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Gutter survey in Tillington, West Sussex
We carry out gutter surveys in Tillington and the rest of West Sussex. We survey seven days a week.
- Joints that drip after rain
- Gutters full of debris and silt
- Water spilling over the gutter edge
What a survey costs
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. That comes down to:
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- How many separate roofs there are, like extensions, dormers and garages
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
Prices start from £150, inc. VAT, for a Basic Survey. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400. You will know the price for the job before booking.
Getting in touch
A little information up front helps. Please include:
- Anything about access we should know
- When you need the report by
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
To get a price for gutter surveys in Tillington, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email. A few details about the property and the roof help us give you an accurate price.
Gutter survey in Tillington
We survey gutters and rainwater systems in Tillington and right across London and South East England. We inspect everything we can see safely, from ground level, from windows and from the loft space. A visit typically takes between one and two hours for most homes, and longer where there are parapet, valley or box gutters to follow. The written report follows, with photos and recommendations. Typical surveys look at gutters overflowing in heavy rain and gutters that have fallen out of line, across valley gutters, eaves gutters and outlets and hoppers.
In a village or hamlet like Tillington, older cottages and farmhouses often sit alongside barns, outbuildings and a few newer houses. Roofs there can be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, and chimney stacks are often old. We report on what can safely be seen, and thatch is a specialist material. Chimneys and lead flashings on old roofs frequently need the most attention.
You receive the findings by email, easy to pass on to a roofer, an agent or an insurer. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24–48 hours and Premium on the day.
- Place
- Tillington (GU28)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Gutter surveys around Tillington
Many older homes in Sussex have handmade clay tiles and tile-hung walls. 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. Historic houses like Petworth House, about 0.8 miles east, show how far back building in the area around Tillington goes. If you own one of the older houses, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
Take a building like Petworth Cof E Primary School: its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale. For an older house near a landmark such as The Parish Church of All Hallows, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look.
Tillington is about 12 miles north-east of Chichester, in West Sussex. We carry out gutter surveys for householders, landlords and businesses in Tillington. Tillington is one of the towns and villages in West Sussex where we work. We also survey roofs in Guildford.
Surveys in GU28 are booked the same way as anywhere else. If you need a gutter survey at a property on Upperton Road, Cemetery Lane and Tillington Road or anywhere close by, we can help. Close by, we survey roofs in Upperton (1 mile north-west), Petworth (1 mile east), Hampers Green (1 mile north-east), Rotherbridge (1 mile south) and River (2 miles north-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Horsham (14 miles east), Worthing (15 miles south-east), Bognor Regis (14 miles south), Chichester (12 miles south-west), Littlehampton (13 miles south) and Rustington (13 miles south-east).
Landmarks near Tillington
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Old Square Tavern, among other places. Nearby you’ll also find Lodsworth Castle (1.9 miles west) and Coultershaw Heritage Site (1.7 miles south). Open spaces near Tillington include Graffham Common.
Common questions in Tillington
Do you cover Tillington?
We do. Every survey there gets the same written report with photographs.
Is my home in Tillington listed or in a conservation area?
We can’t confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Do you check valley and parapet gutters?
Yes. These gutters often cause leaks indoors when they block so we pay close attention to them. Parts of them may not be visible, and the report says so.
Can you give me structural calculations?
No. We point out what can be seen, like sagging or deflection, but we do not carry out calculations or give an engineer’s opinion. Where an engineer is needed, we say so in the report.
How experienced are you?
We have more than 20 years’ experience and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys.
Will the survey check for asbestos?
No. We don’t test for asbestos. Where gutters, downpipes or soffits could be asbestos cement, we flag them and recommend a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before they’re disturbed.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Our cover is professional indemnity plus public liability.
Why it is worth a survey now in Tillington
Overflowing water soaks the walls under the gutter. Given time, it can cause damp patches, damaged pointing and rot in nearby timber. Finding the cause now typically keeps the fix smaller. For an older or listed building in a place like Tillington, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so leaving a defect until it’s urgent leaves less time to plan.
Every price we give includes VAT. Prices start from £150, including VAT. You’ll know the price for the job before you book.
What you get with us
- An independent view of the roof
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Over 20 years’ experience
Read how roof surveys are priced and two real surveys.
Roof by roof
Cast iron gutters
Cast iron tends to fail at the joints and fixings. We note corrosion, cracks and leaking joints as far as we can see them.
Fascias and soffits
On buildings from before 2000, soffits may be asbestos cement. We flag any that could be for a specialist asbestos surveyor to check.
Tips that help
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Some tips:
- Have overhanging branches cut back
- Note any damp stains below the gutters
- Do not climb a ladder to look in the gutters
- Check for spilling water in a downpour
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’re there.
Get the gutters cleared every year, and more often if trees overhang the roof. The best time is normally after the leaves have dropped. Clear gutters can carry water away as they should.
How the survey works
On the day, we begin with a quick chat about the roof and anything that’s worrying you. We then inspect everything that can be seen safely. Most surveys take about one to two hours for most homes, and longer where there are parapet, valley or box gutters to follow. For a village or hamlet like Tillington, the journey is planned ahead of time: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. On the day, we inspect whatever is safely visible, inside and out.
- We agree which parts of the building you’re most worried about.
- Each gutter run is checked for blockages, sags and leaking joints.
- We check the outlets, hoppers, downpipes and any overflows.
- Fascias, soffits and the walls below are looked at for signs of overflow.
- Findings are photographed and set out in a written report.
How to prepare
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
Getting a price
If you’re buying, it helps to book soon after your offer is accepted, so there’s time to use the report before exchange. Otherwise, simply call 07833 053749 or drop us an email whenever suits you.
Related advice
What you can safely check yourself
Look up at the roof after a storm, from the ground: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
Keep a simple record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Send it with your enquiry and it will help the survey.