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Littlehampton Gutter Survey
A survey of gutters, valleys, outlets and downpipes for Littlehampton, from an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photographs.
- Dripping or leaking gutter joints
- Soffits marked by water
- Gutters overflowing in heavy rain
Common questions in Littlehampton
I let a flat near Littlehampton station. Can you check the roof?
Yes. We survey roofs for landlords, letting agents and managing agents as well as owners. You can ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and what you need.
Does being near the coast affect roofs in Littlehampton?
Generally, yes: wind and salt air take more of a toll near the sea. Ridges, verges, flashings and fixings are where it usually shows.
Do you use drones?
Yes, where it is applicable. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID and fly a drone under 250g, and the airspace and weather are checked before every flight.
What does a gutter survey cost?
Gutter survey starts from £150, including VAT. The price depends on the size of the building and how easy the gutters are to see. To get a price, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
What’s in the report?
You get our findings in writing, part by part, with photos, and ends with what we recommend. The most urgent items are made clear.
Do I need to be at home?
It depends on what we need to see. For inside areas and the roof space, someone has to give us access, while outside access can be discussed when booking.
Is a Saturday or Sunday visit possible?
Yes. Surveys are carried out on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. To find a day that suits, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Gutter survey in Littlehampton
Owners get in touch after seeing an overflow, finding damp or planning ahead for winter. Landlords and managing agents use the report to plan upkeep, and some buyers want the rainwater system checked before exchange. The survey and report follow the same steps whatever the reason, with photographs and written recommendations. We survey on weekdays and at weekends. We are often asked to look into gutters overflowing in heavy rain and water backing up from a hidden gutter, on valley gutters, parapet and box gutters and fascias and soffits.
Around Littlehampton, semis and terraces share chimneys, gutters and roof lines with the house next door. A shared chimney stack or a gutter run across two houses means a defect may sit partly on someone else’s property. Shared parts are looked at as far as they can be seen safely from the property we’re surveying. It is useful to mention any shared stacks or gutters as you book.
Most points in the report come with a picture, because a photo of a cracked flashing says more than a paragraph. If something couldn’t be seen safely, the report is clear about it.
- Where
- Littlehampton (BN17, BN16)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Signs you need a gutter survey in Littlehampton
Sometimes a gutter struggles with the area of roof draining into it. An extension or extra roof slope can add water to an existing gutter, and a heavy downpour shows up the problem.
Problems we come across often include:
- Downpipes that are split or coming away
- Valley or box gutters that overflow inside
- Soffits marked by water
- Gutters overflowing in heavy rain
Anyone responsible for a site like The Littlehampton Academy will know that its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale.
Before you book anyone
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- Will the report include photos?
- How they’ll see the roof: from the ground, the loft, the roof or by drone
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
Littlehampton homes and their roofs
The coast is about 1 mile or less from Littlehampton, 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. Handmade clay tiles and tile-hung upper walls are typical of older Sussex houses. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old Sussex buildings. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first.
Ecclesden Manor lies about 2.9 miles north-east, so building around Littlehampton goes back a long way. Older homes in the area may have roofs that need matching materials when work is done. If you own a rental within reach of Littlehampton station, knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints.
Littlehampton is about 6 miles west of Worthing, in West Sussex. We visit Littlehampton as part of our work across West Sussex, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. Littlehampton is one of the towns and villages in West Sussex we cover for gutter surveys. We also survey roofs in Brighton.
We survey roofs across the BN17 and BN16 postcode area for gutter surveys and the streets around it. Local streets include High Street, Parkside Avenue and Norman Close, and we cover them all. You’ll find Littlehampton on the A259 and A284, which makes it straightforward to reach. Close by, we survey roofs in Toddington (1 mile north), Rustington (1 mile east), Wick (1 mile north-west), Lyminster (1 mile north-west) and Climping (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Worthing (6 miles east), Bognor Regis (7 miles west), Chichester (11 miles west), Selsey (12 miles south-west), Shoreham-by-Sea (12 miles east) and Lancing (9 miles east). Littlehampton is one of the larger places we cover in West Sussex.
Around Littlehampton
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to River Beach Primary School, New Inn Hotel and Littlehampton College, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Littlehampton station, roughly 0.7 miles west. Other landmarks nearby include Zachary Merton Hospital (1.4 miles east) and Lyminster Siege Castle (2.8 miles north). Open spaces near Littlehampton include Highdown Hill and WWT Arundel.
What this survey cannot tell you
It’s useful to know what a survey won’t do before booking:
- Asbestos testing of old gutters, downpipes or soffits
- Pipes below ground level
- Damage hidden inside walls or behind boards
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll tell you before booking. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Downpipes
- Outlets and hoppers
- Parapet and box gutters
- Valley gutters
- Fascias and soffits
- Eaves gutters
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Practical tips
There’s plenty you can do without going near the roof. What helps most:
- Get the gutters cleaned out every year
- Check the loft with care after heavy rain
- Note any damp stains below the gutters
- Do not leave hidden gutters out of a clear-out
Landlords and managing agents can keep the report with the building’s records to help plan maintenance. The photographs help when you explain the work to others.
Do not forget valley, parapet and box gutters. They block in the same way as the gutters you can see but you cannot check them from the street, so check they’re included in any clearing work.
Leave it or get it looked at?
A blocked valley or parapet gutter doesn’t spill harmlessly. It can overflow into the building typically during the worst downpours. Having them checked before autumn and winter makes sense. Roof faults found early can be planned for, while one found after water comes through usually has to be dealt with in a hurry, in Littlehampton as anywhere.
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package matters as well. The price is always agreed first.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Littlehampton
- Surveys on weekdays and at weekends
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
Read our cost guide and our case studies.
How it works
The visit usually starts outside and finishes in the loft: outside views come first, then the roof space if there is safe access. All told, expect an hour or two for most homes, and longer where there are parapet, valley or box gutters to follow. For a home in Littlehampton, the main things we need are a way into the loft, a route to the back garden and somewhere to park. Someone needs to let us in, so let us know who that will be.
- We agree which parts of the building you’re most worried about.
- Each gutter run is checked for blockages, sags and leaking joints.
- Outlets, hoppers, downpipes and overflows are inspected.
- Fascias, soffits and the walls below are looked at for signs of overflow.
- You get photos and written recommendations, prioritised where relevant.
Getting ready for the survey
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with whoever owns or manages the building
Booking a survey
Most bookings start with a short call: ring 07833 053749 or email us and we will ask a few questions about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
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Surveys for landlords and agents in Littlehampton
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan, with the most urgent items set out first.
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work with less disruption.