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Gutter Survey in Atherington
Wondering about the gutter at a property in Atherington? We carry out gutter surveys in Atherington and across West Sussex.
- Valley or box gutters that overflow inside
- Fascia boards damaged by overflowing water
- Sagging gutters and loose brackets
Gutter surveys in Atherington: local notes
The coast is about 1 mile or less from Atherington, and being near the sea means more wind and salt than a roof inland would face. Metal fixings and flashings corrode faster in salt air, while gales work at loose ridges, slates and tiles, and driving rain gets into whatever gap is left. There are about 500,000 buildings on England’s list of listed buildings, and around 10,000 conservation areas. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, so the council is the place to ask.
For landlords with property near Littlehampton station, a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak. The streets around a church like Bailiffscourt Chapel are often among the oldest in a place, and if you own one of the older houses nearby, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs. Anyone responsible for a site like St Mary's CofE Primary School will know that its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale.
Atherington is about 2 miles west of Littlehampton, in West Sussex. We survey roofs in Atherington as part of our work across London and the South East. Our area takes in places right across West Sussex, large and small. There is also a page for Brighton.
We work across BN17 for gutter surveys. If you’re just outside Atherington, we cover Climping (1 mile north), Horsemere Green (1 mile north-west), Ford (2 miles north), Wick (2 miles north-east) and Littlehampton (2 miles east). Larger places within reach include Worthing (8 miles east), Bognor Regis (5 miles west), Chichester (9 miles west), Selsey (10 miles south-west), Shoreham-by-Sea (14 miles east) and Lancing (11 miles east).
Near you in Atherington
Around Atherington, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Littlehampton Academy and The Black Horse Public House and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Littlehampton station, about 1.5 miles east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Lyminster Siege Castle (3.8 miles north-east) and Rustington Museum (3.3 miles east). For a walk, there’s WWT Arundel.
Gutter surveys for homes and businesses in Atherington
Gutters carry rain off the roof and away from the walls. If they clog, drip or sag, the water ends up somewhere 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. If you are worried about leaks at the gutter joints and downpipes that are split or coming away, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
Somewhere as small as Atherington, homes are often older cottages and farmhouses, with outbuildings and some newer houses. Older roofs may be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, often with chimneys that have stood a long time. Each needs checking in its own way, and thatch is a specialist material we report on as far as it can be seen. On older roofs, it’s usually the chimneys and lead flashings that need work first.
It is not only a list of defects. It explains what we found, why it matters and what we recommend.
- Location
- Atherington (BN17)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Honest limits
In fairness, a roof survey has limits:
- Damage hidden inside walls or behind boards
- Pipes below ground level
- Hidden sections we cannot view safely
If you’re not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will give you a straight answer. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Valley gutters
- Parapet and box gutters
- Fascias and soffits
- Outlets and hoppers
- Eaves gutters
- Downpipes
Leave it or get it looked at?
A dripping joint or sagging bracket won’t get better on its own. Each heavy rain puts more water where it shouldn’t be, on walls, timber and sometimes inside. Getting it surveyed now shows what needs attention first. In a small place like Atherington, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
Prices start from £150, including VAT, for a Basic Survey. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400. You’ll know the price for your roof before booking.
Why book with us
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- Surveys seven days a week
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
See our cost guide and our case studies.
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FAQs for Atherington
Do you cover smaller places like Atherington?
Yes. Atherington is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. Our area covers London and the South East. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there as you book.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Atherington?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. It is worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Will you check the drains below ground?
No. Our gutter survey covers rainwater above ground down to where the downpipes reach the ground. Where a below-ground drain seems to be the problem, we’ll tell you.
Do you use drones?
Where it is applicable and safe, yes. We’re a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID), flying a sub-250g drone. It’s included in the Drone Roof Survey and, where it applies, the Premium Survey.
Is there a good time of year to book a gutter survey?
You can book at any time of year. Before the wetter months gives you time to plan any work, and a wet spell can show where gutters overflow.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
Over 20 years and more than 5,000 surveys.
How much is a gutter survey?
Our packages start from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, with VAT included. Just call 07833 053749 or drop us an email for a price.
What affects the price in Atherington
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. The main factors are:
- How many separate roofs there are, like extensions, dormers and garages
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package you pick makes a difference too. The price is always agreed first.
What to tell us when you get in touch
Before you get in touch, it helps to have:
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
Once you know what you need, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email. We’ll suggest a package, agree the price and find a date, weekday or weekend.
The survey, step by step
The visit has one job: to look at the gutter as closely as is safe and record what we find. Notes and photos go into the written report. It usually takes an hour or two for a house, and more on a big or complicated roof. Somewhere like Atherington needs a little journey planning: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. The roof is looked at from the ground, from windows, from the loft where there is safe access and from the roof where it’s safe.
- You tell us where you’ve seen overflows, drips or damp.
- The eaves gutters, downpipes and fascias are looked at from ground level and windows.
- We check hidden gutters as far as safe access allows.
- Where it’s safe, we check the loft for signs of water.
- A report with photographs and recommendations follows.
Getting ready for the survey
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
- Let us know about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Let us know where we can park nearby
Booking a survey
For a price for gutter surveys in Atherington, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form. A few details about the property and the roof help us price the survey accurately.
Related advice
Before and after the survey
There’s plenty you can do without going near the roof. Here’s what helps most:
- Check that downpipes are firmly fixed to the wall
- Check from ground level or a window, not a ladder
- Get the gutters cleaned out every year
- Check for spilling water in a downpour
The report comes with photos and clear written recommendations. Share it with a contractor of your choice so they know what needs doing.
Do not forget valley, parapet and box gutters. They block in the same way as the gutters you can see but they’re much harder to spot, so ask for them to be included when gutters are cleared.
Roof by roof
Box and secret gutters
Hidden gutters are a common source of leaks inside. Outlets, linings and overflows are checked as far as access allows.
Aluminium and other metal gutters
Metal gutters can suffer at joints and where different metals meet. We record any corrosion or leaks we see.