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Gutter Survey in Newpound Common
Gutter surveys around Newpound Common, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Rotten fascias or stained soffits
- Water backing up from a hidden gutter
- Cracked or loose downpipes
Prices for gutter surveys in Newpound Common
Prices vary from roof to roof, and it comes down to:
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- The size of the roof
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so the price reflects that. You will know the figure before booking.
What we need to know
Here’s what helps us most when you contact us:
- When you need the report by
- The address and postcode of the property
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- Anything about access we should know
We survey roofs on weekdays and at weekends. To find a date that works for you, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and the days you’d prefer.
Gutter surveys for homes and businesses in Newpound Common
Your gutters take the rain from the roof and lead it away from the walls. When they block, leak or lose their fall, the water goes where it shouldn’t and that usually means the walls or the inside of the building. We check the full rainwater system above ground, from eaves gutters and valleys to outlets, hoppers and downpipes. You get a written report with photos. Common reasons to book are soffits marked by water and valley or box gutters that overflow inside, on eaves gutters, downpipes and valley gutters.
Village roofs frequently face open fields and take the full force of wind and rain, which is hard on ridges, chimneys, flashings and gutters. Damp in old walls is slow to dry, so a small leak can do a lot of harm. A roof report shows what needs attention first. On exposed older roofs, chimneys and lead flashings are often the first to give way.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the coverings down to the gutters. It records what’s sound as well as what isn’t.
- Place
- Newpound Common (RH14)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Places near Newpound Common
Other services in Newpound Common
Landlords, agents and block managers in Newpound Common
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants, at a time agreed beforehand. We survey on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays, which can make access easier.
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan, with the most urgent items set out first.
Useful tips for Newpound Common property owners
Small things make a difference. Our tips:
- Watch ceilings under valley gutters for fresh marks
- Check from ground level or a window, not a ladder
- Get the gutters cleaned out every year
- Have overhanging branches cut back
The report comes with photos and clear written recommendations. Share it with a contractor of your choice so they know what needs doing.
Get trees and climbers near the eaves trimmed back by someone who can do it safely. Less debris means fewer blocked outlets.
Newpound Common: your questions answered
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Billingshurst station?
Yes, rented property is part of what we cover. You can call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and a few details, including who will give access on the day.
How do I find out if my home in Newpound Common is listed?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case.
Will I get photos?
Yes. Photos are part of every report, so you can see exactly what each finding refers to.
What insurance do you have?
We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. We check the roof, not the whole building, and it isn’t a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It can sit alongside a RICS survey if you want both.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, once access has been agreed. The roof of a block or converted house is often shared, so the building owner or managing agent needs to agree access. We can only inspect what we are given access to.
Is Newpound Common in your area?
Yes. We survey roofs across London and South East England, and that includes Newpound Common.
Why it’s worth a survey now in Newpound Common
Climbing a ladder to look in the gutters yourself is risky. You can see drips and overflows from ground level, but valleys, parapets and box gutters are hard to see. Our survey covers whatever is safely visible and records it with photos. Outbuildings and barns around Newpound Common are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. It’s worth including them in a survey before a winter does the damage.
Price depends partly on the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all including VAT. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
Why book with us
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Drones and thermal imaging where it applies
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
See our cost guide and two real surveys.
Gutter surveys in Newpound Common: local notes
Many older homes in Sussex have handmade clay tiles and tile-hung walls. Some old buildings in Sussex have Horsham stone slab roofs. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them. An older home may be listed, or stand in a conservation area. Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the council can say whether a street is in a conservation area. In either case, a change of roofing material may need consent.
For site and facilities teams at buildings like Wisborough Green Primary School, a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time. For an older house near a landmark such as The Parish Church of St Peter Ad Vincula, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look. For landlords with property near Billingshurst station, a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak.
Newpound Common is about 8 miles west of Horsham, in West Sussex. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Newpound Common can all book gutter surveys, with a written report and photographs every time. We cover towns and villages across West Sussex, large and small. We also survey roofs in Crawley.
All of RH14 is within our area for gutter surveys. Streets in the area include Newpound and Newpound Lane. Other places close to Newpound Common include Billingshurst (2 miles south-east), Five Oaks (3 miles east), The Haven (3 miles north-east), Coneyhurst (3 miles south-east) and Tisman's Common (4 miles north). Larger places within reach include Crawley (14 miles north-east), Horsham (8 miles east), Worthing (15 miles south), Littlehampton (15 miles south), Rustington (15 miles south) and Broadfield (13 miles east).
Local landmarks in Newpound Common
In Newpound Common, that means homes and buildings near The Cricketers Arms Public House and The Weald School, among other places. The nearest railway station is Billingshurst station, roughly 2.1 miles south-east of the centre. Not far away are The Mens.
What we do, step by step
Where it is relevant and can be reached safely, the loft space is checked as well as the outside. Inside, we look for staining, damp, gaps and signs of movement, as far as the space allows. All in, the survey typically takes roughly 1–2 hours at a typical home, or half a day or so for a commercial building. Somewhere as small as Newpound Common, access is frequently the only tricky part. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- First, we agree the areas to focus on.
- Each gutter run is checked for blockages, sags and leaking joints.
- Outlets, hoppers, downpipes and overflows are inspected.
- Fascias, soffits and the walls below are looked at for signs of overflow.
- You get photos and written recommendations, prioritised where relevant.
Getting ready for the survey
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with whoever owns or manages the building
- Find any records of previous roof work
Getting a price
A quick phone call is normally the easiest start: phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll ask a few questions about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Advice
What a gutter survey does not cover
No survey can tell you everything, and we’d rather be clear about that before you book. Keep these in mind:
- The inside of a downpipe along its whole length
- Pipes below ground level
- What’s behind fascias and inside walls
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will suggest the right survey. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Fascias and soffits
- Valley gutters
- Downpipes
- Outlets and hoppers
- Parapet and box gutters
- Eaves gutters