West Sussex · London and the South East
Duncton Gutter Survey
An experienced roof surveyor for gutter surveys in Duncton. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys.
- Overflowing valley or parapet gutters
- Gutters overflowing in heavy rain
- Rotten fascias or stained soffits
How it works
We’ll ask a few questions first, about the roof’s history, any leaks and past repairs. Then the inspection itself takes between one and two hours at a house, depending on how many gutter runs and downpipes there are. Rural addresses near Duncton can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- We start by hearing about any drips, overflows or damp patches.
- We look along the gutters, downpipes and fascias from the ground and from windows.
- Any valley, parapet or box gutters are looked at as far as safe access allows.
- The loft space is checked for water marks if it is safe to get into.
- We send a written report with photos and clear recommendations.
Before the survey
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we’re looking at
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
How to book
To arrange a survey, ring 07833 053749 or email us and let us know the address and what’s prompted the survey. You’ll know the price before anything is booked.
Related advice
Gutter survey in Duncton
A gutter needs a steady fall towards its outlet or water sits in them. When brackets sag or joints part, water pools, drips and spills over where the gutter dips. We look along each run for sags, gaps and leaking joints, along with the brackets and downpipe fixings. Recommendations are written down and prioritised by urgency where relevant. We survey eaves gutters, downpipes and outlets and hoppers, and common reasons people get in touch are joints that drip after rain and sagging gutters and loose brackets.
In a small place like Duncton, 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 written report sets out what to deal with and in what order. Lead flashings and old chimney stacks are frequently where weather gets in first.
How fast the report arrives depends on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day.
- Where
- Duncton (GU28)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Prices for gutter surveys in Duncton
When we price a survey, we consider:
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- How big the roof is
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- Building height and the viewpoints available
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where it applies) come with the Premium Survey, which starts from £400, including VAT. We can help you choose the package that fits what you’d like to know.
What to let us know when you contact us
These details help when you get in touch:
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- What’s prompted the survey
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- Access details, like a loft hatch or a shared roof
If you are buying, it helps to book soon after your offer is accepted, so there is time to use the report before exchange. Otherwise, simply call 07833 053749 or use the contact form whenever suits you.
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Duncton
Older houses across Sussex frequently have handmade clay tiles, and many have tile-hanging on their upper walls. A few old Sussex buildings still carry heavy Horsham stone slabs. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them. With Bignor Roman Villa about 2.4 miles south-east, Duncton sits in an area with a long building history. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
For an older house near a landmark like Church of Holy Trinity, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs.
Duncton is about 10 miles north-east of Chichester, in West Sussex. Duncton is one of many places we visit across West Sussex, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. Duncton is one of the towns and villages in West Sussex where we work. We also survey roofs in Guildford.
Every address in GU28 is within our area for gutter surveys. Whether your property is on Duncton High Street and Willett Close or a nearby road, we can survey it. We also cover East Lavington (1 mile south-west), Sutton (2 miles south-east), Rotherbridge (2 miles north), Graffham (2 miles west) and Haslingbourne (2 miles north-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Worthing (13 miles south-east), Bognor Regis (11 miles south), Chichester (10 miles south-west), Littlehampton (10 miles south-east), Emsworth (15 miles south-west) and Rustington (11 miles south-east).
Near you in Duncton
In Duncton, that means homes and buildings near The Parish Church of St Peter. A little further out are Midhurst Community Hospital (5.4 miles north-west) and Coultershaw Heritage Site (1.6 miles north-east). For a walk, there’s Bignor Hill and Graffham Common.
Signs you need a gutter survey in Duncton
Gutter brackets work loose or corrode with age. Wet leaves and silt add a lot of weight and the extra load drags the gutter down. Lose the fall and water gathers in the dip, then overflows.
Common reasons to book include:
- Soffits marked by water
- Gutters overflowing in heavy rain
- Water backing up from a hidden gutter
- Blocked outlets and hoppers
If you look after a building such as Duncton CofE Junior School, its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- What happens after the report arrives
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- Their insurance cover
Checking the roof from the ground
What you can’t do safely is get up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and a fall can be serious. That’s where a survey comes in, using safe viewpoints and a drone where it applies.
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
Useful tips for Duncton property owners
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out:
- Have gutters cleared at least once a year
- Do not climb a ladder to look in the gutters
- Check downpipe clips are holding
- Include valley, parapet and box gutters when clearing
Report times depend on the package you choose: within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium. It’s sent to you by email once it’s done.
Have your gutters cleared at least once a year or more frequently near trees. Late autumn, after the leaves have fallen, is a sensible time. Clear gutters can carry water away as they should.
Nearby places to Duncton
What else we do in Duncton
When you need someone else
Some things can’t be seen without opening up the roof, so a survey has limits:
- Confirming asbestos in older rainwater goods
- What’s hidden inside a downpipe
- Pipes below ground level
If you’re not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll give you a straight answer before booking. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Parapet and box gutters
- Outlets and hoppers
- Eaves gutters
- Fascias and soffits
- Downpipes
- Valley gutters
Your questions about gutter surveys in Duncton
Is Duncton in the area you cover?
We do. The survey and report are the same in Duncton as anywhere else.
How do I find out if my home in Duncton is listed?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it’s worth checking before planning any.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We’ve been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys.
How soon will I get the report?
That depends on the survey you book: the Basic Survey report arrives within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey the same day. The report is emailed to you.
Is a Saturday or Sunday visit possible?
Yes, we carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays as well as weekdays. To book, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Do you check valley and parapet gutters?
Yes, where it is safe to see them. We use the ground, windows, the roof space and the roof where it’s safe, and by drone where it’s applicable.
Will the survey check for asbestos?
No. We do not carry out asbestos testing. If rainwater goods or soffits look like they could contain asbestos, we note it and recommend a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before they’re disturbed.