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Thakeham Gutter Survey
Know where you stand with the gutter before you decide what to do next. We carry out gutter surveys in Thakeham.
- Blocked outlets and hoppers
- Soffits marked by water
- Sagging gutters and loose brackets
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Thakeham
With Parham House about 3.6 miles south-west, Thakeham sits in an area with a long building history. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years. Handmade clay tiles and tile-hung upper walls are typical of older Sussex houses. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old Sussex buildings. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them.
For landlords with property near Pulborough station, a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let. The streets around a church like The Parish Church of St Mary are often among the oldest in a place, and if you own one of the older houses nearby, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look.
Thakeham is about 8 miles north of Worthing, in West Sussex. Thakeham is one of many places we visit across West Sussex, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. We cover towns and villages across West Sussex, large and small. Our Brighton page covers surveys nearby.
We cover every part of RH20 for gutter surveys. Local streets include The Street, Bramble Lane and Cray's Lane. If you are just outside Thakeham, we cover Abingworth (1 mile south-west), Warminghurst (1 mile south-east), Goose Green (1 mile north-east), West Chiltington (1 mile north-west) and Heath Common (1 mile south). Larger places within reach include Crawley (15 miles north-east), Horsham (9 miles north-east), Worthing (8 miles south), Haywards Heath (15 miles east), Burgess Hill (13 miles east) and Littlehampton (10 miles south-west).
Local landmarks in Thakeham
The closest station to Thakeham is Pulborough station, roughly 4.1 miles west of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find The Storrington And District Museum (2.2 miles south-west). The countryside around Thakeham includes Knepp Wildland and Chanctonbury Hill.
Gutter survey in Thakeham
Your gutters take the rain from the roof and lead it away from the walls. When they block, leak or lose their fall, the water goes where it shouldn’t and that normally 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. The findings go into a written report with photos. If you’ve noticed leaking or loose downpipes and rotten fascias or stained soffits, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
Older buildings in small places like Thakeham may be listed or in a conservation area. If yours is, re-roofing in different materials may need consent, so the council is the place to check. 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 written findings come by email, easy to pass on to a roofer, an agent or an insurer. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and same day for Premium.
- Where
- Thakeham (RH20)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
The survey, step by step
We photograph the roof as we go, so the report shows exactly what we saw. We take close-ups from wherever is safe, including by drone where it is applicable and the weather allows. A typical visit takes an hour or two for most homes, and longer where there are parapet, valley or box gutters to follow. Cottages and farmhouses around Thakeham often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints.
- You tell us 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 safely be seen.
- Where it is safe, we check the loft for signs of water.
- You receive a report with photos and recommendations.
Before the survey
- Let us know where we can park nearby
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
How to book
To book a survey, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. You will know the price before anything is booked.
Advice
Signs you need a gutter survey in Thakeham
Most gutter joints rely on seals or sealant that wear out. Plastic gutters move with heat and cold, and in time their joints can drip. On cast iron, joints can rust and open up where the paint has failed.
Typical things we are asked to look at include:
- Valley or box gutters that overflow inside
- Fascia boards damaged by overflowing water
- Gutters packed with leaves or moss
- Hoppers and outlets full of debris
Anyone responsible for a site like Rydon Community College will know that a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- What the report includes, and whether it has photos
- Whether the roof space is looked at, where there is one
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
Tips from our surveys
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out:
- Book gutter clearing once a year, more often near trees
- Look out for overflows when it pours
- Watch for green marks down the brickwork
- Have overhanging branches cut back
If anything in the report is not clear, ask us. With the Standard Survey there’s a follow-up consultation, and the Premium Survey includes an in-person consultation.
Hidden gutters need clearing too. They block in the same way as the gutters you can see but they’re much harder to spot, so check they’re included in any clearing work.
Honest limits
This isn’t a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- The inside of buried drains
- Blockages deep inside downpipes
- Hidden sections we can’t view safely
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will recommend the right survey before booking. What a survey covers and does not.
Roofs we survey in Thakeham
- Parapet and box gutters
- Fascias and soffits
- Downpipes
- Valley gutters
- Eaves gutters
- Outlets and hoppers
What a survey costs
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how it can be reached and seen safely. Prices start from £150, including VAT.
Helping us price your survey
What helps most when you contact us:
- When you need the report by
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- The property’s address and postcode
- Access details, like a loft hatch or a shared roof
A quick phone call is typically the easiest start: call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will ask a few questions about the roof. You will have a price before anything is arranged.
What happens if roof problems are left?
When a valley or parapet gutter blocks, the water has nowhere safe to go. It can overflow into the building, frequently in the heaviest rain. Having them checked before autumn and winter makes sense. For an older or listed building in a place like Thakeham, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so leaving a defect until it’s urgent leaves less time to plan.
Gutter survey starts from £150, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, with VAT included, and we’ll tell you which fits.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Thakeham
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Every finding written up with photos
- Packages from £150, with VAT included
Read what a roof survey costs and what we found on two real jobs.
Places near Thakeham
Other services in Thakeham
Your questions about gutter surveys in Thakeham
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Thakeham?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it’s in a conservation area. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
I let a flat near Pulborough station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, that is a common request. We just need to know who will give access, and we can send the report to you or your agent.
What does the report include?
You get our findings in writing, part by part, with photos. The most urgent items are made clear.
Is there a good time of year to book a gutter survey?
There’s no wrong time. If water is already spilling over, book sooner rather than later as overflowing water can damage walls.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. This is a survey of the roof only, and it is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. Many buyers have both.
What does a gutter survey cost?
Gutter survey starts from £150, including VAT. The size of the property and the access affect the price. For a price, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Where it helps and the rules allow, yes. Our sub-250g drone is flown by a CAA-registered operator with a Flyer ID and Operator ID, and every flight depends on the airspace and the weather.