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Gutter survey in Holbrook, West Sussex
Wondering about the gutter at a property in Holbrook? You can book a gutter survey in Holbrook and across West Sussex.
- Choked outlets or hopper heads
- Gutters packed with leaves or moss
- Leaks at the gutter joints
Gutter surveys for homes and businesses in Holbrook
Damp on walls, water marks under a valley or streaks down the brickwork often trace back to the gutters. We check whether gutters, outlets or downpipes are the likely source, as far as can safely be seen. If the evidence points elsewhere, like a flashing or the roof covering, we’ll say so. The next step is suggested too. Typical surveys look at leaks at the gutter joints and water spilling over the gutter edge, across downpipes, eaves gutters and valley gutters.
In a village or hamlet like Holbrook, older cottages and farmhouses often sit alongside barns, outbuildings and a few newer houses. Roofs there can be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, and chimney stacks are frequently old. Each needs checking in its own way, and thatch is a specialist material we report on as far as it can be seen. Chimneys and lead flashings on old roofs often need the most attention.
Pictures do a lot of the work in our reports, so you can see each defect rather than just read about it. If something couldn’t be seen safely, the report is clear about it.
- Where
- Holbrook (RH12)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
How it works
We don’t take risks to get a closer look. We inspect what can safely be seen, and if part of the roof can’t be seen, the report says so. The survey typically takes an hour or two for a house, or half a day or so for a commercial building. Rural addresses near Holbrook can be hard to find from a postcode alone, 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 ask about overflows, damp or leaks you’ve noticed.
- The eaves gutters, downpipes and fascias are checked from the ground and vantage points.
- Any valley, parapet or box gutters are looked at as far as safe access allows.
- The loft space is checked for water marks if it’s safe to get into.
- We send a written report with photos and clear recommendations.
How to prepare
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
- Tell us about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Make sure the loft hatch can be reached
Book a survey
Our phone lines are open seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. To book or ask a question, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
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What this survey cannot tell you
Our findings are based on what we can see safely on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- Underground drains, which need a CCTV drain survey
- What’s behind fascias and inside walls
- Hidden sections we can’t view safely
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will suggest the right survey. The full list of what we check.
What we look at
- Eaves gutters
- Downpipes
- Parapet and box gutters
- Valley gutters
- Outlets and hoppers
- Fascias and soffits
What a gutter survey looks like in Holbrook
What can be done to an older roof may depend on listing or a conservation area. The council is the place to check, along with Historic England’s list, ideally before any re-roofing is planned. Handmade clay tiles and tile-hung upper walls are typical of older Sussex houses. Some old buildings in Sussex have Horsham stone slab roofs. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them.
If you look after a building such as Holbrook Primary School, its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale. The streets around a church such as St. Mark's Church are often among the oldest in a place, and if your home is one of the older ones nearby, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first. If you live near a park like Warnham Park, or anywhere with mature trees, autumn leaves can block gutters and valleys, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls.
Holbrook is about 2 miles north of Horsham, in West Sussex. We carry out gutter surveys for homes and businesses in Holbrook and nearby. Across West Sussex, we cover Holbrook and the places around it.
Gutter surveys in RH12 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Neighbouring places we cover for gutter surveys include Warnham (2 miles west), Horsham (2 miles south), Broadbridge Heath (3 miles south-west), Tower Hill (3 miles south-west) and Rowhook (4 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Crawley (5 miles east), Haywards Heath (11 miles south-east), Burgess Hill (12 miles south-east), East Grinstead (13 miles east), Broadfield (4 miles east) and Storrington (13 miles south-west).
Landmarks near Holbrook
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Greenway Academy and Warnham Park and the streets around them. Holbrook’s nearest station is Warnham station, about 0.8 miles west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Horsham Hospital (1.7 miles south-west). For a walk, there’s Warnham LNR and Vann Lake.
What a survey costs
When we price a survey, we consider:
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- Building height and the viewpoints available
A Basic Survey starts from £150, with VAT included. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400. You will know the exact price before booking.
What we need to know
You don’t need to know any roofing terms. It is enough to tell us:
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- The property’s address and postcode
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
We confirm the price for the job before booking, so you know the cost up front. Gutter survey starts from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
How the survey changes by roof type
Aluminium and other metal gutters
Metal gutters can suffer at joints and where different metals meet. We record any corrosion or leaks we see.
Fascias and soffits
Some older soffits may contain asbestos. Any we think could be are flagged for a specialist asbestos surveyor to check.
Your questions about gutter surveys in Holbrook
Can a landlord with a rental near Warnham station book a roof survey?
Yes, letting agents and landlords book with us as well as owners. Just ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know about the building, including who will give access on the day.
How do I find out if my home in Holbrook is listed?
We can’t confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Do you work in Holbrook?
Yes, we do. Holbrook is part of the area we cover, and the service is the same as everywhere else we work.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Our surveys are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance. If you need details for a managing agent or a building owner, just ask.
Will you look at parapet and box gutters as well?
Yes, as far as they can safely be seen. We use the ground, windows, the loft space and the roof where it is safe, and by drone where it’s applicable.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We’ve completed more than 5,000 surveys, over more than 20 years, with 98% customer satisfaction.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, if whoever owns or manages the building agrees access. We check the parts we are given access to, and the report makes that clear.
Also near Holbrook
Also in Holbrook
Checking the roof from ground level
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Take a photo and write down when you saw it.
You can learn a lot 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.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Holbrook
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan, putting the urgent items at the top.
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord, with the report sent to whoever needs it. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.