West Sussex · London and the South East
Itchingfield Gutter Survey
Gutter surveys in Itchingfield and the rest of West Sussex. We survey on weekdays and at weekends.
- Water backing up from a hidden gutter
- Rotten fascias or stained soffits
- Overflowing eaves gutters
Gutter survey in Itchingfield
Leaves, moss and silt are the usual reasons gutters block. Homes close to trees fill their gutters faster, and moss washing off a tiled or slate roof adds to it. We note where gutters are clogged or holding water, which outlets and hoppers are choked and whether overflows are working. Photos show each problem clearly. Blocked gutters are easy to put off, but they rarely get better. We survey valley gutters, downpipes and fascias and soffits, and people most often book us about gutters full of debris and silt and soffits marked by water.
Older buildings in small places like Itchingfield 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. Knowing the roof’s condition helps you plan ahead with that in mind. Where a building is listed, matching the existing roof materials is often expected.
We write the report in plain English, so it makes sense without any roofing background. Each point is backed by a photograph where possible, and recommendations are put in order of urgency where relevant.
- Where
- Itchingfield (RH13)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What happens on the day
We work from the outside in: outside views come first, then the roof space if there’s safe access. All told, expect an hour or two for most houses, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. In a small place like Itchingfield, access is typically the main thing to plan. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- We start by hearing about any drips, overflows or damp patches.
- Gutters, downpipes, fascias and soffits are inspected from safe vantage points.
- Any valley, parapet or box gutters are looked at as far as safe access allows.
- The roof space is checked for water marks if it is safe to get into.
- We send a written report with photos and clear recommendations.
Before we arrive
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it is shared
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
Booking a survey
We confirm the exact price before booking, so you know the cost up front. Gutter survey starts from £150, including VAT. To book, call 07833 053749 or email us.
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When you need someone else
A survey is a careful look at the gutter, but it cannot do everything. The main limits are:
- Damage hidden inside walls or behind boards
- The inside of buried drains
- Gutters out of sight from each safe vantage point
If you are not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll give you a straight answer before booking. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Itchingfield
- Downpipes
- Parapet and box gutters
- Outlets and hoppers
- Valley gutters
- Eaves gutters
- Fascias and soffits
Gutter surveys around Itchingfield
Before planning roof work on an older home, find out whether it is listed or in a conservation area. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent, and councils can also use Article 4 directions to control changes in conservation areas. Older houses across Sussex often have handmade clay tiles, and many have tile-hanging on their upper walls. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old Sussex buildings. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first.
The streets around a church such as The Parish Church of St Nicolas are often among the oldest in a place, and if yours is one of the older homes nearby, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Barns Green Primary School, long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle.
Itchingfield is about 4 miles west of Horsham, in West Sussex. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Itchingfield can all book gutter surveys. Itchingfield is one of the towns and villages in West Sussex where we work. There is also a page for Crawley.
We cover every part of the RH13 postcode area for gutter surveys and the streets around it. If you need a gutter survey at a property on Bashurst Hill, Five Oaks Road and Bashurst Copse or a nearby road, we can help. Neighbouring places we cover for gutter surveys include Barns Green (1 mile south), Broadbridge Heath (2 miles north-east), Brooks Green (2 miles south), Tower Hill (2 miles east) and Southwater (3 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Crawley (10 miles north-east), Horsham (4 miles east), Haywards Heath (14 miles east), Burgess Hill (13 miles south-east), Broadfield (9 miles east) and Storrington (9 miles south).
Around Itchingfield
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Tanbridge House School, among other places. The closest station to Itchingfield is Christs Hospital station, roughly 1.5 miles east of the centre. A little further out are Christs Hospital School Museum (1.6 miles east) and Horsham Hospital (3.5 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Warnham LNR.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Itchingfield
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait, which helps with budgets and planning.
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too. Bigger roofs take more time, and they’re priced for the size.
Tips from our surveys
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They apply to most roofs:
- Check the loft with care after heavy rain
- Have overhanging branches cut back
- Have gutters cleared at least once a year
- Leave gutter checks at height to someone equipped for it
After any work is done, watch the gutters in the next heavy rain. Rain should flow to the outlets and down the downpipes, and if it does not, raise it with whoever did the job.
Look at the gutters from indoors or the ground when it pours. Water spilling over the edge or out of a joint is a sign that something needs attention before the walls suffer.
Signs you need a gutter survey in Itchingfield
Sometimes a gutter struggles with the area of roof draining into it. Added roof area from an extension can load an older gutter and the weakness shows in a heavy downpour.
Look out for signs like these:
- Dripping or leaking gutter joints
- Gutters full of debris and silt
- Water backing up from a hidden gutter
- Hoppers and outlets full of debris
If you let a flat or house near Christs Hospital station, the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at.
Before booking anyone
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- How they’ll see the roof: from the ground, the loft, the roof or by drone
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
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Why act early in Itchingfield
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’re relying on what can be seen from the pavement. In a place like Itchingfield, a barn or garage roof left to fail puts whatever is inside at risk. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
A Basic Survey starts from £150, including VAT. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, both inc. VAT. We confirm the price for the job before booking.
Why book us in Itchingfield
- Drones and thermal imaging where applicable
- 98% of customers satisfied
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Prices that include VAT
See what a roof survey costs and two real surveys.
Itchingfield: your questions answered
Will you come out to Itchingfield?
Yes, we do. We work right across London and the South East, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
Is my home in Itchingfield listed or in a conservation area?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it is in a conservation area. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
What’s in the report?
You get our findings in writing, part by part, with photos. Points are put in order of urgency where relevant.
How long does a gutter survey take?
It usually takes between one and two hours for most homes, and longer where there are parapet, valley or box gutters to follow. We’ll give you an idea when you book.
Is a CCTV drain survey included?
No. Our gutter survey covers rainwater above ground down to where the downpipes reach the ground. Where a below-ground drain seems to be the problem, we’ll tell you.
Could my damp wall be caused by the gutters?
The survey looks at whether rainwater is spilling onto the wall, through overflows, drips or damaged downpipes. We cannot see inside the wall itself, so the report covers what can be seen.
Do you check valley and parapet gutters?
Yes, as far as they can safely be seen. We look from vantage points, the roof space and the roof itself where safe, and by drone where it is applicable.