West Sussex · London and the South East
Gutter survey in Strettington, West Sussex
An experienced roof surveyor for gutter surveys in Strettington. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
- Soffits marked by water
- Valley or box gutters that overflow inside
- Leaking or loose downpipes
Your questions about gutter surveys in Strettington
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Strettington?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. It’s worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Chichester station?
Yes. We survey roofs for landlords, letting agents and managing agents as well as owners. Just ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the details, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
When is the best time for a gutter survey?
Whenever suits you. If you’ve already seen a gutter overflowing, it’s best not to wait, because the walls take the water.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, as long as access is agreed. Roofs over flats are frequently shared, so whoever owns or manages the building needs to agree access. We can only inspect what we’re given access to.
How experienced are you?
We’ve been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys.
Do you survey at weekends?
Yes, we carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays as well as weekdays. To book, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
What does a gutter survey cost?
Gutter survey starts from £150, including VAT. The size of the property and the access affect the price. To get a price, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
About our gutter survey in Strettington
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, often down the brickwork or into 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 photo-illustrated written report. We survey downpipes, parapet and box gutters and fascias and soffits, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are soffits marked by water and brackets that have dropped or snapped.
In a small place like Strettington, 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. On exposed older roofs, chimneys and lead flashings are frequently the first to give way.
It isn’t only a list of defects. For each finding, it explains what it is, why it matters and what we’d recommend, so you can decide what to do next.
- Where
- Strettington (PO18)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What happens if roof problems are left?
A gutter clear-out takes the leaves away but it will not explain why water keeps spilling over. We also check the falls, joints, brackets, outlets and downpipes to show whether something else is wrong. In a place like Strettington, a barn or garage roof left to fail puts whatever is inside at risk. It’s worth including them in a survey before a winter does the damage.
We offer three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all including VAT. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you need to know.
What you get with us
- An independent look at the roof
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- Over 20 years’ experience
- Packages from £150, with VAT included
Strettington homes and their roofs
In Sussex, older roofs are frequently handmade clay tile, frequently with tile-hanging on the walls below. A few old Sussex buildings still carry heavy Horsham stone slabs. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first. Goodwood House, about 0.9 miles north-west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Strettington. If your house is among the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof.
If you look after a building such as Boxgrove CofE Primary School, long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle. For an older house near a landmark such as St Andrew's Church, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look. Landlords with a home close to Chichester station may find that a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant.
Strettington is about 2 miles north-east of Chichester, in West Sussex. We provide gutter surveys for homeowners, landlords and businesses in Strettington and nearby. We cover towns and villages across West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. We also survey roofs in Portsmouth.
We survey roofs across the PO18 postcode area for gutter surveys and the streets around it. Neighbouring places we cover for gutter surveys include Westerton (1 mile west), Waterbeach (1 mile north), Maudlin (1 mile south-west), Boxgrove (1 mile east) and Tangmere (1 mile south-east). Larger places within reach include Worthing (15 miles east), Bognor Regis (5 miles south-east), Selsey (9 miles south), Littlehampton (9 miles east), Emsworth (9 miles west) and Rustington (10 miles east).
Around Strettington
In Strettington, that means homes and buildings near The Coach And Horses Public House and Westbourne House School. Strettington’s nearest station is Chichester station, roughly 2.8 miles south-west. Other landmarks nearby include The Chichester City Museum (2.4 miles south-west) and Chichester Centre (1.9 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Levin Down and Kingley Vale National Nature Reserve.
Tips that help
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Check that downpipes are firmly fixed to the wall
- Watch for green marks down the brickwork
- Keep climbers away from the eaves
- Watch ceilings under valley gutters for fresh marks
After any work is done, watch the gutters in the next heavy rain. Water should run to the outlets and away without spilling over, and if it does not, raise it with whoever did the job.
Get small faults like a dripping joint or loose downpipe sorted quickly. They tend to get worse, and the water they spill can damage walls and timber.
What affects the price in Strettington
Our packages start from £150, inc. VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- The roof’s overall size
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so they’re priced to match. You’ll know the figure before booking.
Booking your survey
Some details help us suggest the right survey and price. When you contact us, tell us:
- Anything about access we should know
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
- Where the property is, with the postcode
Photos help, if you have them. Take them safely from ground level or a window. To get started, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
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 look closely at the walls around them.
Aluminium and other metal gutters
Aluminium and other metal gutters are used on many newer and commercial buildings. Their joints and outlets still need checking.
Honest limits
We only report everything that’s safely in view on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- What’s behind fascias and inside walls
- Gutters out of sight from every safe vantage point
- Whether a material contains asbestos (a specialist asbestos surveyor’s job)
If you are not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll give you a straight answer before you book. What our survey covers.
What we check
- Downpipes
- Outlets and hoppers
- Eaves gutters
- Valley gutters
- Fascias and soffits
- Parapet and box gutters
Also near Strettington
What else we do in Strettington
What we do, step by step
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof, but as a rough guide the survey takes an hour or two for most houses, and more on a big or complicated roof. You are welcome to ask questions while we’re there. For a village or hamlet like Strettington, the journey is planned ahead of time: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. On the day, we inspect everything that’s safely in view, inside and out.
- We start with what you’ve noticed, such as damp or overflowing gutters.
- We walk round the building and check the gutters, downpipes and fascias from ground level.
- Valleys, parapets and box gutters are inspected where they can be seen safely.
- The roof space is checked for staining, where it can be reached safely.
- A photo-illustrated written report and recommendations follows.
Before the survey
- Let us know about parking near the property
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
Booking a survey
We survey roofs on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. To find a date that works for you, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and the days you’d prefer.