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Gutter survey in Findon Valley, West Sussex
Gutter surveys in Findon Valley, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. You get a clear report with photos.
- Downpipes that are split or coming away
- Choked outlets or hopper heads
- Gutters overflowing in heavy rain
Tips that help
A little preparation and a few simple habits help. Our tips:
- Look for new stains on ceilings below valleys after rain
- Book gutter clearing once a year, more frequently near trees
- Watch the gutters during heavy rain
- Check downpipe clips are holding
After any work is done, watch the gutters in the next heavy rain. Rain should flow to the outlets and down the downpipes. If it doesn’t, tell whoever did the work.
Get the gutters cleared every year or more frequently near trees. Late autumn, after the leaves have fallen, is a sensible time. Clean gutters can do their job.
Gutter survey in Findon Valley
We carry out gutter surveys in Findon Valley as part of our cover across London and South East England. On the day, we inspect whatever is safely visible, from the ground, from windows and from the roof space. A visit typically takes about one to two hours at a house, depending on how many gutter runs and downpipes there are. Afterwards, you get a written report with photos and recommendations. We survey outlets and hoppers, eaves gutters and downpipes, and the problems we are asked to look at most are water spilling over the gutter edge and sagging gutters and loose brackets.
Trees around homes in smaller places like Findon Valley drop leaves, twigs and moss onto roofs and into gutters. Blocked gutters overflow and soak the walls below. A report spots that kind of slow problem before it becomes damp inside. Moss on the roof and weeds in the gutter are both easy to spot from ground level.
The Standard Survey adds moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Where
- Findon Valley (BN14, BN13)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What we’re asked to look at in Findon Valley
Moss grows on many tiled and slate roofs, and rain washes it down into the gutters. With grit from the coverings, it forms a thick sludge that holds water in the gutter and gives plants somewhere to grow.
Most people get in touch after spotting one of these:
- Gutters packed with leaves or moss
- Leaks at the gutter joints
- Fascia boards damaged by overflowing water
- Blocked outlets and hoppers
If you live in an older home near All Saints, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look.
What to check before booking
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
Landlord and commercial surveys in Findon Valley
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client.
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan.
Nearby places to Findon Valley
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Roof by roof
Cast iron gutters
A cracked cast iron downpipe can leak down the wall unseen, so we look closely at the walls around them.
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.
Common questions in Findon Valley
Is Findon Valley within the area you cover?
Yes. Findon Valley is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. Our area covers London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
Can a landlord with a rental near West Worthing station book a roof survey?
Yes, landlords and agents book with us as well as owners. You can call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and some details, including who will give access on the day.
Will you check the drains below ground?
No. Our gutter survey covers rainwater above ground down to where the downpipes reach the ground. Where a below-ground drain seems to be the problem, we’ll tell you.
Will you check the loft?
Normally, if there’s one and it can be reached safely. From inside, the underside of the roof often shows damp, staining or daylight that cannot be seen from outside.
Does the season matter for a gutter survey?
Whenever suits you. If water is already spilling over, book sooner rather than later as overflowing water can damage walls.
Do you survey at weekends?
Yes, we carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays as well as weekdays. To book, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, if the freeholder or managing agent agrees access. On a shared roof we can only inspect the parts we are allowed to reach.
Findon Valley homes and their roofs
The coast is about 4 miles or less from Findon Valley, where sea air brings more salt and stronger wind than inland. Salt corrodes metal fixings and flashings, and wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces, while driving rain finds any gap. Ecclesden Manor, about 3.5 miles south-west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Findon Valley. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Vale School, long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle. For landlords with property near West Worthing station, a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let.
Findon Valley is about 2 miles north of Worthing, in West Sussex. We cover Findon Valley and the rest of West Sussex. Findon Valley is one of the towns and villages in West Sussex where we work for gutter surveys. For surveys nearby, see our Brighton page.
Gutter surveys in BN14 and BN13 are booked the same way as anywhere else. You will find streets such as Mill Lane, Furze Road and Gorse Lane. Nearby, we also carry out gutter surveys in Salvington (1 mile south), Offington (1 mile south), Worthing (2 miles south), Broadwater (2 miles south-east) and Sompting (3 miles south-east). We also work in nearby towns like Horsham (15 miles north), Bognor Regis (13 miles west), Burgess Hill (14 miles north-east), Littlehampton (6 miles south-west), Shoreham-by-Sea (6 miles east) and Lancing (4 miles south-east).
What’s near Findon Valley
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Durrington High School and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is West Worthing station, about 2.4 miles south. Other landmarks nearby include Worthing Hospital (2.9 miles south-east) and Old Castle (1.9 miles south). Open spaces near Findon Valley include Widewater Lagoon and Steep Down.
What you can safely check yourself
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.
Your own check is a good start, but it is not a survey. From ground level, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are frequently out of sight.
How the survey works
On the day, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you need to know. We then inspect everything that can be seen safely. The survey usually takes an hour or two at a house, depending on how many gutter runs and downpipes there are. A visit to Findon Valley is planned like any other: the time, the access and where to park are agreed in advance. Weekday and weekend visits are both possible. If there are outbuildings or garages you want looked at, mention them.
- You tell us where you’ve seen overflows, drips or damp.
- We walk round the building and check the gutters, downpipes and fascias from the ground.
- 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.
- You receive a report with photos and recommendations.
How to prepare
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- If you’re buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Let us know about parking near the property
Book a survey
Unsure which package suits your roof? The easiest way is to phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We will explain the options and the price.