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Gutter survey in Donnington, West Sussex
A careful look at the gutter at your property in Donnington, and put it all in a written report with photographs.
- Leaking or loose downpipes
- Overflowing valley or parapet gutters
- Fascia boards damaged by overflowing water
How a gutter survey works in Donnington
A gutter needs a steady fall towards its outlet to drain properly. Sagging brackets and slipped joints leave water standing and overflowing at the low points. We look along each run for sags, gaps and leaking joints and look at the brackets and downpipe clips. Recommendations are written down and prioritised by urgency where relevant. Typical surveys look at hoppers and outlets full of debris and leaks at the gutter joints, on valley gutters, outlets and hoppers and fascias and soffits.
Village roofs often face open fields and take the full force of wind and rain, which is hard on ridges, chimneys, flashings and gutters. Older walls take a long time to dry once water gets in. A roof report shows what needs attention first. Lead flashings and old chimney stacks are often where weather gets in first.
Pictures do a lot of the work in our reports, so you can see each defect rather than just read about it. Anything out of sight on the day is listed as such.
- Where
- Donnington (PO20)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Useful tips for Donnington property owners
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week, before and after a survey:
- Watch for green marks down the brickwork
- Don’t climb a ladder to look in the gutters
- Look out for overflows when it pours
- 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. It’s sent to you by email as soon as it is ready.
Hidden gutters need clearing too. They collect leaves and silt just like eaves gutters but they’re much harder to spot, so check they’re included in any clearing work.
For landlords and managing agents
Landlords, agents and building managers in Donnington and across West Sussex can book any of our surveys. To discuss a property or a block, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on, photos included.
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What else we do in Donnington
Gutter surveys in Donnington: local notes
The coast is about 3 miles or less from Donnington, so there is more wind and more salt in the air than further inland. Metal fixings and flashings corrode faster in salt air, while gales work at loose ridges, slates and tiles. Goodwood House, about 4.8 miles north-east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Donnington. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters.
If your home is one of the older ones in the streets near The Parish Church of St George, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first. For site and facilities teams at buildings like Chichester High School For Girls, large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other.
Donnington is about 2 miles south of Chichester, in West Sussex. We carry out gutter surveys for homes and businesses in Donnington and nearby. Donnington is one of the places in West Sussex we cover for gutter surveys. Portsmouth is in our area too.
We cover every part of the PO20 postcode area for gutter surveys. With the B2201 close by, Donnington is simple for us to get to for gutter surveys. Nearby, we also carry out gutter surveys in Hunston (1 mile east), North Mundham (1 mile east), Runcton (2 miles east), Chichester (2 miles north) and Portfield (2 miles north-east). We also work in nearby towns like Bognor Regis (5 miles east), Selsey (5 miles south), Littlehampton (11 miles east), Emsworth (7 miles north-west), Rustington (12 miles east) and Angmering (14 miles east).
Local landmarks in Donnington
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Blacksmith's Arms Public House, among other places. The closest station to Donnington is Chichester station, roughly 1.6 miles north of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Chichester Cathedral Treasury (1.8 miles north) and St Richard's Hospital (2.5 miles north). Open spaces near Donnington include Nutborne Marshes.
What a gutter survey doesn’t cover
Our findings are based on what we can see safely on the day, so there are some things a survey cannot cover:
- The inside of buried drains
- Asbestos testing of old gutters, downpipes or soffits
- Blockages deep inside downpipes
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll suggest the right survey before booking. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Donnington
- Downpipes
- Valley gutters
- Parapet and box gutters
- Fascias and soffits
- Eaves gutters
- Outlets and hoppers
FAQs for Donnington
How do I find out if my home in Donnington is listed?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it is worth checking before planning any.
Can a landlord with a rental near Chichester station book a roof survey?
Yes. We survey roofs for landlords, letting agents and managing agents as well as owners. You can phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and what you need.
Can you give me structural calculations?
No. Visible signs like deflection or sagging are recorded, but calculations and an engineer’s opinion are outside what we do. If one is needed, the report says so.
How long will you be on site?
Most visits to a house take about 1–2 hours, and longer for larger or complex roofs.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Our cover is professional indemnity plus public liability, and details are available on request.
Do you need to get into the loft?
Where it’s relevant to the survey and there’s safe access, yes. Please clear anything stored under the hatch.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Only when it’s safe. Safe viewpoints, the loft space and a drone where applicable cover most of what’s needed.
What we look for on each type of roof
Cast iron gutters
Cast iron gutters and downpipes are found on many older buildings. They last well when painted, but rust where the paint fails.
Fascias and soffits
Soffits and timber fascias suffer when gutters overflow. We check them along with the gutters.
How the survey works
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof, but as a rough guide the survey takes between one and two hours at most homes, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. If you have questions on the day, just ask. Older roofs in small places like Donnington can have low, tight loft spaces, so let us know about the loft hatch and any ladder. We only go where it is safe.
- We agree which parts of the building you’re most worried about.
- Each gutter run is checked for blockages, sags and leaking joints.
- We check the outlets, hoppers, downpipes and any overflows.
- We check fascias, soffits and walls for water damage.
- Findings are photographed and set out in a written report.
Preparing for the visit
- If it is not your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Check we can get to the back of the property
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
Booking a survey
Most bookings start with a short call: call 07833 053749 or send us an email. You’ll have a price before anything is arranged.
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Do you need a gutter survey in Donnington?
Moss grows on many tiled and slate roofs, and rain washes it down into the gutters. With grit from the coverings, it forms a thick sludge that slows the flow and gives plants somewhere to grow.
A survey can pick up problems such as:
- Overflowing eaves gutters
- Sagging gutters and loose brackets
- Overflowing valley or parapet gutters
- Leaking or loose downpipes
If you own a rental within reach of Chichester station, a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let.
Questions to ask before you book
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- Their report turnaround times
- What follow-up you get after the report