West Sussex · London and the South East
Streat Gutter Survey
A careful look at the gutter at your property in Streat, with photographs and a written report.
- Overflowing eaves gutters
- Water backing up from a hidden gutter
- Leaking or loose downpipes
Gutter surveys for homes and businesses in Streat
Gutters have to slope gently towards the outlet to drain properly. When brackets sag or joints part, water pools, drips and spills over 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. We are frequently asked to look into blocked outlets and hoppers and overflowing valley or parapet gutters, across fascias and soffits, downpipes and outlets and hoppers.
In a small place like Streat, many roofs stand in the open, so ridges, chimney stacks, flashings and gutters work hard. Damp in old walls is slow to dry, so a small leak can do a lot of harm. A roof report shows what needs attention first. On exposed older roofs, chimneys and lead flashings are often the first to give way.
Findings are set out part by part, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets. You will see the good as well as the bad.
- Where
- Streat (BN6, BN7)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Should I look at the roof myself first?
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Overflowing water can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
What a survey costs
When we price a survey, we consider:
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
To find out what your survey will cost, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and tell us about the roof. We’ll confirm the figure before booking.
What we need to know
There is no need for technical words. Just tell us:
- Anything about access we should know
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
Most bookings start with a short call: phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form, and we will ask about the building and what you need. You’ll have a price before anything is arranged.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Streat
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too, including offices, shops and units. Larger roofs take longer, and they’re priced for the size.
Letting agents often book on a landlord’s behalf. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
Common roof problems in Streat
Many people get in touch after seeing water pour over a gutter in heavy rain. Others spot damp patches, ceiling stains or green marks on the walls. A survey helps show where the water is coming from before it causes more harm.
Things that often lead to a survey include:
- Choked outlets or hopper heads
- Gutters full of debris and silt
- Cracked or loose downpipes
- Fascia boards damaged by overflowing water
For an older house near a landmark such as Streat Church, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs.
Questions to ask before you book
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- Whether the roof space is looked at, where there is one
- What experience they bring
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
Honest limits
No survey can tell you everything, and we’d rather be clear about that before booking. Bear these in mind:
- The inside of a downpipe along its whole length
- Damage hidden inside walls or behind boards
- Underground drains, which need a CCTV drain survey
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll suggest the right survey before you book. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Downpipes
- Parapet and box gutters
- Eaves gutters
- Fascias and soffits
- Valley gutters
- Outlets and hoppers
FAQs for Streat
Can a landlord with a rental near Plumpton station book a roof survey?
Of course. We just need to know who will give access, and we can send the report to you or your agent.
How do I find out if my home in Streat is listed?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. 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 look at parapet and box gutters as well?
Yes. These gutters frequently cause leaks indoors when they block so we pay close attention to them. Some may only be partly visible, and the report says so.
Will you check the drains below ground?
No, we don’t carry out CCTV drain surveys. We check gutters, outlets, hoppers, downpipes and overflows and note any sign that the drains need checking.
Will you check the loft?
If there is a loft and safe access to it, yes. The roof space can show things the outside can’t, such as damp timbers, staining or daylight.
What’s the price of 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. For a price, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Do you use drones?
Yes, where it’s 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.
Gutter surveys around Streat
Many older homes in Sussex have handmade clay tiles and tile-hung walls. 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. Older buildings may be listed or sit in a conservation area. Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the council can say whether a street is in a conservation area. Re-roofing in different materials may need permission there.
If you own a rental within reach of Plumpton station, the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at. Anyone responsible for a site like Plumpton Primary School will know that its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale.
Streat is about 3 miles south-east of Burgess Hill, in West Sussex. Wherever you are in Streat, we can come and survey your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. Across West Sussex, we cover Streat. There’s also a page for Brighton.
We cover every part of BN6 and BN7 for gutter surveys and the streets around it. Other places close to Streat include Plumpton (1 mile south-east), Plumpton Green (1 mile north-east), East Chiltington (1 mile east), Ditchling Common (2 miles north) and Chiltington (2 miles east). Larger places within reach include Crawley (14 miles north), Horsham (15 miles north-west), Worthing (15 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (6 miles north), Burgess Hill (3 miles north-west) and East Grinstead (15 miles north).
Local landmarks in Streat
The nearest railway station is Plumpton station, about 1.1 miles north-east. Nearby you’ll also find Ditchling Museum of Art + Craft (1.6 miles west) and Lewes Victoria Hospital (4.5 miles south-east). Open spaces near Streat include Ditchling Beacon and Bedelands Farm Nature Reserve.
How it works
Expect us to ask a few questions before we start, like when any problem began and what work has been done before. The inspection then takes about one to two hours at a house, depending on how many gutter runs and downpipes there are. Older roofs in small places like Streat can have low, tight loft spaces, so it helps to know whether there is a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. We only go where it’s safe.
- First, we agree the areas to focus on.
- Each gutter run is checked for blockages, sags and leaking joints.
- Outlets, hoppers, downpipes and overflows are inspected.
- Fascias, soffits and the walls below are looked at for signs of overflow.
- Findings are photographed and set out in a written report.
Preparing for the visit
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- If you are buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Let us know about parking near the property
Getting a price
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, phone 07833 053749 or email us.