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Gutter survey in Street End, West Sussex
Gutter surveys in Street End and the rest of West Sussex. Surveys run on any day of the week.
- Leaks at the gutter joints
- Sagging gutters and loose brackets
- Downpipes that are split or coming away
Gutter surveys around Street End
Street End is within about 2 miles of the coast, and being near the sea means more wind and salt than a roof inland would face. Metal fixings and flashings corrode faster in salt air, while gales work at loose ridges, slates and tiles, while driving rain finds any gap. There are about 500,000 buildings on England’s list of listed buildings, and around 10,000 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, so the council is the place to ask.
If you look after a building such as Sidlesham Primary School, long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle. If you own a rental within reach of Chichester station, a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant. Take an older house close to St Mary Our Lady Sidlesham: the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine.
Street End is about 4 miles north of Selsey, in West Sussex. Whether the building in Street End is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, the roof can be surveyed on a weekday or at the weekend. Street End is one of the places in West Sussex where we work for gutter surveys. We also survey roofs in Portsmouth.
Surveys in PO20 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Whether your property is on Church Lane, Selsey Road and Chalder Lane or a nearby road, we can help. Neighbouring places we cover for gutter surveys include Sidlesham Common (1 mile north-west), Sidlesham (1 mile south), Keynor Estate (1 mile south), Fisher (1 mile north-east) and South Mundham (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also cover Bognor Regis (5 miles east), Chichester (4 miles north), Selsey (4 miles south), Littlehampton (11 miles east), Emsworth (8 miles north-west) and Rustington (12 miles east).
What’s near Street End
The nearest railway station is Chichester station, about 3.2 miles north of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Chichester Castle (3.8 miles north) and Chichester Cathedral Treasury (3.4 miles north).
How a gutter survey works in Street End
Your gutters take the rain from the roof and lead it away from the walls. If they clog, drip or sag, the water ends up somewhere it shouldn’t and that usually means the walls or the inside of the building. Our survey looks at the whole rainwater system above ground, from eaves gutters and valleys to outlets, hoppers and downpipes. You get a written report with photos. If you’ve noticed hoppers and outlets full of debris and gutters full of debris and silt, we can find out what’s behind it.
In a small place like Street End, many roofs stand in the open, which is hard on ridges, chimneys, flashings and gutters. Older walls take a long time to dry once water gets in. A roof report shows what needs attention first. Lead flashings and old chimney stacks are often where weather gets in first.
After the visit, you get a report with photographs, sent by email. It sets out the condition of the gutter, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Location
- Street End (PO20)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What we look for on each type of roof
Cast iron gutters
A cracked cast iron downpipe can leak down the wall unseen, so we check the wall behind for staining.
Box and secret gutters
Secret gutters are hidden under the edge of the roof covering and is easy to overlook. We check what’s visible and note what is not.
What affects the price in Street End
When we price a survey, we consider:
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- Which survey package you book
- The roof’s overall size
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the report isn’t charged as an extra. Our price is from £150, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
What we need to know
These details help when you get in touch:
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- Your timetable, like an exchange date
Our price is from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, and you can ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email to find out.
What happens on the day
We look at the roof from outside and, where it’s relevant and there is safe access, from inside the roof space too. In the loft, the signs we look for are staining, damp, daylight and sagging, as far as the space allows. All in, the survey usually takes roughly 1–2 hours for a house, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. Cottages and farmhouses around Street End frequently have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints.
- 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.
- The loft space is checked for water marks if it is safe to get into.
- We send a written report with photos and clear recommendations.
How to prepare
- Let us know about parking before the day
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
- Check pets are kept safely away
Book a survey
To get a price for gutter surveys in Street End, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email. Some details about the property and the roof help us price the survey accurately.
Advice
Also near Street End
What else we do in Street End
Landlord and commercial surveys in Street End
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. Recommendations are set out by urgency where it matters, which helps when budgeting.
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client, photos included.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Photograph them and note the date.
What you can’t do safely is get up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and falls from height are serious. That part is for a survey, using safe viewpoints and a drone where it applies.
Street End: your questions answered
How do I find out if my home in Street End is listed?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. It matters most if you are planning to re-roof in a different material.
Do roofs near the sea, like those around Street End, take more of a battering?
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.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Yes, where it is applicable. Whether we can fly on the day depends on the weather and the airspace rules, and we check for restrictions near airports before flying. We’re a CAA-registered drone operator.
Can the survey be at a weekend?
Yes. We survey on weekdays and at weekends. Just ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form to arrange a day.
Do you work in Street End?
Yes. Street End is part of the area we cover.
What’s the best way to book?
Just call 07833 053749 or use the contact form. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day.
Will you check the loft?
If it is needed and safe to reach, yes. Inside, we look for damp, staining, gaps and sagging.
Useful tips for Street End property owners
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They apply to most roofs:
- Watch the gutters during heavy rain
- Do not leave hidden gutters out of a clear-out
- Have gutters cleared at least once a year
- Look for downpipes coming loose
If we think the problem lies underground, we will say so, so you can arrange a drain survey. We also note anything else we spot on the roof while we are there.
Watch your gutters from ground level or a window during heavy rain. Overflows and dripping joints are a sign to act before damage builds up.