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Gutter survey in East Dean, West Sussex
Wondering about the gutter at a property in East Dean? We carry out gutter surveys in East Dean and across West Sussex.
- Gutters full of debris and silt
- Water spilling over the gutter edge
- Leaks at the gutter joints
Useful tips for East Dean property owners
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Check for spilling water in a downpour
- Do not climb a ladder to look in the gutters
- Get the gutters cleaned out every year
- Ask for valleys and parapet gutters to be cleared too
After any work is done, watch the gutters in the next heavy rain. Water should run to the outlets and away without spilling over. If it does not, tell whoever did the work.
Don’t forget valley, parapet and box gutters. They collect leaves and silt just like eaves gutters but they’re much harder to spot, so ask for them to be included when gutters are cleared.
Gutter survey in East Dean
Gutters have to slope gently towards the outlet or water sits in them. When brackets sag or joints part, water pools, drips and spills over where the gutter dips. We check the line of each run as far as we can see it and look at the brackets and downpipe clips. Recommendations are written down and prioritised by urgency where relevant. We survey eaves gutters, downpipes and valley gutters, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are hoppers and outlets full of debris and gutters that have fallen out of line.
Some older homes in villages like East Dean are listed or in a conservation area. If yours is, re-roofing in different materials may need consent, so the council is the place to check. Knowing the roof’s condition helps you plan ahead with that in mind. Where a building is listed, matching the existing roof materials is often expected.
Nothing in the report is left vague: if work is needed, the report says so clearly.
- Place
- East Dean (PO18)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Why get it checked now?
When a valley or parapet gutter blocks, the water has nowhere safe to go. It can overflow into the building usually during the worst downpours. It is worth having these gutters looked at before the wetter months. In a place like East Dean, a barn or garage roof left to fail puts whatever is inside at risk. It’s worth including them in a survey before a winter does the damage.
For a price for your roof in East Dean, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and tell us about the roof. We’ll confirm the figure before booking.
Why book with us
- Clear package prices, inc. VAT
- Surveys seven days a week
- PI and public liability insurance
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
Read what a roof survey costs or what we found on two real jobs.
Common questions in East Dean
How do I find out if my home in East Dean 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.
Is East Dean in the area you cover?
Yes, East Dean is within the area we cover. We work right across London and South East England. Just call 07833 053749 or email us and tell us about the property.
Is a CCTV drain survey included?
No, CCTV drain work is not part of this survey. The survey covers gutters, outlets, hoppers, downpipes and overflows and note any sign that the drains need checking.
Is it a structural engineer’s report?
No. We are roof surveyors, not structural engineers, and it doesn’t include calculations. If we see signs that need an engineer’s opinion, we will recommend one.
Can a gutter survey explain damp on my walls?
The survey looks at whether rainwater is spilling onto the wall, through overflows, drips or damaged downpipes. We cannot see inside walls, so we report on what’s visible.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. Our survey is a roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey of the whole building. It focuses on the roof, so it sits alongside a building survey rather than replacing it.
Will you check the loft?
Usually, if there’s one and it can be reached safely. The loft space can show things the outside cannot, like damp timbers, staining or daylight.
Gutter surveys in East Dean: local notes
Older houses across Sussex often 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. About 2.6 miles west lies West Dean House, a reminder of how long the area around East Dean has been built on. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
If you live in an older home near The Parish Church of All Saints, the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine.
East Dean is about 6 miles north-east of Chichester, in West Sussex. Wherever you are in East Dean, we can come and survey your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. We cover towns and villages across West Sussex, large and small. We also survey roofs in Portsmouth.
Surveys in PO18 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. We cover properties on Main Road, Chapel Row and Charlton Road. Nearby, we also carry out gutter surveys in Charlton (1 mile west), Singleton (2 miles west), West Dean (3 miles west), Heyshott (3 miles north) and Cocking (3 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Worthing (15 miles south-east), Bognor Regis (8 miles south), Chichester (6 miles south-west), Selsey (13 miles south), Littlehampton (11 miles south-east) and Emsworth (10 miles south-west).
What’s near East Dean
We work in homes and buildings around The Star And Garter Public House. Other landmarks nearby include Weald and Downland Gridshell (1.8 miles west) and Chichester Centre (5 miles south-west). The countryside around East Dean includes Graffham Common and Levin Down.
Also in East Dean
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
With a portfolio of properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To arrange surveys for several addresses, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the addresses.
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too. Larger roofs take longer, and they’re priced for the size.
What affects the price in East Dean
When we price a survey, we consider:
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the report is not charged as an extra. Our price is from £150, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
What to tell us when you contact us
A little information up front helps. It helps to include:
- What’s prompted the survey
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- The property’s address and postcode
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Pictures from ground level or a window are fine. To get started, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
What we cannot see
To be straight with you, there are limits to any roof survey:
- Underground drains, which need a CCTV drain survey
- The inside of a downpipe along its whole length
- Hidden sections we cannot view safely
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll recommend the right survey before you book. What our survey covers.
What we look at
- Parapet and box gutters
- Outlets and hoppers
- Eaves gutters
- Fascias and soffits
- Valley gutters
- Downpipes
How the survey works
Before we start, tell us why you’ve booked: a purchase, a leak, a storm, new work or simply peace of mind. It helps us focus on what matters most to you. Most visits take between one and two hours for most homes, and longer where there are parapet, valley or box gutters to follow. In a small place like East Dean, access is normally the main thing to plan. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- We start with what you’ve noticed, like damp or overflowing gutters.
- The eaves gutters, downpipes and fascias are checked from ground level and windows.
- Valleys, parapets and box gutters are inspected where they can safely be seen.
- The loft space is checked for staining, where it can be reached safely.
- A written report with photos and recommendations follows.
Preparing for the visit
- Let us know where we can park nearby
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
How to book
When you are ready to go ahead, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email. From there it’s a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day, weekday or weekend.