West Sussex · London and the South East
Fontwell Gutter Survey
Know where you stand with the gutter before you decide what to do next. Gutter surveys in Fontwell, with photographs and a clear written report.
- Joints that drip after rain
- Overflowing eaves gutters
- Sagging gutters and loose brackets
Signs you need a gutter survey in Fontwell
Brackets can loosen, corrode or snap over the years. Wet leaves and silt add a lot of weight, and that weight pulls sections out of line. Lose the fall and water gathers in the dip, then overflows.
Most people get in touch when they’ve noticed one of these:
- Gutters packed with leaves or moss
- Blocked outlets and hoppers
- Water backing up from a hidden gutter
- Brackets that have dropped or snapped
Historic houses like Goodwood House, about 4.2 miles west, show how far back building around Fontwell goes. Older roofs nearby often mix original materials with later repairs, and the survey shows where each one is.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- Are they insured for the work?
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- Whether the roof space is looked at, where there is one
- What the survey won’t cover
Gutter survey in Fontwell: what you get
Most blocked gutters are full of leaves, moss or silt. Homes close to trees fill their gutters faster and moss from the roof slopes makes it worse. We note where gutters are clogged or holding water and where outlets or hoppers are choked and whether any overflows are doing their job. The photographs show you exactly what we found. It is an easy job to put off but it rarely improves. If you’re worried about downpipes that are split or coming away and gutters packed with leaves or moss, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
In a village or hamlet like Fontwell, older cottages and farmhouses often sit alongside barns, outbuildings and a few newer houses. Roofs there can be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, and chimney stacks are often old. 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 often need the most attention.
The report is written in plain words, so you do not need to be a roofer to follow it. Each point is backed by a photo where possible.
- Where
- Fontwell (BN18, PO20)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Why act early in Fontwell
Damp walls are sometimes blamed on the wrong thing. 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. For older village homes like those around Fontwell, the right replacement materials are not always easy to find quickly. That’s one more reason to find defects before they become urgent.
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how safely it can be seen. Prices start from £150, including VAT.
What you get with us
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- Prices that include VAT
- Surveys seven days a week
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced or two real surveys.
The survey, step by step
When we arrive, we begin with a quick chat about the roof and anything that’s worrying you. After that, we check everything we can see safely, from ground level, from windows, in the loft space and by drone where it applies. The survey typically takes about 1–2 hours for most homes, and longer where there are parapet, valley or box gutters to follow. Somewhere as small as Fontwell, access is often the only tricky part. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- You let us know where you’ve seen overflows, drips or damp.
- We walk round the building and check the gutters, downpipes and fascias from ground level.
- We check hidden gutters as far as safe access allows.
- Where it’s safe, we check the loft for signs of water.
- You receive a report with photos and recommendations.
Before we arrive
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
Book a survey
Not sure which survey you need? The easiest way is to phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We’ll explain the options and the price.
Related advice
Landlords, agents and block managers in Fontwell
Shared roofs need a little more planning: we need access agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Mention it when you contact us and we will plan the survey around it.
Letting agents often book on a landlord’s behalf. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
Local roofs in Fontwell
Fontwell is within about 5 miles of the coast, and being near the sea means more wind and salt than a roof inland would face. Salt is hard on nails, clips and metal flashings, and strong wind lifts anything already loose on a roof, while driving rain finds any gap. Older houses across Sussex often have handmade clay tiles, and many have tile-hanging on their upper walls. Some old buildings in Sussex have Horsham stone slab roofs. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters.
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Ormiston Six Villages Academy, long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle. If you let a flat or house near Barnham station, knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints.
Fontwell is about 5 miles north of Bognor Regis, in West Sussex. We carry out gutter surveys in Fontwell for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings, with a written report and photographs every time. We cover towns and villages across West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. We also survey roofs in Portsmouth.
Every address in BN18 and PO20 is within our area for gutter surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. If you need a gutter survey at a property on London Road, Cooke Road and Steeplechase Way or anywhere close by, we can help. We also cover the places around Fontwell: Eastergate (1 mile south), Slindon (1 mile north-east), Nyton (1 mile south-west), West Barnham (1 mile south) and Slindon Common (1 mile east). Within a short drive, we also cover Worthing (11 miles east), Bognor Regis (5 miles south), Chichester (6 miles west), Selsey (10 miles south-west), Littlehampton (6 miles south-east) and Lancing (14 miles east).
Local landmarks in Fontwell
In Fontwell, that means homes and buildings near Eastergate CofE Primary School and the streets around them. The closest station to Fontwell is Barnham station, about 1.6 miles south. A little further out are Tote Copse Castle (2.2 miles south-west) and Arundel and District Hospital (3.7 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Bignor Hill and WWT Arundel.
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Before and after the survey
Nothing here needs a ladder. Our suggestions:
- Book gutter clearing once a year, more frequently near trees
- Do not leave hidden gutters out of a clear-out
- Check for spilling water in a downpour
- Do not climb a ladder to look in the gutters
After any work is done, watch the gutters in the next heavy rain. Rain should flow to the outlets and down the downpipes, and if it does not, raise it with whoever did the job.
Have overhanging branches and climbing plants cut back from the roof using someone with the right kit. Less debris means fewer blocked outlets.
Roof by roof
Plastic (uPVC) gutters
Older plastic gutters can turn brittle and crack. We check joints, brackets and the line of each run.
Aluminium and other metal gutters
On big buildings, one blocked outlet can affect a long run so outlets get close attention.
Fontwell: your questions answered
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Barnham station?
Yes, rented property is part of what we cover. You can call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and some details.
Will you come out to Fontwell?
Yes, we do. We work right across London and the South East, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned ahead of time.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes. Shared roofs just need a little more planning. Mention it when you get in touch and we’ll explain what’s needed.
Do I need to be at home?
That depends on the survey. Inside the building and in the loft, we need someone to let us in.
How do I arrange a gutter survey in Fontwell?
Just ring 07833 053749 or email us. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day, weekday or weekend.
What do I do with the report?
We email you the written report with photos and recommendations. It is yours to share with a seller, insurer, roofer or managing agent, whichever applies.
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.