West Sussex · London and the South East
Gutter Survey in Rudgwick
A careful look at the gutter at your property in Rudgwick, and put it all in a written report with photos.
- Soffits marked by water
- Cracked or loose downpipes
- Sagging gutters and loose brackets
How the survey works
There isn’t much for you to do on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we will take it from there. The survey itself takes about 1–2 hours at a house, depending on how many gutter runs and downpipes there are. Around Rudgwick, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so it helps to know whether there’s a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- We start with what you’ve noticed, such as damp or overflowing gutters.
- We walk round the building and check the gutters, downpipes and fascias from the ground.
- We check hidden gutters as far as safe access allows.
- The roof space is checked for staining, where it can be reached safely.
- A written report with photos and recommendations follows.
Before the survey
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Jot down any questions you want answered
How to book
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To find a date that works for you, call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and the days you’d prefer.
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About our gutter survey in Rudgwick
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 at the low points. We look along each run for sags, gaps and leaking joints, along with the brackets and downpipe fixings. Recommendations are written down and prioritised by urgency where relevant. If you are worried about fascia boards damaged by overflowing water and joints that drip after rain, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
In a small place like Rudgwick, many roofs stand in the open, so ridges, chimney stacks, flashings and gutters work hard. 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.
It is not only a list of defects. For each finding, it explains what it is, why it matters and what we’d recommend, so you can decide what to do next.
- Where
- Rudgwick (RH12)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
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Rudgwick: your questions answered
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Rudgwick?
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.
Do you cover smaller places like Rudgwick?
Yes, Rudgwick is covered. We work right across London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it is useful to know about access.
Do you survey underground drains?
No. We look at above-ground rainwater only down to where the downpipes reach the ground. If a drain below ground looks like the cause, the report says so.
Can you give me structural calculations?
No. We are experienced roof surveyors, and visible signs like sagging are noted, but calculations and an engineer’s opinion are outside what we do. The report will say if you need an engineer.
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 cannot see inside the wall itself, so the report covers what can be seen.
Does the report include photographs?
Yes. Photographs are part of every report, so you can see exactly what each finding refers to.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. Our survey looks at the roof, not the whole building. For the rest of the building, a RICS home survey is a separate job.
How the survey changes by roof type
Cast iron gutters
Rust at joints and brackets is the usual weak point on cast iron. Cracks, rust and leaks are recorded as far as we can see them.
Aluminium and other metal gutters
Long metal gutter runs on larger buildings can hide blocked outlets, so we check the outlets carefully.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client.
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord, and the report can go to both. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
Prices for gutter surveys in Rudgwick
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. The main factors are:
- Height and safe access
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- House, block, shop or office
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
Gutter survey starts from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on the size and height of the roof, how it can be seen safely and the package you choose.
What we need to know
Some details help us suggest the right survey and price. When you contact us, tell us:
- Dates you’re working to, such as exchange
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
Once you know what you need, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form. From there it is a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day, weekday or weekend.
What you can safely check yourself
A DIY look is useful, but it is not a survey. You won’t see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from the ground, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
Tips from our surveys
Most of what helps is simple and safe from ground level. A few suggestions:
- Have gutters cleared at least once a year
- Ask for valleys and parapet gutters to be cleared too
- Note any damp stains below the gutters
- Check that downpipes are firmly fixed to the wall
You receive a report with photos and clear written recommendations. You can pass it to whoever you choose to do the work so they know what needs doing.
Get small faults like a dripping joint or loose downpipe sorted quickly. They tend to get worse and spilled water harms brickwork and woodwork.
What a gutter survey looks like in Rudgwick
Older houses across Sussex often have handmade clay tiles, and many have tile-hanging on their upper walls. Some old buildings in Sussex have Horsham stone slab roofs. Whatever the covering, it is frequently the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first. If your home is older, it’s worth knowing whether it is listed or in a conservation area before planning roof work. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent, and councils can also use Article 4 directions to control changes in conservation areas.
If you live in an older home near Holy Trinity Church, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs. Anyone responsible for a site like Rudgwick Primary School will know that large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other. If you let a flat or house near Christs Hospital station, knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints.
Rudgwick is about 6 miles west of Horsham, in West Sussex. Rudgwick gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a careful inspection, photographs and a written report. Our area takes in places right across West Sussex, large and small. Our Crawley page covers surveys nearby.
Surveys in RH12 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. We offer gutter surveys to properties on Station Road, Thurne Way and Jubilee Road and the roads around them. Nearby, we also carry out gutter surveys in Bucks Green (1 mile south-west), Tisman's Common (1 mile west), The Haven (2 miles south), Slinfold (2 miles south-east) and Five Oaks (3 miles south). Further out, we also cover Crawley (11 miles east), Horsham (6 miles east), Broadfield (10 miles east), Storrington (12 miles south), Billingshurst (5 miles south) and Bewbush (10 miles east).
Local landmarks in Rudgwick
Around Rudgwick, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Pennthorpe School and The Queen's Head Public House. The nearest railway station is Christs Hospital station, roughly 4.6 miles south-east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Horsham Hospital (5.6 miles east).