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Gutter Survey in Almodington
We carry out gutter surveys in Almodington and the rest of West Sussex. Surveys run on any day of the week.
- Rotten fascias or stained soffits
- Gutters that have fallen out of line
- Cracked or loose downpipes
Almodington questions
How do I find out if my home in Almodington is listed?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case.
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Chichester station?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for. You can phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and what you need.
Can you give me structural calculations?
No. Our survey isn’t a structural engineer’s report, and it does not include calculations. We will recommend an engineer if we see signs that call for one.
Do you survey underground drains?
No, we don’t carry out CCTV drain surveys. We check gutters, outlets, hoppers, downpipes and overflows and note any sign that the drains need checking.
When does the report arrive?
The Premium Survey report comes the same day, the Standard within 24–48 hours and the Basic within 48 hours. All of them come by email.
Will you photograph what you find?
Yes. We photograph the roof as we go, and the report uses them to show each finding alongside our recommendations.
Will the survey check for asbestos?
No. We do not test for asbestos. If rainwater goods or soffits look like they could contain asbestos, we note it so a specialist asbestos surveyor can check before any work.
About our gutter survey in Almodington
Your gutters take the rain from the roof and lead it away from the walls. When they block, leak or lose their fall, the water goes where it shouldn’t and that normally means the walls or the inside of the building. We check the full rainwater system above ground, including gutters, valleys, outlets, hoppers and downpipes. The findings go into a written report with photos. Typical surveys look at joints that drip after rain and cracked or loose downpipes, across valley gutters, parapet and box gutters and eaves gutters.
In a small place like Almodington, many roofs stand in the open, so ridges, chimney stacks, flashings and gutters work hard. Damp in old walls is slow to dry, so a small leak can do a lot of harm. A written report sets out what to deal with and in what order. On exposed older roofs, chimneys and lead flashings are frequently the first to give way.
What you get is a clear record of the gutter on the day we saw it. That makes it useful now and a handy reference later.
- Location
- Almodington (PO20)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Signs you need a gutter survey in Almodington
Falling leaves are the most common cause of blocked gutters. Nearby trees drop leaves, twigs and seeds into gutters every autumn, and they collect at the outlets. Once an outlet is choked, the gutter fills and overflows.
Here are some of the things we see often:
- Hoppers and outlets full of debris
- Water backing up from a hidden gutter
- Water spilling over the gutter edge
- Brackets that have dropped or snapped
If you let a flat or house near Chichester station, a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let.
Questions to ask before you book
- What the report includes, and whether it has photographs
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- How long the report takes to arrive
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
What happens on the day
We do not take risks to get a closer look. We inspect everything that’s safely in view, and if part of the roof cannot be seen, the report says so. Most visits take about 1–2 hours on an ordinary house, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. Older rural homes like those around Almodington can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints, and anything we can’t see is noted.
- First, we agree the areas to focus on.
- Each gutter run is checked for blockages, sags and leaking joints.
- Outlets, hoppers, downpipes and overflows are inspected.
- We check fascias, soffits and walls for water damage.
- You get photos and written recommendations, prioritised where relevant.
Preparing for the visit
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Tell us about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
How to book
Gutter survey starts from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, so call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the details.
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Gutter surveys around Almodington
The coast is about 3 miles or less from Almodington, where sea air brings more salt and stronger wind than inland. Salt is hard on nails, clips and metal flashings, and strong wind lifts anything already loose on a roof. Older houses across Sussex often have handmade clay tiles, and many have tile-hanging on their upper walls. 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.
If you look after a building like Birdham CE Primary School, a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time. If your house is among the older ones in the streets near Earnley Church, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs.
Almodington is about 4 miles north-west of Selsey, in West Sussex. Anywhere in Almodington, we can carry out gutter surveys at your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. Almodington is one of the places in West Sussex where we work for gutter surveys. Our Portsmouth page covers surveys nearby.
We work across PO20 for gutter surveys. Local streets include Second Avenue, Batchmere Road and Third Avenue, all of which we cover. Close by, we survey roofs in Somerley (1 mile north-west), Earnley (1 mile south-west), Birdham (1 mile north), Highleigh (1 mile east) and Shipton Green (2 miles north-west). We also work in nearby towns like Bognor Regis (6 miles east), Chichester (5 miles north-east), Selsey (4 miles south-east), Littlehampton (13 miles east), Emsworth (7 miles north-west) and Rustington (14 miles east).
What’s near Almodington
The closest station to Almodington is Chichester station, about 4.2 miles north-east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Chichester Castle (4.9 miles north-east) and St Richard's Hospital (5.2 miles north-east). The countryside around Almodington includes Pilsey Island.
Useful tips for Almodington property owners
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out:
- Look for green streaks or damp patches on walls
- Have gutters cleared at least once a year
- Watch ceilings under valley gutters for fresh marks
- Check that downpipes are firmly fixed to the wall
If anything in the report is not clear, ask us. With the Standard Survey there is 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 spilled water harms brickwork and woodwork.
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What else we do in Almodington
What this survey can’t tell you
No survey can tell you everything, and we’d rather be clear about that before booking. Keep these in mind:
- What’s hidden inside a downpipe
- Gutters out of sight from each safe vantage point
- Confirming asbestos in older rainwater goods
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will tell you. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Almodington
- Valley gutters
- Fascias and soffits
- Outlets and hoppers
- Downpipes
- Eaves gutters
- Parapet and box gutters
Landlord and commercial surveys in Almodington
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget, putting the urgent items at the top.
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in, at a time agreed beforehand. Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends, which helps when tenants work during the week.
How the survey changes by roof type
Cast iron gutters
Cracks often open on the back of cast iron downpipes, so we check the wall behind for staining.
Box and secret gutters
Box gutters sit within the roof or behind a wall, so overflows can end up inside. We inspect them as far as it’s safe to see them.