West Sussex · London and the South East
Tinsley Green Gutter Survey
Not sure what state the gutter is in? You can book a gutter survey in Tinsley Green and across West Sussex.
- Dripping or leaking gutter joints
- Soffits marked by water
- Choked outlets or hopper heads
About our gutter survey in Tinsley Green
This survey covers rainwater above ground: gutters, outlets, hoppers, downpipes and overflows. It’s not a CCTV drain survey and we can’t see inside buried drains. Where water seems to be backing up from below ground, the report will say so, so you can get the drains checked separately. Problems above ground, from split hoppers to leaking downpipes, are photographed and noted. We survey eaves gutters, parapet and box gutters and fascias and soffits, and common reasons people get in touch are gutters that have fallen out of line and fascia boards damaged by overflowing water.
Somewhere as small as Tinsley Green, homes are often older cottages and farmhouses, with outbuildings and some newer houses. Roofs there can be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, and chimney stacks are often old. We report on everything that’s safely in view, and thatch is a specialist material. Chimneys and lead flashings on old roofs frequently need the most attention.
The written findings come by email, ready to forward to whoever needs them. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and same day for Premium.
- Place
- Tinsley Green (RH10)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What we do, step by step
Where it is relevant and can be reached safely, the loft space is checked as well as the outside. Inside, we look for staining, damp, gaps and signs of movement, as far as the space allows. All in, the survey usually takes roughly 1–2 hours at a house, depending on how many gutter runs and downpipes there are. In a hamlet or village like Tinsley Green, a postcode does not always lead to the right gate, so a few directions are welcome. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- We start with what you’ve noticed, like damp or overflowing gutters.
- We walk round the building and check the gutters, downpipes and fascias from ground level.
- We check hidden gutters as far as safe access allows.
- The loft space is checked for staining, where it can be reached safely.
- A written report with photographs and recommendations follows.
Getting ready for the survey
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Keep pets in another room
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
Book a survey
A quick phone call is typically the easiest start: ring 07833 053749 or email us, and we will ask about the building and what you need. You will have a price before anything is arranged.
Advice
FAQs for Tinsley Green
How do I find out if my home in Tinsley Green is listed?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Do you cover smaller places like Tinsley Green?
Yes, Tinsley Green is covered. We survey roofs across London and the South East, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it is useful to know about access.
Do I need to be at home?
If the survey includes the loft or the inside of the building, someone needs to let us in. Access is agreed with you when you book.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Every survey is covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, and details are available on request.
Can the survey be at a weekend?
Yes, we carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays as well as weekdays. Just call 07833 053749 or send us an email to arrange it.
Do you test soffits or gutters for asbestos?
No. We do not carry out asbestos testing. If rainwater goods or soffits look like they could contain asbestos, we note it so a specialist asbestos surveyor can check before any work.
Are you structural engineers?
No. We point out what can be seen, such as sagging or deflection, but we don’t carry out calculations or give an engineer’s opinion. If we think you need an engineer, the report says so.
What we cannot see
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, and that sets some limits:
- Hidden sections we can’t view safely
- Blockages deep inside downpipes
- Underground drains, which need a CCTV drain survey
If you are not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will give you a straight answer before you book. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What this survey covers
- Valley gutters
- Fascias and soffits
- Parapet and box gutters
- Outlets and hoppers
- Downpipes
- Eaves gutters
Places near Tinsley Green
Also in Tinsley Green
Why act early in Tinsley Green
A dripping joint or sagging bracket will not get better on its own. Every downpour adds to the damage, on walls, timber and sometimes inside. Getting it surveyed now shows what needs attention first. Matching old materials, like handmade tiles or stone slates, can take time to source. That is one more reason to find defects before they become urgent.
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: 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.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Tinsley Green
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- Every finding written up with photos
See our cost guide and two real surveys.
Common roof problems in Tinsley Green
Many gutter joints depend on rubber seals or sealant that age. Plastic gutters move with heat and cold, and in time their joints can drip. Cast iron joints can corrode and part where the paint has failed.
Problems we come across often include:
- Downpipes that are split or coming away
- Joints that drip after rain
- Water spilling over the gutter edge
- Leaves and moss blocking gutters
The streets around a church like St Michael and All Angels Church are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if your house is among the older ones nearby, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- Whether the loft space is looked at, where there is one
- What happens after the report arrives
- Will the report include photos?
Can I check my roof myself?
You can learn a lot from ground level. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Please do not climb up for a closer look.
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.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Shared roofs need a little more planning: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Let us know about it when you book and we will plan the visit with that in mind.
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords, from shops and offices to industrial units. Larger roofs take longer, so they’re priced to suit.
Tinsley Green homes and their roofs
An older home may be listed, or stand in a conservation area. To find out, check Historic England’s list and ask the council about conservation areas. Re-roofing in different materials may need permission there. 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.
If you live near a park such as Worth Park Gardens, or anywhere with mature trees, autumn leaves can block gutters and valleys. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Forge Wood Primary School, its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale.
Tinsley Green is about 3 miles south of Horley, in West Sussex. Anywhere in Tinsley Green, we can carry out gutter surveys at your property. Across West Sussex, we cover Tinsley Green and the places around it.
All of RH10 is within our area for gutter surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. If you need a gutter survey at a property on Radford Road and Steers Lane or anywhere close by, we can survey it. We also cover the places around Tinsley Green: Forge Wood (1 mile south), Shipley Bridge (1 mile north-east), Fernhill (1 mile north-east), Copthorne (1 mile east) and Burstow (1 mile north-east). Further out, we also cover Crawley (3 miles south-west), Horsham (9 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (10 miles south), Burgess Hill (13 miles south), East Grinstead (6 miles east) and Broadfield (4 miles south-west).
Around Tinsley Green
In Tinsley Green, that means homes and buildings near The Gatwick School, Worth Park Gardens and Hazelwick School. For rail, the closest station is Gatwick Airport station, roughly 1 mile north. A little further out are Langley Green Hospital (1.8 miles south-west) and County Mall (2.4 miles south-west). Open spaces near Tinsley Green include Tilgate Lake.