West Sussex · London and the South East
Gutter Survey in Poynings
Get a clear view of the gutter at a property in Poynings from an independent roof surveyor. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Joints that drip after rain
- Gutters packed with leaves or moss
- Water spilling over the gutter edge
Surveys for landlords and agents in Poynings
We survey roofs for landlords and letting agents as well as homeowners. The report gives you a dated record of the gutter, with photos.
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait, which helps when budgeting.
Gutter survey in Poynings: what you get
We survey gutters and rainwater systems in Poynings and right across London and South East England. We inspect everything we can see safely from ground level, windows, the loft space and the roof where it is safe. A visit normally takes about one to two hours on an ordinary house, and more on a big or complicated roof. The written report follows, with photographs and recommendations. We survey outlets and hoppers, fascias and soffits and downpipes, and common reasons people get in touch are water spilling over the gutter edge and leaks at the gutter joints.
Older buildings in small places like Poynings 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. Where a building is listed, matching the existing roof materials is often expected.
With the Standard Survey, you also get moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Place
- Poynings (BN45)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What we do, step by step
On the day, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you want to find out. After that, we check everything we can see safely, using the ground, windows, the loft and a drone where it applies. The survey usually takes roughly 1–2 hours at a typical home, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. In a hamlet or village like Poynings, a postcode does not always lead to the right gate, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- We start by hearing about any drips, overflows or damp patches.
- Gutters, downpipes, fascias and soffits are inspected from safe vantage points.
- We check hidden gutters, like valleys and parapets, where it is safe to see them.
- The roof space is checked for water marks if it is safe to get into.
- We send a written report with photos and clear recommendations.
Preparing for the visit
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Make sure the loft hatch can be reached
How to book
Once you know what you need, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email. From there it’s a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day.
Related advice
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Poynings
The coast is about 5 miles or less from Poynings, so there is more wind and more salt in the air than further inland. Salt corrodes metal fixings and flashings, and wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces, while driving rain finds any gap. Portslade Manor, about 3.7 miles south, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Poynings. If yours is one of the older homes, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
If you let a flat or house near Hassocks station, a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak.
Poynings is about 4 miles north of Brighton and Hove, in West Sussex. In Poynings, as across West Sussex, every roof gets the same careful survey. Poynings is one of the places in West Sussex we cover.
We work across BN45 for gutter surveys. That includes homes and businesses on The Street and Cora's Walk. Other places close to Poynings include Fulking (1 mile south-west), Hangleton (3 miles south), Portslade (4 miles south), Castle Town (4 miles west) and Kingston by Sea (4 miles south). Further out, we also cover Crawley (15 miles north), Horsham (13 miles north-west), Worthing (10 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (9 miles north-east), Burgess Hill (5 miles north-east) and Littlehampton (15 miles south-west).
Local landmarks in Poynings
Around Poynings, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Royal Oak pub and the streets around them. The closest station to Poynings is Hassocks station, about 3.3 miles north-east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include The Budding Foundation Museum of Gardening (2.9 miles north-east) and Southlands Hospital (4.4 miles south-west). Not far away are Wolstonbury Hill and Woods Mill.
Nearby places to Poynings
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Leave it or get it looked at?
A written report gives you a dated record of the gutters’ condition, useful when you’re planning maintenance or getting work priced. Without one, it’s guesswork from ground level. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like Poynings, driving rain gets into any weakness, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
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.
What you get with us
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- A written report with photographs
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
Read what a roof survey costs or what we found on two real jobs.
Poynings: your questions answered
How do I find out if my home in Poynings is listed?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Will you come out to Poynings?
Yes, Poynings is covered. Our area covers London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned ahead of time.
How much is a gutter survey?
Our packages start from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, including VAT. For a price for your building, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Is a Saturday or Sunday visit possible?
Yes, we carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays as well as weekdays. To book, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Can a gutter survey explain damp on my walls?
We check whether rainwater from the gutters is reaching the wall, through overflows, drips or damaged downpipes. We can’t see inside the wall itself, so the report covers what can be seen.
Do you need to get into the loft?
If it is needed and safe to reach, yes. We look for staining, damp, daylight and signs of movement.
What’s the best way to book?
The quickest way is to ring 07833 053749 or send us an email. Let us know the address and a little about the roof, and we’ll recommend the right survey. Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends.
Do you need a gutter survey in Poynings?
Overflowing gutters in a downpour are a common reason to book. Others notice a damp wall, a stained ceiling or a green streak down the brickwork. A survey helps show where the water is coming from before it causes more harm.
People usually book a survey when they’ve noticed one of these:
- Overflowing eaves gutters
- Brackets that have dropped or snapped
- Water backing up from a hidden gutter
- Leaks at the gutter joints
For an older house near a landmark such as The Church of the Holy Trinity, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- What happens after the report arrives
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
When you need someone else
This is not a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. Other limits to bear in mind:
- The inside of buried drains
- Asbestos testing of old gutters, downpipes or soffits
- Parts of gutters that cannot be seen safely
If you’re not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll give you a straight answer before you book. What a survey covers and does not.
Roofs we survey in Poynings
- Parapet and box gutters
- Downpipes
- Eaves gutters
- Valley gutters
- Outlets and hoppers
- Fascias and soffits
Checking the roof from ground level
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and a fall can be serious. That’s where a survey comes in.
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.