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Gutter survey in Hurstpierpoint, West Sussex
A careful look at the gutter at your property in Hurstpierpoint, and put it all in a written report with photos.
- Rotten fascias or stained soffits
- Leaks at the gutter joints
- Gutters full of debris and silt
Common roof problems in Hurstpierpoint
Brackets can loosen, corrode or snap over the years. Wet leaves and silt add a lot of weight, and that weight pulls sections out of line. Once the fall is lost, water sits at the low point and spills over.
People typically book a survey after spotting something like this:
- Overflowing eaves gutters
- Valley or box gutters that overflow inside
- Brackets that have dropped or snapped
- Choked outlets or hopper heads
If you own a rental within reach of Hassocks station, the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at.
Questions to ask before booking
- Whether the roof space is looked at, where there is one
- What happens after the report arrives
- What they will not be able to tell you
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
About our gutter survey in Hurstpierpoint
We carry out gutter surveys in Hurstpierpoint as part of our cover across London and the South East. We inspect everything we can see safely from the ground, windows, the loft space and the roof where it is safe. Time on site usually takes about 1–2 hours at a typical home, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. Afterwards, you get a written report with photos and recommendations. We survey parapet and box gutters, valley gutters and downpipes, and common reasons people get in touch are choked outlets or hopper heads and gutters packed with leaves or moss.
Houses in smaller places like Hurstpierpoint can face open ground, where wind and driving rain hit the roof harder. Ridge tiles, verges, chimney stacks and flashings take the worst of it. A close look shows whether anything has started to loosen before it lets water in. A loose ridge tile or slate gives the wind something to catch, and others soon follow.
The written findings come by email, easy to pass on to a roofer, an agent or an insurer. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and same day for Premium.
- Location
- Hurstpierpoint (BN6)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
How it works
Before we start, tell us why you’ve booked: a purchase, a leak, a storm, new work or simply peace of mind. That way we can focus on what matters to you. The visit normally takes an hour or two for most homes, and longer where there are parapet, valley or box gutters to follow. With a bit of garden around a house, as there often is around Hurstpierpoint, 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’s safe access, completes the picture.
- First, we agree the areas to focus on.
- Each gutter run is checked for blockages, sags and leaking joints.
- We check the outlets, hoppers, downpipes and any overflows.
- We check fascias, soffits and walls for water damage.
- You get photos and written recommendations, prioritised where relevant.
How to prepare
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Tell us where we can park nearby
Booking a survey
When you are ready to go ahead, ring 07833 053749 or email us. We will suggest a package, agree the price and find a date.
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Why get it checked now?
Water spilling from a gutter runs down and soaks the wall below. Given time, it can cause damp patches, damaged pointing and rot in nearby timber. Spotting the problem early tends to mean a simpler fix. Tradespeople may need to travel further to a smaller place like Hurstpierpoint, so it is useful to plan roof work rather than call someone out in a hurry. A survey gives you that notice.
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package you pick makes a difference too. The price is always agreed first.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Hurstpierpoint
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- Visits on any day of the week
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- Drones and thermal imaging where it applies
See how roof surveys are priced and what we found on two real jobs.
What we cannot see
It’s a careful look at the gutter, not the whole story. Its limits include:
- Hidden sections we can’t view safely
- Underground drains, which need a CCTV drain survey
- The inside of a downpipe along its whole length
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll recommend the right survey. What our survey covers.
What we look at
- Outlets and hoppers
- Eaves gutters
- Fascias and soffits
- Downpipes
- Parapet and box gutters
- Valley gutters
FAQs for Hurstpierpoint
How do I find out if my home in Hurstpierpoint is listed?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it’s in a conservation area. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
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 the report can go straight to you or your agent.
How much is a gutter survey?
Gutter survey starts from £150, including VAT. The price depends on the size of the building and how easy the gutters are to see. For a price, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. On a shared roof we can only inspect the parts we are allowed to reach.
How experienced are you?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, over more than 20 years, with 98% customer satisfaction.
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 the airspace and weather are checked before every flight.
What happens after the survey?
We email you the written report with photographs and recommendations. It is yours to share with a seller, insurer, roofer or managing agent, whichever applies.
Tips from our surveys
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner, before and after a survey:
- Check for spilling water in a downpour
- Leave gutter checks at height to someone equipped for it
- Get trees that overhang the gutters trimmed
- Include valley, parapet and box gutters when clearing
Questions about the report are welcome. With the Standard Survey there is a follow-up consultation, and the Premium Survey includes an in-person consultation.
Hidden gutters need clearing too. They block in the same way as the gutters you can see but they’re much harder to spot, so make sure they’re included in any clearing work.
Prices for gutter surveys in Hurstpierpoint
We confirm the price for your roof before you book. This is what makes a difference:
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- The roof’s overall size
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- House, block, shop or office
A Basic Survey starts from £150, including VAT. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400. You will know the price for the job before booking.
Booking your survey
To price your survey accurately, we will ask about:
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- What’s prompted the survey
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
- Your timetable, like an exchange date
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Hurstpierpoint homes and their roofs
Handmade clay tiles and tile-hung upper walls are typical of older Sussex houses. Some old buildings in Sussex have Horsham stone slab roofs. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters. England has around 10,000 conservation areas and about 500,000 listed buildings. If your home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission, so the council is the place to ask.
If you look after a building like St Lawrence CofE Primary School, large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other. The streets around a church such as Hurstpierpoint Baptist Church are often among the oldest in a place, and if you own one of the older houses nearby, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs.
Hurstpierpoint is about 3 miles south-west of Burgess Hill, in West Sussex. We provide gutter surveys for householders, landlords and businesses in Hurstpierpoint and the surrounding area. Our area takes in places right across West Sussex, large and small. We also survey roofs in Brighton.
Every address in BN6 is within our area for gutter surveys. We offer gutter surveys to properties on High Street, Marchants Close and Marchants Road. Main roads around Hurstpierpoint include the B2116. We also cover Hurst Wickham (1 mile east), Sayers Common (1 mile north-west), Hassocks (1 mile south-east), Keymer (2 miles south-east) and Goddards Green (2 miles north). We also work in nearby towns such as Crawley (12 miles north), Horsham (11 miles north-west), Worthing (12 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (6 miles north-east), Burgess Hill (3 miles north-east) and East Grinstead (15 miles north-east).
Around Hurstpierpoint
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Poacher pub and Downlands Community School. The closest station to Hurstpierpoint is Hassocks station, about 1.5 miles south-east of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find The Dene Hospital (2.1 miles north) and Clayton Castle (2.3 miles south-east). Not far away are Bedelands Farm Nature Reserve and Wolstonbury Hill.