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Gutter survey in Abingworth, West Sussex
Know where you stand with the gutter before you spend money on it. We carry out gutter surveys in Abingworth.
- Downpipes that are split or coming away
- Rotten fascias or stained soffits
- Gutters that have fallen out of line
Gutter surveys for homes and businesses in Abingworth
We survey gutters and rainwater systems in Abingworth and right across London and South East England. On the day, we inspect whatever is safely visible from the ground, windows, the loft space and the roof where it’s safe. Time on site normally takes about one to two hours at a house, depending on how many gutter runs and downpipes there are. The written report follows, with photos and recommendations. If you’ve noticed water spilling over the gutter edge and leaks at the gutter joints, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
Village roofs often face open fields and take the full force of wind and rain, 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. Lead flashings and old chimney stacks are often where weather gets in first.
If any part of the gutter couldn’t be seen safely, we say so in the report. That way, it’s clear what was covered and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Place
- Abingworth (RH20)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
How the survey changes by roof type
Aluminium and other metal gutters
Joints and fixings are the weak points on metal gutters. Any leaks or corrosion we spot go in the report.
Cast iron gutters
A cracked cast iron downpipe can leak down the wall unseen, so we check the wall behind for staining.
Abingworth: your questions answered
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Pulborough station?
Of course. Let us know whether a tenant or an agent will let us in, and we can send the report to you or your agent.
How do I find out if my home in Abingworth is listed?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it’s in a conservation area. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
How do I arrange a gutter survey in Abingworth?
To book, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address, the type of property and what’s prompted the survey. We’ll confirm the price and agree a day with you.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Our surveys are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance. If you need details for a managing agent or a building owner, just ask.
What happens after the survey?
You’ll receive the report by email, and what you do next is up to you: use it with a seller, an insurer, a roofer or a managing agent.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
That depends on the survey. For inside areas and the loft space, someone has to give us access.
Is Abingworth in your area?
Yes. Our area covers London and South East England, Abingworth included.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Abingworth
Landlords, agents and building managers in Abingworth and across West Sussex can book any of our surveys. For a price for a let property or a block, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too, including offices, shops and units. Larger roofs take longer, so they’re priced to suit.
Nearby places to Abingworth
What else we do in Abingworth
What happens on the day
We check the roof from outside and, where it is relevant and there is safe access, from inside the loft space too. In the loft, the signs we look for are staining, damp, daylight and sagging, as far as the space allows. The whole visit usually takes about one to two hours for a house, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. Around Abingworth, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so it helps to know whether there’s a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. We only go where it’s safe.
- We start with what you’ve noticed, such as damp or overflowing gutters.
- We walk round the building and check the gutters, downpipes and fascias from the ground.
- We check hidden gutters as far as safe access allows.
- The roof space is checked for staining, where it can be reached safely.
- A written report with photos and recommendations follows.
Getting ready for the survey
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
Getting a price
Most bookings start with a short call: ring 07833 053749 or send us an email, and we will ask about the building and what you need. You’ll have a price before anything is arranged.
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When to book a survey in Abingworth
Sometimes a gutter struggles with the area of roof draining into it. Added roof area from an extension can load an older gutter, and a heavy downpour shows up the problem.
Here are some of the things we see often:
- Leaks at the gutter joints
- Gutters full of debris and silt
- Hoppers and outlets full of debris
- Cracked or loose downpipes
If you own a rental within reach of Pulborough station, a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let.
Questions to ask before booking
- Which limits apply to the survey
- Will the report include photos?
- How they’ll see the roof: from the ground, the loft, the roof or by drone
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
When you need someone else
Our findings are based on what we can see safely on the day, so there are some things a survey cannot cover:
- Pipes below ground level
- Damage hidden inside walls or behind boards
- Whether a material contains asbestos (a specialist asbestos surveyor’s job)
If you’re not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will give you a straight answer. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roof types and parts we check
- Downpipes
- Valley gutters
- Fascias and soffits
- Eaves gutters
- Outlets and hoppers
- Parapet and box gutters
Gutter surveys around Abingworth
About 3.1 miles south-west lies Parham House, a reminder of how long the area around Abingworth has been built on. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years. Handmade clay tiles and tile-hung upper walls are typical of older Sussex houses. A few old Sussex buildings still carry heavy Horsham stone slabs. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look.
Anyone responsible for a site like Thakeham Primary School will know that a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time. Take an older house close to The Parish Church of St Mary: old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs.
Abingworth is about 8 miles north of Worthing, in West Sussex. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Abingworth can all book gutter surveys. Across West Sussex, we cover Abingworth and the places around it. There is also a page for Brighton.
We survey roofs across RH20 for gutter surveys. We offer gutter surveys to properties on Abingworth Crescent, Chestnut Drive and Shelley Place. Neighbouring places we cover for gutter surveys include Thakeham (1 mile north-east), Warminghurst (1 mile east), Heath Common (1 mile south-east), West Chiltington Common (1 mile west) and West Chiltington (1 mile north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Horsham (10 miles north-east), Worthing (8 miles south), Bognor Regis (15 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (15 miles east), Burgess Hill (13 miles east) and Littlehampton (10 miles south-west).
What’s near Abingworth
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Rydon Community College. The nearest railway station is Pulborough station, roughly 3.9 miles west. Nearby you’ll also find The Storrington And District Museum (1.6 miles south-west). Open spaces near Abingworth include Amberley Wildbrooks RSPB Reserve and Chanctonbury Hill.
Why act early in Abingworth
Overflowing water soaks the walls under the gutter. Left for months, that can lead to damp inside, worn pointing and rotten timber. Spotting the problem early tends to mean a simpler fix. In a small place like Abingworth, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
A Basic Survey starts from £150, including VAT. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400, both with VAT included. You’ll know the exact price before booking.
Why book us in Abingworth
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- Surveys seven days a week
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced or what we found on two real jobs.