West Sussex · London and the South East
Shipton Green Gutter Survey
A survey of gutters, valleys, outlets and downpipes in Shipton Green. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- Soffits marked by water
- Overflowing eaves gutters
- Brackets that have dropped or snapped
Landlord and commercial surveys in Shipton Green
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget, putting the urgent items at the top.
With a portfolio of properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To discuss a number of properties, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the addresses.
About our gutter survey in Shipton Green
Damp on walls, water marks under a valley or streaks down the brickwork often trace back to the gutters. We check whether gutters, outlets or downpipes are the likely source, as far as can be seen safely. If the evidence points elsewhere, like a flashing or the roof covering, we will say so, with a suggested next step. Typical surveys look at choked outlets or hopper heads and valley or box gutters that overflow inside, across outlets and hoppers, valley gutters and eaves gutters.
In a village or hamlet like Shipton Green, 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. We report on whatever is safely visible, and thatch is a specialist material. Chimneys and lead flashings on old roofs frequently need the most attention.
With the Standard Survey, you also get moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Where
- Shipton Green (PO20)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
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Tips from our surveys
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week:
- Check the loft with care after heavy rain
- Leave gutter checks at height to someone equipped for it
- Book gutter clearing once a year, more often near trees
- Note any damp stains below the gutters
Once work is carried out, keep an eye on the gutters in the next downpour. Rain should flow to the outlets and down the downpipes. If it doesn’t, tell whoever did the work.
Get trees and climbers near the eaves trimmed back using someone with the right kit. Fewer leaves in the gutters means fewer blockages.
How it works
Before we start, let us know why you’ve booked: a purchase, a leak, a storm, new work or simply peace of mind. That way we can focus on what matters to you. The visit usually takes about 1–2 hours for a house, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. In a small place like Shipton Green, access is typically the main thing to plan. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- First, you let us know what you’ve seen, such as overflows or damp.
- We look along the gutters, downpipes and fascias from the ground and from windows.
- We check hidden gutters, such as valleys and parapets, where it is safe to see them.
- The roof space is checked for water marks if it is safe to get into.
- We send a written report with photos and clear recommendations.
How to prepare
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Let us know about parking near the property
Booking a survey
You can call us seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. For a price or to book, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Advice
FAQs for Shipton Green
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Bosham station?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for. You can ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and what you need, and we will talk through which survey suits.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Shipton Green?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. It is worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
How do I arrange a gutter survey in Shipton Green?
It is easiest to ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form. Give us the address and some details about the roof. We survey seven days a week.
Does the report include photos?
Yes. We photograph the roof as we go, and they go into the written report.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Not unless it’s safe. Most of what we need can be seen from safe viewpoints, the loft and, where applicable, a drone.
How experienced are you?
We have been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
Is a Saturday or Sunday visit possible?
Yes. Surveys are carried out on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. To find a day that suits, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
What we are asked to look at in Shipton Green
Moss grows on many tiled and slate roofs, and rain washes it down into the gutters. With grit from the coverings, it forms a thick sludge that slows the flow and lets weeds take root.
Here are some of the things we see frequently:
- Gutters full of debris and silt
- Valley or box gutters that overflow inside
- Downpipes that are split or coming away
- Joints that drip after rain
For landlords with property near Bosham station, the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at.
Before booking anyone
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
What this survey cannot tell you
It’s a careful look at the gutter, not the whole story. The main limits are:
- Underground drains, which need a CCTV drain survey
- Blockages deep inside downpipes
- Asbestos testing of old gutters, downpipes or soffits
If you are not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer before you book. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What we check
- Valley gutters
- Eaves gutters
- Outlets and hoppers
- Parapet and box gutters
- Downpipes
- Fascias and soffits
Local roofs in Shipton Green
The coast is about 1 mile or less from Shipton Green, and places near the sea get more salt in the air and more wind than inland. Metal fixings and flashings corrode faster in salt air, while gales work at loose ridges, slates and tiles. An older home may be listed, or stand in a conservation area. To find out, check Historic England’s list and ask the council about conservation areas. Re-roofing in different materials may need permission there.
If you live in an older home near St Nicholas' Church, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look. If you look after a building such as Birdham CE Primary School, a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time.
Shipton Green is about 5 miles south-west of Chichester, in West Sussex. Whether the building in Shipton Green is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, the roof can be surveyed. Shipton Green is one of the towns and villages in West Sussex we cover. For surveys nearby, see our Portsmouth page.
Postcode districts we cover here for gutter surveys: PO20. We cover properties on Shipton Green Lane and Itchenor Road and the roads around them. Other places close to Shipton Green include Somerley (1 mile south-east), Birdham (1 mile east), Almodington (2 miles south-east), Earnley (2 miles south) and East Wittering (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Bognor Regis (7 miles east), Chichester (5 miles north-east), Selsey (5 miles south-east), Littlehampton (14 miles east), Emsworth (5 miles north-west) and Rustington (15 miles east).
Around Shipton Green
Shipton Green’s nearest station is Bosham station, roughly 3.6 miles north. Well-known places in the area include Chichester Castle (4.9 miles north-east) and St Richard's Hospital (5.2 miles north-east). For a walk, there is Pilsey Island.
How the survey changes by roof type
Plastic (uPVC) gutters
Plastic can become brittle with age and split. We check joints, brackets and the line of each run.
Aluminium and other metal gutters
Long metal gutter runs on larger buildings can hide blocked outlets so outlets get close attention.