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Gutter survey in East Lavington, West Sussex
A survey of gutters, valleys, outlets and downpipes in East Lavington. We’ve completed more than 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
- Overflowing eaves gutters
- Choked outlets or hopper heads
- Water backing up from a hidden gutter
FAQs for East Lavington
Do you cover East Lavington?
Yes. We cover the whole of London and South East England, and East Lavington is part of that. You can ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and a few details.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in East Lavington?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
Do you need to get into the loft?
If the survey needs it and the loft space can be reached safely, yes. A clear path to the hatch helps, and if the loft cannot be reached safely, the report says so.
How do I arrange a gutter survey in East Lavington?
To arrange a survey, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address, the type of property and what’s prompted the survey. We’ll confirm the price and agree a day with you.
Do I need to be at home?
It depends on what we need to see. Inside the building and in the loft, we need someone to let us in; we’ll agree the details when you book.
How long will you be on site?
A visit usually takes roughly 1–2 hours on an ordinary house, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. We will give you an idea when booking.
How soon will I get the report?
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, let us know when booking.
Gutter survey in East Lavington: what you get
People book a gutter survey when gutters overflow, when damp appears or before the wetter months. Landlords and managing agents use the report to plan upkeep and buyers sometimes want the gutters looked at before they exchange. The survey and report follow the same steps whatever the reason with photos and clear recommendations. We survey on weekdays and at weekends. If you’ve noticed joints that drip after rain and leaking or loose downpipes, we can find out what’s behind it, on outlets and hoppers, fascias and soffits and downpipes alike.
Somewhere as small as East Lavington, homes are frequently older cottages and farmhouses, with outbuildings and some 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. Chimneys and lead flashings on old roofs frequently need the most attention.
Pictures do a lot of the work in our reports, because a photo of a cracked flashing says more than a paragraph. Anything out of sight on the day is listed as such.
- Location
- East Lavington (GU28)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What a survey costs
Our packages start from £150, with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on:
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how safely it can be seen. Prices start from £150, including VAT.
Getting in touch
If you can, have these to hand when you contact us:
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
Most bookings start with a short call: ring 07833 053749 or email us and we will ask a few questions about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Gutter surveys around East Lavington
Many older homes in Sussex have handmade clay tiles and tile-hung walls. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old Sussex buildings. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them. About 2.9 miles south-east lies Bignor Roman Villa, a reminder of how long the area around East Lavington has been built on. 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.
Anyone responsible for a site like Graffham CofE Infant School will know that its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale.
East Lavington is about 9 miles north-east of Chichester, in West Sussex. East Lavington is part of the area we cover and the surrounding area across London and South East England. Across West Sussex, we cover East Lavington and the places around it. There is also a page for Portsmouth.
We cover every part of GU28 for gutter surveys. Neighbouring places we cover for gutter surveys include Duncton (1 mile north-east), Graffham (1 mile north-west), Sutton (2 miles south-east), Rotherbridge (3 miles north-east) and Selham (3 miles north). Further out, we also cover Worthing (14 miles south-east), Bognor Regis (10 miles south), Chichester (9 miles south-west), Selsey (15 miles south), Littlehampton (10 miles south-east) and Emsworth (14 miles south-west).
Landmarks near East Lavington
We work in homes and buildings around The Parish Church of St Giles and the streets around them. Other landmarks nearby include Coultershaw Heritage Site (2.6 miles north-east) and Midhurst Community Hospital (5.1 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Bignor Hill and Graffham Common.
Roof by roof
Cast iron gutters
A cracked cast iron downpipe can leak down the wall unseen, so we check the wall behind for staining.
Plastic (uPVC) gutters
Many homes have plastic gutters and downpipes. As the seals age, joints can start to drip, and brackets can sag under load.
Common roof problems in East Lavington
Some gutters may be too small, or have too few downpipes, for the roof they serve. An extension or extra roof slope can add water to an existing gutter and the weakness shows in a heavy downpour.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Fascia boards damaged by overflowing water
- Leaking or loose downpipes
- Gutters overflowing in heavy rain
- Water backing up from a hidden gutter
For an older house near a landmark such as The Parish Church of St Peter, the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine.
What to check before booking
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- Is VAT included in the price?
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
Places near East Lavington
What else we do in East Lavington
What we can’t see
It is a careful look at the gutter, not the whole story. The main limits are:
- Parts of gutters that cannot be seen safely
- The inside of buried drains
- Blockages deep inside downpipes
If you are not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will give you a straight answer. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Outlets and hoppers
- Valley gutters
- Downpipes
- Eaves gutters
- Parapet and box gutters
- Fascias and soffits
Surveys for landlords and agents in East Lavington
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord, with the report sent to whoever needs it. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. Recommendations are set out with the most urgent first where relevant.
What happens on the day
Every roof is different, but as a rough guide the survey takes between one and two hours at a house, depending on how many gutter runs and downpipes there are. If you have questions on the day, just ask. Somewhere like East Lavington needs a little journey planning: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. The roof is looked at from the ground, from windows, from the loft where there is safe access and from the roof where it is safe.
- First, we agree the areas to focus on.
- Each gutter run is checked for blockages, sags and leaking joints.
- Outlets, hoppers, downpipes and overflows are inspected.
- We check fascias, soffits and walls for water damage.
- Findings are photographed and set out in a written report.
Before we arrive
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
Arrange a survey
If you’re buying, it helps to book soon after your offer is accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. For any other survey, just phone 07833 053749 or email us when you are ready.