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Gutter survey in Maplehurst, West Sussex
Find out the condition of the gutter at your property in Maplehurst. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Brackets that have dropped or snapped
- Choked outlets or hopper heads
- Leaking or loose downpipes
Gutter survey in Maplehurst: what you get
We carry out gutter surveys in Maplehurst as part of our cover across London and the South East. We inspect everything we can see safely from ground level, windows, the loft space and the roof where it’s safe. Time on site typically takes about one to two hours for most homes, and longer where there are parapet, valley or box gutters to follow. Afterwards, you get a written report with photos and recommendations. We are frequently asked to look into overflowing valley or parapet gutters and gutters overflowing in heavy rain, across parapet and box gutters, outlets and hoppers and fascias and soffits.
Older buildings in small places like Maplehurst may be listed or in a conservation area. If yours is, re-roofing in different materials may need consent, so the council is the place to check. Knowing the roof’s condition helps you plan ahead with that in mind. Older materials such as clay tiles, slate and stone are often matched when work is done.
We write the report in plain English, so it makes sense without any roofing background. Each point is backed by a photograph where possible.
- Location
- Maplehurst (RH13)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
When to book a survey in Maplehurst
Leaves are behind most blocked gutters. Every autumn, trees fill gutters with leaves, twigs and seeds, and they collect at the outlets. A choked outlet soon means a full, overflowing gutter.
Most people get in touch after spotting something like this:
- Water backing up from a hidden gutter
- Dripping or leaking gutter joints
- Gutters packed with leaves or moss
- Rotten fascias or stained soffits
If you own a rental within reach of Christs Hospital station, a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak.
Before you book anyone
- What they will not be able to tell you
- What exactly goes into their report
- Are they insured for the work?
- When you will get the report
What affects the cost of gutter surveys
Survey packages start from £150, inc. VAT. The price for your roof depends on:
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- Height and safe access
- The roof’s overall size
One thing that affects the price is the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, with VAT included. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
What we need to know
You don’t need to know any roofing terms. Just tell us:
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Anything about access we should know
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, so ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the details.
Questions from Maplehurst
Can a landlord with a rental near Christs Hospital station book a roof survey?
Yes, that’s a common request. We just need to know who will give access, and we can send the report to you or your agent.
How do I find out if my home in Maplehurst is listed?
We cannot confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. This is a survey of the roof only, and it is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. Many buyers have both.
Does the report include photos?
Yes. Photos are taken throughout the survey, and the report uses them to show each finding alongside our recommendations.
What does a gutter survey cost?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The size of the property and the access affect the price. For a price, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Do you need to get into the loft?
Where it’s relevant to the survey and there’s safe access, yes. A clear path to the hatch helps, and if the loft cannot be reached safely, the report says so.
Does the season matter for a gutter survey?
Any time of year works. Booking before autumn and winter gives you time to plan, and a wet spell can show where gutters overflow.
What we look for on each type of roof
Cast iron gutters
Cracks frequently open on the back of cast iron downpipes, so we look closely at the walls around them.
Fascias and soffits
Most gutters are fixed to the fascia, so a rotten fascia can let the gutter drop. Damaged or stained boards are recorded.
Can I check my roof myself?
Keep a simple record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Send it with your enquiry, as it helps us focus the survey.
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and falls from height are serious. That’s where a survey comes in.
Maplehurst 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. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first. 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.
For site and facilities teams at buildings like St Andrew's CofE Primary School, large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other. Take an older house close to The Parish Church of St Andrew: old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs.
Maplehurst is about 4 miles south of Horsham, in West Sussex. Maplehurst is part of the area we cover across London and South East England. Maplehurst is one of the places in West Sussex where we work. Our Crawley page covers surveys nearby.
Every address in RH13 is covered for gutter surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. We offer gutter surveys to properties on Nuthurst Road, Park Lane and Copsale Road. Nearby, we also carry out gutter surveys in Nuthurst (1 mile north), Southwater (2 miles north-west), Tower Hill (4 miles north-west), Brooks Green (4 miles west) and Horsham (4 miles north). Further out, we also cover Crawley (9 miles north-east), Worthing (13 miles south), Haywards Heath (9 miles east), Burgess Hill (9 miles south-east), East Grinstead (15 miles north-east) and Shoreham-by-Sea (12 miles south).
Around Maplehurst
The closest station to Maplehurst is Christs Hospital station, about 3.8 miles north-west. Well-known places in the area include Horsham Hospital (4.3 miles north) and Christs Hospital School Museum (3.5 miles north-west). Not far away are Knepp Wildland.
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Honest limits
Some things cannot be seen without opening up the roof, and that sets some limits:
- Underground drains, which need a CCTV drain survey
- Gutters out of sight from every safe viewpoint
- Asbestos testing of old gutters, downpipes or soffits
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will point you to the right survey. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Downpipes
- Eaves gutters
- Outlets and hoppers
- Fascias and soffits
- Valley gutters
- Parapet and box gutters
The survey, step by step
When we arrive, we begin with a quick chat about the roof and anything that’s worrying you. We then inspect everything that can be seen safely, using the ground, windows, the loft and a drone where it applies. Most surveys take an hour or two at a house, depending on how many gutter runs and downpipes there are. Older rural homes like those around Maplehurst can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. Each part is looked at from wherever it can safely be seen.
- We ask about overflows, damp or leaks you’ve noticed.
- The eaves gutters, downpipes and fascias are looked at from the ground and vantage points.
- We check hidden gutters, such as valleys and parapets, where it is safe to see them.
- The roof space is checked for water marks if it’s safe to get into.
- We send a written report with photos and clear recommendations.
How to prepare
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- If it isn’t your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
Book a survey
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To find a date that works for you, phone 07833 053749 or email us.