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Hunston Gutter Survey
A careful look at the gutter at your property in Hunston, and put it all in a report with photos.
- Leaks at the gutter joints
- Cracked or loose downpipes
- Valley or box gutters that overflow inside
How the survey works
Every visit follows the same pattern: we listen to what’s been worrying you, look at the roof from every safe viewpoint, take photos as we go and record our findings for the written report. Most visits take an hour or two on an ordinary house, and longer for a large or complex roof. Older roofs in small places like Hunston can have low, tight loft spaces, so let us know about the loft hatch and any ladder. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- We start with what you’ve noticed, like damp or overflowing gutters.
- The eaves gutters, downpipes and fascias are checked from ground level and windows.
- We check hidden gutters as far as safe access allows.
- The loft space is checked for staining, where it can be reached safely.
- You receive a report with photos and recommendations.
Before the survey
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
- Note where any stains or damp appear
How to book
Gutter survey starts from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, and you can call 07833 053749 or send us an email to find out.
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Gutter survey in Hunston
Most blocked gutters are full of leaves, moss or silt. Buildings near trees collect more 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 overflows are working. The photographs show you exactly what we found. It is an easy job to put off, but they rarely get better. Common reasons to book are gutters packed with leaves or moss and dripping or leaking gutter joints, across outlets and hoppers, eaves gutters and fascias and soffits.
In a small place like Hunston, many roofs stand in the open, so ridges, chimney stacks, flashings and gutters work hard. Older walls take a long time to dry once water gets in. A roof report shows what needs attention first. Lead flashings and old chimney stacks are often where weather gets in first.
How fast the report arrives depends on the package: the Basic Survey within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey on the same day.
- Where
- Hunston (PO20)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What we’re asked to look at in Hunston
Leaves are behind most blocked gutters. Every autumn, trees fill gutters with leaves, twigs and seeds and the debris builds up at the outlets. A choked outlet soon means a full, overflowing gutter.
Look out for signs like these:
- Overflowing eaves gutters
- Gutters full of debris and silt
- Fascia boards damaged by overflowing water
- Choked outlets or hopper heads
If you look after a building such as North Mundham Primary School, its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale.
Questions to ask before booking
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- Which limits apply to the survey
What affects the price in Hunston
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- Which survey package you book
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
One thing that affects the price is the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, inc. VAT. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
What to tell us when you contact us
Getting the details right at the start saves time. It helps to include:
- What made you get in touch
- The address and postcode of the property
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- What kind of property and roof it is
Once you know what you need, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email. From there it is a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day, weekday or weekend.
Why it’s worth a survey now in Hunston
Climbing a ladder to look in the gutters yourself is risky. You can see drips and overflows from ground level, but valleys, parapets and box gutters are hard to see. We inspect as far as it’s safe to see and put it in writing. In a small place like Hunston, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how it can be reached and seen safely. Our price is from £150, including VAT.
Why book with us
- Package prices that include VAT
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- 98% of clients satisfied
See how roof surveys are priced and what we found on two real jobs.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Hunston
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords. Bigger roofs take more time, and they’re priced for the size.
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work around your tenants.
FAQs for Hunston
How do I find out if my home in Hunston is listed?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Will you come out to Hunston?
Yes, we do. We cover the whole of London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it is useful to know about access.
What’s the best way to book?
Just call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. It’s a specialist roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 building survey. It focuses on the roof, so it sits alongside a building survey rather than replacing it.
Will you photograph what you find?
Yes, plenty. Each finding is shown in a picture where possible, so you can see what we mean.
When does the report arrive?
Report times are set by the package. Basic: within 48 hours. Standard: 24 to 48 hours. Premium: the same day. If you have a deadline, like an exchange date, tell us as you book.
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 though problems frequently show up after heavy rain.
How the survey changes by roof type
Cast iron gutters
Cast iron gutters and downpipes are found on many older buildings. They last well when painted but corrode once the paint wears off.
Fascias and soffits
Some older soffits may contain asbestos. We flag any that could be for a specialist asbestos surveyor to check.
Gutter surveys in Hunston: local notes
The coast is about 3 miles or less from Hunston, so there is more wind and more salt in the air than further inland. Salt is hard on nails, clips and metal flashings, and strong wind lifts anything already loose on a roof, and driving rain gets into whatever gap is left. With Goodwood House about 4.5 miles north, Hunston sits in an area with a long building history. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs.
For an older house near a landmark such as St Leodegar's Church, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look. If you own a rental within reach of Chichester station, a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let.
Hunston is about 2 miles south of Chichester, in West Sussex. We carry out gutter surveys in Hunston for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings, with a written report and photographs every time. Hunston is one of the towns and villages in West Sussex we cover. For surveys nearby, see our Portsmouth page.
Every address in PO20 is within our area for gutter surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Whether your property is on Heath Close, Westlands Road and St Leodegars Way or anywhere close by, we can survey it. We also cover the places around Hunston: Donnington (1 mile west), North Mundham (1 mile east), Runcton (1 mile east), Portfield (2 miles north) and Chichester (2 miles north). We also work in nearby towns such as Bognor Regis (4 miles east), Selsey (5 miles south), Littlehampton (11 miles east), Emsworth (8 miles west), Rustington (12 miles east) and Angmering (13 miles east).
Landmarks near Hunston
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Chichester High School For Girls and The Spotted Cow Public House. The closest station to Hunston is Chichester station, roughly 1.5 miles north of the centre. Well-known places in the area include St Richard's Hospital (2.3 miles north) and Chichester Castle (2 miles north).