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Gutter survey in West Hoathly, West Sussex
Know where you stand with the gutter before you spend money on it. Gutter surveys in West Hoathly.
- Dripping or leaking gutter joints
- Rotten fascias or stained soffits
- Leaves and moss blocking gutters
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. The report records what could and couldn’t be seen.
Cast iron gutters
Rust at joints and brackets is the usual weak point on cast iron. We note corrosion, cracks and leaking joints as far as we can see them.
About our gutter survey in West Hoathly
Most blocked gutters are full of leaves, moss or silt. Buildings near trees collect more and moss from the roof slopes makes it worse. Our survey shows which gutters are blocked or standing full and where outlets or hoppers are choked and whether any overflows are doing their job. The photographs show you exactly what we found. It’s an easy job to put off, but they rarely get better. We survey outlets and hoppers, fascias and soffits and eaves gutters, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are valley or box gutters that overflow inside and joints that drip after rain.
In a small place like West Hoathly, many roofs stand in the open, which is hard on ridges, chimneys, flashings and gutters. Older walls take a long time to dry once water gets in. A roof report shows what needs attention first. On exposed older roofs, chimneys and lead flashings are often the first to give way.
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
- West Hoathly (RH19)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What you can safely check yourself
What you can’t do safely is get up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and falls from height are serious. That’s where a survey comes in, using safe viewpoints and a drone where it applies.
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
The survey, step by step
It helps to start with what’s prompted the survey: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. That way we can focus on what matters to you. The visit normally takes an hour or two for most houses, and longer for a large or complex roof. Somewhere like West Hoathly needs a little journey planning: let us know about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. The roof is looked at from the ground, from windows, from the loft where there’s safe access and from the roof where it’s safe.
- We agree which parts of the building you are most worried about.
- 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.
- You get photos and written recommendations, prioritised where relevant.
How to prepare
- If you’re buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Check we can get to the back of the property
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
Getting a price
For a price for gutter surveys in West Hoathly, phone 07833 053749 or email us. The address, the type of property and what you want to find out help us give you an accurate price.
Advice
What we are asked to look at in West Hoathly
Leaves are behind most blocked gutters. Nearby trees drop leaves, twigs and seeds into gutters every autumn and the debris builds up at the outlets. A choked outlet soon means a full, overflowing gutter.
Things that often lead to a survey include:
- Fascia boards damaged by overflowing water
- Downpipes that are split or coming away
- Choked outlets or hopper heads
- Valley or box gutters that overflow inside
Anyone responsible for a site like West Hoathly CofE Primary School will know that large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other.
What to check before booking
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- How soon the report will arrive
- Whether the price includes VAT
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
Before and after the survey
Small things make a difference, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Some pointers:
- Watch the gutters during heavy rain
- Get the gutters cleaned out every year
- Look for downpipes coming loose
- Look for green streaks or damp patches on walls
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.
Get the gutters cleared every year, and more often if trees overhang the roof. The best time is typically after the leaves have dropped. Clean gutters can do their job.
Leave it or get it looked at?
Overflowing water soaks the walls under the gutter. Left for months, that can lead to damp inside, worn pointing and rotten timber. Finding the cause now usually keeps the fix smaller. In a place like West Hoathly, a barn or garage roof left to fail puts whatever is inside at risk. It’s worth including them in a survey before a winter does the damage.
We offer three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, with VAT included. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
Why book with us
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- Packages from £150, with VAT included
- Visits on any day of the week
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
See how roof surveys are priced or what we found on two real jobs.
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What a gutter survey looks like in West Hoathly
In Sussex, older roofs are often handmade clay tile, frequently with tile-hanging on the walls below. A few old Sussex buildings still carry heavy Horsham stone slabs. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first. Historic houses like Priest House, about 0.2 miles south-west, show how far back building in the area around West Hoathly goes. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
For an older house near a landmark like St Margaret's Church, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first. If you own a rental within reach of East Grinstead station, knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints.
West Hoathly is about 4 miles south-west of East Grinstead, in West Sussex. We carry out gutter surveys for householders, landlords and businesses in West Hoathly. Our West Sussex coverage includes West Hoathly. There is also a page for Crawley.
Surveys in RH19 are booked the same way as anywhere else. If you need a gutter survey at a property on Hilltop Road, Sandy Lane and North Lane or anywhere close by, we can survey it. If you are just outside West Hoathly, we cover Sharpthorne (1 mile east), Selsfield Common (1 mile north-west), Highbrook (2 miles south), Little London (2 miles south-west) and Ardingly (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Crawley (6 miles west), Horsham (12 miles west), Haywards Heath (6 miles south), Burgess Hill (9 miles south), East Grinstead (4 miles north-east) and Broadfield (7 miles west).
Landmarks near West Hoathly
Around West Hoathly, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Fox pub and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is East Grinstead station, about 3.7 miles north-east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include East Grinstead Museum (3.8 miles north-east) and Waterbury Castle (2.8 miles south). Not far away are Hedgecourt Lake.
Common questions in West Hoathly
Does a conservation area affect roof work in West Hoathly?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it is worth checking before planning any.
I let a flat near East Grinstead station. Can you check the roof?
Yes. We survey roofs for landlords, letting agents and managing agents as well as owners. Just call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the details, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
When does the report arrive?
It depends on the package: the Basic Survey report arrives within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey the same day. The report is emailed to you.
Will you walk on the roof?
Only when it is safe. Most of what we need can be seen from safe viewpoints, the loft and, where it applies, a drone, and anything out of sight is recorded in the report.
Can the survey be at a weekend?
Yes. Surveys are carried out on any day of the week. Just call 07833 053749 or send us an email to arrange a day.
What insurance do you have?
Our cover is professional indemnity plus public liability.
How long does a gutter survey take?
A visit usually takes roughly 1–2 hours for most houses; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. You’ll know roughly how long when we arrange the visit.