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Gutter survey in Rackham, West Sussex
Find out what’s going on with the gutter before you spend money on it. We carry out gutter surveys in Rackham, with photographs and a clear written report.
- Blocked outlets and hoppers
- Leaks at the gutter joints
- Gutters packed with leaves or moss
Gutter surveys for homes and businesses in Rackham
We survey gutters and rainwater systems in Rackham and right across London and South East England. On the day, we inspect whatever is safely visible from the ground, windows, the roof space and the roof where it is safe. A visit usually takes roughly 1–2 hours for most homes, and longer where there are parapet, valley or box gutters to follow. The written report follows, with photos and recommendations. Typical surveys look at gutters that have fallen out of line and joints that drip after rain, on downpipes, fascias and soffits and outlets and hoppers.
In a village or hamlet like Rackham, older cottages and farmhouses frequently sit alongside barns, outbuildings and a few newer houses. Roofs there can be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, and chimney stacks are frequently old. Each needs checking in its own way, and thatch is a specialist material we report on as far as it can be seen. On older roofs, it’s normally the chimneys and lead flashings that need work first.
The report is written in plain words, so you do not need to be a roofer to follow it. Each point is backed by a photograph where possible, and recommendations are put in order of urgency where relevant.
- Place
- Rackham (RH20)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Gutter surveys in Rackham: local notes
Older houses across Sussex often have handmade clay tiles, and many have tile-hanging on their upper walls. 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. About 0.7 miles north-east lies Parham House, a reminder of how long the area around Rackham has been built on. If your house is among the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
If you live in an older home near Church of St Peter, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look. If you own a rental within reach of Amberley station, a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant.
Rackham is about 7 miles north of Littlehampton, in West Sussex. Whether the building in Rackham is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, the roof can be surveyed on a weekday or at the weekend. Our West Sussex coverage includes Rackham and the places around it. We also survey roofs in Brighton.
All of RH20 is covered for gutter surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Neighbouring places we cover for gutter surveys include Cross Gate (1 mile west), Amberley (1 mile west), Coldwaltham (2 miles north-west), Bury (2 miles west) and Hardham (3 miles north). Larger places within reach include Horsham (13 miles north-east), Worthing (8 miles south-east), Bognor Regis (12 miles south-west), Chichester (13 miles south-west), Littlehampton (7 miles south) and Shoreham-by-Sea (12 miles south-east).
What’s near Rackham
Around Rackham, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Parham Park, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Amberley station, about 1.9 miles south-west of the centre. A little further out are Arundel and District Hospital (4.8 miles south-west) and Amberley Museum (1.8 miles south-west). Not far away are Bignor Hill and Amberley Wildbrooks RSPB Reserve.
Checking the roof from ground level
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Overflowing water can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
It helps to keep a record: dates of leaks, photos from ground level and any work done on the roof. Share it with us when booking and it will help the survey.
Common roof problems in Rackham
Leaves are behind most 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.
Most people get in touch when they’ve noticed something like this:
- Soffits marked by water
- Leaks at the gutter joints
- Leaking or loose downpipes
- Gutters full of debris and silt
Living close to Parham Park is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn, so outlets and downpipes are worth watching.
Questions to ask before booking
- What they won’t be able to tell you
- Whether the price includes VAT
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- Are they insured for the work?
Landlords, agents and block managers in Rackham
Landlords, agents and building managers in Rackham and across West Sussex can book any of our surveys. For a price for a let property or a block, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Where a roof is shared: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Mention it when you get in touch and we will plan the survey around it.
The survey, step by step
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof; as a rough guide, the survey takes about 1–2 hours at a house, depending on how many gutter runs and downpipes there are. You are welcome to ask questions while we are there. In a small place like Rackham, access is usually the main thing to plan. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- First, we agree the areas to focus on.
- Each gutter run is checked for blockages, sags and leaking joints.
- Outlets, hoppers, downpipes and overflows are inspected.
- We check fascias, soffits and walls for water damage.
- Findings are photographed and set out in a written report.
Getting ready for the survey
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
- Make sure the loft hatch can be reached
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
Book a survey
For a price for gutter surveys in Rackham, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form. Some details about the property and the roof help us give you an accurate price.
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Honest limits
A survey is a careful look at the gutter, but it can’t do everything. Its limits include:
- Asbestos testing of old gutters, downpipes or soffits
- Pipes below ground level
- The inside of a downpipe along its whole length
If you are not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer. The full list of what we check.
What we check
- Outlets and hoppers
- Parapet and box gutters
- Eaves gutters
- Valley gutters
- Fascias and soffits
- Downpipes
Common questions in Rackham
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Amberley station?
Of course. Let us know whether a tenant or an agent will let us in, and we can send the report to you or your agent.
How do I find out if my home in Rackham is listed?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. It matters most if you are planning to re-roof in a different material.
Will you check the loft?
If there is a loft and safe access to it, yes. From inside, the underside of the roof often shows damp, staining or daylight that can’t be seen from outside.
What does a gutter survey cost?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The size of the property and the access affect the price. To get a price, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. Our survey looks at the roof, not the whole building. If you need a full building survey, you’ll need a RICS survey as well.
Do you use drones?
Where it helps and the rules allow, yes. Our sub-250g drone is flown by a CAA-registered operator with a Flyer ID and Operator ID, and the airspace and weather are checked before every flight.
Will you look at parapet and box gutters as well?
Yes. Hidden gutters are a common cause of leaks inside so we pay close attention to them. Parts of them may not be visible, and the report says so.
Roof by roof
Cast iron gutters
Cast iron gutters and downpipes are found on many older buildings. They last well when painted, but rust where the paint fails.
Lead-lined valley and parapet gutters
Lead gutters need their linings, steps and outlets in good order where it’s safe to see them. Lead is also a target for theft.