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Gutter Survey in Slindon Common
A survey of gutters, valleys, outlets and downpipes in Slindon Common, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photos.
- Gutters packed with leaves or moss
- Gutters overflowing in heavy rain
- Cracked or loose downpipes
Roof by roof
Box and secret gutters
A secret gutter is tucked under the slates or tiles at an abutment or valley and is easy to overlook. The report records what could and couldn’t be seen.
Fascias and soffits
Overflowing water stains soffits and rots timber. We check them along with the gutters.
Gutter surveys for homes and businesses in Slindon Common
We look at the rainwater system above ground level, from the gutters down to where the downpipes meet the ground. It’s not a CCTV drain survey, so we can’t see inside underground pipes. If the problem looks like a blocked or broken drain below ground, we will say so in the report, so you can get the drains checked separately. Anything we find above ground, such as a split hopper or a leaking downpipe, is photographed and recorded. If you’ve noticed rotten fascias or stained soffits and brackets that have dropped or snapped, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
Village roofs often face open fields and take the full force of wind and rain, so ridges, chimney stacks, flashings and gutters work hard. Damp in old walls is slow to dry, so a small leak can do a lot of harm. A written report sets out what to deal with and in what order. Lead flashings and old chimney stacks are often where weather gets in first.
The written findings come by email, ready to forward to whoever needs them. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and same day for Premium.
- Location
- Slindon Common (BN18)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
How we price gutter surveys
Prices always include VAT. What changes the price is:
- The roof’s overall size
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- The shape of the roof and its details
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on how big and how high the roof is, how it can be seen safely and which survey you book.
Booking your survey
The more you tell us, the easier it is to price the survey. When you get in touch, it’s useful to mention:
- Anything about access we should know
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
To arrange a survey, call 07833 053749 or email us and let us know the address and what’s prompted the survey. We’ll confirm the price before you book.
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Gutter surveys in Slindon Common: local notes
The coast is about 5 miles or less from Slindon Common, and being near the sea means more wind and salt than a roof inland would face. Near the sea, metal fixings wear faster and loose pieces on a roof are more likely to lift, and driving rain gets into whatever gap is left. The wider area around Slindon Common has a long history of building, with Bignor Roman Villa about 4.6 miles north. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
For an older house near a landmark like The Parish Church of St Mary, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first. Take a building like Slindon CofE Primary School: large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other.
Slindon Common is about 5 miles north-west of Littlehampton, in West Sussex. Wherever you are in Slindon Common, we can come and survey your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. Slindon Common is one of the towns and villages in West Sussex where we work for gutter surveys. You can also see our page for Portsmouth.
We survey roofs across BN18 for gutter surveys and the streets around it. You’ll find streets such as Sunnybox Lane, Bridle Lane and Shellbridge Road. Other places close to Slindon Common include Slindon (1 mile north-west), Avisford (1 mile south-east), Binsted (1 mile south-east), Walberton (1 mile south) and Fontwell (1 mile west). Within a short drive, we also cover Worthing (10 miles east), Bognor Regis (6 miles south-west), Chichester (7 miles west), Selsey (11 miles south-west), Littlehampton (5 miles south-east) and Shoreham-by-Sea (15 miles east).
What’s near Slindon Common
Around Slindon Common, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Spur Public House and St Philip Howard Catholic High School. Slindon Common’s nearest station is Barnham station, roughly 2.1 miles south of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Arundel Castle (3 miles east) and Arundel and District Hospital (2.5 miles east). For a walk, there’s Bignor Hill and WWT Arundel.
Why it’s worth a survey now in Slindon Common
It’s easy to put damp down to the wrong cause. If a leaking gutter or downpipe is the source, other work on the wall won’t stop it. A gutter survey helps rule the rainwater system in or out. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like Slindon Common, driving rain gets into any weakness, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where applicable, which starts from £400, including VAT. We can help you choose the package that fits what you’d like to know.
Why book with us
- Prices that include VAT
- An independent look at the roof
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
FAQs for Slindon Common
Does being near the coast affect roofs in Slindon Common?
Near the coast, roofs face more wind and more salt than further inland. Salt is hard on nails, clips and metal flashings, while strong wind lifts anything already loose.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Slindon Common?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Is Slindon Common in your area?
Yes. Slindon Common is part of the area we cover.
What insurance do you have?
Our surveys are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance. If you need details for a managing agent or a building owner, just ask.
What happens next?
You receive the written report by email, with photographs and recommendations. It’s yours to share with a seller, insurer, roofer or managing agent, whichever applies.
Will you walk on the roof?
Only when it’s safe. Safe viewpoints, the loft space and a drone where it applies cover most of what’s needed, and anything out of sight is recorded in the report.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We’ve been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have completed over 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
For landlords and managing agents
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan.
Shared roofs need a little more planning: we need access agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Mention it when you contact us and we’ll plan the visit with that in mind.
Do you need a gutter survey in Slindon Common?
Gutter brackets work loose or corrode with age. A gutter full of wet debris is heavy, and that weight pulls sections out of line. Lose the fall and water gathers in the dip, then overflows.
Most people get in touch when they’ve noticed one of these:
- Leaks at the gutter joints
- Gutters overflowing in heavy rain
- Hoppers and outlets full of debris
- Water backing up from a hidden gutter
For landlords with property near Barnham station, a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak.
Before booking anyone
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- How soon the report will arrive
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Whether the roof space is looked at, where there is one
What we do, step by step
Photographs are taken throughout the visit, so the report shows exactly what we saw. We take close-ups from wherever is safe. A typical visit takes between one and two hours at most homes, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. In a hamlet or village like Slindon Common, a postcode does not always lead to the right gate, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- First, we agree the areas to focus on.
- We look along each run for debris, sagging and drips.
- Outlets, hoppers, downpipes and overflows are inspected.
- Fascias, soffits and the walls below are looked at for signs of overflow.
- Findings are photographed and set out in a written report.
Getting ready for the survey
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- If you’re buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
Booking a survey
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, and you can call 07833 053749 or drop us an email to find out.