High Cross
Prices always include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package matters as well. We’ll give you the figure before anything is booked.
What to tell us when you contact us
Here’s what helps us most when you contact us:
- The address and postcode of the property
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- When you need the report by
Most bookings start with a short call: phone 07833 053749 or email us, and we’ll ask about the building and what you need. You will have a price before anything is arranged.
Local roofs in High Cross
England has around 10,000 conservation areas and about 500,000 listed buildings. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, so check with the council. Older houses across Sussex often have handmade clay tiles, and many have tile-hanging on their upper walls. A few old Sussex buildings still carry heavy Horsham stone slabs. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first.
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Albourne CofE Primary School, large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other. If yours is one of the older homes in the streets near The Parish Church of St Bartholomew, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look.
High Cross is about 4 miles west of Burgess Hill, in West Sussex. High Cross is part of the area we cover and the surrounding area as part of our work across London and South East England. Our West Sussex coverage includes High Cross and the places around it. Our Brighton page covers surveys nearby.
We cover every part of BN6 for gutter surveys. We also cover the places around High Cross: Albourne (1 mile south-east), Albourne Green (1 mile south-east), Albourne Street (1 mile south-east), Blackstone (1 mile south-west) and Twineham (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Crawley (12 miles north), Horsham (10 miles north-west), Worthing (11 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (7 miles north-east), Burgess Hill (4 miles east) and Shoreham-by-Sea (8 miles south).
Landmarks near High Cross
The closest station to High Cross is Hassocks station, roughly 3.4 miles east. Nearby you’ll also find The Dene Hospital (2.9 miles north-east) and Clayton Castle (3.9 miles south-east). The countryside around High Cross includes Wolstonbury Hill and Woods Mill.
When you need someone else
Before booking, it’s worth knowing what a survey will not do:
- Confirming asbestos in older rainwater goods
- Parts of gutters that can’t be seen safely
- The inside of a downpipe along its whole length
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll point you to the right survey. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What we look at
- Valley gutters
- Parapet and box gutters
- Outlets and hoppers
- Downpipes
- Eaves gutters
- Fascias and soffits