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Gutter survey in Sidlesham, West Sussex
A survey of gutters, valleys, outlets and downpipes for Sidlesham, from an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photos.
- Water backing up from a hidden gutter
- Sagging gutters and loose brackets
- Fascia boards damaged by overflowing water
How it works
We work from the outside in: outside views come first, then the roof space if there is safe access. All told, expect between one and two hours at a house, depending on how many gutter runs and downpipes there are. Somewhere like Sidlesham needs a little journey planning: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. The roof is looked at from the ground, from windows, from the loft where there is safe access and from the roof where it’s safe.
- We ask about overflows, damp or leaks you’ve noticed.
- Gutters, downpipes, fascias and soffits are inspected from safe vantage points.
- Any valley, parapet or box gutters are looked at as far as safe access allows.
- Where the loft can be reached safely, we check it for staining or damp.
- The findings are written up with photos and recommendations.
How to prepare
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
Book a survey
We confirm the price for your survey before booking, so you know where you stand. Gutter survey starts from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
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Gutter survey in Sidlesham
This survey covers rainwater above ground: gutters, outlets, hoppers, downpipes and overflows. It’s not a CCTV drain survey and we can’t see inside buried drains. Where water seems to be backing up from below ground, the report will say so, so you can get the drains checked separately. Problems above ground, from split hoppers to leaking downpipes, are photographed and noted. If you are worried about brackets that have dropped or snapped and gutters overflowing in heavy rain, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
Some older homes in villages like Sidlesham are listed or in a conservation area. If yours is, re-roofing in different materials may need consent, so the council is the place to check. Knowing the roof’s condition helps you plan ahead with that in mind. Older materials such as clay tiles, slate and stone are often matched when work is done.
It is not only a list of defects. For each finding, it explains what it is, why it matters and what we’d recommend, so you can plan your next steps.
- Place
- Sidlesham (PO20)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Why act early in Sidlesham
A blocked valley or parapet gutter doesn’t spill harmlessly. It can back up into the roof space and the rooms below, often in the heaviest rain. Having them checked before autumn and winter makes sense. In a place like Sidlesham, a barn or garage roof left to fail puts whatever is inside at risk. It is worth including them in a survey before a winter does the damage.
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so the price reflects that. You will know the figure before booking.
Why book us in Sidlesham
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- Every finding written up with photos
- Package prices that include VAT
Read our cost guide and our case studies.
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DIY checks: what’s safe
What you cannot do safely is get up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery. That’s where a survey comes in, using safe viewpoints and a drone where applicable.
A DIY look is useful, but it is not a survey. You will not see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from the ground.
Common roof problems in Sidlesham
Brackets can loosen, corrode or snap over the years. Wet leaves and silt add a lot of weight and the extra load drags the gutter down. Once the fall is lost, water sits at the low point and spills over.
Things that often lead to a survey include:
- Joints that drip after rain
- Sagging gutters and loose brackets
- Water backing up from a hidden gutter
- Downpipes that are split or coming away
If you live in an older home near St Mary Our Lady Sidlesham, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs.
What to check before booking
- What follow-up you get after the report
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- When you will get the report
- How they’ll see the roof: from ground level, the loft, the roof or by drone
What a gutter survey doesn’t cover
To be straight with you, a roof survey has limits:
- Confirming asbestos in older rainwater goods
- Blockages deep inside downpipes
- Damage hidden inside walls or behind boards
If you’re not sure which survey you need, call 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
- Valley gutters
- Outlets and hoppers
- Parapet and box gutters
- Downpipes
- Fascias and soffits
- Eaves gutters
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Sidlesham
Sidlesham is within about 1 mile of the coast, and places near the sea get more salt in the air and more wind than inland. Salt corrodes metal fixings and flashings, and wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces, and driving rain gets into whatever gap is left. Handmade clay tiles and tile-hung upper walls are typical of older Sussex houses. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old Sussex buildings. Whatever the covering, it’s often the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first.
For landlords with property near Chichester station, a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak. Take a building like Sidlesham Primary School: long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle.
Sidlesham is about 3 miles north of Selsey, in West Sussex. We visit Sidlesham as part of our work across West Sussex, for homes and businesses alike. Our West Sussex coverage includes Sidlesham and the places around it. Portsmouth is in our area too.
All of PO20 is covered for gutter surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. If you need a gutter survey at a property on Rookery Lane, Selsey Road and Manhood Lane or anywhere close by, we can help. Sidlesham is on the B2145, so it is easy for us to get to. Other places close to Sidlesham include Keynor Estate (1 mile south-west), Street End (1 mile north), Sidlesham Common (1 mile north), Fisher (2 miles north-east) and Church Norton (2 miles south). Further out, we also cover Bognor Regis (4 miles east), Chichester (4 miles north), Selsey (3 miles south), Littlehampton (11 miles east), Emsworth (8 miles north-west) and Rustington (12 miles east).
Landmarks near Sidlesham
The nearest railway station is Chichester station, about 3.9 miles north. Other landmarks nearby include St Richard's Hospital (4.7 miles north) and Chichester Castle (4.4 miles north).
Before and after the survey
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner:
- Have overhanging branches cut back
- Ask for valleys and parapet gutters to be cleared too
- Note any damp stains below the gutters
- Check for spilling water in a downpour
Questions about the report are welcome. With the Standard Survey there’s a follow-up consultation, and the Premium Survey includes an in-person consultation.
Watch your gutters from the ground or a window during heavy rain. Water spilling over the edge or out of a joint is a sign that something needs attention before damage builds up.
Common questions in Sidlesham
How do I find out if my home in Sidlesham is listed?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Is the coastal weather around Sidlesham hard on roofs?
Generally, yes: wind and salt air take more of a toll near the sea. Exposed details such as ridges, verges, flashings and metal fixings are the ones to watch.
Do you need to get into the loft?
If it’s needed and safe to reach, yes. We look for staining, damp, daylight and signs of movement.
How much time does the visit need?
It typically takes about 1–2 hours at a house, depending on how many gutter runs and downpipes there are. You’ll know roughly how long when we arrange the visit.
Will you go up on the roof?
Only when it’s safe. Most of what we need can be seen from safe viewpoints, the loft and, where applicable, a drone, and anything out of sight is recorded in the report.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
Someone needs to let us in if we’re looking inside or in the loft. We will talk about access when booking.
Are hidden gutters like valleys and box gutters included?
Yes, where it is safe to see them. We look from vantage points, the roof space and the roof itself where safe and a drone where it applies.