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East Wittering Gutter Survey
Gutter surveys in East Wittering, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. You get a clear report with photographs.
- Cracked or loose downpipes
- Joints that drip after rain
- Blocked outlets and hoppers
DIY checks: what’s safe
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Water spilling over the edge can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from the ground and any work done on the roof. Send it with your enquiry and it will help the survey.
About our gutter survey in East Wittering
Gutters carry rain off the roof and away from the walls. When they block, leak or lose their fall, the water goes where it shouldn’t, often down the brickwork or into the building. Our survey looks at the whole rainwater system above ground, including gutters, valleys, outlets, hoppers and downpipes. You get a written report with photos. We are often asked to look into leaking or loose downpipes and hoppers and outlets full of debris, across downpipes, outlets and hoppers and eaves gutters.
Around East Wittering, older cottages sit alongside bungalows and newer houses. Older roofs can have slate, clay tiles or other traditional coverings, while many later ones have concrete tiles. Chimneys, valleys and gutters on older homes often need the most attention, and the fixings under the coverings matter too. Nails and battens under older coverings frequently give out before the slates or tiles themselves.
The Standard Survey adds moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey goes further, with thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Where
- East Wittering (PO20)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Tips from our surveys
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They apply to most roofs:
- Include valley, parapet and box gutters when clearing
- Watch ceilings under valley gutters for fresh marks
- Check from the ground or a window, not a ladder
- Check for spilling water in a downpour
You receive a photo-illustrated written report and recommendations, prioritised by urgency where relevant. Share it with a contractor of your choice so they can see exactly what’s needed.
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.
Places near East Wittering
Other services in East Wittering
Different roofs, different checks
Lead-lined valley and parapet gutters
Some older roofs have a central valley running to the back and if it blocks, water can come indoors. It is inspected as far as safe access allows.
Aluminium and other metal gutters
Joints and fixings are the weak points on metal gutters. Any leaks or corrosion we spot go in the report.
Why act early in East Wittering
Water spilling from a gutter runs down and soaks the wall below. Given time, it can cause damp patches, damaged pointing and rot in nearby timber. Spotting the problem early tends to mean a simpler fix. With lower homes, common in places like East Wittering, there is little between a roof defect and the ceiling, so water can show inside quickly once it gets past the covering. Catching the cause first saves redecorating as well.
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package you pick makes a difference too. The price is always agreed first.
What you get with us
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- An independent look at the roof
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Clear package prices, including VAT
Read what a roof survey costs and what we found on two real jobs.
What happens on the day
We photograph the roof as we go, so you can see in the report what we found and where. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available, including by drone where it is applicable and the weather allows. Most surveys take roughly 1–2 hours at most homes, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. A visit to a smaller place like East Wittering is no different on the day: outside, inside and from any safe vantage point, in that order. It helps to show us anything you’ve already noticed.
- First, you let us know what you’ve seen, such as overflows or damp.
- Gutters, downpipes, fascias and soffits are inspected from safe vantage points.
- Any valley, parapet or box gutters are looked at as far as safe access allows.
- Where the loft can be reached safely, we check it for staining or damp.
- You get a written report with photos and recommendations.
Preparing for the visit
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we are coming
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
Getting a price
You can call us seven days a week. To book or ask a question, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Related advice
Common roof problems in East Wittering
Most gutter joints rely on seals or sealant that wear out. Plastic gutters move with heat and cold so their joints can start to leak. On cast iron, joints can rust and open up where the paint has failed.
We’re frequently asked to look at:
- Downpipes that are split or coming away
- Gutters that have fallen out of line
- Gutters full of debris and silt
- Soffits marked by water
If your house is among the older ones in the streets near St Anne, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- Their report turnaround times
- What they will not be able to tell you
- How they’ll see the roof: from ground level, the loft, the roof or by drone
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
Gutter surveys in East Wittering: local notes
East Wittering lies within about 1 mile of the sea, so there’s more wind and more salt in the air than further inland. Near the sea, metal fixings wear faster and loose pieces on a roof are more likely to lift, while driving rain finds any gap. If your home is older, it’s worth knowing whether it is listed or in a conservation area before planning roof work. Listed building consent covers changes to a listed building’s special interest, and an Article 4 direction can bring extra controls in a conservation area.
If you look after a building such as East Wittering Community Primary School, long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle.
East Wittering is about 6 miles south-west of Chichester, in West Sussex. We cover East Wittering and the rest of West Sussex. East Wittering is one of the towns and villages in West Sussex where we work for gutter surveys. There’s also a page for Portsmouth.
We cover every part of the PO20 postcode area for gutter surveys and the streets around it. Streets in the area include Church Road, Downview Close and Stocks Lane, and we cover them all. You will find East Wittering on the B2179, which makes it simple to reach. Close by, we survey roofs in Earnley (1 mile east), Somerley (2 miles north-east), West Wittering (2 miles north-west), Shipton Green (2 miles north) and Almodington (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also cover Bognor Regis (8 miles east), Chichester (6 miles north-east), Selsey (4 miles south-east), Littlehampton (15 miles east), Emsworth (7 miles north-west) and Portfield (7 miles north-east).
Near you in East Wittering
We work in homes and buildings around The Thatched Tavern. Not far away are Pilsey Island.
East Wittering: your questions answered
Is my home in East Wittering listed or in a conservation area?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it is in a conservation area. 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 the coastal weather around East Wittering hard on roofs?
It can do. Within about 1 mile of the sea, as East Wittering is, metal fixings wear faster and gales find any loose ridge or slate.
Do you look in the roof space?
Yes, where the survey calls for it and there’s safe access. Inside, we look for damp, staining, gaps and sagging.
Could my damp wall be caused by the gutters?
Leaking gutters and downpipes are a common cause of damp walls, and the survey looks for that. If the cause looks like something else, the report says so, based on what we can see.
Does the season matter for a gutter survey?
You can book at any time of year. Booking before autumn and winter gives you time to plan, and a wet spell can show where gutters overflow.
How do I arrange a gutter survey in East Wittering?
Just call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address. We’ll ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, if whoever owns or manages the building agrees access. We check the parts we’re given access to, and the report makes that clear.