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Gutter survey in Lidsey, West Sussex
A survey of gutters, valleys, outlets and downpipes for Lidsey, from an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photographs.
- Downpipes that are split or coming away
- Water backing up from a hidden gutter
- Brackets that have dropped or snapped
Surveys for landlords and agents in Lidsey
With a portfolio of properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To arrange surveys for several addresses, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
We survey roofs for letting agents and landlords as well as homeowners. A written report with photographs gives you a clear record of the gutter, useful for planning maintenance.
Gutter surveys for homes and businesses in Lidsey
Gutters have to slope gently towards the outlet or water sits in them. When brackets sag or joints part, water pools, drips and spills over where the gutter dips. We check the line of each run as far as we can see it, along with the brackets and downpipe fixings. You get written recommendations, prioritised by urgency where relevant. If you’re worried about hoppers and outlets full of debris and leaves and moss blocking gutters, we can find out what’s behind it.
Village roofs often face open fields and take the full force of wind and rain, which is hard on ridges, chimneys, flashings and gutters. Older walls take a long time to dry once water gets in. A roof report shows what needs attention first. On exposed older roofs, chimneys and lead flashings are often the first to give way.
You can share the report with anyone who needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent, whichever applies.
- Where
- Lidsey (PO22)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What we’re asked to look at in Lidsey
Leaves are behind most blocked gutters. Nearby trees drop leaves, twigs and seeds into gutters every autumn, and they collect at the outlets. A choked outlet soon means a full, overflowing gutter.
Things that often lead to a survey include:
- Overflowing eaves gutters
- Rotten fascias or stained soffits
- Overflowing valley or parapet gutters
- Gutters full of debris and silt
Homes near green spaces such as The Brooks Local Nature Reserve can get more leaves in their gutters in autumn, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls.
Questions to ask before booking
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- Their report turnaround times
- Whether VAT is added on top
- How they’ll see the roof: from ground level, the loft, the roof or by drone
DIY checks: what’s safe
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Do not go up yourself.
Keep a simple record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Share it with us when booking and it will help the survey.
Why it’s worth a survey now in Lidsey
Climbing a ladder to look in the gutters yourself is risky. You can see drips and overflows from ground level but hidden gutters are another matter. We inspect as far as it’s safe to see and put it in writing. In a place like Lidsey, a barn or garage roof left to fail puts whatever is inside at risk. It’s worth including them in a survey before a winter does the damage.
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, including VAT, and we’ll tell you which fits.
What you get with us
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- Visits on any day of the week
- An independent look at the roof
- A written report with photos
See our cost guide or two real surveys.
Towns and villages near Lidsey
Also in Lidsey
Gutter surveys around Lidsey
The coast is about 3 miles or less from Lidsey, and being near the sea means more wind and salt than a roof inland would face. Near the sea, metal fixings wear faster and loose pieces on a roof are more likely to lift. Goodwood House, about 4.9 miles north-west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Lidsey. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters.
If you look after a building such as Aldingbourne Primary School, its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale. Take an older house close to The Parish Church of St Mary: the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine.
Lidsey is about 2 miles north-east of Bognor Regis, in West Sussex. Anywhere in Lidsey, we can carry out gutter surveys at your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. Our area takes in places right across West Sussex, large and small. Portsmouth is in our area too.
We survey roofs across PO22 for gutter surveys. Whether your property is on Lidsey Road and Sack Lane or anywhere close by, we can survey it. Neighbouring places we cover for gutter surveys include Shripney (1 mile south-west), Westergate (1 mile north), Eastergate (1 mile north), West Barnham (1 mile north-east) and Barnham (1 mile north-east). Larger places within reach include Worthing (12 miles east), Chichester (5 miles west), Selsey (8 miles south-west), Littlehampton (6 miles east), Lancing (15 miles east) and Emsworth (12 miles west).
Around Lidsey
In Lidsey, that means homes and buildings near St Philip Howard Catholic High School and The Brooks Local Nature Reserve. Lidsey’s nearest station is Barnham station, about 1.3 miles north-east. A little further out are Tote Copse Castle (1.6 miles north-west) and Bognor Regis Museum (2.6 miles south).
How it works
Once we have finished looking, we write up our findings as a written report with photos, emailed to you. As for time on site, it usually takes between one and two hours at a typical home, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. Around Lidsey, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so it helps to know whether there is a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- First, we agree the areas to focus on.
- We look along each run for debris, sagging and drips.
- We check the outlets, hoppers, downpipes and any overflows.
- Fascias, soffits and the walls below are looked at for signs of overflow.
- You get photos and written recommendations, prioritised where relevant.
Before the survey
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
Booking a survey
Getting a price is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or email us and give us some details about the property and we’ll suggest the right survey. The price is agreed up front.
Advice
FAQs for Lidsey
Is my home in Lidsey listed or in a conservation area?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Do roofs near the sea, like those around Lidsey, take more of a battering?
Yes, coastal weather is harder on roofs: there is more wind, and more salt in the air. Ridges, verges, flashings and fixings are where it usually shows, and Lidsey is within about 3 miles of the coast.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Our surveys are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance. If you need details for a managing agent or a building owner, just ask.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. This is a survey of the roof only, so it is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. Many buyers have both.
Do you test soffits or gutters for asbestos?
No, that needs a specialist asbestos surveyor. We point out materials on older buildings that could contain asbestos so you can arrange that check.
Will you check if gutters are causing damp inside?
Leaking gutters and downpipes are a common cause of damp walls, and we check for exactly that. If the cause looks like something else, the report says so as far as we can tell from what’s visible.
Are you structural engineers?
No. We are experienced roof surveyors, and visible signs such as sagging are noted, but calculations and an engineer’s opinion are outside what we do. The report will say if you need an engineer.
Roof by roof
Box and secret gutters
Hidden gutters are a common source of leaks inside. Outlets, linings and overflows are checked as far as access allows.
Aluminium and other metal gutters
Aluminium and other metal gutters are used on many newer and commercial buildings. Their joints and outlets still need checking.