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Gutter survey in Oving, West Sussex
Find out what’s going on with the gutter before you spend money on it. We carry out gutter surveys in Oving.
- Sagging gutters and loose brackets
- Hoppers and outlets full of debris
- Overflowing eaves gutters
Gutter surveys for homes and businesses in Oving
We carry out gutter surveys in Oving as part of our cover across London and the South East. On the day, we inspect what can safely be seen from the ground, windows, the roof space and the roof where it is safe. A visit typically takes an hour or two at a house, depending on how many gutter runs and downpipes there are. The written report follows, with photos and recommendations. We survey fascias and soffits, downpipes and eaves gutters, and the problems we are asked to look at most are fascia boards damaged by overflowing water and leaks at the gutter joints.
Village roofs often face open fields and take the full force of wind and rain, 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.
What you get is a clear record of the gutter on the day we saw it. It’s useful straight away, and a good reference for later.
- Place
- Oving (PO20)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Practical tips
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out:
- Watch for green marks down the brickwork
- Get trees that overhang the gutters trimmed
- Look for downpipes coming loose
- Book gutter clearing once a year, more often near trees
Landlords and managing agents can keep the report with the building’s records to help plan maintenance. The photos help when you explain the work to others.
Get the gutters cleared every year or more frequently near trees. Late autumn, after the leaves have fallen, is a sensible time. Clean gutters can do their job.
What we’re asked to look at in Oving
Moss grows on many tiled and slate roofs, 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 gives plants somewhere to grow.
People usually book a survey when they’ve noticed one of these:
- Gutters overflowing in heavy rain
- Downpipes that are split or coming away
- Fascia boards damaged by overflowing water
- Water backing up from a hidden gutter
With Goodwood House about 2.4 miles north, the area around Oving has a long history. Older roofs nearby frequently mix original materials with later repairs, and the survey shows where each one is.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- Whether the loft space is looked at, where there is one
- How long the report takes to arrive
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- What happens after the report arrives
Towns and villages near Oving
Also in Oving
Can I check my roof myself?
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
You can learn a lot from the ground. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Never climb onto the roof to look.
Local roofs in Oving
The coast is about 5 miles or less from Oving, so there is more wind and more salt in the air than further inland. Metal fixings and flashings corrode faster in salt air, while gales work at loose ridges, slates and tiles, while driving rain finds any gap. In Sussex, older roofs are frequently handmade clay tile, frequently with tile-hanging on the walls below. A few old Sussex buildings still carry heavy Horsham stone slabs. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first.
If you own one of the older houses in the streets near The Parish Church of St Andrew, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs. If you let a flat or house near Chichester station, the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at.
Oving is about 3 miles east of Chichester, in West Sussex. We provide gutter surveys for householders, landlords and businesses in Oving and nearby. Oving is one of the places in West Sussex we cover. For surveys nearby, see our Portsmouth page.
Here we cover the PO20 postcode area for gutter surveys. We cover properties on Church Lane, Sampsons Drive and Highfield Lane and the roads around them. We also cover the places around Oving: Shopwyke (1 mile west), Tangmere (1 mile north), Maudlin (1 mile north-west), Merston (1 mile south) and Boxgrove (1 mile north). Further out, we also cover Worthing (14 miles east), Bognor Regis (4 miles south-east), Chichester (3 miles west), Selsey (8 miles south), Littlehampton (9 miles east) and Emsworth (9 miles west).
Near you in Oving
We work in homes and buildings around Tangmere Primary Academy and Chichester High School For Girls and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Chichester station, about 2.7 miles west. Nearby you’ll also find St Richard's Hospital (2.1 miles west) and Tote Copse Castle (1.4 miles east).
What we look for on each type of roof
Cast iron gutters
Cast iron tends to fail at the joints and fixings. Cracks, rust and leaks are recorded as far as we can see them.
Fascias and soffits
Most gutters are fixed to the fascia, so rot in the boards can loosen the whole run. Damaged or stained boards are recorded.
Why act early in Oving
Overflowing water soaks the walls under the gutter. Left for months, that can lead to damp inside, worn pointing and rotten timber. Finding the cause now usually keeps the fix smaller. For an older or listed building in a place like Oving, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so leaving a defect until it is urgent leaves less time to plan.
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where applicable) come with the Premium Survey, which starts from £400, including VAT. We can help you choose the package that fits what you’d like to know.
Why book with us
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Over 20 years’ experience
Read what a roof survey costs or two real surveys.
Your questions about gutter surveys in Oving
Is my home in Oving 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.
Can a landlord with a rental near Chichester station book a roof survey?
Yes, rented property is part of what we cover. Just call 07833 053749 or email us and tell us about the building, including who will give access on the day.
Can a gutter survey explain damp on my walls?
We check whether rainwater from the gutters is reaching the wall, through overflows, drips or damaged downpipes. We can’t see inside walls, so the report covers what can be seen.
Is a Saturday or Sunday visit possible?
Yes, weekend visits are possible as well as weekdays. To book, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
What happens after the survey?
You will get the report by email. With Standard there’s a follow-up consultation; with Premium, an in-person consultation, so you can talk the findings through.
How do I arrange a gutter survey in Oving?
Simply ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day, weekday or weekend.
Do you survey underground drains?
No. We look at above-ground rainwater only, from the gutters to the bottom of the downpipes. Where a below-ground drain seems to be the problem, we’ll tell you.
What we do, step by step
On the day, we begin with a quick chat about the roof and anything that’s worrying you. We then inspect everything that can be seen safely. Most surveys take an hour or two for a house, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. Older roofs in small places like Oving can have low, tight loft 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.
- We agree which parts of the building you are most worried about.
- We look along each run for debris, sagging and drips.
- We check the outlets, hoppers, downpipes and any overflows.
- Fascias, soffits and the walls below are looked at for signs of overflow.
- You get photos and written recommendations, prioritised where relevant.
Getting ready for the survey
- If you are buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Keep pets in another room
- Leave a clear route to the loft
Getting a price
When you are ready to go ahead, phone 07833 053749 or email us. We’ll suggest a package, agree the price and find a date.