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Gutter survey in Mid Lavant, West Sussex
Wondering about the gutter at a property in Mid Lavant? We carry out gutter surveys in Mid Lavant and across West Sussex, with plain-English findings.
- Water spilling over the gutter edge
- Leaves and moss blocking gutters
- Soffits marked by water
How it works
We work from the outside in: outside views come first, then the roof space if there’s safe access. All told, expect about 1–2 hours at most homes, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. Around Mid Lavant, 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.
- You let us know where you’ve seen overflows, drips or damp.
- We walk round the building and check the gutters, downpipes and fascias from the ground.
- Valleys, parapets and box gutters are inspected where they can safely be seen.
- The loft space is checked for staining, where it can be reached safely.
- You receive a report with photos and recommendations.
Before the survey
- Let us know about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
Arrange a survey
Not sure which survey you need? The easiest way is to call 07833 053749 or email us and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We’ll talk you through the options and what they cost.
Advice
Gutter survey in Mid Lavant
Eaves gutters at the front of a building are easy to spot, but many are not. 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, from the ground, from windows, from the loft space and from the roof where it’s safe. Many leaks indoors start at a hidden gutter. If you’re worried about dripping or leaking gutter joints and choked outlets or hopper heads, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
In a village or hamlet like Mid Lavant, older cottages and farmhouses often sit alongside barns, outbuildings and a few newer houses. Roofs there can be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, and chimney stacks are often old. We report on what can safely be seen, and thatch is a specialist material. On older roofs, it’s usually the chimneys and lead flashings that need work first.
The Standard Survey adds moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey goes further, with thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Place
- Mid Lavant (PO18)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Useful tips for Mid Lavant property owners
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Tips:
- Look for downpipes coming loose
- Check from ground level or a window, not a ladder
- Don’t leave hidden gutters out of a clear-out
- Look for green streaks or damp patches on walls
Report times depend on the package you choose: within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium. We email it to you as soon as it’s ready.
Deal with drips, sags and loose downpipes early. They tend to get worse and spilled water harms brickwork and woodwork.
What we cannot see
We only report whatever is safely visible on the day, so there are some things a survey cannot cover:
- Rot or damp concealed behind fascias or inside walls
- Blockages deep inside downpipes
- Whether a material contains asbestos (a specialist asbestos surveyor’s job)
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will tell you. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Mid Lavant
- Downpipes
- Fascias and soffits
- Eaves gutters
- Valley gutters
- Outlets and hoppers
- Parapet and box gutters
Places near Mid Lavant
Other services in Mid Lavant
What a survey costs
Prices vary from roof to roof, and it comes down to:
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- Roof area
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
We offer three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, all inc. VAT. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
Booking your survey
What helps most when you contact us:
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- The property’s address and postcode
We confirm the price for the job before booking, so you know where you stand. Our price is from £150, including VAT. To book, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
Gutter surveys around Mid Lavant
Historic houses such as Goodwood House, about 1.9 miles east, show how far back building in the area around Mid Lavant goes. If your home is one of the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. Handmade clay tiles and tile-hung upper walls are typical of older Sussex houses. Some old buildings in Sussex have Horsham stone slab roofs. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look.
For site and facilities teams at buildings like Lavant CofE Primary School, a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time. For landlords with property near Fishbourne station, a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak.
Mid Lavant is about 2 miles north of Chichester, in West Sussex. If you are in Mid Lavant, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Our West Sussex coverage includes Mid Lavant. Our Portsmouth page covers surveys nearby.
We cover every part of the PO18 postcode area for gutter surveys and the streets around it. That includes homes and businesses on St Nicholas Road, Churchmead Close and Springfield Close and the roads around them. Neighbouring places we cover for gutter surveys include East Lavant (1 mile south-east), Westerton (2 miles south-east), Westhampnett (2 miles south-east), Chichester (2 miles south) and Waterbeach (2 miles east). We also work in nearby towns such as Bognor Regis (7 miles south-east), Selsey (10 miles south), Littlehampton (12 miles east), Emsworth (7 miles west), Rustington (13 miles east) and Storrington (15 miles east).
What’s near Mid Lavant
We work in homes and buildings around The Earl Of March Public House and Bishop Luffa School and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Fishbourne station, roughly 2.7 miles south-west. A little further out are Chichester Castle (2.3 miles south) and Museum of Gardening (2.4 miles north). Not far away are Kingley Vale National Nature Reserve and Stoke Down.
Why it is worth a survey now in Mid Lavant
A dripping joint or sagging bracket will not get better on its own. Every downpour adds to the damage on the walls, the fascias and sometimes the rooms inside. A survey now tells you what needs doing and how urgent it is. Older cottages and farmhouses around Mid Lavant can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it’s left.
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so they’re priced to match. You will know the figure before booking.
Why book us in Mid Lavant
- Photographs and a written report every time
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- Prices that include VAT
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
When to book a survey in Mid Lavant
A good many tiled and slate roofs carry moss, and rain washes it down into the gutters. With grit from the coverings, it forms a thick sludge that slows the flow and gives plants somewhere to grow.
Here are some of the things we see often:
- Gutters packed with leaves or moss
- Overflowing valley or parapet gutters
- Cracked or loose downpipes
- Joints that drip after rain
The streets around a church such as Church of St Nicholas are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if yours is one of the older homes nearby, the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine.
Questions to ask before you book
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- What insurance they carry
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
Common questions in Mid Lavant
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Fishbourne station?
Yes, letting agents and landlords book with us as well as owners. Just call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and tell us about the building, including who will give access on the day.
Is my home in Mid Lavant listed or in a conservation area?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it is worth checking before planning any.
Can a gutter survey explain damp on my walls?
Overflowing gutters often lead to damp walls, and we check for exactly that. If the cause looks like something else, the report says so, based on what we can see.
Will you check the loft?
Usually, if there is one and it can be reached safely. From inside, the underside of the roof often shows damp, staining or daylight that cannot be seen from outside.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, if the building owner or managing agent agrees access. We check the parts we are given access to, and the report makes that clear.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. This is a survey of the roof only, so it’s not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It can sit alongside a RICS survey if you want both.
What’s the price of a gutter survey?
Our packages start from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, with VAT included. For a price for your building, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.