West Sussex · London and the South East
Lumley Gutter Survey
A survey of gutters, valleys, outlets and downpipes in Lumley, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Call or email for a price.
- Rotten fascias or stained soffits
- Brackets that have dropped or snapped
- Water backing up from a hidden gutter
How a gutter survey works in Lumley
Eaves gutters at the front of a building are easy to spot but lots of gutters are tucked away. Valley, parapet, box and secret gutters can overflow inside the building when they block. We look at them as far as they can be seen safely, from the ground, from windows, from the roof space and from the roof where it’s safe. Hidden gutters are a common source of leaks inside. If you’ve noticed water backing up from a hidden gutter and brackets that have dropped or snapped, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on eaves gutters, outlets and hoppers and fascias and soffits alike.
In a small place like Lumley, 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 written report sets out what to deal with and in what order. On exposed older roofs, chimneys and lead flashings are frequently the first to give way.
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.
- Location
- Lumley (PO10)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Signs you need a gutter survey in Lumley
Overflowing gutters in a downpour are a common reason to book. Others spot damp patches, ceiling stains or green marks on the walls. The survey helps pin down the source before more damage is done.
People usually book a survey after spotting something like this:
- Water backing up from a hidden gutter
- Leaks at the gutter joints
- Gutters overflowing in heavy rain
- Downpipes that are split or coming away
For landlords with property near Emsworth station, a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let.
Questions to ask before you book
- What happens after the report arrives
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- When you will get the report
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
Prices for gutter surveys in Lumley
When we price a survey, we consider:
- How many separate roofs there are, like extensions, dormers and garages
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- Height and safe access
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so they’re priced to match. You will know the figure before booking.
What to let us know when you get in touch
We’ll usually ask about:
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
When you’re ready to go ahead, call 07833 053749 or email us. From there it’s a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day, weekday or weekend.
Questions from Lumley
Is Lumley within the area you cover?
Yes. Lumley is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route as you book.
Is my home in Lumley listed or in a conservation area?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it is worth checking before planning any.
When does the report arrive?
That depends on the survey you book: the Basic Survey report arrives within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey the same day. The report is emailed to you.
How much is a gutter survey?
The Basic Survey starts from £150, the Standard from £250 and the Premium from £400, all including VAT. Just ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form for a price.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
Someone needs to let us in if we’re looking inside or in the loft. We’ll talk about access when you book.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. Our survey is a roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey of the whole building. It focuses on the roof and can sit alongside a RICS survey.
Will you check if gutters are causing damp inside?
Overflowing gutters often lead to damp walls, and the survey looks for that. If the evidence points elsewhere, we’ll say so, based on what we can see.
What happens on the day
It helps to start with what’s prompted the survey: a purchase, a leak, a storm, new work or simply peace of mind. That way we can focus on what matters to you. Most visits take between one and two hours on an ordinary house, and longer for a large or complex roof. Cottages and farmhouses around Lumley often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints.
- We ask about overflows, damp or leaks you’ve noticed.
- We look along the gutters, downpipes and fascias from ground level and from windows.
- Valley, parapet and box gutters are inspected as far as they can be seen safely.
- Where the loft can be reached safely, we check it for staining or damp.
- The findings are written up with photos and recommendations.
Preparing for the visit
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
Booking a survey
For a price for gutter surveys in Lumley, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form. The address, the type of property and what you need to know help us give you an accurate price.
Advice
Towns and villages near Lumley
Also in Lumley
Gutter surveys around Lumley
Lumley is within about 1 mile of the coast, where sea air brings more salt and stronger wind than inland. 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. 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. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them.
With Warblington Castle about 1.6 miles west, the area around Lumley has a long history. If yours is one of the older homes, the roof may have been repaired many times, and the survey records how each part is holding up. Take an older house close to Church of St James: old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs.
Lumley is about 1 mile east of Emsworth, in West Sussex. Lumley is part of the area we cover and the surrounding area as part of our work across London and South East England. We cover towns and villages across West Sussex. There’s also a page for Portsmouth.
All of PO10 is within our area for gutter surveys. Whether your property is on Lumley Road and Northlands Park or anywhere close by, we can survey it. Nearby, we also carry out gutter surveys in Emsworth (1 mile west), Westbourne (1 mile north), Southbourne (1 mile east), Woodmancote (1 mile north-east) and Denvilles (1 mile west). Further out, we also cover Bognor Regis (12 miles east), Chichester (7 miles east), Selsey (10 miles south-east), Portfield (7 miles east), Yapton (14 miles east) and East Wittering (7 miles south-east).
Local landmarks in Lumley
In Lumley, that means homes and buildings near Eames Farm, Bourne Community College and Lord Raglan P.H. Pub, among other places. Lumley has its own railway station: Emsworth station. Well-known places in the area include Warblington Castle (1.6 miles west) and Emsworth Museum (within half a mile south-west). The countryside around Lumley includes Stoke Down and Brook Meadow (Emsworth).
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants, at a time agreed ahead of time. We survey on any day of the week, which can make access easier.
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord. Access is agreed with the tenant beforehand.
Practical tips
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner:
- Book gutter clearing once a year, more often near trees
- Get trees that overhang the gutters trimmed
- Ask for valleys and parapet gutters to be cleared too
- Check that downpipes are firmly fixed to the wall
Questions about the report are welcome. With the Standard Survey there’s a follow-up consultation and the Premium Survey comes with an in-person one.
Look at the gutters from indoors or the ground when it pours. Water spilling over the edge or out of a joint is a sign that something needs attention before damage builds up.
Why get it checked now?
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. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like Lumley, driving rain gets into any weakness, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
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. Our price is from £150, including VAT.
Why book us in Lumley
- Visits on any day of the week
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- An independent look at the roof
See what a roof survey costs and what we found on two real jobs.