West Sussex · London and the South East
Gutter survey in Stedham, West Sussex
Find out the condition of the gutter at your property in Stedham. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Downpipes that are split or coming away
- Brackets that have dropped or snapped
- Valley or box gutters that overflow inside
Why get it checked now?
A dripping joint or sagging bracket will not get better on its own. Each heavy rain puts more water where it shouldn’t be, on walls, timber and sometimes inside. A survey now tells you what needs doing and how urgent it is. For an older or listed building in a place like Stedham, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so a defect found early gives time to plan the work properly.
Every price we give includes VAT. Prices start from £150, including VAT. You will know the exact price before booking.
What you get with us
- Clear package prices, inc. VAT
- An independent look at the roof
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
About our gutter survey in Stedham
Leaves, moss and silt are the usual reasons gutters block. Homes close to trees fill their gutters faster and moss from the roof slopes makes it worse. Our survey shows which gutters are blocked or standing full, which outlets and hoppers are choked and whether any overflows are doing their job. Photos show each problem clearly. Blocked gutters are easy to put off but it rarely improves. Typical surveys look at water spilling over the gutter edge and leaking or loose downpipes, on eaves gutters, downpipes and valley gutters.
Older buildings in small places like Stedham may be listed or in a conservation area. That can affect what materials can be used when work is done, so check with the council before planning anything. Knowing the roof’s condition helps you plan ahead with that in mind. Older materials such as clay tiles, slate and stone are frequently matched when work is done.
The report is yours to share with whoever needs it: a seller or estate agent, an insurer, a roofer, a builder or a managing agent.
- Location
- Stedham (GU29)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What happens on the day
The visit has one job: to see as much of the gutter as can safely be seen and record it clearly. Everything we note and photograph goes into the written report. The visit typically takes about one to two hours for most homes, and longer where there are parapet, valley or box gutters to follow. Rural addresses near Stedham can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions are welcome. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- First, we agree the areas to focus on.
- We look along each run for debris, sagging and drips.
- We check the outlets, hoppers, downpipes and any overflows.
- We check fascias, soffits and walls for water damage.
- Findings are photographed and set out in a written report.
Preparing for the visit
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- If you are buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
Booking a survey
Unsure which package suits your roof? It’s easiest to ring 07833 053749 or email us and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We’ll talk you through the options and what they cost.
Advice
Towns and villages near Stedham
More services for Stedham
Landlords, agents and block managers in Stedham
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work.
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait, which helps when budgeting.
Stedham homes and their roofs
Many older homes in Sussex have handmade clay tiles and tile-hung walls. Some old buildings in Sussex have Horsham stone slab roofs. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them. With Cowdray House about 1.8 miles east, Stedham sits in an area with a long building history. Older homes in the wider area frequently have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
The streets around a church such as The Parish Church of St James are often among the oldest in a place, and if your home is one of the older ones nearby, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look. Anyone responsible for a site like Stedham Primary School will know that long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle.
Stedham is about 7 miles east of Petersfield, in West Sussex. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Stedham can all book gutter surveys, with a written report and photographs every time. We cover towns and villages across West Sussex, large and small. We also survey roofs in Portsmouth.
We cover every part of the GU29 postcode area for gutter surveys and the streets around it. Whether your property is on The Street, The Alley and Queens Street or anywhere close by, we can help. Close by, we survey roofs in Iping (1 mile north-west), Woolbeding (1 mile east), Minsted (1 mile south-west), Bepton Common (1 mile south-east) and Midhurst (1 mile south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Bognor Regis (15 miles south), Chichester (11 miles south), Emsworth (12 miles south-west), Storrington (15 miles east), Billingshurst (14 miles east) and Portfield (11 miles south).
Landmarks near Stedham
We work in homes and buildings around Midhurst Rother College and the streets around them. Well-known places in the area include Midhurst Museum (1.6 miles east) and Lodsworth Castle (4.5 miles east). Not far away are Iping and Stedham Commons and Wheeler's Down.
What this survey cannot tell you
In fairness, a roof survey has limits:
- What’s hidden inside a downpipe
- Whether a material contains asbestos (a specialist asbestos surveyor’s job)
- What’s behind fascias and inside walls
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will recommend the right survey before booking. The full list of what we check.
What we look at
- Eaves gutters
- Parapet and box gutters
- Fascias and soffits
- Outlets and hoppers
- Downpipes
- Valley gutters
Stedham questions
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Stedham?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Will you come out to Stedham?
Yes, Stedham is covered. We survey roofs across London and the South East, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned beforehand.
What’s in the survey report?
It works through the roof part by part, in writing and with photos. The most urgent items are made clear.
How fast do I get the report?
It depends on the package: the Basic Survey report arrives within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey the same day. Reports are sent by email.
Could my damp wall be caused by the gutters?
Overflowing gutters often lead to damp walls, and the survey looks for that. If the evidence points elsewhere, we will say so, based on what we can see.
Can you give me structural calculations?
No. We are roof surveyors, not structural engineers, and it doesn’t include calculations. If we see signs that need an engineer’s opinion, we’ll recommend one.
Can you tell me if my old gutters contain asbestos?
No. We do not test for asbestos. If rainwater goods or soffits look like they could contain asbestos, we note it so a specialist asbestos surveyor can check before any work.
Before and after the survey
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Keep climbers away from the eaves
- Check for spilling water in a downpour
- Check from ground level or a window, not a ladder
- Make sure downpipe clips are holding
Where the evidence points to drains below ground, the report says so, so you can arrange a drain survey. Anything else we notice on the roof, as far as we can see it, is noted too.
Do not forget valley, parapet and box gutters. They collect leaves and silt just like eaves gutters but they’re much harder to spot, so check they’re included in any clearing work.
What affects the cost of gutter surveys
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. The main factors are:
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- Height and safe access
- Roof area
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how it can be reached and seen safely. Our price is from £150, including VAT.
Booking your survey
When you call or email, these details help:
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- Anything about access we should know
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- The reason for the survey, like buying, a leak or storm damage
You can call us seven days a week. For a price or to book, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.