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Gutter survey in Crockerhill, West Sussex
Gutter surveys in Crockerhill, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. Every survey ends with a written report and photos.
- Water spilling over the gutter edge
- Dripping or leaking gutter joints
- Valley or box gutters that overflow inside
About our gutter survey in Crockerhill
Damp patches on inside walls, stains below a valley or water running down the brickwork frequently trace back to the gutters. We check whether gutters, outlets or downpipes are the likely source, from what 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. If you are worried about rotten fascias or stained soffits and leaves and moss blocking gutters, we can find out what’s behind it, on outlets and hoppers, parapet and box gutters and fascias and soffits alike.
Village roofs often face open fields and take the full force of wind and rain, so ridges, chimney stacks, flashings and gutters work hard. Older walls take a long time to dry once water gets in. A roof report shows what needs attention first. On exposed older roofs, chimneys and lead flashings are often the first to give way.
Findings are set out part by part, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets. It records what’s sound as well as what isn’t.
- Place
- Crockerhill (PO18)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Surveys for landlords and agents in Crockerhill
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on.
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work around your tenants.
Before and after the survey
Most of what helps is simple and safe from ground level. A few suggestions:
- Look for new stains on ceilings below valleys after rain
- Check from the ground or a window, not a ladder
- Look out for overflows when it pours
- Make sure downpipe clips are holding
The report comes with photos and clear written recommendations. You can pass it to whoever you choose to do the work so they can see exactly what’s needed.
Have overhanging branches and climbing plants cut back from the roof by someone who can do it safely. Less debris means fewer blocked outlets.
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Also in Crockerhill
Can I check my roof myself?
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Overflowing water can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
You can learn a lot from ground level. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Never climb onto the roof to look.
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Crockerhill
Handmade clay tiles and tile-hung upper walls are typical of older Sussex houses. Some old buildings in Sussex have Horsham stone slab roofs. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first. Historic houses such as Goodwood House, about 2.6 miles north-west, show how far back building in the area around Crockerhill goes. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
Landlords with a home close to Barnham station may find that a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant. For an older house near a landmark such as The Parish Church of St Mary, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs. For site and facilities teams at buildings like Tangmere Primary Academy, long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle.
Crockerhill is about 4 miles east of Chichester, in West Sussex. Roofs in Crockerhill get the same thorough look as anywhere else in West Sussex. Crockerhill is one of the places in West Sussex where we work. Portsmouth is in our area too.
We cover every part of PO18 for gutter surveys and the streets around it. We also cover the places around Crockerhill: East Hampnett (1 mile south-west), Norton (1 mile south-east), Aldingbourne (1 mile south), Nyton (1 mile south-east) and Westergate (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also cover Worthing (13 miles east), Bognor Regis (4 miles south), Chichester (4 miles west), Selsey (9 miles south-west), Littlehampton (7 miles south-east) and Emsworth (11 miles west).
Near you in Crockerhill
In Crockerhill, that means homes and buildings near Ormiston Six Villages Academy and The Winterton Arms Public House. The closest station to Crockerhill is Barnham station, roughly 2.7 miles south-east. Other landmarks nearby include Tote Copse Castle (1.4 miles south) and Chichester Centre (3.7 miles west). Open spaces near Crockerhill include Levin Down.
Common questions in Crockerhill
How do I find out if my home in Crockerhill is listed?
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.
Will you come out to Crockerhill?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
Will I get photos?
Yes. We photograph the roof as we go, and the report uses them to show each finding alongside our recommendations.
How much time does the visit need?
It normally takes an hour or two for most houses, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. We’ll give you an idea when booking.
Do you use drones?
Yes, where it is applicable. Our sub-250g drone is flown by a CAA-registered operator with a Flyer ID and Operator ID, and the airspace and weather are checked before every flight.
Will you check the loft?
If there’s a loft and safe access to it, yes. The roof space can show things the outside cannot, like damp timbers, staining or daylight.
How quickly is the report sent?
Each package has its own report time. Basic: within 48 hours. Standard: 24 to 48 hours. Premium: the same day. If you have a deadline, such as an exchange date, tell us as you book.
What we do, step by step
There isn’t much for you to do on the day. Point out anything you’ve noticed, such as stains, drips or loose pieces, and we’ll take it from there. The survey itself takes about 1–2 hours for most homes, and longer where there are parapet, valley or box gutters to follow. Older rural homes like those around Crockerhill 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.
- We start by hearing about any drips, overflows or damp patches.
- The eaves gutters, downpipes and fascias are looked at from the ground and vantage points.
- Any valley, parapet or box gutters are looked at as far as safe access allows.
- Where the loft can be reached safely, we check it for staining or damp.
- You get a photo-illustrated written report and recommendations.
Getting ready for the survey
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
Arrange 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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What we look for on each type of roof
Fascias and soffits
Some older soffits may contain asbestos. Any we think could be are flagged for a specialist asbestos surveyor to check.
Aluminium and other metal gutters
Joints and fixings are the weak points on metal gutters. We record any corrosion or leaks we see.
What this survey cannot tell you
Before booking, it’s worth knowing what a survey won’t do:
- Parts of gutters that can’t be seen safely
- Blockages deep inside downpipes
- Damage hidden inside walls or behind boards
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll tell you. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Outlets and hoppers
- Fascias and soffits
- Eaves gutters
- Downpipes
- Parapet and box gutters
- Valley gutters