West Sussex · London and the South East
Westmeston Gutter Survey
Get a clear view of the gutter at a property in Westmeston from an independent roof surveyor. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Gutters packed with leaves or moss
- Water backing up from a hidden gutter
- Hoppers and outlets full of debris
Tips that help
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Some tips:
- Keep climbers away from the eaves
- Book gutter clearing once a year, more often near trees
- Ask for valleys and parapet gutters to be cleared too
- Check for spilling water in a downpour
Once work is carried out, keep an eye on the gutters in the next downpour. Water should run to the outlets and away without spilling over. If it doesn’t, tell whoever did the work.
Watch your gutters from the ground or a window during heavy rain. Overflows and dripping joints are a sign to act before damage builds up.
Gutter survey in Westmeston
Damp on walls, water marks under a valley or streaks down the brickwork frequently trace back to the gutters. Our gutter survey helps show whether the rainwater system is the cause, from what can safely be seen. If the evidence points elsewhere, like a flashing or the roof covering, we will say so, with a suggested next step. If you’ve noticed overflowing eaves gutters and downpipes that are split or coming away, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
Village roofs often face open fields and take the full force of wind and rain, so ridges, chimney stacks, flashings and gutters work hard. Older walls take a long time to dry once water gets in. A written report sets out what to deal with and in what order. On exposed older roofs, chimneys and lead flashings are frequently the first to give way.
Pictures do a lot of the work in our reports, because a photo of a cracked flashing says more than a paragraph. If something couldn’t be seen safely, the report is clear about it.
- Where
- Westmeston (BN6)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
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Common questions in Westmeston
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Hassocks station?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for. Just phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the details, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
Is Westmeston within the area you cover?
Yes, we do. We work right across London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
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.
What happens after the survey?
The report comes by email, and what you do next is up to you: raise it with a seller, send it to an insurer, brief a roofer or share it with a managing agent.
Will the survey check for asbestos?
No. We don’t test for asbestos. If rainwater goods or soffits look like they could contain asbestos, we note it and recommend a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before they’re disturbed.
How much is a gutter survey?
Gutter survey starts from £150, including VAT. The size of the property and the access affect the price. For a price, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Is there a good time of year to book a gutter survey?
Any time of year works. Before the wetter months gives you time to plan any work, and a wet spell can show where gutters overflow.
What a gutter survey looks like in Westmeston
Preston Manor & Gardens, about 4.9 miles south-west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Westmeston. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. Many older homes in Sussex have handmade clay tiles and tile-hung walls. A few old Sussex buildings still carry heavy Horsham stone slabs. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them.
Take a building like Ditchling (St Margaret's) Church of England Primary School: long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle. The streets around a church like The Parish Church of St Martin are often 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.
Westmeston is about 4 miles south of Burgess Hill, in West Sussex. We visit Westmeston as part of our work across West Sussex, for homes and businesses alike. Across West Sussex, we cover Westmeston.
All of BN6 is covered for gutter surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. If you’re just outside Westmeston, we cover Ditchling (1 mile north), Keymer (2 miles north-west), Clayton (2 miles west), Hassocks (2 miles north-west) and Hurst Wickham (3 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Crawley (14 miles north), Horsham (14 miles north-west), Worthing (14 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (6 miles north), Shoreham-by-Sea (9 miles south-west) and Lancing (11 miles south-west).
Near you in Westmeston
In Westmeston, that means homes and buildings near The Bull Hotel and Downlands Community School and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Hassocks station, roughly 2.1 miles north-west. A little further out are Clayton Castle (1.7 miles west) and The Dene Hospital (4.7 miles north-west). For a walk, there is Ditchling Beacon and Ladies Mile.
How it works
Every roof is different; as a rough guide, the survey takes roughly 1–2 hours for a house, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. You are welcome to ask questions while we are there. Somewhere like Westmeston needs a little journey planning: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. The roof is looked at from the ground, from windows, from the loft where there is safe access and from the roof where it is safe.
- We ask about overflows, damp or leaks you’ve noticed.
- The eaves gutters, downpipes and fascias are checked from ground level and vantage points.
- Any valley, parapet or box gutters are looked at as far as safe access allows.
- Where the loft can be reached safely, we check it for staining or damp.
- We send a written report with photos and clear recommendations.
Preparing for the visit
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Tell us about parking before the day
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
Getting a price
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To find a date that works for you, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
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Honest limits
This isn’t a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. Other limits to bear in mind:
- Gutters out of sight from each safe vantage point
- Underground drains, which need a CCTV drain survey
- What’s behind fascias and inside walls
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will tell you before you book. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Westmeston
- Eaves gutters
- Valley gutters
- Outlets and hoppers
- Parapet and box gutters
- Fascias and soffits
- Downpipes
How the survey changes by roof type
Box and secret gutters
A box gutter is built into the roof, often behind a parapet, so overflows can end up inside. We check them where they can be seen safely.
Plastic (uPVC) gutters
Many homes have plastic gutters and downpipes. Their joints can leak as the seals wear, and brackets can sag under load.
How we price gutter surveys
Our packages start from £150, with VAT included. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- How big the roof is
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where applicable, which starts from £400, including VAT. We can help you choose the package that fits what you need to know.
What we need to know
When you call or email, these details help:
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
A quick phone call is usually the easiest start: phone 07833 053749 or send us an email, and we’ll ask about the building and what you need. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Signs you need a gutter survey in Westmeston
Moss grows on many tiled and slate roofs, and heavy rain washes clumps of it into the gutters. Mixed with grit from the roof, it settles as silt that holds water in the gutter and gives plants somewhere to grow.
Look out for signs like these:
- Cracked or loose downpipes
- Choked outlets or hopper heads
- Leaks at the gutter joints
- Rotten fascias or stained soffits
If you own a rental within reach of Hassocks station, a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak.
What to check before booking
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- What happens after the report arrives
- Their insurance cover
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection