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Gutter survey in Clapham, West Sussex
Know where you stand with the gutter before you spend money on it. Gutter surveys in Clapham.
- Overflowing eaves gutters
- Choked outlets or hopper heads
- Water backing up from a hidden gutter
For landlords and managing agents
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too, including offices, shops and units. Bigger roofs take more time, so they’re priced to suit.
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants, at a time agreed beforehand. We survey on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays, which helps when tenants work during the week.
How a gutter survey works in Clapham
Damp on walls, water marks under a valley or streaks down the brickwork can often be traced to the gutters. We check whether gutters, outlets or downpipes are the likely source, from everything that’s safely in view. 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, parapet and box gutters and outlets and hoppers, and the problems we are asked to look at most are rotten fascias or stained soffits and overflowing eaves gutters.
In a small place like Clapham, many roofs stand in the open, which is hard on ridges, chimneys, flashings and gutters. Damp in old walls is slow to dry, so a small leak can do a lot of harm. A roof report shows what needs attention first. 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.
- Place
- Clapham (BN13)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
When to book a survey in Clapham
Falling leaves are the most common cause of blocked gutters. Every autumn, trees fill gutters with leaves, twigs and seeds and the debris builds up at the outlets. A choked outlet soon means a full, overflowing gutter.
Things that often lead to a survey include:
- Water spilling over the gutter edge
- Leaves and moss blocking gutters
- Hoppers and outlets full of debris
- Overflowing valley or parapet gutters
Landlords with a home close to Goring-By-Sea station may find that knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- Their track record with similar roofs
- Are they insured for the work?
- What they won’t be able to tell you
What you can safely check yourself
You can learn a lot from the ground. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Please do not climb up for a closer look.
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and a fall can be serious. That’s where a survey comes in.
Other services in Clapham
What a gutter survey looks like in Clapham
Clapham is within about 4 miles of the coast, so there’s more wind and more salt in the air than further inland. Near the sea, metal fixings wear faster and loose pieces on a roof are more likely to lift. In Sussex, older roofs are frequently handmade clay tile, frequently with tile-hanging on the walls below. Some old buildings in Sussex have Horsham stone slab roofs. Whatever the covering, it is frequently the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first.
For site and facilities teams at buildings like Clapham and Patching CofE Primary School, a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time. Take an older house close to The Parish Church of St Mary: the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine.
Clapham is about 3 miles north-west of Worthing, in West Sussex. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Clapham can all book gutter surveys, with a written report and photographs every time. Clapham is one of the towns and villages in West Sussex we cover. We also survey roofs in Brighton.
Surveys in BN13 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Streets in the area include The Street, Long Furlong and Church Close. Clapham sits on or near the A280, which makes travel easy. We also cover the places around Clapham: Patching (1 mile north-west), Cote (1 mile east), Hammerpot (2 miles west), Durrington (2 miles south-east) and Hangleton (2 miles south). Further out, we also cover Worthing (3 miles south-east), Bognor Regis (11 miles west), Chichester (14 miles west), Littlehampton (4 miles south-west), Shoreham-by-Sea (8 miles east) and Lancing (6 miles east).
Local landmarks in Clapham
In Clapham, that means homes and buildings near Clapham Wood, The Fox pub and Chatsmore Catholic High School and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Goring-By-Sea station, about 2.1 miles south of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Museum of Sussex Folklore (2.9 miles south-east) and Old Castle (2.9 miles south-east). Not far away are WWT Arundel and Highdown Hill.
How we price gutter surveys
When we price a survey, we consider:
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package matters as well. We will give you the figure before anything is booked.
Getting in touch
What helps most when you contact us:
- What’s prompted the survey
- The property’s address and postcode
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
Photos help, if you have them. Take them safely from the ground or a window; never climb up to get a better view. To get started, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Why it is worth a survey now in Clapham
A dripping joint or sagging bracket won’t get better on its own. Every downpour adds to the damage on the walls, the fascias and sometimes the rooms inside. Getting it surveyed now shows what needs attention first. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like Clapham, driving rain gets into any weakness, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how safely it can be seen. Our price is from £150, including VAT.
What you get with us
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Surveys on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Over 20 years’ experience
- An independent look at the roof
Take a look at what a roof survey costs and what we found on two real jobs.
Your questions about gutter surveys in Clapham
Do you cover smaller places like Clapham?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
Does being near the coast affect roofs in Clapham?
Often, yes. Clapham is within about 4 miles of the sea, and coastal roofs tend to see faster wear on metal parts and more wind lifting loose pieces.
How much time does the visit need?
Most visits to a house take about 1–2 hours, and longer for larger or complex roofs.
How do I book a survey in Clapham?
To arrange a survey, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address, the type of property and what’s prompted the survey. We will confirm the price and find a day that suits.
How soon will I get the report?
It depends on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day. The report is emailed to you.
How many surveys have you done?
Over 20 years and more than 5,000 surveys, across London and South East England.
What do I do with the report?
You will get the report by email. The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation, and the Premium Survey an in-person consultation, so you can talk the findings through.
How the survey works
When we arrive, we begin with a quick chat about the roof and anything that’s worrying you. After that, we check everything we can see safely. The survey usually takes about 1–2 hours on an ordinary house, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. Older rural homes like those around Clapham 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 cannot see is noted.
- First, you let us know what you’ve seen, such as overflows or damp.
- The eaves gutters, downpipes and fascias are looked at from the ground and vantage points.
- Valley, parapet and box gutters are inspected as far as they can safely be seen.
- The roof space is checked for water marks if it’s safe to get into.
- The findings are written up with photos and recommendations.
Before the survey
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
Booking a survey
Unsure which package suits your roof? The easiest way is to phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We’ll talk you through the options and what they cost.