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Worth Abbey Gutter Survey
A survey of gutters, valleys, outlets and downpipes across Worth Abbey, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Get in touch for a price.
- Gutters that have fallen out of line
- Soffits marked by water
- Cracked or loose downpipes
How a gutter survey works in Worth Abbey
Damp patches on inside walls, stains below a valley or water running down the brickwork frequently trace back to the gutters. Our gutter survey helps show whether the rainwater system is the cause, from everything that’s safely in view. If the evidence points elsewhere, like a flashing or the roof covering, we’ll say so, with a suggested next step. We are frequently asked to look into leaves and moss blocking gutters and overflowing eaves gutters, on parapet and box gutters, valley gutters and fascias and soffits.
Somewhere as small as Worth Abbey, homes are often older cottages and farmhouses, with outbuildings and some newer houses. Older roofs may be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, frequently with chimneys that have stood a long time. We report on everything that’s safely in view, and thatch is a specialist material. Chimneys and lead flashings on old roofs often need the most attention.
Every survey ends with a written report, with photographs, emailed to you. It explains the condition of the gutter, the defects we found and what we recommend.
- Place
- Worth Abbey (RH10)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Useful tips for Worth Abbey property owners
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Check for spilling water in a downpour
- Watch ceilings under valley gutters for fresh marks
- Ask for valleys and parapet gutters to be cleared too
- Look for downpipes coming loose
Where the evidence points to drains below ground, the report says so, so a drain survey can be arranged. We also note anything else we spot on the roof while we are there.
Look at the gutters from indoors or the ground when it pours. Overflows and dripping joints are a sign to act before the walls suffer.
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What else we do in Worth Abbey
How the survey works
The aim of the visit is simple: to see as much of the gutter as can be seen safely and record it clearly. Everything we note and photograph goes into the written report. It normally takes about 1–2 hours for most homes, and longer where there are parapet, valley or box gutters to follow. Somewhere like Worth Abbey needs a little journey planning: tell us about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. The roof is looked at from ground level, from windows, from the loft where there is safe access and from the roof where it is 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.
Before we arrive
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Tell us where we can park nearby
How to book
We survey roofs on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and the days you’d prefer.
Related advice
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Worth Abbey
Older houses across Sussex frequently have handmade clay tiles, and many have tile-hanging on their upper walls. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old Sussex buildings. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first. Historic houses like Gravetye Manor, about 2.5 miles east, show how far back building in the area around Worth Abbey goes. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
If your home is one of the older ones in the streets near Abbey Church of Our Lady Help of Christians, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs. Shop and office owners around County Mall may find that a written record of the roof’s condition helps you plan maintenance rather than react to leaks.
Worth Abbey is about 3 miles east of Crawley, in West Sussex. Roofs in Worth Abbey get the same thorough look as anywhere else in West Sussex. Across West Sussex, we cover Worth Abbey and the places around it.
Here we cover the RH10 postcode area for gutter surveys. We also cover the places around Worth Abbey: Balcombe Lane (2 miles south-west), Furnace Green (2 miles west), Balcombe (3 miles south), Pease Pottage (4 miles west) and Staplefield (5 miles south-west). Further out, we also cover Crawley (3 miles west), Horsham (9 miles west), Haywards Heath (7 miles south), Burgess Hill (10 miles south), East Grinstead (5 miles north-east) and Broadfield (4 miles west).
Near you in Worth Abbey
Worth Abbey’s nearest station is Three Bridges station, about 2.6 miles north-west. Well-known places in the area include County Mall (3.4 miles west) and Crawley Hospital (4 miles west). The countryside around Worth Abbey includes Tilgate Lake.
Questions from Worth Abbey
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Worth Abbey?
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.
Can a landlord with a rental near Three Bridges station book a roof survey?
Of course. We just need to know who will give access, and the report can go straight to you or your agent.
Will the survey check for asbestos?
No, that needs a specialist asbestos surveyor. We point out materials on older buildings that could contain asbestos so you can arrange that check.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. It’s a specialist roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 building survey. It focuses on the roof, so it sits alongside a building survey rather than replacing it.
Can a gutter survey explain damp on my walls?
The survey looks at whether rainwater is spilling onto the wall from overflows, leaking joints or loose downpipes. We cannot see inside walls, so we report on what’s visible.
Does the report include photos?
Yes. The report includes photos of what we found, so you can see each point for yourself.
When is the best time for a gutter survey?
Whenever suits you. If water is already spilling over, book sooner rather than later, because the walls take the water.
Why get it checked now?
When a valley or parapet gutter blocks, the water has nowhere safe to go. It can overflow into the building normally during the worst downpours. Having them checked before autumn and winter makes sense. In a small place like Worth Abbey, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
There are three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
Why book with us
- Surveys seven days a week
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- 5,000+ surveys completed
Take a look at what a roof survey costs or two real surveys.
What affects the price in Worth Abbey
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. The main factors are:
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
Our price is from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the size and height of the roof, access and the package you choose.
What to tell us when you contact us
We will usually ask about:
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- Dates you’re working to, like exchange
- What kind of property and roof it is
To book a survey, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. You will know the price before anything is booked.
Checking the roof from the ground
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
Your own check is a good start, but it isn’t a survey. You won’t see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from ground level, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
What we’re asked to look at in Worth Abbey
Plenty of tiled and slate roofs carry moss, and heavy rain washes clumps of it into the gutters. Mixed with grit from the roof, it settles as silt that slows the flow and lets weeds take root.
Common reasons to book include:
- Rotten fascias or stained soffits
- Leaves and moss blocking gutters
- Overflowing valley or parapet gutters
- Gutters overflowing in heavy rain
Landlords with a home close to Three Bridges station may find that knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints.
What to check before booking
- Whether the roof space is looked at, where there is one
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- When you will get the report