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Gutter Survey in East Lavant
An experienced roof surveyor for gutter surveys in East Lavant. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
- Leaking or loose downpipes
- Water spilling over the gutter edge
- Gutters packed with leaves or moss
What affects the price in East Lavant
When we price a survey, we consider:
- The shape of the roof and its details
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- House, block, shop or office
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where it applies, which starts from £400, including VAT. We can help you choose the package that fits what you need to know.
What to let us know when you get in touch
These details help when you contact us:
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- The kind of building and roof involved
When you are ready to go ahead, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email. We will suggest a package, agree the price and find a date, weekday or weekend.
Gutter surveys for homes and businesses in East Lavant
Gutters are typically fixed to fascia boards, so we check the fascias and soffits too. Long-term overflowing can soften and rot timber boards and stain the soffits below. On buildings from before 2000, some soffits and rainwater goods may be asbestos cement. We don’t test for asbestos, so we flag anything that might contain it for a specialist asbestos surveyor to check. Typical surveys look at water backing up from a hidden gutter and joints that drip after rain, on downpipes, fascias and soffits and outlets and hoppers.
In a village or hamlet like East Lavant, older cottages and farmhouses frequently sit alongside barns, outbuildings and a few newer houses. Older roofs may be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, often with chimneys that have stood a long time. Each needs checking in its own way, and thatch is a specialist material we report on as far as it can be seen. On older roofs, it is normally the chimneys and lead flashings that need work first.
Every survey ends with a written report, with photos, sent by email. It explains the condition of the gutter, the defects we found and what we recommend.
- Where
- East Lavant (PO18)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What a gutter survey looks like in East Lavant
Older houses across Sussex frequently have handmade clay tiles, and many have tile-hanging on their upper walls. Some old buildings in Sussex have Horsham stone slab roofs. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look. About 1.5 miles east lies Goodwood House, a reminder of how long the area around East Lavant has been built on. If yours is one of the older homes, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof.
For site and facilities teams at buildings like Lavant CofE Primary School, large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other. For landlords with property near Chichester station, a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant.
East Lavant is about 2 miles north of Chichester, in West Sussex. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in East Lavant can all book gutter surveys, with a written report and photographs every time. East Lavant is one of the places in West Sussex we cover for gutter surveys. Our Portsmouth page covers surveys nearby.
Postcode districts we cover here for gutter surveys: PO18. We offer gutter surveys to properties on Pook Lane, Fordwater Road and Shop Lane and the roads around them. Neighbouring places we cover for gutter surveys include Mid Lavant (1 mile north-west), Westerton (2 miles south-east), Westhampnett (2 miles south-east), Waterbeach (2 miles east) and Maudlin (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Bognor Regis (7 miles south-east), Selsey (9 miles south), Littlehampton (11 miles east), Emsworth (7 miles west), Rustington (12 miles east) and Storrington (15 miles east).
What’s near East Lavant
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Royal Oak Public House and Bishop Luffa School, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Chichester station, about 2.5 miles south of the centre. A little further out are Chichester Castle (2 miles south) and The Chichester City Museum (2.1 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Stoke Down and Kingley Vale National Nature Reserve.
East Lavant questions
Will you come out to East Lavant?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in East Lavant?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. It’s worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
How experienced are you?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, over more than 20 years, and 98% of clients are satisfied.
Does the season matter for a gutter survey?
Whenever suits you. If you’ve already seen a gutter overflowing, it is best not to wait as overflowing water can damage walls.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Only if it is safe. We check everything that can safely be seen: from the ground, from windows, from inside the loft space, from the roof where it is safe and by drone where it applies. Anything we can’t see is noted in the report.
What does a gutter survey cost?
Our packages start from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, including VAT. Just ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form for a price.
Will you check if gutters are causing damp inside?
Leaking gutters and downpipes are a common cause of damp walls, and we check for exactly that. If the cause looks like something else, the report says so as far as we can tell from what’s visible.
How it works
The visit has one job: to look at the gutter as closely as is safe and record what we find. Notes and photos go into the written report. It normally takes about one to two hours at a house, depending on how many gutter runs and downpipes there are. Rural addresses near East Lavant 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. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- We start with what you’ve noticed, such as damp or overflowing gutters.
- We walk round the building and check the gutters, downpipes and fascias from ground level.
- We look at hidden gutters as far as safe access allows.
- The roof space is checked for staining, where it can be reached safely.
- You receive a report with photos and recommendations.
Before we arrive
- Let us know where we can park nearby
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it is shared
Getting a price
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To find a date that works for you, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
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What we are asked to look at in East Lavant
Leaves are behind most blocked gutters. Nearby trees drop leaves, twigs and seeds into gutters every autumn, and they collect at the outlets. Once an outlet is choked, the gutter fills and overflows.
Here are some of the things we see often:
- Sagging gutters and loose brackets
- Joints that drip after rain
- Rotten fascias or stained soffits
- Overflowing eaves gutters
The streets around a church such as Church of St Mary are often among the oldest in a place, and if yours is one of the older homes nearby, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look.
What to check before booking
- What the survey won’t cover
- Whether VAT is added on top
- Will the report include photos?
- Their report turnaround times
Why it is worth a survey now in East Lavant
When a valley or parapet gutter blocks, the water has nowhere safe to go. It can back up into the roof space and the rooms below normally during the worst downpours. It’s worth having these gutters looked at before the wetter months. In a place like East Lavant, a barn or garage roof left to fail puts whatever is inside at risk. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
Gutter survey starts from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on the size and height of the roof, how it can be seen safely and which survey you book.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in East Lavant
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- Clear package prices, including VAT
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
Practical tips
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Watch ceilings under valley gutters for fresh marks
- Do not leave hidden gutters out of a clear-out
- Have overhanging branches cut back
- Check from ground level or a window, not a ladder
If we think the problem lies underground, we’ll say so, so a drain survey can be arranged. We also note anything else we spot on the roof while we are there.
Watch your gutters from ground level or a window during heavy rain. Water spilling over the edge or out of a joint is a sign that something needs attention before damage builds up.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in East Lavant. For a price for a let property or a block, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Letting agents often book on a landlord’s behalf. Access is agreed with the tenant ahead of time.