West Sussex · London and the South East
Bilsham Gutter Survey
A careful look at the gutter at your property in Bilsham, with photographs and a written report.
- Leaking or loose downpipes
- Choked outlets or hopper heads
- Water spilling over the gutter edge
What a survey costs
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. That comes down to:
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where it applies) come with the Premium Survey, which starts from £400, including VAT. We will tell you which package suits the questions you have.
Booking your survey
What helps most when you contact us:
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
Photos help, if you have them. Take them safely from the ground or a window. To send them or to book, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
How a gutter survey works in Bilsham
Damp on walls, water marks under a valley or streaks down the brickwork often trace back to the gutters. We check whether gutters, outlets or downpipes are the likely source, as far as can be seen safely. Where the cause looks more like the roof covering or a flashing, the report says so. The next step is suggested too. We survey eaves gutters, outlets and hoppers and downpipes, and common reasons people get in touch are valley or box gutters that overflow inside and joints that drip after rain.
In a village or hamlet like Bilsham, older cottages and farmhouses often sit alongside barns, outbuildings and a few newer houses. Older roofs may be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, often with chimneys that have stood a long time. We report on whatever is safely visible, and thatch is a specialist material. On older roofs, it’s typically the chimneys and lead flashings that need work first.
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.
- Place
- Bilsham (BN18)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Honest limits
Before booking, it’s worth knowing what a survey will not do:
- What’s behind fascias and inside walls
- The inside of a downpipe along its whole length
- Pipes below ground level
If you are not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll give you a straight answer. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Bilsham
- Outlets and hoppers
- Eaves gutters
- Parapet and box gutters
- Fascias and soffits
- Valley gutters
- Downpipes
Local roofs in Bilsham
The coast is about 2 miles or less from Bilsham, and places near the sea get more salt in the air and more wind than inland. Salt corrodes metal fixings and flashings, and wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces, and driving rain gets into whatever gap is left. Many older homes in Sussex have handmade clay tiles and tile-hung walls. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old Sussex buildings. Whatever the covering, it’s often the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first.
If you look after a building such as Yapton CE Primary School, its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale. If you live in an older home near Bilsham Chapel, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look. For landlords with property near Barnham station, a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let.
Bilsham is about 3 miles north-east of Bognor Regis, in West Sussex. Bilsham gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a careful inspection, photographs and a written report. Our West Sussex coverage includes Bilsham and the places around it. You can also see our page for Portsmouth.
Every address in BN18 is covered for gutter surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Neighbouring places we cover for gutter surveys include Yapton (1 mile north), Flansham (1 mile west), Barnham (2 miles north-west), West Barnham (2 miles north-west) and Lidsey (2 miles west). Larger places within reach include Worthing (10 miles east), Bognor Regis (3 miles south-west), Chichester (7 miles west), Selsey (9 miles south-west), Littlehampton (4 miles east) and Shoreham-by-Sea (15 miles east).
Landmarks near Bilsham
We work in homes and buildings around Felpham Community College and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Barnham station, roughly 1.8 miles north-west. Other landmarks nearby include Bognor Regis Museum (3.3 miles south-west) and Bognor Regis War Memorial Hospital (2.8 miles south-west). Open spaces near Bilsham include WWT Arundel.
Common questions in Bilsham
I let a flat near Barnham station. Can you check the roof?
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, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Bilsham?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about 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.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes. Shared roofs just need a little more planning. Mention it when you get in touch and we’ll plan the survey around it.
What does the report include?
Written findings with photos, explaining the condition of the gutter, any defects and our recommendations, with the most urgent first where relevant. The Standard Survey adds moisture detection and a structural check, and the Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable and structural analysis.
Is a CCTV drain survey included?
No, CCTV drain work isn’t part of this survey. The survey covers gutters, outlets, hoppers, downpipes and overflows and flags signs of a drain problem.
Can a gutter survey explain damp on my walls?
We check whether rainwater from the gutters is reaching the wall, through overflows, drips or damaged downpipes. We cannot see inside walls, so we report on what’s visible.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Yes, where it’s applicable. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID and fly a drone under 250g, and the airspace and weather are checked before every flight.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Bilsham
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in, at a time agreed in advance. Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends, which can make access easier.
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget, with the most urgent items set out first.
Can I check my roof myself?
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from the ground and any work done on the roof. Share it with us when booking.
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from the ground or a window. Overflowing water can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
What happens on the day
Photos are taken throughout the visit, so the report shows exactly what we saw. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available. A typical visit takes between one and two hours for most homes, and longer where there are parapet, valley or box gutters to follow. In a small place like Bilsham, access is typically the main thing to plan. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- First, we agree the areas to focus on.
- Each gutter run is checked for blockages, sags and leaking joints.
- We check the outlets, hoppers, downpipes and any overflows.
- Fascias, soffits and the walls below are looked at for signs of overflow.
- Findings are photographed and set out in a written report.
How to prepare
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the freeholder or managing agent
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we’re looking at
Booking a survey
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, and you can call 07833 053749 or email us to find out.
Advice
Also near Bilsham
Also in Bilsham
What we look for on each type of roof
Plastic (uPVC) gutters
On plastic systems, slipped joints are one of the most common faults. We record each one we can see.
Cast iron gutters
Cast iron gutters and downpipes are found on many older buildings. They last well when painted but corrode once the paint wears off.