West Sussex · London and the South East
Gutter survey in Patching, West Sussex
Not sure what state the gutter is in? We carry out gutter surveys in Patching and across West Sussex, with plain-English findings.
- Overflowing valley or parapet gutters
- Gutters that have fallen out of line
- Gutters overflowing in heavy rain
Gutter survey in Patching
Owners get in touch after seeing an overflow, finding damp or planning ahead for winter. Landlords and managing agents use the report to plan upkeep and buyers sometimes want the gutters looked at before they exchange. The survey and report follow the same steps whatever the reason with photos and clear recommendations. We survey on weekdays and at weekends. If you are worried about gutters that have fallen out of line and gutters full of debris and silt, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on downpipes, parapet and box gutters and fascias and soffits alike.
Somewhere as small as Patching, homes are often older cottages and farmhouses, with outbuildings and some newer houses. Roofs there can be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, and chimney stacks are often old. Each needs checking in its own way, and thatch is a specialist material we report on as far as it can be seen. Chimneys and lead flashings on old roofs often need the most attention.
Most points in the report come with a picture, because a photo of a cracked flashing says more than a paragraph. Anything out of sight on the day is listed as such.
- Place
- Patching (BN13)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
How it works
You don’t need to do much on the day. Point out anything you’ve noticed, such as stains, drips or loose pieces, and we’ll take it from there. A typical survey takes between one and two hours at a house, depending on how many gutter runs and downpipes there are. In a hamlet or village like Patching, a postcode doesn’t always lead to the right gate, 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 agree which parts of the building you’re most worried about.
- Each gutter run is checked for blockages, sags and leaking joints.
- 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.
How to prepare
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
Arrange a survey
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Take them safely from ground level or a window, and please don’t climb up for a closer look. To send them or to book, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Advice
Do you need a gutter survey in Patching?
Falling leaves are the most common cause of blocked gutters. Nearby trees drop leaves, twigs and seeds into gutters every autumn and the debris builds up at the outlets. Once an outlet is choked, the gutter fills and overflows.
It is worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Cracked or loose downpipes
- Brackets that have dropped or snapped
- Leaks at the gutter joints
- Gutters packed with leaves or moss
If you look after a building such as Clapham and Patching CofE Primary School, a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time.
Before booking anyone
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
Roof by roof
Cast iron gutters
Rust at joints and brackets is the usual weak point on cast iron. We note corrosion, cracks and leaking joints where they can be seen.
Plastic (uPVC) gutters
Plastic rainwater systems are common on homes of many ages. Their joints can leak as the seals wear and brackets may drop under the weight of debris.
Why get it checked now?
Clearing gutters removes the debris but it will not explain why water keeps spilling over. Our survey also looks at falls, joints, brackets, outlets and downpipes, so you know whether there is more to it. In a small place like Patching, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, inc. VAT, and we can help you choose.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Patching
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Drones and thermal imaging where applicable
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
See our cost guide and two real surveys.
FAQs for Patching
Do you cover smaller places like Patching?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there as you book.
I let a flat near Goring-By-Sea station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for. Just call 07833 053749 or email us with the details, and we will talk through which survey suits.
Will you go up on the roof?
Only when it’s safe. Safety comes first, and fragile or steep roofs cannot always be walked on. Safe viewpoints, the loft and a drone where it applies let us see the rest, and the report records anything we couldn’t see.
Will you check if gutters are causing damp inside?
The survey looks at whether rainwater is spilling onto the wall from overflows, leaking joints or loose downpipes. We can’t see inside the wall itself, so the report covers what can be seen.
What’s in the report?
It sets out what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, with photos throughout. Anything we couldn’t see safely is noted too, so you know exactly what was covered.
Is a Saturday or Sunday visit possible?
Yes, weekend visits are possible as well as weekdays. To book, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Are you structural engineers?
No. Our survey is not a structural engineer’s report, and it doesn’t include calculations. We’ll recommend an engineer if we see signs that call for one.
Also in Patching
What we can’t see
This isn’t a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- Asbestos testing of old gutters, downpipes or soffits
- Underground drains, which need a CCTV drain survey
- Damage hidden inside walls or behind boards
If you are not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will give you a straight answer. The full list of what we check.
What we check
- Fascias and soffits
- Valley gutters
- Outlets and hoppers
- Downpipes
- Parapet and box gutters
- Eaves gutters
Checking the roof 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.
What you cannot do safely is get up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and falls from height are serious. That part is for a survey.
Gutter surveys in Patching: local notes
Patching lies within about 4 miles of the sea, and being near the sea means more wind and salt than a roof inland would face. Metal fixings and flashings corrode faster in salt air, while gales work at loose ridges, slates and tiles, and driving rain gets into whatever gap is left. In Sussex, older roofs are often handmade clay tile, frequently with tile-hanging on the walls below. Some old buildings in Sussex have Horsham stone slab roofs. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters.
If you own a rental within reach of Goring-By-Sea station, a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let. Take an older house close to The Parish Church of St John the Divine: its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first.
Patching is about 3 miles north-west of Worthing, in West Sussex. We carry out gutter surveys for homes and businesses in Patching. Our area takes in places right across West Sussex. For surveys nearby, see our Brighton page.
We survey roofs across the BN13 postcode area for gutter surveys. Streets in the area include The Street and Coldharbour Lane. Close by, we survey roofs in Clapham (1 mile south-east), Hammerpot (2 miles west), Cote (2 miles east), Angmering (2 miles south-west) and Hangleton (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Worthing (3 miles south-east), Bognor Regis (11 miles west), Chichester (14 miles west), Littlehampton (4 miles south-west), Shoreham-by-Sea (8 miles east) and Lancing (6 miles east).
Local landmarks in Patching
We work in homes and buildings around The Fox pub, The Angmering School and Clapham Wood. The closest station to Patching is Goring-By-Sea station, roughly 2.3 miles south-east. Nearby you’ll also find Museum of Sussex Folklore (3.1 miles south-east) and Old Castle (3.1 miles south-east). For a walk, there’s WWT Arundel and Highdown Hill.