West Sussex · London and the South East
Gutter Survey in Fisher
An experienced roof surveyor for gutter surveys in Fisher. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us across London and South East England.
- Blocked outlets and hoppers
- Leaves and moss blocking gutters
- Valley or box gutters that overflow inside
Checking the roof from the ground
It helps to keep a record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Send it with your enquiry, as it helps us focus the survey.
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Water spilling over the edge can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
Gutter survey in Fisher
Leaves, moss and silt are the usual reasons gutters block. Homes close to trees fill their gutters faster and moss from the roof slopes makes it worse. Our survey shows which gutters are blocked or standing full and where outlets or hoppers are choked and whether any overflows are doing their job. The photographs show you exactly what we found. It’s an easy job to put off but it rarely improves. We’re often asked to look into leaks at the gutter joints and gutters packed with leaves or moss, on fascias and soffits, downpipes and valley gutters.
Somewhere as small as Fisher, homes are often older cottages and farmhouses, with outbuildings and some newer houses. Older roofs may be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, frequently with chimneys that have stood a long time. We report on whatever is safely visible, and thatch is a specialist material. On older roofs, it is usually the chimneys and lead flashings that need work first.
You can share the report with anyone who needs it: a seller or estate agent, an insurer, a roofer, a builder or a managing agent.
- Where
- Fisher (PO20)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Questions from Fisher
I let a flat near Chichester station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for. You can call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and what you need.
Do you cover smaller places like Fisher?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We work right across London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route as you book.
How do I book a survey in Fisher?
To arrange a survey, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and tell us the address and what you need to know. We will confirm the price and agree a day with you.
Will you walk on the 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’s safe and by drone where it applies. The report says if anything couldn’t be seen.
Is a CCTV drain survey included?
No. Our gutter survey covers rainwater above ground, from the gutters to the bottom of the downpipes. Where a below-ground drain seems to be the problem, we will tell you.
Can a gutter survey explain damp on my walls?
Leaking gutters and downpipes are a common cause of damp walls, and we check for exactly that. If the evidence points elsewhere, we’ll say so, based on what we can see.
Can you give me structural calculations?
No. We’re roof surveyors, not structural engineers, and it does not include calculations. If we see signs that need an engineer’s opinion, we’ll recommend one.
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What happens if roof problems are left?
It is easy to put damp down to the wrong cause. When rainwater goods are the source, treating the wall alone will not solve it. Checking the gutters first helps you spend in the right place. Older and listed buildings around Fisher may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so a defect found early gives time to plan the work properly.
For a price for your roof in Fisher, ring 07833 053749 or email us and tell us about the roof. We will confirm the figure before booking.
Why us?
- Clear package prices, including VAT
- A photo-illustrated written report
- Visits on any day of the week
- 5,000+ surveys completed
Read our cost guide and our case studies.
Gutter surveys in Fisher: local notes
Fisher is within about 2 miles of the coast, and places near the sea get more salt in the air and more wind than inland. Near the sea, metal fixings wear faster and loose pieces on a roof are more likely to lift, and driving rain gets into whatever gap is left. Handmade clay tiles and tile-hung upper walls are typical of older Sussex houses. 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.
If you look after a building such as Chichester High School For Girls, a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time. If you live in an older home near St Leodegar's Church, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs.
Fisher is about 3 miles south of Chichester, in West Sussex. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Fisher can all book gutter surveys. Fisher is one of the places in West Sussex where we work. You can also see our page for Portsmouth.
We cover every part of PO20 for gutter surveys. Close by, we survey roofs in South Mundham (1 mile east), Street End (1 mile south-west), Sidlesham Common (1 mile west), Sidlesham (2 miles south-west) and Nyetimber (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Bognor Regis (3 miles east), Chichester (3 miles north), Selsey (5 miles south), Littlehampton (10 miles east), Emsworth (9 miles north-west) and Rustington (11 miles east).
Near you in Fisher
The closest station to Fisher is Chichester station, roughly 2.5 miles north of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Chichester Cathedral Treasury (2.7 miles north) and Chichester Castle (3 miles north).
How we price gutter surveys
Not every roof costs the same to survey, and it comes down to:
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
Prices start from £150, inc. VAT, for a Basic Survey. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, both including VAT. You’ll know the exact price before booking.
Helping us price your survey
Here’s what helps us most when you contact us:
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- What kind of property and roof it is
- What’s prompted the survey
- Dates you’re working to, such as exchange
A quick phone call is normally the easiest start: phone 07833 053749 or email us. The price is agreed before a date is set.
How it works
We photograph the roof as we go, so the report shows exactly what we saw. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available. A typical visit takes between one and two hours at a house, depending on how many gutter runs and downpipes there are. Older rural homes like those around Fisher can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints.
- You tell us where you’ve seen overflows, drips or damp.
- The eaves gutters, downpipes and fascias are looked at from ground level and windows.
- Valleys, parapets and box gutters are inspected where they can safely be seen.
- The roof space is checked for staining, where it can be reached safely.
- A written report with photos and recommendations follows.
Preparing for the visit
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the freeholder or managing agent
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Jot down any questions you want answered
How to book
If you are buying, it is useful to book soon after your offer is accepted, so there’s time to use the report before exchange. For any other survey, just call 07833 053749 or email us when you are ready.
Related advice
Honest limits
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, and that sets some limits:
- Rot or damp concealed behind fascias or inside walls
- Asbestos testing of old gutters, downpipes or soffits
- Blockages deep inside downpipes
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will recommend the right survey. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Parapet and box gutters
- Valley gutters
- Outlets and hoppers
- Eaves gutters
- Downpipes
- Fascias and soffits
What we are asked to look at in Fisher
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.
Most people get in touch when they’ve noticed one of these:
- Dripping or leaking gutter joints
- Water backing up from a hidden gutter
- Fascia boards damaged by overflowing water
- Sagging gutters and loose brackets
If you own a rental within reach of Chichester station, the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- Their insurance cover
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?