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Gutter survey in Nutbourne, West Sussex
A survey of gutters, valleys, outlets and downpipes in Nutbourne, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Get in touch for a price.
- Rotten fascias or stained soffits
- Choked outlets or hopper heads
- Overflowing eaves gutters
FAQs for Nutbourne
Is my home in Nutbourne listed or in a conservation area?
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.
I let a flat near Pulborough station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, that is a common request. Let us know whether a tenant or an agent will let us in, and the report can go straight to you or your agent.
Will you check if gutters are causing damp inside?
Leaking gutters and downpipes are a common cause of damp walls, and the survey looks for that. If the evidence points elsewhere, we will say so, based on what we can see.
Do you need to get into the loft?
If it is needed and safe to reach, yes. We look for staining, damp, daylight and signs of movement.
Do you test soffits or gutters for asbestos?
No. We do not test for asbestos. If rainwater goods or soffits look like they could contain asbestos, we note it so a specialist asbestos surveyor can check before any work.
What’s in the survey report?
A written report with photos, explaining the condition of the gutter, any defects and our recommendations, in order of urgency where relevant. The Standard Survey adds moisture detection and a structural check, and the Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable and structural analysis.
How do I arrange a gutter survey in Nutbourne?
It’s easiest to ring 07833 053749 or send us an email. Tell us the address and a little about the roof. We survey seven days a week.
Gutter survey in Nutbourne: what you get
Your gutters take the rain from the roof and lead it away from the walls. If they clog, drip or sag, the water ends up somewhere it shouldn’t and that normally means the walls or the inside of the building. Our survey looks at the whole rainwater system above ground, from eaves gutters and valleys to outlets, hoppers and downpipes. You get a written report with photos. We survey fascias and soffits, parapet and box gutters and downpipes, and the problems we are asked to look at most are water backing up from a hidden gutter and downpipes that are split or coming away.
In a village or hamlet like Nutbourne, older cottages and farmhouses frequently sit alongside barns, outbuildings and a few newer houses. Older roofs may be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, frequently with chimneys that have stood a long time. We report on everything that’s safely in view, and thatch is a specialist material. On older roofs, it’s typically the chimneys and lead flashings that need work first.
If any part of the gutter couldn’t be seen safely, we say so in the report. That way, it’s clear what was covered and what wasn’t.
- Location
- Nutbourne (RH20)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Do you need a gutter survey in Nutbourne?
Hidden gutters are frequently lined with lead or another sheet covering. When a lining splits or an outlet blocks, the water can come inside as there is nowhere harmless for it to go. Lead is also a target for theft.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Blocked outlets and hoppers
- Cracked or loose downpipes
- Gutters full of debris and silt
- Overflowing eaves gutters
Anyone responsible for a site like West Chiltington Community Primary School 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
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- What they will not be able to tell you
- How long the report takes to arrive
- Whether VAT is added on top
What we look for on each type of roof
Fascias and soffits
Overflowing water stains soffits and rots timber. They’re looked at as part of the survey.
Plastic (uPVC) gutters
On plastic systems, slipped joints are one of the most common faults. The report notes every one we spot.
What affects the cost of gutter surveys
When we price a survey, we consider:
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- The shape of the roof and its details
Prices start from £150, including VAT, for a Basic Survey. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400, both inc. VAT. We confirm the price for your roof before booking.
Getting in touch
You do not need to know any roofing terms. Just let us know:
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- Dates you are working to, such as exchange
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
A quick phone call is usually the easiest start: ring 07833 053749 or send us an email, and we’ll ask about the building and what you need. You will have a price before anything is arranged.
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Nutbourne
With Old Place Manor about 1.8 miles west, Nutbourne sits in an area with a long building history. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, 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. 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.
Landlords with a home close to Pulborough station may find that a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let. If your house is among the older ones in the streets near St Mary's Church, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look.
Nutbourne is about 3 miles north of Storrington, in West Sussex. Bookings from Nutbourne are handled just like any other: a call or an email, a price, then a date. Across West Sussex, we cover Nutbourne. Our Crawley page covers surveys nearby.
Every address in RH20 is within our area for gutter surveys. Whether your property is on Stream Lane and Nutbourne Road or anywhere close by, we can survey it. Other places close to Nutbourne include Marehill (1 mile south-west), Broomershill (1 mile north-west), West Chiltington (1 mile east), Gay Street (1 mile north) and West Chiltington Common (1 mile south-east). Further out, we also cover Horsham (10 miles north-east), Worthing (10 miles south), Bognor Regis (15 miles south-west), Burgess Hill (15 miles east), Littlehampton (11 miles south) and Shoreham-by-Sea (12 miles south-east).
Near you in Nutbourne
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Rising Sun Inn. The closest station to Nutbourne is Pulborough station, roughly 2 miles west. Other landmarks nearby include Amberley Castle (4.6 miles south-west) and The Storrington And District Museum (3.1 miles south). The countryside around Nutbourne includes Amberley Wildbrooks RSPB Reserve.
For landlords and managing agents
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. Recommendations are set out by urgency where it matters.
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Nutbourne. To discuss a property or a block, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
How the survey works
We don’t take risks to get a closer look. Everything that can be seen safely is inspected, and if part of the roof cannot be seen, the report says so. Most visits take between one and two hours for most homes, and longer where there are parapet, valley or box gutters to follow. Around Nutbourne, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so it helps to know whether there’s a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- You tell us 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 be seen safely.
- Where it is safe, we check the loft for signs of water.
- You receive a report with photos and recommendations.
Preparing for the visit
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- If you are buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Check we can get to the back of the property
How to book
If you are buying, it’s useful 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 drop us an email when you are ready.
Advice
What you can safely check yourself
Your own check is a good start, but it isn’t a survey. You won’t see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from the ground.
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from ground level or a window. Overflowing water can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.