West Sussex · London and the South East
Gutter survey in Scaynes Hill, West Sussex
A survey of gutters, valleys, outlets and downpipes in Scaynes Hill, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Get in touch for a price.
- Leaking or loose downpipes
- Choked outlets or hopper heads
- Sagging gutters and loose brackets
What you can safely check yourself
Your own check is a good start, but it isn’t a survey. You won’t see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from ground level.
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, which helps when we check the roof.
How a gutter survey works in Scaynes Hill
We carry out gutter surveys in Scaynes Hill as part of our cover across London and South East England. On the day, we inspect whatever is safely visible from the ground, windows, the roof space and the roof where it is safe. Time on site usually takes roughly 1–2 hours at most homes, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. The written report follows, with photos and recommendations. If you are worried about soffits marked by water and water backing up from a hidden gutter, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
Older buildings in small places like Scaynes Hill may be listed or in a conservation area. That can affect what materials can be used when work is done, so check with the council before planning anything. A roof report helps you plan work with that in mind. Where a building is listed, matching the existing roof materials is often expected.
If any part of the gutter couldn’t be seen safely, we say so in the report. That way, it’s clear what was covered and what wasn’t.
- Where
- Scaynes Hill (RH17)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
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When to book a survey in Scaynes Hill
Valley, parapet and box gutters are often lined with lead or a sheet material. Splits and blocked outlets in these gutters can send water straight into the building as there’s nowhere harmless for it to go. Lead is also a target for theft.
People usually book a survey when they’ve noticed something like this:
- Gutters overflowing in heavy rain
- Cracked or loose downpipes
- Hoppers and outlets full of debris
- Soffits marked by water
If you let a flat or house near Haywards Heath station, knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints.
What to check before booking
- Are they insured for the work?
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- What exactly goes into their report
How it works
Once we have finished looking, we write up our findings as a written report with photos, emailed to you. On timing, it usually takes roughly 1–2 hours on an ordinary house, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. In a small place like Scaynes Hill, access is typically the main thing to plan. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- We agree which parts of the building you are most worried about.
- Each gutter run is checked for blockages, sags and leaking joints.
- We check the outlets, hoppers, downpipes and any overflows.
- We check fascias, soffits and walls for water damage.
- Findings are photographed and set out in a written report.
Preparing for the visit
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Keep pets in another room
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
How to book
Prices start from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, so call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the details.
Related advice
When you need someone else
Some things can’t be seen without opening up the roof, so a survey has limits:
- The inside of buried drains
- Confirming asbestos in older rainwater goods
- Parts of gutters that can’t be seen safely
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll recommend the right survey before booking. What a survey covers and does not.
What this survey covers
- Valley gutters
- Downpipes
- Outlets and hoppers
- Parapet and box gutters
- Eaves gutters
- Fascias and soffits
Different roofs, different checks
Box and secret gutters
Secret gutters are hidden under the edge of the roof covering and is easy to overlook. We look at what’s visible and note what isn’t.
Plastic (uPVC) gutters
On plastic systems, slipped joints are one of the most common faults. The report notes every one we spot.
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Scaynes Hill
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. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look. Historic houses like Ockenden Manor, about 4.1 miles west, show how far back building in the area around Scaynes Hill goes. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
Homes near green spaces such as Eastern Road Nature Reserve can get more leaves in their gutters in autumn, and an overflowing gutter soon means a wet wall. If you look after a building like St Augustine's CofE Primary School, large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other.
Scaynes Hill is about 2 miles east of Haywards Heath, in West Sussex. Bookings from Scaynes Hill are handled just like any other: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Our area takes in places right across West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. There is also a page for Crawley.
All of RH17 is covered for gutter surveys. That includes homes and businesses on Church Road, Lewes Road and Orchard Close and the roads around them. Other places close to Scaynes Hill include Haywards Heath (2 miles west), North Chailey (2 miles south-east), Wivelsfield Green (2 miles south), Wivelsfield (2 miles south-west) and Chailey (3 miles south-east). Further out, we also cover Crawley (10 miles north-west), Horsham (13 miles north-west), Burgess Hill (4 miles south-west), East Grinstead (10 miles north), Shoreham-by-Sea (14 miles south-west) and Broadfield (10 miles north-west).
Local landmarks in Scaynes Hill
Typical jobs here are in homes near Oathall Community College, The Farmers pub and Great Walstead School and the streets around them. Scaynes Hill’s nearest station is Haywards Heath station, roughly 2.4 miles west. Other landmarks nearby include Princess Royal Hospital (1.6 miles west) and Parish Museum (2 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Ashenground and Bolnore Woods.
Scaynes Hill: your questions answered
How do I find out if my home in Scaynes Hill is listed?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it is in a conservation area. 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 Scaynes Hill?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. Our area covers London and the South East. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route as you book.
How experienced are you?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, over more than 20 years, with 98% customer satisfaction.
Are hidden gutters like valleys and box gutters included?
Yes, where it’s safe to see them. We use the ground, windows, the loft space and the roof where it is safe and a drone where applicable.
Are you structural engineers?
No. We’re roof surveyors, not structural engineers. If we see signs that need an engineer’s opinion, we’ll recommend one.
How do I book a survey in Scaynes Hill?
To arrange a survey, phone 07833 053749 or email us and let us know the address and what you need to know. We will confirm the price and agree a day with you.
How long does a gutter survey take?
Most visits to a house take about 1–2 hours, with commercial buildings nearer 3–4 hours.
Prices for gutter surveys in Scaynes Hill
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. That comes down to:
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
- Height and safe access
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- Which survey package you book
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where it applies) come with the Premium Survey, which starts from £400, inc. VAT. We can help you choose the package that fits what you need to know.
Booking your survey
Before you get in touch, it is useful to have:
- When you need the report by
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- The property’s address and postcode
You can call us seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. To book or ask a question, phone 07833 053749 or email us.