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Adur Gutter Survey
Gutter surveys in Adur and the rest of West Sussex. Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
- Hoppers and outlets full of debris
- Overflowing eaves gutters
- Joints that drip after rain
Should I look at the roof myself first?
A DIY look is useful, but it isn’t a survey. From ground level, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and falls from height are serious. That is where a survey comes in, using safe viewpoints and a drone where it applies.
About our gutter survey in Adur
Leaves, moss and silt are the usual reasons gutters block. Buildings near trees collect more, and moss washing off a tiled or slate roof adds to it. Our survey shows which gutters are blocked or standing full, which outlets and hoppers are choked and whether overflows are working. Photos show each problem clearly. It’s an easy job to put off, but they rarely get better. If you’re worried about gutters overflowing in heavy rain and brackets that have dropped or snapped, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on eaves gutters, valley gutters and downpipes alike.
Some older homes in villages like Adur are listed or in a conservation area. If yours is, re-roofing in different materials may need consent, so the council is the place to check. A roof report helps you plan work with that in mind. Older materials such as clay tiles, slate and stone are often matched when work is done.
You can share the report with anyone who needs it: a seller or estate agent, an insurer, a roofer, a builder or a managing agent, whichever applies.
- Place
- Adur (BN43, BN15)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Signs you need a gutter survey in Adur
Hidden gutters are often lined with lead or another sheet covering. When a lining splits or an outlet blocks, the water can come inside as there is nowhere harmless for it to go. Lead linings can also be stolen.
Common reasons to book include:
- Brackets that have dropped or snapped
- Overflowing valley or parapet gutters
- Leaks at the gutter joints
- Blocked outlets and hoppers
If you look after a building like The Sir Robert Woodard Academy, its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- What experience they bring
- When you will get the report
- Is VAT included in the price?
How it works
We do not take risks to get a closer look. Everything that can safely be seen is inspected, and anything we can’t see is noted in the report. Most visits take roughly 1–2 hours for most homes, and longer where there are parapet, valley or box gutters to follow. Rural addresses near Adur can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions are welcome. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- First, we agree the areas to focus on.
- We look along each run for debris, sagging and drips.
- We check the outlets, hoppers, downpipes and any overflows.
- We check fascias, soffits and walls for water damage.
- You get photos and written recommendations, prioritised where relevant.
Before the survey
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it’s shared
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Let us know about parking before the day
Getting a price
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. For any other survey, just phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email when you’re ready.
Related advice
What we look for on each type of roof
Plastic (uPVC) gutters
On plastic systems, slipped joints are one of the most common faults. The report notes every one we spot.
Fascias and soffits
Overflowing water stains soffits and rots timber. They’re looked at as part of the survey.
How we price gutter surveys
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. That comes down to:
- Height and safe access
- House, block, shop or office
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
Gutter survey starts from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on how big and how high the roof is, access and the package you choose.
What to tell us when you contact us
A little information up front helps. Please include:
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- The property’s address and postcode
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
You can call us seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. To book or ask a question, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
Your questions about gutter surveys in Adur
Is Adur within the area you cover?
Yes, Adur is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
Do roofs near the sea, like those around Adur, take more of a battering?
It can do. Adur is within about 2 miles of the sea, and coastal roofs tend to see faster wear on metal parts and more wind lifting loose pieces.
What’s in the report?
It sets out what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, with photos throughout. It also says if any part of the roof couldn’t be seen safely.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Only where it’s safe to do so. We check everything that can be seen safely: from the ground, from windows, from inside the loft space, from the roof where it is safe and by drone where applicable. Anything we can’t see is noted in the report.
Are you structural engineers?
No. We are experienced roof surveyors, and visible signs such as sagging are noted, but calculations and an engineer’s opinion are outside what we do. The report will say if you need an engineer.
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.
What do I do with the report?
You receive the written report by email, with photos and recommendations. You can use it to talk to a seller, an insurer, a roofer or a managing agent, whichever applies.
Local roofs in Adur
The coast is about 2 miles or less from Adur, so there’s more wind and more salt in the air than further inland. Salt corrodes metal fixings and flashings, and wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces, while driving rain finds any gap. Many older homes in Sussex have handmade clay tiles and tile-hung walls. 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.
If you live in an older home near St Nicolas' Church, the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine. Portslade Manor, about 3.2 miles east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Adur. Older homes in the area may have roofs that need matching materials when work is done.
Adur is about 1 mile north-west of Shoreham-by-Sea, in West Sussex. Wherever you are in Adur, we can come and survey your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. Adur is one of the towns and villages in West Sussex where we work. There’s also a page for Brighton.
We survey roofs across BN43 and BN15 for gutter surveys. Streets in the area include Steyning Road, Coombes Road and Mill Hill, and we cover them all. Close by, we survey roofs in Old Shoreham (1 mile south), Shoreham-by-Sea (1 mile south-east), Castle Town (2 miles north), Kingston by Sea (2 miles east) and Southwick (3 miles south-east). Further out, we also cover Horsham (15 miles north), Worthing (5 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (13 miles north-east), Burgess Hill (10 miles north-east), Littlehampton (11 miles west) and Rustington (10 miles west).
Local landmarks in Adur
In Adur, that means homes and buildings near Sussex Pad pub. The closest station to Adur is Shoreham-By-Sea station, roughly 1.5 miles south-east of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Steyning Museum (2.9 miles north-west) and Old Castle (4.9 miles south-west). Open spaces near Adur include Lancing Ring and Mill Hill.
Towns and villages near Adur
Also in Adur
Why get it checked now?
A written report gives you a dated record of the gutters’ condition, which helps when you plan work or brief a contractor. Without it, you’re relying on what can be seen from the pavement. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like Adur, driving rain gets into any weakness, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included.
Why book us in Adur
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- An independent look at the roof
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- Packages from £150, including VAT