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Gutter Survey in Small Dole
Get a clear view of the gutter at a property in Small Dole. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Fascia boards damaged by overflowing water
- Overflowing eaves gutters
- Cracked or loose downpipes
About our gutter survey in Small Dole
Most gutters hang from the fascia boards at the eaves, so we check the fascias and soffits too. Long-term overflowing can soften and rot timber boards and stain the soffits below. Older buildings, from before 2000, can have asbestos cement soffits, gutters or downpipes. We do not test for asbestos, but we flag anything that could contain it. Typical surveys look at choked outlets or hopper heads and gutters overflowing in heavy rain, across eaves gutters, parapet and box gutters and outlets and hoppers.
In a small place like Small Dole, many roofs stand in the open, 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. On exposed older roofs, chimneys and lead flashings are often the first to give way.
The written findings come by email, easy to pass on to a roofer, an agent or an insurer. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24–48 hours and Premium on the day.
- Where
- Small Dole (BN5)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Small Dole: your questions answered
Does being near the coast affect roofs in Small Dole?
Near the coast, roofs face more wind and more salt than further inland. Salt corrodes metal fixings and flashings, and wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces.
I let a flat near Shoreham-By-Sea station. Can you check the roof?
Of course. We just need to know who will give access, and we can send the report to you or your agent.
What insurance do you have?
Our cover is professional indemnity plus public liability, and we can provide details if a managing agent needs them.
How long does a gutter survey take?
Most visits to a house take about 1–2 hours, and longer for larger or complex roofs.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Where it is applicable and safe, yes. We’re a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID), flying a sub-250g drone. It is included in the Drone Roof Survey and, where applicable, the Premium Survey.
Can you tell me if my old gutters contain asbestos?
No, that’s a job for a specialist asbestos surveyor. On buildings from before 2000, we flag materials that could contain it so it can be checked before work starts.
How many surveys have you done?
We have completed more than 5,000 surveys, over more than 20 years.
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Useful tips for Small Dole property owners
There’s plenty you can do without going near the roof. Here’s what helps most:
- Make sure downpipe clips are holding
- Watch ceilings under valley gutters for fresh marks
- Watch for green marks down the brickwork
- Include valley, parapet and box gutters when clearing
Where the evidence points to drains below ground, the report says so, so a drain survey can be arranged. We also note anything else we spot on the roof while we’re there.
Have overhanging branches and climbing plants cut back from the roof using someone with the right kit. Less debris means fewer blocked outlets.
What we can’t see
Our findings are based on what we can see safely on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- Rot or damp concealed behind fascias or inside walls
- Confirming asbestos in older rainwater goods
- Blockages deep inside downpipes
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will tell you. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Small Dole
- Fascias and soffits
- Outlets and hoppers
- Parapet and box gutters
- Eaves gutters
- Valley gutters
- Downpipes
Roof by roof
Cast iron gutters
Cast iron tends to fail at the joints and fixings. Cracks, rust and leaks are recorded where they can be seen.
Aluminium and other metal gutters
Long metal gutter runs on larger buildings can hide blocked outlets, so we check the outlets carefully.
Prices for gutter surveys in Small Dole
Prices vary from roof to roof, for these reasons:
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how it can be reached and seen safely. Gutter survey starts from £150, including VAT.
What we need to know
We’ll normally ask about:
- Access details, like a loft hatch or a shared roof
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- Dates you are working to, such as exchange
- What’s prompted the survey
To arrange a survey, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. You will know the price before anything is booked.
For landlords and managing agents
Landlords and agents in Small Dole book surveys as well as homeowners. A report with photos gives you a clear record of the gutter.
Shared roofs need a little more planning: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Mention it when you contact us and we will plan the survey around it.
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Small Dole
Small Dole is within about 5 miles of the coast, and being near the sea means more wind and salt than a roof inland would face. Salt corrodes metal fixings and flashings, and wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces. In Sussex, older roofs are frequently handmade clay tile, frequently with tile-hanging on the walls below. Some old buildings in Sussex have Horsham stone slab roofs. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look.
For landlords with property near Shoreham-By-Sea station, knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints. Portslade Manor, about 4.8 miles south-east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Small Dole. If your home is one of the older ones, the roof may have been repaired many times, and the survey records how each part is holding up. Trees in and around Tottington Wood shed leaves that can end up in nearby gutters, so outlets and downpipes are worth watching.
Small Dole is about 5 miles north of Shoreham-by-Sea, in West Sussex. Small Dole is part of the area we cover across London and South East England. Our West Sussex coverage includes Small Dole. For surveys nearby, see our Brighton page.
All of BN5 is within our area for gutter surveys. That includes homes and businesses on Downsview, Tottington Drive and Orchard Close and the roads around them. Close by, we survey roofs in Woodmancote (2 miles north-east), Henfield (2 miles north), Blackstone (2 miles north-east), Albourne (3 miles north-east) and High Cross (3 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Crawley (15 miles north), Horsham (11 miles north), Worthing (8 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (10 miles north-east), Burgess Hill (7 miles north-east) and Littlehampton (13 miles south-west).
Near you in Small Dole
We work in homes and buildings around Tottington Wood and the streets around them. Small Dole’s nearest station is Shoreham-By-Sea station, roughly 4.8 miles south. A little further out are Southlands Hospital (4.4 miles south) and Steyning Museum (2.6 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Woods Mill and Truleigh Hill.
How it works
We’ll ask a few questions first, such as when any problem began and what work has been done before. The inspection then takes roughly 1–2 hours at a house, depending on how many gutter runs and downpipes there are. Cottages and farmhouses around Small Dole frequently have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. Each part is looked at from wherever it can be seen safely, and anything we can’t see is noted.
- We agree which parts of the building you are most worried about.
- We look along each run for debris, sagging and drips.
- We check the outlets, hoppers, downpipes and any overflows.
- Fascias, soffits and the walls below are looked at for signs of overflow.
- Findings are photographed and set out in a written report.
Before we arrive
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
- Keep pets in another room
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
Getting a price
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and the days you’d prefer.