West Sussex · London and the South East
Gutter Survey in Aldingbourne
Gutter surveys across Aldingbourne, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. You get a clear report with photographs.
- Water spilling over the gutter edge
- Choked outlets or hopper heads
- Brackets that have dropped or snapped
Tips from our surveys
Nothing here needs a ladder. Our suggestions:
- Don’t leave hidden gutters out of a clear-out
- Note any damp stains below the gutters
- Book gutter clearing once a year, more frequently near trees
- Check from the ground or a window, not a ladder
Questions about the report are welcome. The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation, and the Premium Survey includes an in-person consultation.
Deal with drips, sags and loose downpipes early. They tend to get worse, and the water they spill can damage walls and timber.
Gutter survey in Aldingbourne
Gutters are typically fixed to fascia boards, so fascias and soffits are part of the survey. Long-term overflowing can soften and rot timber boards and stain the soffits below. Older buildings, from before 2000, can have asbestos cement soffits, gutters or downpipes. We do not test for asbestos, so we flag anything that might contain it for a specialist asbestos surveyor to check. We survey parapet and box gutters, valley gutters and downpipes, and common reasons people get in touch are brackets that have dropped or snapped and choked outlets or hopper heads.
In a small place like Aldingbourne, many roofs stand in the open, 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. On exposed older roofs, chimneys and lead flashings are often the first to give way.
If any part of the gutter couldn’t be seen safely, we say so in the report. You’ll know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Where
- Aldingbourne (PO20)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Questions from Aldingbourne
Is Aldingbourne within the area you cover?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We work right across London and the South East. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there as you book.
How do I find out if my home in Aldingbourne is listed?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. It’s worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
What insurance do you have?
Our cover is professional indemnity plus public liability.
Will you walk on the roof?
Not unless it is safe. Most of what we need can be seen from safe viewpoints, the loft and, where applicable, a drone, and anything out of sight is recorded in the report.
Is a Saturday or Sunday visit possible?
Yes. We survey on weekdays and at weekends. To find a day that suits, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
When does the report arrive?
Each package has its own report time. Basic: within 48 hours. Standard: 24 to 48 hours. Premium: the same day. Mention any deadline as you book.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. We are experienced roof surveyors, and our survey covers the roof rather than the whole building. For the rest of the building, a RICS home survey is a separate job.
Leave it or get it looked at?
When a valley or parapet gutter blocks, the water has nowhere safe to go. It can overflow into the building typically during the worst downpours. Having them checked before autumn and winter makes sense. Matching old materials, such as handmade tiles or stone slates, can take time to source. That is one more reason to find defects before they become urgent.
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package matters as well. We will give you the figure before anything is booked.
Why us?
- A written report with photographs
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- An independent view of the roof
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced or two real surveys.
When you need someone else
Some things can’t be seen without opening up the roof, so a survey has limits:
- Rot or damp concealed behind fascias or inside walls
- The inside of a downpipe along its whole length
- Hidden sections we can’t view safely
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will recommend the right survey. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What this survey covers
- Valley gutters
- Eaves gutters
- Fascias and soffits
- Outlets and hoppers
- Downpipes
- Parapet and box gutters
What affects the price in Aldingbourne
Survey packages start from £150, inc. VAT. The price for your roof depends on:
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
One thing that affects the price is the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, including VAT. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
What we need to know
There is no need for technical words. It is enough to let us know:
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- When you need the report by
- The address and postcode of the property
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
For a price for gutter surveys in Aldingbourne, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form. Some details about the property and the roof help us give you an accurate price.
How the survey works
It helps to start with what’s prompted the survey: a purchase, a leak, a storm, new work or simply peace of mind. That way we can focus on what matters to you. Most visits take about 1–2 hours at a house, depending on how many gutter runs and downpipes there are. Somewhere like Aldingbourne needs a little journey planning: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. On the day, we inspect whatever is safely visible, inside and out.
- 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 look at hidden gutters as far as safe access allows.
- Where it’s safe, we check the loft for signs of water.
- A written report with photos and recommendations follows.
Preparing for the visit
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Tell us about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
Getting a price
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To find a date that works for you, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Advice
Gutter surveys in Aldingbourne: local notes
The coast is about 5 miles or less from Aldingbourne, and places near the sea get more salt in the air and more wind than inland. Near the sea, metal fixings wear faster and loose pieces on a roof are more likely to lift. 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. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters.
For an older house near a landmark such as The Parish Church of St Mary, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs. Historic houses such as Goodwood House, about 3.2 miles north-west, show how far back building around Aldingbourne goes. Older homes in the area may have roofs that need matching materials when work is done.
Aldingbourne is about 3 miles north of Bognor Regis, in West Sussex. If you are in Aldingbourne, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Our area takes in places right across West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. There’s also a page for Portsmouth.
Every address in PO20 is covered for gutter surveys. That includes homes and businesses on Hook Lane and Park Lane. Other places close to Aldingbourne include Nyton (1 mile east), Norton (1 mile north), Westergate (1 mile east), East Hampnett (1 mile north-west) and Crockerhill (1 mile north). Within a short drive, we also cover Worthing (13 miles east), Bognor Regis (3 miles south), Chichester (4 miles west), Selsey (9 miles south-west), Littlehampton (7 miles east) and Emsworth (11 miles west).
Around Aldingbourne
Around Aldingbourne, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Ormiston Six Villages Academy and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Barnham station, about 2.1 miles east of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find The Chichester City Museum (3.9 miles west) and Bognor Regis War Memorial Hospital (3.3 miles south).
Common roof problems in Aldingbourne
Overflowing gutters in a downpour are a common reason to book. Others spot damp patches, ceiling stains or green marks on the walls. The survey helps pin down the source before more damage is done.
Problems we come across often include:
- Leaks at the gutter joints
- Downpipes that are split or coming away
- Gutters that have fallen out of line
- Water backing up from a hidden gutter
Landlords with a home close to Barnham station may find that a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant.
What to check before booking
- What the report includes, and whether it has photos
- Whether the loft space is looked at, where there is one
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- Are they insured for the work?