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Monk's Gate Gutter Survey
Gutter surveys around Monk's Gate, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Cracked or loose downpipes
- Gutters packed with leaves or moss
- Rotten fascias or stained soffits
The survey, step by step
Safety comes first on every visit. Everything that can be seen safely is inspected, and if part of the roof cannot be seen, the report says so. Most visits take roughly 1–2 hours for most homes, and longer where there are parapet, valley or box gutters to follow. Somewhere like Monk's Gate needs a little journey planning: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. On the day, we inspect whatever is safely visible, inside and out.
- You tell us where you’ve seen overflows, drips or damp.
- We walk round the building and check the gutters, downpipes and fascias from the ground.
- 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 photographs and recommendations follows.
Preparing for the visit
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Tell us where we can park nearby
How to book
Photos help, if you have them. Take them safely from ground level or a window; never climb up to get a better view. To get started, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
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About our gutter survey in Monk's Gate
Your gutters take the rain from the roof and lead it away from the walls. If they clog, drip or sag, the water ends up somewhere it shouldn’t and that typically means the walls or the inside of the building. We check the full rainwater system above ground, including gutters, valleys, outlets, hoppers and downpipes. The findings go into a written report with photos. We survey fascias and soffits, downpipes and valley gutters, and people most frequently book us about water backing up from a hidden gutter and soffits marked by water.
Village roofs frequently face open fields and take the full force of wind and rain, which is hard on ridges, chimneys, flashings and gutters. Older walls take a long time to dry once water gets in. A roof report shows what needs attention first. On exposed older roofs, chimneys and lead flashings are often the first to give way.
Pictures do a lot of the work in our reports, because a photo of a cracked flashing says more than a paragraph. Anything out of sight on the day is listed as such.
- Where
- Monk's Gate (RH13)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Also near Monk's Gate
Also in Monk's Gate
What we look for on each type of roof
Fascias and soffits
Overflowing water stains soffits and rots timber. We check them along with the gutters.
Box and secret gutters
Hidden gutters are a common source of leaks inside. We look at the outlets, linings and overflows where safe.
What we are asked to look at in Monk's Gate
Moss grows on many tiled and slate roofs, and rain washes it down into the gutters. With grit from the coverings, it forms a thick sludge that slows the flow and gives plants somewhere to grow.
Most people get in touch when they’ve noticed one of these:
- Leaks at the gutter joints
- Fascia boards damaged by overflowing water
- Gutters full of debris and silt
- Hoppers and outlets full of debris
If you live near a park such as Leonardslee, or anywhere with mature trees, autumn leaves can block gutters and valleys, so outlets and downpipes are worth watching.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Is VAT included in the price?
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- What insurance they carry
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
What a gutter survey doesn’t cover
We only report what can be seen safely on the day, so there are some things a survey can’t cover:
- Underground drains, which need a CCTV drain survey
- What’s behind fascias and inside walls
- Whether a material contains asbestos (a specialist asbestos surveyor’s job)
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or email us and we will tell you. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roof types and parts we check
- Outlets and hoppers
- Parapet and box gutters
- Downpipes
- Valley gutters
- Eaves gutters
- Fascias and soffits
Your questions about gutter surveys in Monk's Gate
How do I find out if my home in Monk's Gate is listed?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. It is worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
I let a flat near Horsham station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, landlords and agents book with us as well as owners. You can call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and a few details, including who will give access on the day.
Will you check if gutters are causing damp inside?
Leaking gutters and downpipes are a common cause of damp walls, and the survey looks for that. If the cause looks like something else, the report says so, based on what we can see.
How much time does the visit need?
For a house, expect about 1–2 hours on site, and longer for larger or complex roofs.
Is there a good time of year to book a gutter survey?
Any time of year works. Before the wetter months gives you time to plan any work though problems often show up after heavy rain.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Where it helps and the rules allow, yes. Our sub-250g drone is flown by a CAA-registered operator with a Flyer ID and Operator ID, and the airspace and weather are checked before every flight.
Can you tell me if my old gutters contain asbestos?
No, that needs a specialist asbestos surveyor. We point out materials on older buildings that could contain asbestos so it can be checked before work starts.
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Monk's Gate
In Sussex, older roofs are frequently handmade clay tile, frequently with tile-hanging on the walls below. Some old buildings in Sussex have Horsham stone slab roofs. 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.
Take a building like St Andrew's CofE Primary School: long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle. The streets around a church such as Church of the Good Shepherd are often among the oldest in a place, and if yours is one of the older homes nearby, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look.
Monk's Gate is about 3 miles south-east of Horsham, in West Sussex. Monk's Gate gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a careful inspection, photos and a written report. Our area takes in places right across West Sussex, large and small. We also survey roofs in Crawley.
We cover every part of the RH13 postcode area for gutter surveys and the streets around it. Whether your property is on Coolhurst Close, Nuthurst Road and Brighton Road or a nearby road, we can survey it. Nearby, we also carry out gutter surveys in Mannings Heath (1 mile north), Lower Beeding (1 mile east), Crabtree (2 miles south-east), Plummers Plain (2 miles east) and Roffey (3 miles north). We also work in nearby towns like Crawley (7 miles north-east), Horsham (3 miles north-west), Worthing (15 miles south), Haywards Heath (9 miles east), Burgess Hill (9 miles south-east) and East Grinstead (14 miles north-east).
Near you in Monk's Gate
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Dun Horse pub, Newells Preparatory School and The Forest School and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Horsham station, about 2.6 miles north-west. Nearby you will also find Christs Hospital School Museum (3.4 miles west) and Horsham Hospital (3 miles north-west). The countryside around Monk's Gate includes Warnham LNR.
Why act early in Monk's Gate
When a valley or parapet gutter blocks, the water has nowhere safe to go. It can overflow into the building, often in the heaviest rain. Having them checked before autumn and winter makes sense. For older village homes like those around Monk's Gate, the right replacement materials are not always easy to find quickly. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the report is not charged as an extra. Prices start from £150, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
Why book us in Monk's Gate
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- An independent look at the roof
Practical tips
A little preparation and a few simple habits help, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Some pointers:
- Check from ground level or a window, not a ladder
- Keep climbers away from the eaves
- Check for spilling water in a downpour
- Watch ceilings under valley gutters for fresh marks
The report comes with photos and recommendations, prioritised by urgency where relevant. You can pass it to whoever you choose to do the work so they know what needs doing.
Watch your gutters from ground level or a window during heavy rain. Overflows and dripping joints are a sign to act before damage builds up.