West Sussex · London and the South East
Ifieldwood Gutter Survey
Gutter surveys in Ifieldwood and the rest of West Sussex. We survey on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
- Overflowing valley or parapet gutters
- Hoppers and outlets full of debris
- Gutters packed with leaves or moss
What affects the price in Ifieldwood
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. That comes down to:
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how safely it can be seen. Gutter survey starts from £150, including VAT.
What we need to know
If you can, have these to hand when you contact us:
- What’s prompted the survey
- The kind of building and roof involved
- When you need the report by
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
Once you know what you need, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email. From there it is a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day.
Gutter survey in Ifieldwood: what you get
Damp patches on inside walls, stains below a valley or water running down the brickwork can often be traced to the gutters. Our gutter survey helps show whether the rainwater system is the cause, from what can be seen safely. If the evidence points elsewhere, such as a flashing or the roof covering, we will say so, with a suggested next step. We survey downpipes, fascias and soffits and eaves gutters, and people most often book us about leaves and moss blocking gutters and fascia boards damaged by overflowing water.
Older buildings in small places like Ifieldwood may be listed or in a conservation area. That can affect what materials can be used when work is done, so check with the council before planning anything. A roof report helps you plan work with that in mind. Where a building is listed, matching the existing roof materials is frequently expected.
Report times depend on the survey you book: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day.
- Place
- Ifieldwood (RH11)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
The survey, step by step
A survey visit follows a simple order: we hear what you’ve seen, look at the roof from every safe viewpoint, photograph what we find and record our findings for the written report. Most visits take between one and two hours for most homes, and longer where there are parapet, valley or box gutters to follow. Somewhere as small as Ifieldwood, access is often the only tricky part. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- First, you let us know what you’ve seen, such as overflows or damp.
- Gutters, downpipes, fascias and soffits are inspected from safe vantage points.
- We check hidden gutters, such as valleys and parapets, where it is safe to see them.
- Where the loft can be reached safely, we check it for staining or damp.
- You get a written report with photos and recommendations.
Before we arrive
- Let us know about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
How to book
Most bookings start with a short call: ring 07833 053749 or email us, and we’ll ask about the building and what you need. You’ll have a price before anything is arranged.
Related advice
Signs you need a gutter survey in Ifieldwood
Moss grows on many tiled and slate roofs, and heavy rain washes clumps of it into the gutters. With grit from the coverings, it forms a thick sludge that holds water in the gutter and gives plants somewhere to grow.
Here are some of the things we see often:
- Gutters that have fallen out of line
- Downpipes that are split or coming away
- Hoppers and outlets full of debris
- Joints that drip after rain
Landlords with a home close to Ifield station may find that a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak.
Before booking anyone
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- Their report turnaround times
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
FAQs for Ifieldwood
How do I find out if my home in Ifieldwood is listed?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
I let a flat near Ifield station. Can you check the roof?
Of course. Let us know whether a tenant or an agent will let us in, and the report can go straight to you or your agent.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, as long as access is agreed. The roof of a block or converted house is frequently shared, so the freeholder or managing agent needs to agree access. We inspect only the parts we’re allowed to reach.
Is a CCTV drain survey included?
No, we do not carry out CCTV drain surveys. The survey covers gutters, outlets, hoppers, downpipes and overflows and note any sign that the drains need checking.
How do I book a survey in Ifieldwood?
It’s easiest to call 07833 053749 or drop us an email. Tell us the address and a little about the roof, and we’ll take it from there. Surveys run on any day of the week.
Will I get photos?
Yes. The report includes photographs of what we found, so you can see each point for yourself.
Will you walk on the roof?
Not always. Safety comes first, and fragile or steep roofs can’t always be walked on. We use safe viewpoints, the loft space and a drone where it applies, and the report records anything we couldn’t see.
Before and after the survey
Getting the most from a gutter survey starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Tips:
- Look for downpipes coming loose
- Ask for valleys and parapet gutters to be cleared too
- Watch for green marks down the brickwork
- Book gutter clearing once a year, more often near trees
You receive a written report with photos and clear written recommendations. Share it with a contractor of your choice so they know what needs doing.
Have your gutters cleared at least once a year or more often near trees. Late autumn, after the leaves have fallen, is a sensible time. Clear gutters can carry water away as they should.
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Ifieldwood
In Sussex, older roofs are often handmade clay tile, frequently with tile-hanging on the walls below. 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. An older home may be listed, or stand in a conservation area. To find out, check Historic England’s list and ask the council about conservation areas. In either case, a change of roofing material may need consent.
If you run a business near County Mall, a roof report helps plan work around trading rather than after a leak. The streets around a church like St Margaret's Church are often among the oldest in a place, and if your house is among the older ones nearby, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look.
Ifieldwood is about 2 miles north-west of Crawley, in West Sussex. Whether the building in Ifieldwood is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, we can survey the roof on a weekday or at the weekend. Our West Sussex coverage includes Ifieldwood.
Every address in RH11 is within our area for gutter surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. We also cover Ifield (1 mile east), Russ Hill (1 mile north), Lambs Green (1 mile south-west), Gossops Green (2 miles south-east) and Bewbush (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Horsham (6 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (11 miles south-east), Burgess Hill (13 miles south), East Grinstead (10 miles east), Broadfield (3 miles south-east) and Billingshurst (12 miles south-west).
Local landmarks in Ifieldwood
We work in homes and buildings around Ifield Community College and Royal Oak pub, among other places. Ifieldwood’s nearest station is Ifield station, about 1.2 miles south-east. Well-known places in the area include Crawley Hospital (1.8 miles south-east) and County Mall (2.3 miles south-east). Not far away are Tilgate Lake.
What you can safely check yourself
It helps to keep a record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Send it with your enquiry.
What you cannot do safely is get up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way. That part is for a survey.
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Why it is worth a survey now in Ifieldwood
A written report gives you a dated record of the gutters’ condition, useful when you’re planning maintenance or getting work priced. Without it, you are relying on what can be seen from the pavement. For an older or listed building in a place like Ifieldwood, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so a defect found early gives time to plan the work properly.
To find out what your survey will cost, call 07833 053749 or email us and let us know about the roof. We’ll confirm the figure before booking.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Ifieldwood
- Clear package prices, including VAT
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
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