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Gutter Survey in Lyminster
Find out what’s going on with the gutter before you spend money on it. Gutter surveys in Lyminster, with photographs and a clear written report.
- Cracked or loose downpipes
- Leaks at the gutter joints
- Leaves and moss blocking gutters
About our gutter survey in Lyminster
Some gutters are easy to see from the street but plenty of gutters are tucked away. Valley gutters between slopes, gutters behind parapet walls and box or secret gutters can overflow inside the building when they block. We inspect them as far as it is safe to see them using vantage points, the roof space and the roof itself where safe. Many leaks indoors start at a hidden gutter. If you’ve noticed leaking or loose downpipes and joints that drip after rain, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
Older buildings in small places like Lyminster may be listed or in a conservation area. If yours is, re-roofing in different materials may need consent, so the council is the place to check. A roof report helps you plan work with that in mind. Where a building is listed, matching the existing roof materials is frequently expected.
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
- Lyminster (BN17)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
How it works
Every visit follows the same pattern: we hear what you’ve seen, look at the roof from every safe viewpoint, photograph what we find and make notes for the report. Most visits take about one to two hours at a house, depending on how many gutter runs and downpipes there are. Around Lyminster, older homes can have small or awkward roof 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, such as damp or overflowing gutters.
- We walk round the building and check the gutters, downpipes and fascias from ground level.
- Valleys, parapets and box gutters are inspected where they can safely be seen.
- Where it is safe, we check the loft for signs of water.
- You receive a report with photos and recommendations.
How to prepare
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Note where any stains or damp appear
Booking a survey
If you are buying, it helps to book soon after your offer is accepted, so there’s time to use the report before exchange. For any other survey, just call 07833 053749 or use the contact form when you are ready.
Advice
Useful tips for Lyminster property owners
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week, before and after a survey:
- Check downpipe clips are holding
- Ask for valleys and parapet gutters to be cleared too
- Watch for green marks down the brickwork
- Book gutter clearing once a year, more frequently near trees
The report comes with photos and clear written recommendations. You can pass it to whoever you choose to do the work so they can see exactly what’s needed.
Look at the gutters from indoors or the ground when it pours. Overflows and dripping joints are a sign to act before the walls suffer.
Gutter surveys in Lyminster: local notes
Lyminster lies within about 2 miles of the sea, and being near the sea means more wind and salt than a roof inland would face. Salt corrodes metal fixings and flashings, and wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces, while driving rain finds any gap. In Sussex, older roofs are frequently handmade clay tile, frequently with tile-hanging on the walls below. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old Sussex buildings. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them.
Ecclesden Manor, about 3.3 miles east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Lyminster. If your house is among the older ones, the roof may have been repaired many times, and the survey records how each part is holding up. Landlords with a home close to Arundel station may find that a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant. Take a building like Lyminster Primary School: a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time.
Lyminster is about 1 mile north-west of Littlehampton, in West Sussex. We visit Lyminster as part of our work across West Sussex, for homes and businesses alike. Our area takes in places right across West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our Brighton page covers surveys nearby.
We survey roofs across BN17 for gutter surveys. You will find streets such as Arundel Drive, Old Mead Road and Lyminster Road, all of which we cover. Other places close to Lyminster include Wick (1 mile south), Toddington (1 mile south-east), Crossbush (1 mile north-east), Tortington (1 mile west) and Littlehampton (1 mile south-east). Further out, we also cover Worthing (6 miles east), Bognor Regis (7 miles south-west), Chichester (10 miles west), Selsey (12 miles south-west), Shoreham-by-Sea (12 miles east) and Lancing (10 miles east).
Local landmarks in Lyminster
We work in homes and buildings around The 6 Bells Public House, The Littlehampton Academy and Littlehampton College, among other places. The nearest railway station is Arundel station, about 1.3 miles north of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Arundel and District Hospital (1.9 miles north-west) and Rustington Museum (2.3 miles south-east). The countryside around Lyminster includes Highdown Hill and WWT Arundel.
What you can safely check yourself
It’s useful to keep a record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Share it with us when you book, as it helps us focus the survey.
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Take a photo and write down when you saw it.
Also near Lyminster
Other services in Lyminster
For landlords and managing agents
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord, with the report sent to whoever needs it. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client, photographs included.
Prices for gutter surveys in Lyminster
Not every roof costs the same to survey, for these reasons:
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- House, block, shop or office
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how safely it can be seen. Our price is from £150, including VAT.
Booking your survey
Here’s what helps us most when you contact us:
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- When you need the report by
Our phone lines are open seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. For a price or to book, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Why act early in Lyminster
Clearing gutters removes the debris, but it doesn’t tell you why a gutter overflows. We also check the falls, joints, brackets, outlets and downpipes, so you know whether there’s more to it. Around Lyminster, older homes often have old roof timbers, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it’s left.
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package matters as well. We will give you the figure before anything is booked.
Why us?
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- 20+ years’ experience
- Surveys on any day of the week
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced or our case studies.
Questions from Lyminster
Do roofs near the sea, like those around Lyminster, take more of a battering?
Near the coast, roofs face more wind and more salt than further inland. Salt corrodes metal fixings and flashings, and wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces.
How do I find out if my home in Lyminster is listed?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
When is the best time for a gutter survey?
Whenever suits you. If water is already spilling over, book sooner rather than later, because the walls take the water.
How do I arrange a gutter survey in Lyminster?
To arrange a survey, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and let us know the address and what you’d like to know. We will confirm the price and agree a day with you.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
Over 20 years and more than 5,000 surveys.
Will you go up on the roof?
Not unless it is safe. Most of what we need can be seen from safe viewpoints, the loft and, where applicable, a drone.
Will I get photos?
Yes. Photos are taken throughout the survey, and the report uses them to show each finding.