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Gutter survey in Sidlesham Common, West Sussex
A survey of gutters, valleys, outlets and downpipes in Sidlesham Common, using drones and thermal imaging where it applies. Get in touch for a price.
- Sagging gutters and loose brackets
- Gutters overflowing in heavy rain
- Leaks at the gutter joints
Your questions about gutter surveys in Sidlesham Common
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Sidlesham Common?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. It is worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Is the coastal weather around Sidlesham Common hard on roofs?
Yes, coastal weather is harder on roofs: there’s more wind, and more salt in the air. Exposed details such as ridges, verges, flashings and metal fixings are the ones to watch.
Do you test soffits or gutters for asbestos?
No. We don’t carry out asbestos testing. Where gutters, downpipes or soffits could be asbestos cement, we flag them and recommend a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before they’re disturbed.
Will you check if gutters are causing damp inside?
Leaking gutters and downpipes are a common cause of damp walls, and the survey looks for that. If the evidence points elsewhere, we’ll say so as far as we can tell from what’s visible.
What happens next?
You will receive the report by email, and you decide the next step: raise it with a seller, send it to an insurer, brief a roofer or share it with a managing agent.
Are hidden gutters like valleys and box gutters included?
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.
How do I book a survey in Sidlesham Common?
To book, ring 07833 053749 or email us and let us know the address and what you want to find out. We will confirm the price and find a day that suits.
How a gutter survey works in Sidlesham Common
A gutter needs a steady fall towards its outlet or water sits in them. When brackets sag or joints part, water pools, drips and spills over where the gutter dips. We check the line of each run as far as we can see it, along with the brackets and downpipe fixings. You get written recommendations, prioritised by urgency where relevant. If you’ve noticed hoppers and outlets full of debris and gutters overflowing in heavy rain, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
Village roofs frequently face open fields and take the full force of wind and rain, which is hard on ridges, chimneys, flashings and gutters. 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. On exposed older roofs, chimneys and lead flashings are often the first to give way.
You can share the report with anyone who needs it: a seller or estate agent, an insurer, a roofer, a builder or a managing agent, whichever applies.
- Place
- Sidlesham Common (PO20)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
How the survey changes by roof type
Box and secret gutters
Box and secret gutters often cause leaks indoors. Outlets, linings and overflows are checked as far as access allows.
Lead-lined valley and parapet gutters
A London butterfly roof drains to a central valley gutter, and a blockage there can overflow inside. We check it where it is safe to see.
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Should I look at the roof myself first?
Look up at the roof after a storm, from ground level: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Don’t go up yourself.
It helps to keep a record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Share it with us when you book and it will help the survey.
What affects the price in Sidlesham Common
Prices always include VAT. What changes the price is:
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- The roof’s overall size
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- The shape of the roof and its details
One thing that affects the price is the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, including VAT. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
What to tell us when you get in touch
You do not need to know any roofing terms. Just tell us:
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
- What made you get in touch
Photos help, if you have them. Pictures from ground level or a window are fine, and please do not climb up for a closer look. To get started, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
What this survey can’t tell you
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, and that sets some limits:
- Whether a material contains asbestos (a specialist asbestos surveyor’s job)
- Rot or damp concealed behind fascias or inside walls
- Hidden sections we cannot view safely
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will point you to the right survey. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Sidlesham Common
- Valley gutters
- Eaves gutters
- Outlets and hoppers
- Parapet and box gutters
- Downpipes
- Fascias and soffits
The survey, step by step
When we arrive, we begin with a quick chat about the roof and anything that is worrying you. After that, we check everything we can see safely, from the ground, from windows, in the loft space and by drone where it applies. Most surveys take about 1–2 hours at most homes, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. Older rural homes like those around Sidlesham Common can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. Each part is looked at from wherever it can safely be seen.
- First, we agree the areas to focus on.
- 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.
Preparing for the visit
- Let us know about parking before the day
- Find any records of previous roof work
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
Arrange a survey
To get a price for gutter surveys in Sidlesham Common, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form. The address, the type of property and what you want to find out help us give you an accurate price.
Related advice
Landlord and commercial surveys in Sidlesham Common
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Sidlesham Common. To discuss a property or a block, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client.
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Sidlesham Common
The coast is about 2 miles or less from Sidlesham Common, 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. Before planning roof work on an older home, find out whether it’s listed or in a conservation area. Listed building consent covers changes to a listed building’s special interest, and an Article 4 direction can bring extra controls in a conservation area.
Take an older house close to St Mary Our Lady Sidlesham: old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs. If you let a flat or house near Chichester station, a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let.
Sidlesham Common is about 3 miles south of Chichester, in West Sussex. Whether the building in Sidlesham Common is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, we can survey the roof. Our West Sussex coverage includes Sidlesham Common. We also survey roofs in Portsmouth.
Postcode districts we cover here for gutter surveys: PO20. Local streets include Chichester Road and Jury Lane, and we cover them all. Other places close to Sidlesham Common include Street End (1 mile south-east), Sidlesham (1 mile south), Fisher (1 mile east), Keynor Estate (2 miles south) and South Mundham (2 miles east). Larger places within reach include Bognor Regis (5 miles east), Chichester (3 miles north), Selsey (4 miles south), Littlehampton (12 miles east), Emsworth (7 miles north-west) and Rustington (13 miles east).
Near you in Sidlesham Common
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Blacksmith's Arms Public House. For rail, the closest station is Chichester station, roughly 2.6 miles north of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Chichester Cathedral Treasury (2.9 miles north) and Chichester Castle (3.2 miles north). For a walk, there’s Nutborne Marshes.