West Sussex · London and the South East
Gutter Survey in Colworth
Gutter surveys across Colworth, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. You get a clear report with photographs.
- Choked outlets or hopper heads
- Downpipes that are split or coming away
- Rotten fascias or stained soffits
How the survey works
On the day, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you want to find out. We then inspect everything that can be seen safely, using the ground, windows, the loft and a drone where it applies. The survey usually takes an hour or two for most homes, and longer where there are parapet, valley or box gutters to follow. Cottages and farmhouses around Colworth often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints.
- We start with what you’ve noticed, such as damp or overflowing gutters.
- The eaves gutters, downpipes and fascias are checked from ground level and windows.
- We look at hidden gutters as far as safe access allows.
- The loft space is checked for staining, where it can be reached safely.
- You receive a report with photos and recommendations.
How to prepare
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- If you are buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
Arrange a survey
Our phone lines are open seven days a week. For a price or to book, call 07833 053749 or email us.
Advice
Gutter surveys for homes and businesses in Colworth
We survey gutters and rainwater systems in Colworth and right across London and the South East. We inspect everything we can see safely from the ground, windows, the roof space and the roof where it’s safe. A visit typically takes roughly 1–2 hours for most houses, and more on a big or complicated roof. Afterwards, you get a written report with photos and recommendations. Typical surveys look at joints that drip after rain and choked outlets or hopper heads, on outlets and hoppers, valley gutters and parapet and box gutters.
Some older homes in villages like Colworth are 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. Older materials like clay tiles, slate and stone are often matched when work is done.
How fast the report arrives depends on the package: the Basic Survey within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey on the same day.
- Location
- Colworth (PO20)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Your questions about gutter surveys in Colworth
Is the coastal weather around Colworth hard on roofs?
Places near the sea get more wind and more salt in the air than inland, and both are hard on roofs. Salt is hard on nails, clips and metal flashings, while strong wind lifts anything already loose.
Will you come out to Colworth?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
Are you structural engineers?
No. Our survey is not a structural engineer’s report, and it does not include calculations. We’ll recommend an engineer if we see signs that call for one.
How long will you be on site?
A visit usually takes about 1–2 hours for most homes, and longer where there are parapet, valley or box gutters to follow. We will give you an idea when you book.
When does the report arrive?
Report times are set by the package. Basic is within 48 hours, Standard is 24–48 hours and Premium is the same day. If you have a deadline, such as an exchange date, let us know when you book.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Only if it’s safe. We inspect everything that’s safely in view: from ground level, from windows, from inside the loft space, from the roof where it’s safe and by drone where it applies. Anything we can’t see is noted in the report.
Are you insured?
We are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
What a gutter survey does not cover
This isn’t a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- Rot or damp concealed behind fascias or inside walls
- Parts of gutters that cannot be seen safely
- Underground drains, which need a CCTV drain survey
If you’re not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll give you a straight answer. The full list of what we check.
What we look at
- Valley gutters
- Parapet and box gutters
- Downpipes
- Fascias and soffits
- Eaves gutters
- Outlets and hoppers
More services for Colworth
Landlord and commercial surveys in Colworth
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in. We survey on any day of the week, which helps when tenants work during the week.
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget, with the most urgent items set out first.
Tips from our surveys
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They apply to most roofs:
- Watch ceilings under valley gutters for fresh marks
- Keep climbers away from the eaves
- Check from the ground or a window, not a ladder
- Look for green streaks or damp patches on walls
The report comes with photos and clear written recommendations. Share it with a contractor of your choice so they know what needs doing.
Have overhanging branches and climbing plants cut back from the roof using someone with the right kit. Less debris means fewer blocked outlets.
What we look for on each type of roof
Plastic (uPVC) gutters
Joints that have pulled apart are a common fault on plastic gutters. The report notes every one we spot.
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 affects the price in Colworth
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- The shape of the roof and its details
- The size of the roof
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on the size and height of the roof, how it can be seen safely and the package you choose.
What to let us know when you contact us
There’s no need for technical words. It’s enough to tell us:
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- What made you get in touch
Gutter survey starts from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, and you can ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form to find out.
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Colworth
Colworth is within about 3 miles of the coast, 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. A few old Sussex buildings still carry heavy Horsham stone slabs. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters.
Take a building like Bartons Primary School: its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale. For landlords with property near Bognor Regis station, a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let. If you live near a park such as The Brooks Local Nature Reserve, or anywhere with mature trees, autumn leaves can block gutters and valleys.
Colworth is about 2 miles north of Bognor Regis, in West Sussex. We survey roofs in Colworth as part of our work across London and South East England. Our area takes in places right across West Sussex, large and small. There is also a page for Portsmouth.
Here we cover the PO20 postcode area for gutter surveys. Other places close to Colworth include Merston (1 mile west), Oving (2 miles north-west), Lagness (2 miles south-west), Runcton (2 miles west) and Shopwyke (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also cover Worthing (13 miles east), Chichester (4 miles north-west), Selsey (7 miles south-west), Littlehampton (8 miles east), Emsworth (10 miles west) and Rustington (9 miles east).
Local landmarks in Colworth
We work in homes and buildings around The Regis School and The Brooks Local Nature Reserve and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Bognor Regis station, about 2.5 miles south-east. Nearby you will also find Bognor Regis Museum (2.7 miles south-east) and Tote Copse Castle (1.3 miles north-east).