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Gutter survey in Worth, West Sussex
Gutter surveys in Worth and the rest of West Sussex. We survey seven days a week.
- Rotten fascias or stained soffits
- Cracked or loose downpipes
- Hoppers and outlets full of debris
Gutter surveys for homes and businesses in Worth
A gutter needs a steady fall towards its outlet or water sits in them. When brackets sag or joints part, water pools, drips and spills over at the low points. We look along each run for sags, gaps and leaking joints, along with the brackets and downpipe fixings. You get written recommendations, prioritised by urgency where relevant. If you’ve noticed fascia boards damaged by overflowing water and gutters packed with leaves or moss, we can find out what’s behind it.
Houses in smaller places like Worth can face open ground, where wind and driving rain hit the roof harder. That weather tells first on ridges, verges, chimneys and flashings. A careful look shows whether anything has started to loosen. Once one ridge tile or slate moves, wind gets under the next one too.
Findings are set out part by part, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets. It records what’s sound as well as what isn’t.
- Location
- Worth (RH10)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What we look for on each type of roof
Plastic (uPVC) gutters
Joints that have pulled apart are a common fault on plastic gutters. We record each one we can see.
Aluminium and other metal gutters
Metal gutters can suffer at joints and where different metals meet. We record any corrosion or leaks we see.
Common roof problems in Worth
Leaves are behind most blocked gutters. Nearby trees drop leaves, twigs and seeds into gutters every autumn, and they collect at the outlets. A choked outlet soon means a full, overflowing gutter.
Most people get in touch after spotting something like this:
- Joints that drip after rain
- Rotten fascias or stained soffits
- Gutters overflowing in heavy rain
- Water backing up from a hidden gutter
If you live near a park such as Worth Park Gardens, or anywhere with mature trees, autumn leaves can block gutters and valleys, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- What exactly goes into their report
Tips from our surveys
Getting the most from a gutter survey starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Some tips:
- Check that downpipes are firmly fixed to the wall
- Watch for green marks down the brickwork
- Check from ground level or a window, not a ladder
- Get trees that overhang the gutters trimmed
After any work is done, watch the gutters in the next heavy rain. Water should run to the outlets and away without spilling over, and if it doesn’t, raise it with whoever did the job.
Don’t forget valley, parapet and box gutters. They block in the same way as the gutters you can see but you cannot check them from the street, so ask for them to be included when gutters are cleared.
Why get it checked now?
Going up a ladder to check your own gutters carries real risk. You can see drips and overflows from the ground, but valleys, parapets and box gutters are hard to see. Our survey covers everything that’s safely in view and records it with photos. Around Worth, a leak in an older house can soak into timbers and plaster, which is far harder to put right than the roof fault itself.
Gutter survey starts from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on how big and how high the roof is, access and which survey you book.
What you get with us
- Every finding written up with photos
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
Take a look at what a roof survey costs and two real surveys.
What a gutter survey looks like in Worth
With Gravetye Manor about 4.2 miles south-east, Worth sits in an area with a long building history. If your home is one of the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. Crawley, which Worth is part of, is one of England’s post-war new towns. Homes from the post-war decades are common in the new towns, many with low-pitched roofs in concrete tiles and flat-roofed garages or porches. On homes of that age, felt underlay, flat roofs, gutters and fixings may all be due attention.
If you run a business near County Mall, knowing the roof’s condition lets you budget for work rather than pay for emergencies. If you let a flat or house near Three Bridges station, knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints.
Worth is about 2 miles east of Crawley, in West Sussex. Worth is one of many places we visit across West Sussex. We cover towns and villages across West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages.
We cover every part of RH10 for gutter surveys. If you need a gutter survey at a property on Worth Road, Banks Road and Saxon Road or anywhere close by, we can help. Neighbouring places we cover for gutter surveys include Pound Hill (1 mile north), Maidenbower (1 mile south), Three Bridges (1 mile north-west), Tilgate (1 mile south-west) and Forge Wood (2 miles north). Further out, we also cover Horsham (8 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (8 miles south), Burgess Hill (11 miles south), East Grinstead (6 miles east), Broadfield (3 miles south-west) and Billingshurst (15 miles south-west).
Near you in Worth
We work in homes and buildings around Oriel High School, Worth Park Gardens and Dem Shish pub. Worth’s nearest station is Three Bridges station, about 0.7 miles north-west of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Crawley Hospital (2.2 miles west) and County Mall (1.6 miles west). For a walk, there’s Tilgate Lake.
Also near Worth
Also in Worth
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 is where a survey comes in.
Look up at the roof after a storm, from the ground: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Do not go up yourself.
Worth questions
Should a flat-roofed garage or porch in Worth be checked too?
Normally, yes: tell us about it as you book so the visit can include it. Many homes in new towns like Crawley have flat-roofed garages and porches, and felt roofs often last around 15–20 years.
Do you cover smaller places like Worth?
Yes. Worth is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We work right across London and the South East. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there as you book.
What insurance do you have?
Every survey is covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, and details are available on request.
Could my damp wall be caused by the gutters?
The survey looks at whether rainwater is spilling onto the wall from overflows, leaking joints or loose downpipes. We can’t see inside walls, so the report covers what can be seen.
Do you need to get into the loft?
If the survey needs it and the loft space can be reached safely, yes. Please clear anything stored under the hatch, and if the loft can’t be reached safely, the report says so.
How soon will I get the report?
Each package has its own report time. Basic: within 48 hours. Standard: 24 to 48 hours. Premium: the same day. If you have a deadline, like an exchange date, tell us when booking.
How do I arrange a gutter survey in Worth?
It’s easiest to call 07833 053749 or email us. Let us know the address and a little about the roof. Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
What we do, step by step
Once we’ve finished looking, we write up our findings in a report with photos, sent to you by email. On timing, it typically takes roughly 1–2 hours at a house, depending on how many gutter runs and downpipes there are. A visit to a smaller place like Worth is no different on the day: outside, inside and from any safe vantage point, in that order. Point out any stains, cracks or loose pieces you’ve spotted.
- We start by hearing about any drips, overflows or damp patches.
- Gutters, downpipes, fascias and soffits are inspected from safe vantage points.
- We check hidden gutters, like valleys and parapets, where it is safe to see them.
- The loft space is checked for water marks if it’s safe to get into.
- The findings are written up with photos and recommendations.
Before we arrive
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it’s shared
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
Book a survey
Getting a price is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or email us and give us some details about the property and we’ll explain which survey suits. The price is agreed up front.