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Gutter survey in High Salvington, West Sussex
A survey of gutters, valleys, outlets and downpipes around High Salvington, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Water backing up from a hidden gutter
- Blocked outlets and hoppers
- Joints that drip after rain
Gutter survey in High Salvington: what you get
Most blocked gutters are full of leaves, moss or silt. Buildings near trees collect more 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 overflows are working. The photographs show you exactly what we found. Blocked gutters are easy to put off but it rarely improves. Typical surveys look at overflowing eaves gutters and cracked or loose downpipes, on outlets and hoppers, eaves gutters and downpipes.
Around High Salvington, older cottages sit alongside bungalows and newer houses. Coverings range from slate and clay tiles on older homes to concrete tiles on many later ones. On older homes, chimney stacks, valleys and gutters are typically where the work is. Nails and battens under older coverings frequently give out before the slates or tiles themselves.
Findings are set out part by part, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets. You will see the good as well as the bad.
- Place
- High Salvington (BN13, BN14)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Should I look at the roof myself first?
Your own check is a good start, but it isn’t a survey. From ground level, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight.
What you cannot do safely is get up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery. That part is for a survey.
Common questions in High Salvington
Is High Salvington within the area you cover?
Yes, High Salvington is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
Is my home in High Salvington listed or in a conservation area?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it’s worth checking before planning any.
How long does a gutter survey take?
For a house, expect about 1–2 hours on site, with commercial buildings nearer 3–4 hours.
What happens next?
The report arrives by email. The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation, and the Premium Survey an in-person consultation.
Will you check if gutters are causing damp inside?
The survey looks at whether rainwater is spilling onto the wall, through overflows, drips or damaged downpipes. We can’t see inside the wall itself, so the report covers what can be seen.
Do you check valley and parapet gutters?
Yes, as far as they can be seen safely. We look from vantage points, the roof space and the roof itself where safe, and by drone where it is applicable.
Will you go up on the roof?
Only if it’s safe. We inspect everything that’s safely in view: from ground level, from windows and vantage points, from the loft space, from the roof itself where safe and by drone where it applies. The report says if anything couldn’t be seen.
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in High Salvington
High Salvington lies within about 4 miles of the sea, and being near the sea means more wind and salt than a roof inland would face. Metal fixings and flashings corrode faster in salt air, while gales work at loose ridges, slates and tiles, and driving rain gets into whatever gap is left. Many older homes in Sussex have handmade clay tiles and tile-hung walls. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old Sussex buildings. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters.
Living close to Clapham Wood is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn, so outlets and downpipes are worth watching. If you own one of the older houses in the streets near St Peter, the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine. With Ecclesden Manor about 3.1 miles south-west, the area around High Salvington has a long history. Older roofs nearby frequently mix original materials with later repairs, and the survey shows where each one is.
High Salvington is about 2 miles north of Worthing, in West Sussex. We provide gutter surveys for homes and businesses in High Salvington and nearby. Our West Sussex coverage includes High Salvington and the places around it. For surveys nearby, see our Brighton page.
Every address in BN13 and BN14 is within our area for gutter surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. We cover properties on Mill Lane, Furze Road and Gorse Lane and the roads around them. We also cover Cote (1 mile south-west), Durrington (1 mile south), Findon (1 mile north), Clapham (2 miles west) and Patching (2 miles west). Further out, we also cover 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 east).
Local landmarks in High Salvington
Around High Salvington, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Clapham Wood and Durrington High School, among other places. The nearest railway station is Durrington-On-Sea station, roughly 2.2 miles south. A little further out are Museum of Sussex Folklore (1.7 miles south) and Old Castle (1.7 miles south). Open spaces near High Salvington include Highdown Hill and Widewater Lagoon.
When you need someone else
No survey can tell you everything, and we’d rather be clear about that before you book. Bear these in mind:
- Parts of gutters that cannot be seen safely
- Confirming asbestos in older rainwater goods
- The inside of a downpipe along its whole length
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or email us and we will tell you before booking. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Fascias and soffits
- Parapet and box gutters
- Valley gutters
- Eaves gutters
- Outlets and hoppers
- Downpipes
Also near High Salvington
What else we do in High Salvington
Why act early in High Salvington
It’s easy to put damp down to the wrong cause. If a leaking gutter or downpipe is the source, other work on the wall will not stop it. Checking the gutters first helps you spend in the right place. With lower homes, common in places like High Salvington, there is little between a roof defect and the ceiling, so a small leak can mark a ceiling within a few storms. Catching the cause first saves redecorating as well.
All our prices include VAT. Gutter survey starts from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for the job before booking.
What you get with us
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- An independent look at the roof
Read what a roof survey costs and what we found on two real jobs.
How the survey works
Expect us to ask a few questions before we start, about the roof’s history, any leaks and past repairs. The inspection then takes an hour or two for a house, and longer for a large or complex roof. Homes around High Salvington often have gardens on more than one side, which gives us room to step back and see the roof. Let us know if any side is fenced off or hard to reach. The loft, where there’s safe access, completes the picture.
- We start with what you’ve noticed, like damp or overflowing gutters.
- 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 be seen safely.
- Where it is safe, we check the loft for signs of water.
- A photo-illustrated written report and recommendations follows.
Getting ready for the survey
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Let us know about parking near the property
Arrange a survey
To get a price for gutter surveys in High Salvington, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email. The address, the type of property and what you want to find out help us price the survey accurately.
Related advice
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords, from shops and offices to industrial units. Larger roofs take longer.
We survey roofs for landlords and agents as well as homeowners. A photo-illustrated written report gives you a clear record of the gutter, useful for planning maintenance.
What affects the cost of gutter surveys
Prices always include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- Basic, Standard or Premium
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package you pick makes a difference too. We’ll give you the figure before anything is booked.
Booking your survey
To price your survey accurately, we will ask about:
- Dates you’re working to, like exchange
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
You can call us seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. For a price or to book, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.