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Gutter survey in Nutbourne, West Sussex
Need a gutter survey in Nutbourne? We can help, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Joints that drip after rain
- Overflowing eaves gutters
- Downpipes that are split or coming away
About our gutter survey in Nutbourne
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. We check the full rainwater system above ground, including gutters, valleys, outlets, hoppers and downpipes. The findings go into a written report with photos. We survey parapet and box gutters, valley gutters and fascias and soffits, and people most often book us about blocked outlets and hoppers and cracked or loose downpipes.
In a small place like Nutbourne, 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. Lead flashings and old chimney stacks are often where weather gets in first.
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
- Nutbourne (PO18, PO10)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Practical tips
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Watch the gutters during heavy rain
- Check from ground level or a window, not a ladder
- Note any damp stains below the gutters
- Have gutters cleared at least once a year
Where the evidence points to drains below ground, the report says so, so a drain survey can be arranged. We also note anything else we spot on the roof while we are there.
Get trees and climbers near the eaves trimmed back using someone with the right kit. Fewer leaves in the gutters means fewer blockages.
Nearby places to Nutbourne
Other services in Nutbourne
Different roofs, different checks
Lead-lined valley and parapet gutters
We check the lining, the joints and the outlets where it’s safe to see them. Missing lead is something we check for too.
Aluminium and other metal gutters
On big buildings, one blocked outlet can affect a long run, so we check the outlets carefully.
What happens on the day
We will ask a few questions first, about the roof’s history, any leaks and past repairs. The inspection then takes about 1–2 hours for most homes, and longer where there are parapet, valley or box gutters to follow. Rural addresses near Nutbourne can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- We start by hearing about any drips, overflows or damp patches.
- We look along the gutters, downpipes and fascias from the ground and from windows.
- Any valley, parapet or box gutters are looked at as far as safe access allows.
- We look in the roof space, where there is safe access, for signs of water getting in.
- The findings are written up with photographs and recommendations.
Before the survey
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
- If you are buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Keep pets in another room
How to book
Prices start from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, so ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the details.
Related advice
What you can safely check yourself
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Water spilling over the edge can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and falls from height are serious. That’s where a survey comes in.
What a gutter survey looks like in Nutbourne
The coast is about 2 miles or less from Nutbourne, where sea air brings more salt and stronger wind than inland. Salt is hard on nails, clips and metal flashings, and strong wind lifts anything already loose on a roof, while driving rain finds any gap. Historic houses such as Warblington Castle, about 3.6 miles west, show how far back building in the area around Nutbourne goes. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
Living close to Eames Farm is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn, and an overflowing gutter soon means a wet wall. For an older house near a landmark like St Wilfrid's Church and Hall, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first.
Nutbourne is about 5 miles west of Chichester, in West Sussex. Surveys in Nutbourne work the same way as everywhere we cover: a careful inspection, photos and a written report. Across West Sussex, we cover Nutbourne. There is also a page for Portsmouth.
We cover every part of PO18 and PO10 for gutter surveys. Whether your property is on Flatt Road, Pottery Lane and Main Road or a nearby road, we can help. Close by, we survey roofs in Hambrook (1 mile north), Chidham (1 mile south-east), Bosham (2 miles south-east), Broadbridge (2 miles east) and West Ashling (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Bognor Regis (9 miles south-east), Chichester (5 miles east), Selsey (9 miles south-east), Portfield (5 miles east), Yapton (12 miles east) and East Wittering (5 miles south).
Landmarks near Nutbourne
Typical jobs here are in homes near Eames Farm and Bourne Community College, among other places. Nutbourne has its own railway station: Nutbourne station. Other landmarks nearby include Warblington Castle (3.6 miles west) and Emsworth Museum (2.4 miles west). For a walk, there is Nutborne Marshes and Stoke Down.
Nutbourne: your questions answered
Is my home in Nutbourne listed or in a conservation area?
We can’t confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Does being near the coast affect roofs in Nutbourne?
It can do. Nutbourne is within about 2 miles of the sea, and coastal roofs tend to see faster wear on metal parts and more wind lifting loose pieces.
Is it a structural engineer’s report?
No. We are experienced roof surveyors, and visible signs like sagging are noted, but calculations and an engineer’s opinion are outside what we do. If one is needed, the report says so.
Do you work in Nutbourne?
Yes, we do. Nutbourne is part of the area we cover, and the service is the same as everywhere else we work.
How experienced are you?
We’ve been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys.
When does the report arrive?
Basic reports arrive within 48 hours, Standard reports in 24–48 hours and Premium reports on the same day. All of them come by email.
Will the survey check for asbestos?
No. We do not test for asbestos. Where gutters, downpipes or soffits could be asbestos cement, we flag them and recommend a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before they’re disturbed.
What we cannot see
We only report what can be seen safely on the day, so there are some things a survey can’t cover:
- Confirming asbestos in older rainwater goods
- Pipes below ground level
- Rot or damp concealed behind fascias or inside walls
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll recommend the right survey before you book. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roof types and parts we check
- Fascias and soffits
- Downpipes
- Parapet and box gutters
- Eaves gutters
- Valley gutters
- Outlets and hoppers
Common roof problems in Nutbourne
Plenty of tiled and slate roofs carry moss, and heavy rain washes clumps of it into the gutters. With grit from the coverings, it forms a thick sludge that slows the flow and lets weeds take root.
Problems we come across often include:
- Gutters full of debris and silt
- Leaking or loose downpipes
- Valley or box gutters that overflow inside
- Gutters overflowing in heavy rain
For landlords with property near Nutbourne station, a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Whether the price includes VAT
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- Are they insured for the work?
- Their report turnaround times