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Gutter Survey in Sharpthorne
Gutter surveys around Sharpthorne, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- Hoppers and outlets full of debris
- Sagging gutters and loose brackets
- Gutters full of debris and silt
Gutter survey in Sharpthorne: what you get
Gutters have to slope gently towards the outlet to drain properly. Sagging brackets and slipped joints leave water standing and overflowing where the gutter dips. 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 downpipes that are split or coming away and gutters overflowing in heavy rain, we can find out what’s behind it, on eaves gutters, fascias and soffits and parapet and box gutters alike.
In a village or hamlet like Sharpthorne, older cottages and farmhouses frequently sit alongside barns, outbuildings and a few newer houses. Older roofs may be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, frequently with chimneys that have stood a long time. We report on what can be seen safely, and thatch is a specialist material. On older roofs, it’s normally the chimneys and lead flashings that need work first.
If any part of the gutter couldn’t be seen safely, we say so in the report. You’ll know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Place
- Sharpthorne (RH19)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Questions from Sharpthorne
Will you come out to Sharpthorne?
Yes. Sharpthorne is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when you book.
I let a flat near East Grinstead station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, that is a common request. We just need to know who will give access, and the report can go straight to you or your agent.
Is there a good time of year to book a gutter survey?
Whenever suits you. If you’ve already seen a gutter overflowing, it’s best not to wait, because the walls take the water.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. Our survey is a roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey of the whole building. It focuses on the roof, so it sits alongside a building survey rather than replacing it.
Will you photograph what you find?
Yes. We photograph the roof as we go, and the report uses them to show each finding.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Yes, where it is applicable. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID and fly a drone under 250g, and every flight depends on the airspace and the weather.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance, for every survey we carry out.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Sharpthorne
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget, putting the urgent items at the top.
Landlords, agents and building managers in Sharpthorne and across West Sussex can book any of our surveys. For a price for a let property or a block, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
How the survey works
The visit has one job: to look at the gutter as closely as is safe and record what we find. Notes and photos go into the written report. It typically takes roughly 1–2 hours for a house, or half a day or so for a commercial building. For a village or hamlet like Sharpthorne, the journey is planned beforehand: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. The roof is looked at from the ground, from windows, from the loft where there is safe access and from the roof where it’s safe.
- We ask about overflows, damp or leaks you’ve noticed.
- The eaves gutters, downpipes and fascias are looked at from the ground and vantage points.
- Any valley, parapet or box gutters are looked at as far as safe access allows.
- 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.
Before the survey
- Let us know about parking before the day
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
Arrange a survey
Unsure which package suits your roof? The easiest way is to call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We’ll talk you through the options and what they cost.
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Checking the roof from ground level
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and a fall can be serious. That is where a survey comes in.
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
Gutter surveys around Sharpthorne
About 0.5 miles west lies Priest House, a reminder of how long the area around Sharpthorne has been built on. On older houses around here, roofs frequently carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead. Handmade clay tiles and tile-hung upper walls are typical of older Sussex houses. A few old Sussex buildings still carry heavy Horsham stone slabs. Whatever the covering, it’s often the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first.
Anyone responsible for a site like West Hoathly CofE Primary School will know that a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time. Take an older house close to St Margaret's Church: the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine. If you let a flat or house near East Grinstead station, a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant.
Sharpthorne is about 4 miles south of East Grinstead, in West Sussex. Sharpthorne is part of the area we cover as part of our work across London and South East England. Our West Sussex coverage includes Sharpthorne. Crawley is in our area too.
Every address in RH19 is covered for gutter surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. You’ll find streets such as Station Road, Marlpit Road and Bayhams Field, and we cover them all. We also cover West Hoathly (1 mile west), Highbrook (2 miles south), Selsfield Common (2 miles north-west), Little London (2 miles south-west) and Birchgrove (3 miles south-east). We also work in nearby towns like Crawley (7 miles west), Horsham (12 miles west), Haywards Heath (6 miles south-west), Burgess Hill (9 miles south-west), East Grinstead (4 miles north) and Broadfield (7 miles west).
Local landmarks in Sharpthorne
In Sharpthorne, that means homes and buildings near The Fox pub and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is East Grinstead station, about 3.6 miles north. Nearby you’ll also find Waterbury Castle (2.6 miles south) and East Grinstead Museum (3.7 miles north-east). For a walk, there is Hedgecourt Lake.
How the survey changes by roof type
Plastic (uPVC) gutters
Many homes have plastic gutters and downpipes. As the seals age, joints can start to drip and brackets may drop under the weight of debris.
Box and secret gutters
Hidden gutters are a common source of leaks inside. We look at the outlets, linings and overflows where safe.
Towns and villages near Sharpthorne
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What this survey cannot tell you
It helps to know what a survey will not do before you book:
- Parts of gutters that can’t be seen safely
- Asbestos testing of old gutters, downpipes or soffits
- Rot or damp concealed behind fascias or inside walls
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll tell you before you book. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Fascias and soffits
- Valley gutters
- Parapet and box gutters
- Eaves gutters
- Downpipes
- Outlets and hoppers
Leave it or get it looked at?
When a valley or parapet gutter blocks, the water has nowhere safe to go. It can overflow into the building usually during the worst downpours. It is worth having these gutters looked at before the wetter months. For older village homes like those around Sharpthorne, the right replacement materials aren’t always easy to find quickly. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how safely it can be seen. Gutter survey starts from £150, including VAT.
Why book us in Sharpthorne
- Prices that include VAT
- Surveys seven days a week
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
Take a look at what a roof survey costs or our case studies.