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Mannings Heath Gutter Survey
Find out the condition of the gutter at your property in Mannings Heath. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Downpipes that are split or coming away
- Fascia boards damaged by overflowing water
- Leaves and moss blocking gutters
About our gutter survey in Mannings Heath
Gutters have to slope gently towards the outlet or water sits in them. When brackets sag or joints part, water pools, drips and spills over where the gutter dips. We check the line of each run as far as we can see it and look at the brackets and downpipe clips. You get written recommendations, prioritised by urgency where relevant. If you are worried about blocked outlets and hoppers and gutters overflowing in heavy rain, we can find out what’s behind it, on eaves gutters, outlets and hoppers and fascias and soffits alike.
In a small place like Mannings Heath, many roofs stand in the open, so ridges, chimney stacks, flashings and gutters work hard. Damp in old walls is slow to dry, so a small leak can do a lot of harm. A written report sets out what to deal with and in what order. On exposed older roofs, chimneys and lead flashings are frequently the first to give way.
It isn’t only a list of defects. For each finding, it explains what it is, why it matters and what we’d recommend.
- Place
- Mannings Heath (RH13)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Do you need a gutter survey in Mannings Heath?
Brackets can loosen, corrode or snap over the years. A gutter full of wet debris is heavy, and that weight pulls sections out of line. Once the fall is lost, water sits at the low point and spills over.
Typical things we are asked to look at include:
- Gutters packed with leaves or moss
- Joints that drip after rain
- Fascia boards damaged by overflowing water
- Water spilling over the gutter edge
If you live in an older home near Church of the Good Shepherd, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs.
What to check before booking
- What the survey won’t cover
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
What you can safely check yourself
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.
Your own check is a good start, but it isn’t a survey. From ground level, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight.
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What a survey costs
Not every roof costs the same to survey, for these reasons:
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- Which survey package you book
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how it can be reached and seen safely. Gutter survey starts from £150, including VAT.
Booking your survey
What helps most when you contact us:
- Dates you’re working to, such as exchange
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
To book a survey, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know the address and what’s prompted the survey. You will know the price before anything is booked.
Before and after the survey
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out:
- Look out for overflows when it pours
- Check the loft with care after heavy rain
- Do not climb a ladder to look in the gutters
- 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 can see exactly what’s needed.
Deal with drips, sags and loose downpipes early. Left alone, they usually grow and spilled water harms brickwork and woodwork.
Gutter surveys around Mannings Heath
Before planning roof work on an older home, find out whether it’s listed or in a conservation area. Listed building consent covers changes to a listed building’s special interest, and an Article 4 direction can bring extra controls in a conservation area. Many older homes in Sussex have handmade clay tiles and tile-hung 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.
Anyone responsible for a site like The Forest School will know that its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale. If you own a rental within reach of Horsham station, a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak.
Mannings Heath is about 2 miles south-east of Horsham, in West Sussex. If you’re in Mannings Heath, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: a call or an email, a price, then a date. Our West Sussex coverage includes Mannings Heath. Crawley is in our area too.
Postcode districts we cover here for gutter surveys: RH13. Local streets include Church Road, Ryecroft Meadow and Masons Field, and we cover them all. Nearby, we also carry out gutter surveys in Monk's Gate (1 mile south), Lower Beeding (1 mile south-east), Roffey (2 miles north), Plummers Plain (2 miles east) and Crabtree (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Crawley (6 miles north-east), Haywards Heath (9 miles east), Burgess Hill (9 miles south-east), East Grinstead (13 miles north-east), Shoreham-by-Sea (14 miles south) and Lancing (15 miles south).
Local landmarks in Mannings Heath
We work in homes and buildings around Newells Preparatory School and The Dun Horse pub and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Horsham station, roughly 2.1 miles north-west of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Christs Hospital School Museum (3.5 miles west) and Horsham Hospital (2.5 miles north-west). Open spaces near Mannings Heath include Warnham LNR.
The survey, step by step
There isn’t much for you to do on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we’ll take it from there. A typical survey takes an hour or two at most homes, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. Around Mannings Heath, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so tell us about the loft hatch and any ladder. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- We ask about overflows, damp or leaks you’ve noticed.
- 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 photographs and recommendations.
Before we arrive
- Make sure the loft hatch can be reached
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Check we can get to the back of the property
Arrange a survey
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Pictures from ground level or a window are fine. To send them or to book, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Advice
What this survey cannot tell you
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, and that sets some limits:
- Asbestos testing of old gutters, downpipes or soffits
- The inside of a downpipe along its whole length
- What’s behind fascias and inside walls
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will tell you before you book. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Mannings Heath
- Parapet and box gutters
- Downpipes
- Eaves gutters
- Valley gutters
- Fascias and soffits
- Outlets and hoppers
FAQs for Mannings Heath
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Horsham station?
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.
How do I find out if my home in Mannings Heath 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.
When does the report arrive?
Each package has its own report time. Basic is within 48 hours, Standard is 24–48 hours and Premium is the same day. Mention any deadline when booking.
Will you check the loft?
If there is a loft and safe access to it, yes. From inside, the underside of the roof often shows damp, staining or daylight that cannot be seen from outside.
How experienced are you?
We’ve completed more than 5,000 surveys, over more than 20 years, with 98% customer satisfaction.
What will the report tell me?
You get our findings in writing, part by part, with photos, and ends with what we recommend. The most urgent items are made clear.
Does the season matter for a gutter survey?
Whenever suits you. If water is already spilling over, book sooner rather than later as overflowing water can damage walls.