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Gutter Survey in Slough Green
Gutter surveys in Slough Green, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. Every survey ends with a written report and photos.
- Leaking or loose downpipes
- Sagging gutters and loose brackets
- Gutters overflowing in heavy rain
Gutter survey in Slough Green: what you get
Most gutters hang from the fascia boards at the eaves, so we check the fascias and soffits too. Long-term overflowing can soften and rot timber boards and mark the soffits underneath. Older buildings, from before 2000, can have asbestos cement soffits, gutters or downpipes. We do not carry out asbestos testing, so we flag anything that might contain it for a specialist asbestos surveyor to check. Typical surveys look at leaks at the gutter joints and fascia boards damaged by overflowing water, on downpipes, parapet and box gutters and valley gutters.
Somewhere as small as Slough Green, homes are frequently older cottages and farmhouses, with outbuildings and some newer houses. Older roofs may be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, often with chimneys that have stood a long time. We report on everything that’s safely in view, and thatch is a specialist material. On older roofs, it’s normally the chimneys and lead flashings that need work first.
Where we can’t see part of the gutter, the report says so. You’ll know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Where
- Slough Green (RH17)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Common roof problems in Slough Green
Gutter brackets work loose or corrode with age. Wet leaves and silt add a lot of weight, and that weight pulls sections out of line. Once the fall is lost, water sits at the low point and spills over.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Water backing up from a hidden gutter
- Leaks at the gutter joints
- Hoppers and outlets full of debris
- Leaves and moss blocking gutters
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Warden Park School, large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- What follow-up you get after the report
- Which limits apply to the survey
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
How we price gutter surveys
Prices always include VAT. What changes the price is:
- Height and safe access
- House, block, shop or office
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- The roof’s overall size
A Basic Survey starts from £150, with VAT included. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, both with VAT included. We confirm the price for your survey before you book.
Helping us price your survey
If you can, have these to hand when you get in touch:
- When you need the report by
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Anything about access we should know
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To find a date that works for you, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Towns and villages near Slough Green
What else we do in Slough Green
Practical tips
Nothing here needs a ladder. Our suggestions:
- Check that downpipes are firmly fixed to the wall
- Look out for overflows when it pours
- Watch ceilings under valley gutters for fresh marks
- Look for green streaks or damp patches on walls
For let and shared buildings, the report can go on file and use it to plan upkeep. The photographs help when you explain the work to others.
Get the gutters cleared every year, and more often if trees overhang the roof. Late autumn, after the leaves have fallen, is a sensible time. Clean gutters can do their job.
How the survey changes by roof type
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.
Fascias and soffits
Some older soffits may contain asbestos. Any we think could be are flagged for a specialist asbestos surveyor to check.
Leave it or get it looked at?
Climbing a ladder to look in the gutters yourself is risky. From ground level you can spot drips and overflows, but valleys, parapets and box gutters are hard to see. Our survey covers whatever is safely visible and records it with photos. For an older or listed building in a place like Slough Green, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so leaving a defect until it is urgent leaves less time to plan.
One thing that affects the price is the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, with VAT included. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Slough Green
- Clear package prices, including VAT
- Plain-English reports with photos
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
Take a look at our cost guide and two real surveys.
What happens on the day
We check the roof from outside and, where it is relevant and there’s safe access, from inside the roof space too. Inside, we look for staining, damp, gaps and signs of movement. The whole visit typically takes roughly 1–2 hours at a typical home, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. Around Slough Green, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so let us know about the loft hatch and any ladder. We only go where it is safe.
- We ask about overflows, damp or leaks you’ve noticed.
- Gutters, downpipes, fascias and soffits are inspected from safe 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’s safe to get into.
- You get a written report with photos and recommendations.
How to prepare
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
Getting a price
When you’re ready to go ahead, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email. We’ll suggest a package, agree the price and find a date.
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Slough Green: your questions answered
Can a landlord with a rental near Balcombe station book a roof survey?
Yes. We survey roofs for landlords, letting agents and managing agents as well as owners. You can call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and what you need, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
Do you cover smaller places like Slough Green?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. This is a survey of the roof only, so it’s not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It can sit alongside a RICS survey if you want both.
What’s in the survey report?
Written findings with photographs, covering the condition of the gutter, the defects we found and what we recommend. The Standard Survey adds moisture detection and a structural check, and the Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies and structural analysis.
Do you check valley and parapet gutters?
Yes. Hidden gutters are a common cause of leaks inside so we pay close attention to them. Some may only be partly visible, and the report says so.
Are you insured?
Our surveys are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance. Ask if you need details for a managing agent or building owner.
How much time does the visit need?
A visit normally takes roughly 1–2 hours at a house, depending on how many gutter runs and downpipes there are. We will give you an idea as you book.
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Slough Green
Many older homes in Sussex have handmade clay tiles and tile-hung walls. Some old buildings in Sussex have Horsham stone slab roofs. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look. About 1.3 miles north lies Tyes Place, a reminder of how long the area around Slough Green has been built on. Older homes in the wider area frequently have features worth a closer look, like lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
For landlords with property near Balcombe station, a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak.
Slough Green is about 3 miles north-west of Haywards Heath, in West Sussex. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Slough Green can all book gutter surveys, with a written report and photographs every time. Our area takes in places right across West Sussex, large and small. For surveys nearby, see our Crawley page.
All of RH17 is within our area for gutter surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. We also cover the places around Slough Green: Whitemans Green (1 mile east), Warninglid (1 mile west), Staplefield (1 mile north), Brook Street (1 mile east) and Cuckfield (1 mile south-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Crawley (6 miles north), Horsham (7 miles north-west), Haywards Heath (3 miles south-east), Burgess Hill (5 miles south), East Grinstead (10 miles north-east) and Shoreham-by-Sea (13 miles south).
What’s near Slough Green
For rail, the closest station is Balcombe station, about 2.9 miles north-east. Well-known places in the area include Cuckfield Museum (1.4 miles south-east) and The Dene Hospital (3.7 miles south). Not far away are Blunts Wood and Paiges Meadow.