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Gutter survey in Broadbridge, West Sussex
Find out the condition of the gutter at your property in Broadbridge. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Hoppers and outlets full of debris
- Gutters packed with leaves or moss
- Overflowing valley or parapet gutters
Gutter survey in Broadbridge: what you get
People book a gutter survey when gutters overflow, when damp appears or before the wetter months. Landlords and managing agents use it to plan maintenance, and some buyers want the rainwater system checked before exchange. The survey and report follow the same steps whatever the reason with photos and clear recommendations. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. If you’ve noticed gutters overflowing in heavy rain and brackets that have dropped or snapped, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
Older buildings in small places like Broadbridge may be listed or in a conservation area. That can affect what materials can be used when work is done, so check with the council before planning anything. Knowing the roof’s condition helps you plan ahead with that in mind. Where a building is listed, matching the existing roof materials is frequently expected.
The report is yours to share with whoever needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent.
- Location
- Broadbridge (PO18)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Landlords, agents and block managers in Broadbridge
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client, photographs included.
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait.
What we look for on each type of roof
Cast iron gutters
Cast iron tends to fail at the joints and fixings. Cracks, rust and leaks are recorded where they can be seen.
Fascias and soffits
On buildings from before 2000, soffits may be asbestos cement. Any we think could be are flagged so a specialist asbestos surveyor can check them before they’re disturbed.
What a survey costs
Prices vary from roof to roof, and it comes down to:
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- How big the roof is
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
To find out what your survey will cost, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and tell us about the roof. We will confirm the figure before booking.
Booking your survey
Getting the details right at the start saves time. It helps to include:
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- What’s prompted the survey
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
To book a survey, call 07833 053749 or email us with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. We’ll confirm the price before you book.
Nearby places to Broadbridge
Other services in Broadbridge
What this survey can’t tell you
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, and that sets some limits:
- Blockages deep inside downpipes
- Underground drains, which need a CCTV drain survey
- Damage hidden inside walls or behind boards
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or email us and we will tell you. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Valley gutters
- Parapet and box gutters
- Outlets and hoppers
- Fascias and soffits
- Eaves gutters
- Downpipes
Useful tips for Broadbridge property owners
Nothing here needs a ladder. Our suggestions:
- Have gutters cleared at least once a year
- Keep climbers away from the eaves
- Don’t leave hidden gutters out of a clear-out
- Look out for overflows when it pours
How quickly the report arrives depends on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day. It’s sent to you by email once it’s done.
Watch your gutters from ground level or a window during heavy rain. Water spilling over the edge or out of a joint is a sign that something needs attention before the walls suffer.
Gutter surveys around Broadbridge
Broadbridge is within about 3 miles of the coast, where sea air brings more salt and stronger wind than inland. Salt corrodes metal fixings and flashings, and wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces. Older houses across Sussex often have handmade clay tiles, and many have tile-hanging on their upper walls. Some old buildings in Sussex have Horsham stone slab roofs. Whatever the covering, it’s often the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first.
If you look after a building like Bosham Primary School, large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other. The streets around a church like The United Reformed Church 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. Landlords with a home close to Bosham station may find that knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints.
Broadbridge is about 3 miles west of Chichester, in West Sussex. Anywhere in Broadbridge, we can come and survey your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. Across West Sussex, we cover Broadbridge. There is also a page for Portsmouth.
Every address in PO18 is within our area for gutter surveys. Whether your property is on Station Road, Gifford Road and North Road or anywhere close by, we can help. We also cover the places around Broadbridge: Bosham (1 mile south-west), West Ashling (1 mile north), Chidham (1 mile west), East Ashling (2 miles north) and Fishbourne (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Bognor Regis (8 miles south-east), Chichester (3 miles east), Selsey (8 miles south), Littlehampton (14 miles east), Emsworth (4 miles west) and Rustington (15 miles east).
Local landmarks in Broadbridge
Typical jobs here are in homes near Bishop Luffa School and The White Swan Public House. Broadbridge has its own railway station: Bosham station. A little further out are Novium Museum (2.9 miles east) and Chichester Castle (3.1 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Nutborne Marshes and Stoke Down.
The survey, step by step
Before we start, let us know why you’ve booked: a purchase, a leak, a storm, new work or simply peace of mind. It helps us focus on what matters most to you. The visit normally takes about one to two hours for most homes, and longer where there are parapet, valley or box gutters to follow. Somewhere like Broadbridge needs a little journey planning: let us know about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. The roof is looked at from the ground, from windows, from the loft where there’s safe access and from the roof where it is safe.
- 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.
- Fascias, soffits and the walls below are looked at for signs of overflow.
- Findings are photographed and set out in a written report.
Preparing for the visit
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Leave a clear route to the loft
Book a survey
Gutter survey starts from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, so phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the details.
Advice
Your questions about gutter surveys in Broadbridge
How do I find out if my home in Broadbridge is listed?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Bosham station?
Yes. We survey roofs for landlords, letting agents and managing agents as well as owners. You can ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and what you need.
Do you work in Broadbridge?
Yes. Our area covers London and South East England, Broadbridge included.
What’s the best way to book?
It’s easiest to call 07833 053749 or use the contact form. Tell us the address and a little about the roof, and we’ll suggest the right survey. Surveys run on any day of the week.
Do you survey underground drains?
No. Our gutter survey covers rainwater above ground, from the gutters to the bottom of the downpipes. Where a below-ground drain seems to be the problem, we will tell you.
What happens next?
The report comes by email, and you decide the next step: raise it with a seller, send it to an insurer, brief a roofer or share it with a managing agent.
Do you check valley and parapet gutters?
Yes. These gutters often cause leaks indoors when they block, so they’re an important part of the survey. Some may only be partly visible, and we’ll note that in the report.