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Gutter survey in Southgate, West Sussex
Gutter surveys in Southgate from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
- Gutters full of debris and silt
- Sagging gutters and loose brackets
- Rotten fascias or stained soffits
Gutter survey in Southgate: what you get
We check the rainwater system above ground level: gutters, outlets, hoppers, downpipes and overflows. It is not a CCTV drain survey and we cannot see inside buried drains. Where water seems to be backing up from below ground, we’ll say so in the report, so you can get the drains checked separately. Anything we find above ground, such as a split hopper or a leaking downpipe, is photographed and recorded. If you are worried about brackets that have dropped or snapped and overflowing valley or parapet gutters, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
Around Southgate, gardens, hedges and nearby trees can mean leaves and moss end up on roofs and in gutters. Blocked gutters overflow and soak the walls below. A report spots that kind of slow problem before it becomes damp inside. Plants growing from a gutter or moss on the tiles are signs worth noting from ground level.
Report times depend on the survey you book: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day.
- Where
- Southgate (RH10, RH11)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Honest limits
A survey is a close look at the gutter, but it cannot do everything. Its limits include:
- Confirming asbestos in older rainwater goods
- What’s hidden inside a downpipe
- Underground drains, which need a CCTV drain survey
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll point you to the right survey before you book. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Southgate
- Parapet and box gutters
- Fascias and soffits
- Valley gutters
- Downpipes
- Outlets and hoppers
- Eaves gutters
Nearby places to Southgate
What else we do in Southgate
What affects the price in Southgate
Our packages start from £150, with VAT included. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- The roof’s overall size
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how safely it can be seen. Our price is from £150, including VAT.
What to tell us when you get in touch
When you call or email, these details help:
- What made you get in touch
- When you need the report by
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
Most bookings start with a short call: phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will ask a few questions about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Practical tips
You do not need to be a roofer to help. Here’s what helps most:
- Get trees that overhang the gutters trimmed
- Don’t leave hidden gutters out of a clear-out
- Leave gutter checks at height to someone equipped for it
- Book gutter clearing once a year, more often near trees
The report comes with photos and recommendations, prioritised by urgency where relevant. Share it with a contractor of your choice so they can see exactly what’s needed.
Have overhanging branches and climbing plants cut back from the roof using someone with the right kit. Less debris means fewer blocked outlets.
Southgate questions
Are flat-roofed garages and porches in Southgate worth including?
Often, yes, so mention it as you book. Flat-roofed garages and porches are common in new towns like Crawley, and older felt coverings may be near the end of their life.
I let a flat near Crawley station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, rented property is part of what we cover. You can phone 07833 053749 or email us with the address and a few details, including who will give access on the day.
Does the report include photos?
Yes. The report includes photos of what we found.
When is the best time for a gutter survey?
Any time of year works. Booking before autumn and winter gives you time to plan though problems often show up after heavy rain.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. We are experienced roof surveyors, and our survey covers the roof rather than the whole building. For the rest of the building, a RICS home survey is a separate job.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, once access has been agreed. Roofs over flats are frequently shared, so we need permission from the building owner or managing agent. We can only inspect what we are given access to.
Do you cover Southgate for gutter surveys?
Yes. Our area covers London and South East England, Southgate included.
Do you need a gutter survey in Southgate?
A good many tiled and slate roofs carry moss, and heavy rain washes clumps of it into the gutters. With grit from the coverings, it forms a thick sludge that slows the flow and gives plants somewhere to grow.
Common reasons to book include:
- Brackets that have dropped or snapped
- Gutters packed with leaves or moss
- Water spilling over the gutter edge
- Water backing up from a hidden gutter
Tyes Place, about 5 miles south, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Southgate. On a period home nearby, the survey separates sound original work from tired later repairs.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- What exactly goes into their report
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
Different roofs, different checks
Fascias and soffits
Overflowing water stains soffits and rots timber. They’re looked at as part of the survey.
Aluminium and other metal gutters
Metal gutters are common on commercial buildings and some homes. Their joints and outlets still need checking.
How the survey works
Photographs are taken throughout the visit, so the report shows exactly what we saw. We take close-ups from wherever is safe, including by drone where it’s applicable and the weather allows. A typical visit takes between one and two hours at a house, depending on how many gutter runs and downpipes there are. For a survey in Southgate, we agree the time, the access and parking before the day. Weekday and weekend visits are both possible. Tell us about any garages, outbuildings or extensions you want included.
- You let us know where you’ve seen overflows, drips or damp.
- The eaves gutters, downpipes and fascias are checked from ground level and windows.
- We look at hidden gutters as far as safe access allows.
- Where it’s safe, we check the loft for signs of water.
- A written report with photographs and recommendations follows.
How to prepare
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
Booking a survey
Booking is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and give us a few details about the property and we’ll point you to the right survey. The price is agreed up front.
Related advice
What a gutter survey looks like in Southgate
Older houses across Sussex often have handmade clay tiles, and many have tile-hanging on their upper walls. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old Sussex buildings. Whatever the covering, it’s frequently the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first. Crawley, which Southgate is part of, is one of England’s post-war new towns. Many homes in the new towns date from the post-war decades, with concrete interlocking tiles, low-pitched roofs and flat-roofed garages and porches. Low-pitched roofs shed water more slowly, and older concrete tiles, felt and gutters on these homes may be nearing the end of their life.
If you look after a shop, office or commercial unit, for example near County Mall, a dated report on the roof is useful for planning and for any lease discussions. If you live in an older home near St Mary's, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first.
Southgate is about 1 mile south-west of Crawley, in West Sussex. We survey roofs in Southgate across London and South East England. Our area takes in places right across West Sussex, large and small.
All of RH10 and RH11 is covered for gutter surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. If you need a gutter survey at a property on Oak Road, Cook Road and Colet Road or a nearby road, we can survey it. Being close to the A2004 and A2219, Southgate is simple for us to get to. Other places close to Southgate include Crawley (1 mile north-east), Tilgate (1 mile east), West Green (1 mile north), Three Bridges (1 mile north-east) and Langley Green (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Horsham (6 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (9 miles south-east), Burgess Hill (11 miles south), East Grinstead (8 miles east), Billingshurst (13 miles south-west) and Roffey (5 miles south-west).
Around Southgate
Typical jobs here are in homes near Three Bridges Junior School, St Wilfrid's Catholic School and Tilgate Park. Southgate has its own railway station: Crawley station. Nearby you’ll also find Crawley Museum (0.7 miles north) and County Mall (0.5 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Tilgate Lake.