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Gutter survey in Walberton, West Sussex
A careful look at the gutter at your property in Walberton, and put it all in a photo-illustrated written report.
- Gutters packed with leaves or moss
- Leaking or loose downpipes
- Valley or box gutters that overflow inside
Gutter survey in Walberton: what you get
Gutters carry rain off the roof and away from the walls. When they block, leak or lose their fall, the water goes where it shouldn’t, often down the brickwork or into the building. We check the full rainwater system above ground, from eaves gutters and valleys to outlets, hoppers and downpipes. The findings go into a written report with photos. We survey downpipes, valley gutters and fascias and soffits, and people most often book us about gutters overflowing in heavy rain and leaking or loose downpipes.
In a small place like Walberton, 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 written report sets out what to deal with and in what order. On exposed older roofs, chimneys and lead flashings are frequently the first to give way.
After the visit, you get a report with photos, emailed to you. It sets out the condition of the gutter, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Location
- Walberton (BN18)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Questions from Walberton
Does being near the coast affect roofs in Walberton?
Near the coast, roofs face more wind and more salt than further inland. Salt corrodes metal fixings and flashings, and wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces.
Is Walberton within the area you cover?
Yes, we do. We work right across London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned ahead of time.
What happens after the survey?
You receive the written report by email, with photographs and recommendations. You can use it to talk to a seller, an insurer, a roofer or a managing agent, whichever applies.
How much is a gutter survey?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The price depends on the size of the building and how easy the gutters are to see. To get a price, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
Do you check valley and parapet gutters?
Yes. Hidden gutters are a common cause of leaks inside so we pay close attention to them. Some may only be partly visible, and we’ll note that in the report.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes. Shared roofs just need a little more planning. Mention it when you get in touch and we’ll explain what’s needed.
Do you need to get into the loft?
Where it’s relevant to the survey and there is safe access, yes. Please clear anything stored under the hatch.
What we do, step by step
Once we’ve finished looking, we write up our findings as a written report with photos, sent to you by email. As for time on site, it usually takes about 1–2 hours at a house, depending on how many gutter runs and downpipes there are. In a hamlet or village like Walberton, a postcode does not always lead to the right gate, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- We start with what you’ve noticed, like damp or overflowing gutters.
- The eaves gutters, downpipes and fascias are looked at from ground level and windows.
- We check hidden gutters as far as safe access allows.
- 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 about parking near the property
- If it is not your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it is shared
Getting a price
Unsure which package suits your roof? The easiest way is to call 07833 053749 or email us and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We will explain the options and the price.
Related advice
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Shared roofs need a little more planning: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Let us know about it when booking and we will plan the visit with that in mind.
With a portfolio of properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To arrange surveys for several addresses, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the addresses.
What we’re asked to look at in Walberton
Brackets can loosen, corrode or snap over the years. Wet leaves and silt add a lot of weight and the extra load drags the gutter down. Lose the fall and water gathers in the dip, then overflows.
Problems we come across often include:
- Leaks at the gutter joints
- Gutters full of debris and silt
- Brackets that have dropped or snapped
- Blocked outlets and hoppers
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Walberton and Binsted CofE Primary School, its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale.
What to check before booking
- What happens after the report arrives
- What experience they bring
- How they’ll see the roof: from the ground, the loft, the roof or by drone
- How soon the report will arrive
Gutter surveys around Walberton
Walberton lies within about 4 miles of the sea, where sea air brings more salt and stronger wind than inland. Near the sea, metal fixings wear faster and loose pieces on a roof are more likely to lift. Many older homes in Sussex have handmade clay tiles and tile-hung walls. A few old Sussex buildings still carry heavy Horsham stone slabs. Whatever the covering, it is often the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first.
For landlords with property near Barnham station, knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints. If yours is one of the older homes in the streets near St Mary's Church, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs.
Walberton is about 5 miles north-west of Littlehampton, in West Sussex. If you are in Walberton, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Our area takes in places right across West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. For surveys nearby, see our Portsmouth page.
Every address in BN18 is covered for gutter surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Whether your property is on The Street, Maple Road and Prime Close or a nearby road, we can survey it. Close by, we survey roofs in Avisford (1 mile north-east), Binsted (1 mile east), Slindon Common (1 mile north), West Barnham (1 mile south-west) and Barnham (1 mile south-west). We also work in nearby towns like Worthing (10 miles east), Bognor Regis (5 miles south-west), Chichester (7 miles west), Selsey (11 miles south-west), Littlehampton (5 miles south-east) and Shoreham-by-Sea (15 miles east).
Local landmarks in Walberton
We work in homes and buildings around St Philip Howard Catholic High School. For rail, the closest station is Barnham station, roughly 1.3 miles south-west. Nearby you’ll also find Arundel and District Hospital (2.5 miles east) and Arundel Castle (3 miles east). Not far away are WWT Arundel and Bignor Hill.
Places near Walberton
Other services in Walberton
Honest limits
Our survey isn’t a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. Other limits to bear in mind:
- Rot or damp concealed behind fascias or inside walls
- Blockages deep inside downpipes
- Hidden sections we can’t view safely
If you are not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will give you a straight answer before booking. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roof types and parts we check
- Parapet and box gutters
- Outlets and hoppers
- Fascias and soffits
- Downpipes
- Valley gutters
- Eaves gutters
What you can safely check yourself
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Water spilling over the edge can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
Leave it or get it looked at?
Clearing gutters removes the debris but it will not explain why water keeps spilling over. We also check the falls, joints, brackets, outlets and downpipes, so you know whether there’s more to it. Matching old materials, like handmade tiles or stone slates, can take time to source. That is one more reason to find defects before they become urgent.
Gutter survey starts from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on how big and how high the roof is, access and which survey you book.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Walberton
- Photos and a written report every time
- PI and public liability insurance
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- 98% of customers satisfied
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