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Gutter survey in Cocking Causeway, West Sussex
Know where you stand with the gutter before you decide what to do next. Gutter surveys in Cocking Causeway, with photographs and a clear written report.
- Valley or box gutters that overflow inside
- Hoppers and outlets full of debris
- Overflowing eaves gutters
About our gutter survey in Cocking Causeway
Most blocked gutters are full of leaves, moss or silt. Buildings near trees collect more, and moss washing off a tiled or slate roof adds to it. We note where gutters are clogged or holding water, which outlets and hoppers are choked and whether any overflows are doing their job. The photos show you exactly what we found. It’s an easy job to put off, but they rarely get better. If you’re worried about joints that drip after rain and gutters that have fallen out of line, we can find out what’s behind it.
Somewhere as small as Cocking Causeway, homes are often older cottages and farmhouses, with outbuildings and some newer houses. Roofs there can be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, and chimney stacks are often old. Each needs checking in its own way, and thatch is a specialist material we report on as far as it can be seen. Chimneys and lead flashings on old roofs frequently need the most attention.
The Standard Survey adds moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Where
- Cocking Causeway (GU29)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Cocking Causeway homes and their roofs
The wider area around Cocking Causeway has a long history of building, with Cowdray House about 1.2 miles north. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. Older houses across Sussex often have handmade clay tiles, and many have tile-hanging on their upper 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.
Take a building like Midhurst CofE Primary School: long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle. For an older house near a landmark such as The Parish Church of St Mary Magdalene, the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine.
Cocking Causeway is about 9 miles east of Petersfield, in West Sussex. Roofs in Cocking Causeway get the same thorough look as anywhere else in West Sussex. We cover towns and villages across West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our Portsmouth page covers surveys nearby.
Here we cover the GU29 postcode area for gutter surveys. That includes homes and businesses on Oaklands Lane and Well Lane. If you are just outside Cocking Causeway, we cover West Lavington (1 mile north-east), Midhurst (1 mile north), Bepton Common (1 mile north-west), Heyshott Green (1 mile south-east) and Cocking (1 mile south). Within a short drive, we also cover Bognor Regis (13 miles south), Chichester (9 miles south), Littlehampton (14 miles south-east), Emsworth (12 miles south-west), Rustington (15 miles south-east) and Storrington (13 miles east).
Around Cocking Causeway
Around Cocking Causeway, our work takes us to homes and buildings near St Margaret's Convent, The Royal Oak Public House and Midhurst Rother College and the streets around them. Nearby you’ll also find Lodsworth Castle (3.1 miles east) and Midhurst Community Hospital (1.5 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Levin Down and Iping and Stedham Commons.
Tips from our surveys
Getting the most from a gutter survey starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Some tips:
- Do not climb a ladder to look in the gutters
- Get trees that overhang the gutters trimmed
- Watch ceilings under valley gutters for fresh marks
- Check that downpipes are firmly fixed to the wall
How quickly the report arrives depends on the package: within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium. We email it to you once it’s done.
Hidden gutters need clearing too. They block in the same way as the gutters you can see but they’re much harder to spot, so make sure they’re included in any clearing work.
Prices for gutter surveys in Cocking Causeway
Prices always include VAT. What changes the price is:
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
A Basic Survey starts from £150, inc. VAT. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, both with VAT included. We confirm the exact price before booking.
Getting in touch
If you can, have these to hand when you get in touch:
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- The property’s address and postcode
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
Most bookings start with a short call: call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll ask a few questions about the roof. You’ll have a price before anything is arranged.
Places near Cocking Causeway
Also in Cocking Causeway
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too, from shops and offices to industrial units. Bigger roofs take more time, and they’re priced for the size.
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work with less disruption.
Cocking Causeway: your questions answered
Is Cocking Causeway within the area you cover?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
How do I find out if my home in Cocking Causeway is listed?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it is in a conservation area. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
What’s the price of a gutter survey?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The size of the property and the access affect the price. To get a price, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Do you use drones?
Yes, where applicable and safe. We’re a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID), flying a sub-250g drone. Drone inspection is part of the Drone Roof Survey and the Premium Survey, where applicable.
Do I need to be at home?
That depends on the survey. For inside areas and the roof space, someone has to give us access.
Will you check if gutters are causing damp inside?
The survey looks at whether rainwater is spilling onto the wall, through overflows, drips or damaged downpipes. We can’t see inside the wall itself, so we report on what’s visible.
Do you take photos of the roof?
Yes, plenty. Each finding is shown in a picture where possible, so you can see what we mean.
How it works
You don’t need to do much on the day. Point out anything you’ve noticed, like stains, drips or loose pieces, and we will get on with the inspection. A typical survey takes between one and two hours at a house, depending on how many gutter runs and downpipes there are. Older rural homes like those around Cocking Causeway 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.
- You let us know where you’ve seen overflows, drips or damp.
- The eaves gutters, downpipes and fascias are checked from ground level and windows.
- We check hidden gutters as far as safe access allows.
- The loft space is checked for staining, where it can be reached safely.
- A report with photos and recommendations follows.
How to prepare
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Let us know about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Leave a clear route to the loft
Book a survey
Booking is simple: just call 07833 053749 or use the contact form, let us know about the property and we will recommend the right survey. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
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When you need someone else
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, and that sets some limits:
- Asbestos testing of old gutters, downpipes or soffits
- Rot or damp concealed behind fascias or inside walls
- Underground drains, which need a CCTV drain survey
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or email us and we will recommend the right survey. What a survey covers and does not.
What this survey covers
- Outlets and hoppers
- Eaves gutters
- Parapet and box gutters
- Fascias and soffits
- Downpipes
- Valley gutters
What you can safely check yourself
A lot can be seen from the ground. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Never climb onto the roof to look.
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from the ground and any work done on the roof. Share it with us when you book and it will help the survey.