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Gutter Survey in Warningcamp
Find out the condition of the gutter at your property in Warningcamp from an independent roof surveyor. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Fascia boards damaged by overflowing water
- Downpipes that are split or coming away
- Valley or box gutters that overflow inside
Gutter survey in Warningcamp
Gutters have to slope gently towards the outlet to drain properly. Sagging brackets and slipped joints leave water standing and overflowing at the low points. We look along each run for sags, gaps and leaking joints and look at the brackets and downpipe clips. Recommendations are written down and prioritised by urgency where relevant. We are often asked to look into leaking or loose downpipes and water backing up from a hidden gutter, across valley gutters, fascias and soffits and outlets and hoppers.
Village roofs often face open fields and take the full force of wind and rain, which is hard on ridges, chimneys, flashings and gutters. Damp in old walls is slow to dry, so a small leak can do a lot of harm. A written report sets out what to deal with and in what order. On exposed older roofs, chimneys and lead flashings are often the first to give way.
It isn’t only a list of defects. It explains what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, so you can decide what to do next.
- Location
- Warningcamp (BN18)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Questions from Warningcamp
I let a flat near Arundel station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, that’s a common request. Let us know whether a tenant or an agent will let us in, and the report can go straight to you or your agent.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Warningcamp?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Do you survey at weekends?
Yes. We survey on weekdays and at weekends. To find a day that suits, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
How many surveys have you done?
More than 5,000 surveys over 20+ years.
Could my damp wall be caused by the gutters?
The survey looks at whether rainwater is spilling onto the wall from overflows, leaking joints or loose downpipes. We cannot see inside walls, so we report on what’s visible.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
If the survey includes the loft or the inside of the building, someone needs to let us in. We’ll talk about access as you book.
Do you work in Warningcamp?
Yes, we do. Warningcamp is part of the area we cover, and the service is the same as everywhere else we work.
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Before and after the survey
A little preparation and a few simple habits help. Some pointers:
- Watch the gutters during heavy rain
- Note any damp stains below the gutters
- Have gutters cleared at least once a year
- Get trees that overhang the gutters trimmed
For let and shared buildings, the report can go on file and use it to plan upkeep. Photos make it easier to explain the work to owners, tenants or contractors.
Have overhanging branches and climbing plants cut back from the roof by someone who can do it safely. Less debris means fewer blocked outlets.
Gutter surveys around Warningcamp
Warningcamp is within about 4 miles of the coast, where sea air brings more salt and stronger wind than inland. Metal fixings and flashings corrode faster in salt air, while gales work at loose ridges, slates and tiles, and driving rain gets into whatever gap is left. Handmade clay tiles and tile-hung upper walls are typical of older Sussex houses. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old Sussex buildings. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first.
Take a building like The Littlehampton Academy: its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale. For landlords with property near Arundel station, a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak.
Warningcamp is about 3 miles north of Littlehampton, in West Sussex. Warningcamp is one of many places we visit across West Sussex. We cover towns and villages across West Sussex, large and small. For surveys nearby, see our Brighton page.
All of BN18 is within our area for gutter surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Local streets include Blakehurst Lane and Clay Lane, and we cover them all. Close by, we survey roofs in Crossbush (1 mile south-west), Poling (1 mile south-east), Arundel (2 miles west), Lyminster (2 miles south-west) and Toddington (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Worthing (6 miles east), Bognor Regis (8 miles south-west), Chichester (11 miles west), Selsey (14 miles south-west), Littlehampton (3 miles south) and Shoreham-by-Sea (11 miles east).
Landmarks near Warningcamp
The nearest railway station is Arundel station, about 1 mile west. Nearby you’ll also find Arundel and District Hospital (1.8 miles west) and Lyminster Siege Castle (0.6 miles west). Open spaces near Warningcamp include WWT Arundel and Highdown Hill.
What we cannot see
This is not a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- Blockages deep inside downpipes
- Gutters out of sight from every safe viewpoint
- Pipes below ground level
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll tell you before booking. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Warningcamp
- Fascias and soffits
- Eaves gutters
- Downpipes
- Valley gutters
- Outlets and hoppers
- Parapet and box gutters
Roof by roof
Cast iron gutters
Cast iron gutters and downpipes are found on many older buildings. They last well when painted but corrode once the paint wears off.
Box and secret gutters
Box and secret gutters frequently cause leaks indoors. We check the outlets, linings and overflows where safe.
What happens on the day
On the day, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you want to find out. We then inspect everything that can safely be seen, from ground level, from windows, in the loft space and by drone where applicable. The survey normally takes about 1–2 hours for most homes, and longer where there are parapet, valley or box gutters to follow. Somewhere as small as Warningcamp, access is often the only tricky part. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- You tell us where you’ve seen overflows, drips or damp.
- The eaves gutters, downpipes and fascias are looked at from ground level and windows.
- We check hidden gutters as far as safe access allows.
- The roof space is checked for staining, where it can be reached safely.
- A report with photographs and recommendations follows.
Before the survey
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we are coming
- Leave a clear route to the loft
Booking a survey
Once you know what you need, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form. We’ll suggest a package, agree the price and find a date.
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Landlords, agents and block managers in Warningcamp
Letting agents and landlords in Warningcamp book surveys as well as homeowners. A written report with photos gives you a clear record of the gutter.
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too. Larger roofs take longer.
Signs you need a gutter survey in Warningcamp
Valley, parapet and box gutters are often lined with lead or a sheet material. Splits and blocked outlets in these gutters can send water straight into the building as there is nowhere harmless for it to go. Lead linings can also be stolen.
People usually book a survey after spotting something like this:
- Soffits marked by water
- Gutters full of debris and silt
- Cracked or loose downpipes
- Water backing up from a hidden gutter
Historic houses such as Ecclesden Manor, about 2.8 miles south-east, show how far back building around Warningcamp goes. If your house is among the older ones, the roof may have been repaired many times, and the survey records how each part is holding up.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Whether the roof space is looked at, where there is one
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- What exactly goes into their report
- Whether VAT is added on top