West Sussex · London and the South East
Barnham Gutter Survey
Get a clear view of the gutter at a property in Barnham from an independent roof surveyor. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Choked outlets or hopper heads
- Cracked or loose downpipes
- Overflowing eaves gutters
Gutter survey in Barnham
We survey gutters and rainwater systems in Barnham and right across London and South East England. On the day, we inspect everything that’s safely in view from the ground, windows, the loft space and the roof where it is safe. A visit typically takes an hour or two at a house, depending on how many gutter runs and downpipes there are. The written report follows, with photographs and recommendations. We’re often asked to look into leaks at the gutter joints and leaking or loose downpipes, across downpipes, fascias and soffits and outlets and hoppers.
In a small place like Barnham, 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 often the first to give way.
Most points in the report come with a picture, so you can see each defect rather than just read about it. If something couldn’t be seen safely, the report is clear about it.
- Location
- Barnham (PO22)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Your questions about gutter surveys in Barnham
Do roofs near the sea, like those around Barnham, take more of a battering?
It can do. Within about 3 miles of the sea, as Barnham is, metal fixings wear faster and gales find any loose ridge or slate.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Barnham?
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.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
Over 20 years and more than 5,000 surveys, across London and South East England.
How long will you be on site?
For a house, expect about 1–2 hours on site, with commercial buildings nearer 3–4 hours.
How do I book a survey in Barnham?
It’s easiest to phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form. Tell us the address and a little about the roof. We survey on weekdays and at weekends.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. On a shared roof we can only inspect the parts we are allowed to reach.
Will you go up on the roof?
Only when it is safe. Some roofs are too steep or fragile to walk on safely. We use safe viewpoints, the roof space and a drone where it applies, and the report records anything we couldn’t see.
The survey, step by step
Safety comes first on every visit. Everything that can safely be seen is inspected, and if part of the roof cannot be seen, the report says so. Most visits take roughly 1–2 hours for most houses, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. Somewhere as small as Barnham, access is frequently the only tricky part. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- We ask about overflows, damp or leaks you’ve noticed.
- Gutters, downpipes, fascias and soffits are inspected from safe vantage points.
- Any valley, parapet or box gutters are looked at as far as safe access allows.
- We look in the roof space, where there’s safe access, for signs of water getting in.
- You get a written report with photographs and recommendations.
Getting ready for the survey
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Tell us where we can park nearby
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we’re looking at
Arrange a survey
Gutter survey starts from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, and you can ring 07833 053749 or email us to find out.
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Honest limits
It is a careful look at the gutter, not the whole story. The main limits are:
- Damage hidden inside walls or behind boards
- The inside of buried drains
- Asbestos testing of old gutters, downpipes or soffits
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will tell you. What a survey covers and does not.
What we look at
- Valley gutters
- Parapet and box gutters
- Downpipes
- Fascias and soffits
- Outlets and hoppers
- Eaves gutters
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Prices for gutter surveys in Barnham
We confirm the exact price before booking. This is what makes a difference:
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- The shape of the roof and its details
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how safely it can be seen. Gutter survey starts from £150, including VAT.
What we need to know
The more you let us know, the easier it is to price the survey. When you get in touch, it helps to mention:
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- What’s prompted the survey
A quick phone call is typically the easiest start: call 07833 053749 or use the contact form. You will have a price before anything is arranged.
Gutter surveys around Barnham
Barnham is within about 3 miles of the coast, and being near the sea means more wind and salt than a roof inland would face. Salt is hard on nails, clips and metal flashings, and strong wind lifts anything already loose on a roof, while driving rain finds any gap. In Sussex, older roofs are often handmade clay tile, frequently with tile-hanging on the walls below. Some old buildings in Sussex have Horsham stone slab roofs. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look.
Anyone responsible for a site like Barnham Primary School will know that its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale. Take an older house close to The Parish Church of St Mary: corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs.
Barnham is about 4 miles north-east of Bognor Regis, in West Sussex. Whether the building in Barnham is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, we can survey the roof. Barnham is one of the towns and villages in West Sussex we cover for gutter surveys. You can also see our page for Portsmouth.
We survey roofs across the PO22 postcode area for gutter surveys. Whether your property is on Garden Crescent, Dollery Road and Goodacres or a nearby road, we can survey it. If you are just outside Barnham, we cover West Barnham (1 mile north-west), Walberton (1 mile north-east), Yapton (1 mile south-east), Eastergate (1 mile north-west) and Lidsey (1 mile south-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Worthing (10 miles east), Bognor Regis (4 miles south-west), Chichester (6 miles west), Selsey (9 miles south-west), Littlehampton (5 miles east) and Lancing (14 miles east).
Near you in Barnham
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Murrell Arms and St Philip Howard Catholic High School. Barnham has its own railway station: Barnham station. A little further out are Bognor Regis War Memorial Hospital (3.2 miles south-west) and Tote Copse Castle (2.5 miles west). Green spaces nearby include WWT Arundel.
Useful tips for Barnham property owners
A little preparation and a few simple habits help, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Our tips:
- Look out for overflows when it pours
- Note any damp stains below the gutters
- Watch ceilings under valley gutters for fresh marks
- Have overhanging branches cut back
For let and shared buildings, the report can go on file and use it to plan upkeep. The photos help when you explain the work to others.
Deal with drips, sags and loose downpipes early. Left alone, they normally grow, and the water they spill can damage walls and timber.
Do you need a gutter survey in Barnham?
Leaves are behind most blocked gutters. Nearby trees drop leaves, twigs and seeds into gutters every autumn and the debris builds up at the outlets. A choked outlet soon means a full, overflowing gutter.
Most people get in touch when they’ve noticed something like this:
- Leaking or loose downpipes
- Leaks at the gutter joints
- Gutters full of debris and silt
- Hoppers and outlets full of debris
If you let a flat or house near Barnham station, a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let.
Before you book anyone
- Whether the price includes VAT
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
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.
Fascias and soffits
Soffits and timber fascias suffer when gutters overflow. We check them along with the gutters.