West Sussex · London and the South East
Lower Horncroft Gutter Survey
We carry out gutter surveys in Lower Horncroft and the rest of West Sussex. Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
- Overflowing eaves gutters
- Hoppers and outlets full of debris
- Leaking or loose downpipes
What you can safely check yourself
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from ground level and any work done on the roof. Share it with us when you book.
You can learn a lot from the ground. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Never climb onto the roof to look.
Gutter surveys for homes and businesses in Lower Horncroft
We check the rainwater system above ground level, from the gutters down to where the downpipes meet the ground. It isn’t a CCTV drain survey and we cannot see inside buried drains. Where water seems to be backing up from below ground, the report will say so, so you can get the drains checked separately. Anything we find above ground, such as a split hopper or a leaking downpipe, is photographed and recorded. We’re frequently asked to look into gutters overflowing in heavy rain and dripping or leaking gutter joints, across parapet and box gutters, valley gutters and eaves gutters.
In a small place like Lower Horncroft, many roofs stand in the open, so ridges, chimney stacks, flashings and gutters work hard. Older walls take a long time to dry once water gets in. A written report sets out what to deal with and in what order. Lead flashings and old chimney stacks are often where weather gets in first.
Findings are set out part by part, from the coverings down to the gutters, with a note and a photo for each point. It records what’s sound as well as what is not.
- Place
- Lower Horncroft (RH20)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Also near Lower Horncroft
What else we do in Lower Horncroft
Practical tips
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They apply to most roofs:
- Note any damp stains below the gutters
- Get the gutters cleaned out every year
- Watch ceilings under valley gutters for fresh marks
- Leave gutter checks at height to someone equipped for it
If anything in the report is not clear, ask us. The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation and the Premium Survey comes with an in-person one.
Get small faults like a dripping joint or loose downpipe sorted quickly. Left alone, they normally grow and spilled water harms brickwork and woodwork.
How we price gutter surveys
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. The main factors are:
- The shape of the roof and its details
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
- How big the roof is
- House, block, shop or office
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on how big and how high the roof is, access and which survey you book.
Getting in touch
You do not need to know any roofing terms. Just let us know:
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- What’s prompted the survey
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- The address and postcode of the property
Every survey is priced before it is booked, so you know the cost up front. Prices start from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, call 07833 053749 or email us.
Lower Horncroft homes and their roofs
Older houses across Sussex often have handmade clay tiles, and many have tile-hanging on their upper walls. A few old Sussex buildings still carry heavy Horsham stone slabs. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look. With Bignor Roman Villa about 2.2 miles south-west, Lower Horncroft sits in an area with a long building history. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years.
If you live in an older home near Church of St Agatha, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look. For site and facilities teams at buildings like Fittleworth CofE Village School, long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle.
Lower Horncroft is about 10 miles north of Littlehampton, in West Sussex. Surveys in Lower Horncroft work the same way as everywhere we cover: a careful inspection, photos and a written report. Lower Horncroft is one of the places in West Sussex we cover for gutter surveys. Our Crawley page covers surveys nearby.
Postcode districts we cover here for gutter surveys: RH20. We also cover the places around Lower Horncroft: Coates (1 mile west), Fittleworth (1 mile north), Watersfield (1 mile south), Coldwaltham (1 mile south-east) and Bedham (1 mile north). Further out, we also cover Horsham (13 miles north-east), Worthing (11 miles south-east), Bognor Regis (12 miles south-west), Chichester (12 miles south-west), Littlehampton (10 miles south) and Shoreham-by-Sea (15 miles south-east).
Landmarks near Lower Horncroft
Around Lower Horncroft, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Swan Hotel and Lodge Hill Residential Centre. For rail, the closest station is Pulborough station, about 2.3 miles east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Coates Castle (0.9 miles west) and Coultershaw Heritage Site (2.4 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Amberley Wildbrooks RSPB Reserve and Bignor Hill.
What we are asked to look at in Lower Horncroft
Overflowing gutters in a downpour are a common reason to book. Others spot damp patches, ceiling stains or green marks on the walls. A survey helps show where the water is coming from before more damage is done.
Look out for signs like these:
- Gutters that have fallen out of line
- Rotten fascias or stained soffits
- Overflowing valley or parapet gutters
- Gutters packed with leaves or moss
If you let a flat or house near Pulborough station, a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- Is VAT included in the price?
- Are they insured for the work?
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- What they won’t be able to tell you
How it works
A survey visit follows a simple order: we hear what you’ve seen, inspect the roof from every safe vantage point, photograph what we find and make notes for the report. It typically takes about one to two hours on an ordinary house, and more on a big or complicated roof. Cottages and farmhouses around Lower Horncroft frequently have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. Each part is looked at from wherever it can safely be seen.
- We start with what you’ve noticed, such as damp or overflowing gutters.
- The eaves gutters, downpipes and fascias are checked from ground level and windows.
- Valleys, parapets and box gutters are inspected where they can be seen safely.
- The loft space is checked for staining, where it can be reached safely.
- A written report with photos and recommendations follows.
Getting ready for the survey
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it’s shared
How to book
If you’re buying, it helps to book soon after your offer is accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. For any other survey, just call 07833 053749 or email us when you are ready.
Advice
FAQs for Lower Horncroft
Is Lower Horncroft within the area you cover?
Yes, we do. We cover the whole of London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned ahead of time.
How do I find out if my home in Lower Horncroft is listed?
We cannot 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.
How do I arrange a gutter survey in Lower Horncroft?
The quickest way is to phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email. Let us know the address and a little about the roof. We survey seven days a week.
Will you photograph what you find?
Yes. We photograph the roof as we go, and they go into the written report alongside our recommendations.
Is a Saturday or Sunday visit possible?
Yes. Surveys are carried out on weekdays and at weekends. Just phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email to arrange a day.
Do you use drones?
Where it is applicable and safe, yes. We’re a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID), flying a sub-250g drone. It’s included in the Drone Roof Survey and, where it applies, the Premium Survey.
How experienced are you?
We’ve been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have completed over 5,000 surveys.
Different roofs, different checks
Plastic (uPVC) gutters
Joints that have pulled apart are a common fault on plastic gutters. We record each one we can see.
Box and secret gutters
Box and secret gutters frequently cause leaks indoors. Outlets, linings and overflows are checked as far as access allows.