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Gutter survey in Sayers Common, West Sussex
Independent gutter surveys in Sayers Common. We have completed more than 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
- Water backing up from a hidden gutter
- Soffits marked by water
- Water spilling over the gutter edge
Questions from Sayers Common
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Hassocks station?
Yes, rented property is part of what we cover. You can call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and a few details.
How do I find out if my home in Sayers Common is listed?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it’s in a conservation area. If a 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.
Does the report include photographs?
Yes, every report has them. Pictures sit next to the findings they show, which makes the report easy to follow.
Does the season matter for a gutter survey?
You can book at any time of year. Before the wetter months gives you time to plan any work though problems often show up after heavy rain.
What insurance do you have?
Professional indemnity and public liability insurance cover our surveys. Ask if you need details for a managing agent or building owner.
How much is a gutter survey?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The price depends on the size of the building and how easy the gutters are to see. To get a price, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Is it a structural engineer’s report?
No. Visible signs such as deflection or sagging are recorded, but we do not provide calculations or an engineer’s opinion. If one is needed, the report says so.
How a gutter survey works in Sayers Common
Damp on walls, water marks under a valley or streaks down the brickwork can often be traced to the gutters. Our gutter survey helps show whether the rainwater system is the cause, from what can be seen safely. If the evidence points elsewhere, such as a flashing or the roof covering, we will say so. The next step is suggested too. If you’re worried about gutters that have fallen out of line and choked outlets or hopper heads, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
Village roofs often 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 written report sets out what to deal with and in what order. Lead flashings and old chimney stacks are often where weather gets in first.
Most points in the report come with a picture, so you can see each defect rather than just read about it. If something couldn’t be seen safely, the report is clear about it.
- Place
- Sayers Common (BN6)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
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Why act early in Sayers Common
A dripping joint or sagging bracket will not get better on its own. Every downpour adds to the damage on the walls, the fascias and sometimes the rooms inside. A survey now tells you what needs doing and how urgent it is. Around Sayers Common, older homes often have old roof timbers, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it is left.
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where applicable) come with the Premium Survey, from £400 inc. VAT. We’ll tell you which package suits the questions you have.
Why book us in Sayers Common
- Package prices that include VAT
- Surveys seven days a week
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- 20+ years’ experience
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced and what we found on two real jobs.
Roof by roof
Box and secret gutters
Secret gutters are hidden under the edge of the roof covering and is easy to overlook. We check what’s visible and note what is not.
Aluminium and other metal gutters
Metal gutters can suffer at joints and where different metals meet. Any leaks or corrosion we spot go in the report.
What we cannot see
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, so a survey has limits:
- Pipes below ground level
- Whether a material contains asbestos (a specialist asbestos surveyor’s job)
- Gutters out of sight from every safe viewpoint
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll point you to the right survey before booking. What a survey covers and does not.
Roof types and parts we check
- Fascias and soffits
- Downpipes
- Valley gutters
- Eaves gutters
- Parapet and box gutters
- Outlets and hoppers
Landlords, agents and block managers in Sayers Common
If you own several properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To discuss a number of properties, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the addresses.
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 surveys around Sayers Common
The wider area around Sayers Common has a long history of building, with Ockenden Manor about 4.6 miles north-east. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs. In Sussex, older roofs are often handmade clay tile, frequently with tile-hanging on the walls below. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old Sussex buildings. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them.
For landlords with property near Hassocks station, a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant. Anyone responsible for a site like Albourne CofE Primary School will know that large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other. For an older house near a landmark like Christ Church, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first.
Sayers Common is about 3 miles west of Burgess Hill, in West Sussex. Whether the building in Sayers Common is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, we can survey the roof on a weekday or at the weekend. Sayers Common is one of the towns and villages in West Sussex we cover for gutter surveys. There is also a page for Brighton.
All of BN6 is covered for gutter surveys. Whether your property is on Goldcrest Drive, Dunlop Close and Reed's Lane or anywhere close by, we can survey it. Neighbouring places we cover for gutter surveys include Hickstead (1 mile north), Hurstpierpoint (1 mile south-east), Goddards Green (2 miles north-east), Hurst Wickham (2 miles south-east) and Jacob's Post (3 miles east). Further out, we also cover Crawley (11 miles north), Horsham (10 miles north-west), Worthing (12 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (6 miles north-east), Burgess Hill (3 miles east) and East Grinstead (15 miles north-east).
Local landmarks in Sayers Common
In Sayers Common, that means homes and buildings near St Paul's Catholic College, among other places. The nearest railway station is Hassocks station, about 2.9 miles south-east. Well-known places in the area include Clayton Castle (3.6 miles south-east) and The Dene Hospital (1.8 miles north-east). The countryside around Sayers Common includes Wolstonbury Hill and Bedelands Farm Nature Reserve.
DIY checks: what’s safe
A DIY look is useful, but it is not a survey. From the ground, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight.
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from ground level and any work done on the roof. Send it with your enquiry and it will help the survey.
What happens on the day
There is not much for you to do on the day. Point out anything you’ve noticed, such as stains, drips or loose pieces, and we will take it from there. A typical survey takes about one to two hours for most houses, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. Older rural homes like those around Sayers Common 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, and anything we can’t see is noted.
- We start with what you’ve noticed, like damp or overflowing gutters.
- 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.
- You receive a report with photos and recommendations.
Getting ready for the survey
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we are coming
Arrange a survey
You can call us seven days a week. For a price or to book, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.