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Gutter Survey in Hurst Wickham
Get a clear view of the gutter at a property in Hurst Wickham. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Joints that drip after rain
- Soffits marked by water
- Gutters full of debris and silt
How a gutter survey works in Hurst Wickham
We survey gutters and rainwater systems in Hurst Wickham and right across London and South East England. On the day, we inspect everything that’s safely in view from ground level, windows, the roof space and the roof where it’s safe. Time on site usually takes about 1–2 hours at a house, depending on how many gutter runs and downpipes there are. Afterwards, you get a written report with photos and recommendations. If you’ve noticed gutters packed with leaves or moss and valley or box gutters that overflow inside, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
Older buildings in small places like Hurst Wickham 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.
The report records the gutter as we found it on the day. It’s useful straight away, and a good reference for later.
- Place
- Hurst Wickham (BN6)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Common questions in Hurst Wickham
Can a landlord with a rental near Hassocks station book a roof survey?
Yes, that is a common request. We just need to know who will give access, and we can send the report to you or your agent.
Will you come out to Hurst Wickham?
Yes, Hurst Wickham is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
How do I arrange a gutter survey in Hurst Wickham?
Simply ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Where it is applicable and safe, yes. We’re a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID), flying a sub-250g drone. Drone inspection is part of the Drone Roof Survey and the Premium Survey, where applicable.
Do I need to be at home?
If the survey includes the loft or the inside of the building, someone needs to let us in. Access is agreed with you as you book.
Is it a structural engineer’s report?
No. Visible signs such as deflection or sagging are recorded, but calculations and an engineer’s opinion are outside what we do. The report will say if you need an engineer.
Do you survey at weekends?
Yes. We survey on weekdays and at weekends. To find a day that suits, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Do you need a gutter survey in Hurst Wickham?
Most gutter joints rely on seals or sealant that wear out. Plastic gutters move with heat and cold, and in time their joints can drip. Cast iron joints can corrode and part where the paint has failed.
Here are some of the things we see often:
- Downpipes that are split or coming away
- Gutters that have fallen out of line
- Water backing up from a hidden gutter
- Rotten fascias or stained soffits
For site and facilities teams at buildings like St Lawrence CofE Primary School, large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Is VAT included in the price?
- What exactly goes into their report
- What they will not be able to tell you
- How long the report takes to arrive
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How the survey works
The visit normally starts outside and finishes in the loft: outside views come first, then the loft space if there is safe access. All told, expect roughly 1–2 hours for most homes, and longer where there are parapet, valley or box gutters to follow. In a small place like Hurst Wickham, access is usually the main thing to plan. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- First, you let us know what you’ve seen, such as overflows or damp.
- We look along the gutters, downpipes and fascias from the ground and from windows.
- We check hidden gutters, such as valleys and parapets, where it is safe to see them.
- The loft space is checked for water marks if it is safe to get into.
- You get a written report with photographs and recommendations.
Getting ready for the survey
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
Book a survey
Getting a price is simple: just call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and give us some details about the property and we will explain which survey suits. The price is agreed up front.
Related advice
What affects the cost of gutter surveys
All our prices include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Our price is from £150, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
What we need to know
When you call or email, these details help:
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
A quick phone call is typically the easiest start: phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form, and we will ask about the building and what you need. The price is agreed before a date is set.
For landlords and managing agents
We survey roofs for landlords and agents as well as householders. The report gives you a dated record of the gutter, with photos, useful for planning maintenance.
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too, including offices, shops and units. Bigger roofs take more time.
Checking the roof from ground level
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Photograph them and note the date, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Water spilling over the edge can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Hurst Wickham
Ockenden Manor, about 5 miles north, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Hurst Wickham. If your house is among the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. Many older homes in Sussex have handmade clay tiles and tile-hung walls. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old Sussex buildings. Whatever the covering, it is frequently the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first.
If you own a rental within reach of Hassocks station, a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant. For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St George, the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine.
Hurst Wickham is about 2 miles south-west of Burgess Hill, in West Sussex. Bookings from Hurst Wickham are handled just like any other: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Our area takes in places right across West Sussex, large and small. You can also see our page for Brighton.
We survey roofs across the BN6 postcode area for gutter surveys and the streets around it. You’ll find streets like College Lane, Hurst Wickham Close and Belmont Lane. We also cover the places around Hurst Wickham: Hurstpierpoint (1 mile west), Hassocks (1 mile south-east), Keymer (1 mile south-east), Clayton (2 miles south-east) and Sayers Common (2 miles north-west). We also work in nearby towns like Crawley (12 miles north), Horsham (11 miles north-west), Worthing (13 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (5 miles north-east), East Grinstead (15 miles north-east) and Shoreham-by-Sea (8 miles south-west).
Local landmarks in Hurst Wickham
Typical jobs here are in homes near Downlands Community School and The Poacher pub. For rail, the closest station is Hassocks station, roughly 1 mile south-east. Well-known places in the area include Clayton Castle (1.9 miles south) and The Budding Foundation Museum of Gardening (1 mile south-east). Not far away are Wolstonbury Hill and Bedelands Farm Nature Reserve.
When you need someone else
We only report what can safely be seen on the day, so there are some things a survey can’t cover:
- Whether a material contains asbestos (a specialist asbestos surveyor’s job)
- Blockages deep inside downpipes
- What’s behind fascias and inside walls
If you’re not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll give you a straight answer before booking. What our survey covers.
What we check
- Fascias and soffits
- Downpipes
- Parapet and box gutters
- Outlets and hoppers
- Valley gutters
- Eaves gutters