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Gutter survey in South Bersted, West Sussex
Find out what’s going on with the gutter before you decide what to do next. Gutter surveys in South Bersted.
- Cracked or loose downpipes
- Gutters overflowing in heavy rain
- Brackets that have dropped or snapped
Gutter survey in South Bersted: what you get
We survey gutters and rainwater systems in South Bersted and right across London and South East England. We inspect everything we can see safely from the ground, windows, the roof space and the roof where it’s safe. A visit normally takes between one and two hours at most homes, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. The written report follows, with photographs and recommendations. We survey eaves gutters, outlets and hoppers and parapet and box gutters, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are joints that drip after rain and rotten fascias or stained soffits.
Around South Bersted, older cottages sit alongside bungalows and newer houses. Older roofs can have slate, clay tiles or other traditional coverings, while many later ones have concrete tiles. Chimneys, valleys and gutters on older homes frequently need the most attention. The fixings under an older roof frequently fail before good slates or tiles do.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets, with a note and a photo for each point. It records what’s sound as well as what isn’t.
- Where
- South Bersted (PO21, PO22, BN14)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
FAQs for South Bersted
Can a landlord with a rental near Bognor Regis station book a roof survey?
Yes, letting agents and landlords book with us as well as owners. Just phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and let us know about the building, including who will give access on the day.
Do you cover smaller places like South Bersted?
Yes, South Bersted is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
When does the report arrive?
The Premium Survey report comes the same day, the Standard within 24–48 hours and the Basic within 48 hours. Each one is emailed, ready to forward.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. We look at the parts we are given access to, and the report makes that clear.
Do you check valley and parapet gutters?
Yes. These gutters frequently cause leaks indoors when they block, so they’re an important part of the survey. Some may only be partly visible, and we will note that in the report.
Will you walk on the roof?
Not unless 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?
Not necessarily. An outside-only look can be arranged beforehand, but the loft and any rooms with damp need someone to let us in.
What else we do in South Bersted
Tips from our surveys
Small things make a difference. Some pointers:
- Check the loft with care after heavy rain
- Keep climbers away from the eaves
- Include valley, parapet and box gutters when clearing
- Have gutters cleared at least once a year
After any work is done, watch the gutters in the next heavy rain. Water should run to the outlets and away without spilling over. If it does not, tell whoever did the work.
Get the gutters cleared every year or more often near trees. Late autumn, after the leaves have fallen, is a sensible time. Clean gutters can do their job.
How the survey works
Expect us to ask a few questions before we start, about the roof’s history, any leaks and past repairs. Then the inspection itself takes an hour or two for most houses, and longer for a large or complex roof. Being in a smaller place like South Bersted doesn’t change how the visit works: we look from the ground, from windows, from the loft and from the roof where it’s safe. It helps to show us anything you’ve already noticed.
- You let us know where you’ve seen overflows, drips or damp.
- The eaves gutters, downpipes and fascias are checked from ground level and windows.
- Valleys, parapets and box gutters are inspected where they can be seen safely.
- Where it is safe, we check the loft for signs of water.
- A written report with photographs and recommendations follows.
Before we arrive
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Jot down any questions you want answered
How to book
Photos help, if you have them. Pictures from ground level or a window are fine, and please don’t climb up for a closer look. To get started, call 07833 053749 or email us.
Related advice
Local roofs in South Bersted
South Bersted is within about 1 mile of the coast, so there’s more wind and more salt in the air than further inland. Metal fixings and flashings corrode faster in salt air, while gales work at loose ridges, slates and tiles. What can be done to an older roof may depend on listing or a conservation area. Your council and Historic England’s list will tell you where you stand, ideally before any re-roofing is planned.
Trees in and around The Brooks Local Nature Reserve shed leaves that can end up in nearby gutters, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls. Anyone responsible for a site like South Bersted CofE Primary School will know that its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale.
South Bersted is about 1 mile north-east of Bognor Regis, in West Sussex. We visit South Bersted as part of our work across West Sussex. South Bersted is one of the towns and villages in West Sussex where we work for gutter surveys. There’s also a page for Portsmouth.
All of PO21, PO22 and BN14 is covered for gutter surveys. We offer gutter surveys to properties on Ivy Lane, Hook Lane and Essex Road and the roads around them. We also cover Bognor Regis (1 mile south-west), Felpham (1 mile east), Shripney (1 mile north), Aldwick (2 miles south-west) and Flansham (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Worthing (12 miles east), Chichester (6 miles north-west), Selsey (6 miles south-west), Littlehampton (6 miles east), Emsworth (12 miles west) and Rustington (7 miles east).
Near you in South Bersted
In South Bersted, that means homes and buildings near The Brooks Local Nature Reserve, The Regis School and The William Hardwicke pub, among other places. There’s a railway station in South Bersted itself: Bognor Regis station. A little further out are Bognor Regis War Memorial Hospital (within half a mile south) and Bognor Regis Museum (0.8 miles south).
Surveys for landlords and agents in South Bersted
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords. Bigger roofs take more time, and they’re priced for the size.
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on.
What affects the cost of gutter surveys
When we price a survey, we consider:
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- Roof area
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
There are three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, with VAT included. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
What we need to know
These details help when you contact us:
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- What kind of property and roof it is
Our phone lines are open seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. To book or ask a question, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Can I check my roof myself?
What you can’t do safely is get up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way. That is where a survey comes in.
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Take a photo and write down when you saw it.
Do you need a gutter survey in South Bersted?
Sometimes a gutter struggles with the area of roof draining into it. Added roof area from an extension can load an older gutter and the weakness shows in a heavy downpour.
Here are some of the things we see often:
- Overflowing valley or parapet gutters
- Cracked or loose downpipes
- Hoppers and outlets full of debris
- Water spilling over the gutter edge
The streets around a church like Church of St Mary Magdalene are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if your home is one of the older ones nearby, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first.
Before you book anyone
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- What the report includes, and whether it has photographs
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price