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Gutter survey in Waterbeach, West Sussex
A survey of gutters, valleys, outlets and downpipes in Waterbeach, using drones and thermal imaging where it applies. Get in touch for a price.
- Gutters that have fallen out of line
- Overflowing eaves gutters
- Blocked outlets and hoppers
Useful tips for Waterbeach property owners
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner, before and after a survey:
- Check the loft with care after heavy rain
- Check for spilling water in a downpour
- Have gutters cleared at least once a year
- Have overhanging branches cut back
Once work is carried out, keep an eye on the gutters in the next downpour. Water should run to the outlets and away without spilling over, and if it does not, raise it with whoever did the job.
Do not forget valley, parapet and box gutters. They collect leaves and silt just like eaves gutters but you cannot check them from the street, so ask for them to be included when gutters are cleared.
About our gutter survey in Waterbeach
A gutter needs a steady fall towards its outlet or water sits in them. When brackets sag or joints part, water pools, drips and spills over where the gutter dips. We look along each run for sags, gaps and leaking joints and look at the brackets and downpipe clips. You get written recommendations, prioritised by urgency where relevant. If you’ve noticed water backing up from a hidden gutter and dripping or leaking gutter joints, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
In a village or hamlet like Waterbeach, 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 frequently old. We report on everything that’s safely in view, and thatch is a specialist material. On older roofs, it is usually the chimneys and lead flashings that need work first.
With the Standard Survey, you also get moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey goes further, with thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Location
- Waterbeach (PO18)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
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How we price gutter surveys
Survey packages start from £150, with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on:
- The shape of the roof and its details
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- Roof area
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package matters as well. The price is always agreed first.
What we need to know
If you can, have these to hand when you get in touch:
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- Where the property is, with the postcode
We survey roofs on weekdays and at weekends. To find a date that works for you, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Your questions about gutter surveys in Waterbeach
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Chichester station?
Yes, landlords and letting agents book with us as well as owners. You can phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and a few details.
Is my home in Waterbeach listed or in a conservation area?
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.
When does the report arrive?
Each package has its own report time. Basic is within 48 hours, Standard is 24–48 hours and Premium is the same day. Mention any deadline when booking.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Where it helps and the rules allow, yes. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID and fly a drone under 250g, and the airspace and weather are checked before every flight.
How long will you be on site?
For a house, expect about 1–2 hours on site, and longer for larger or complex roofs.
Can you tell me if my old gutters contain asbestos?
No. We don’t carry out asbestos testing. Where gutters, downpipes or soffits could be asbestos cement, we flag them and recommend a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before they’re disturbed.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We’ve been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have completed over 5,000 surveys.
Honest limits
It’s a careful look at the gutter, not the whole story. The main limits are:
- Hidden sections we cannot view safely
- Blockages deep inside downpipes
- Confirming asbestos in older rainwater goods
If you are not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What we look at
- Eaves gutters
- Valley gutters
- Fascias and soffits
- Outlets and hoppers
- Parapet and box gutters
- Downpipes
What we do, step by step
Photos are taken throughout the visit, so you can see in the report what we found and where. We take close-ups from wherever is safe, including by drone where it is applicable and the weather allows. Most surveys take between one and two hours on an ordinary house, or half a day or so for a commercial building. Around Waterbeach, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so it helps to know whether there is a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- We start by hearing about any drips, overflows or damp patches.
- We look along the gutters, downpipes and fascias from the ground and from windows.
- Valley, parapet and box gutters are inspected as far as they can safely be seen.
- The roof space is checked for water marks if it is safe to get into.
- We send a written report with photos and clear recommendations.
How to prepare
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
How to book
Prices start from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, so call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the details.
Related advice
Gutter surveys in Waterbeach: local notes
In Sussex, older roofs are frequently handmade clay tile, frequently with tile-hanging on the walls below. Some old buildings in Sussex have Horsham stone slab roofs. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look. Goodwood House, about 0.5 miles north-west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Waterbeach. If your house is among the older ones, 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.
The streets around a church such as The Priory Church of St Mary and St Blaize are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if you own one of the older houses nearby, the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine. If you look after a building such as Boxgrove CofE Primary School, a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time. Landlords with a home close to Chichester station may find that the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at.
Waterbeach is about 3 miles north-east of Chichester, in West Sussex. Bookings from Waterbeach are handled just like any other: a call or an email, a price, then a date. Across West Sussex, we cover Waterbeach. Our Portsmouth page covers surveys nearby.
All of PO18 is covered for gutter surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Close by, we survey roofs in Strettington (1 mile south), Westerton (1 mile south-west), Halnaker (1 mile east), Boxgrove (1 mile south-east) and Maudlin (1 mile south). Within a short drive, we also cover Worthing (15 miles east), Bognor Regis (6 miles south), Chichester (3 miles south-west), Selsey (9 miles south), Littlehampton (10 miles south-east) and Emsworth (9 miles west).
Around Waterbeach
Waterbeach’s nearest station is Chichester station, about 3.2 miles south-west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Chichester Castle (2.6 miles south-west) and The Chichester City Museum (2.7 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Levin Down and Kingley Vale National Nature Reserve.
Different roofs, different checks
Aluminium and other metal gutters
On big buildings, one blocked outlet can affect a long run so outlets get close attention.
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.
Why get it checked now?
Overflowing water soaks the walls under the gutter. Left for months, that can lead to damp inside, worn pointing and rotten timber. Spotting the problem early tends to mean a simpler fix. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like Waterbeach, driving rain gets into any weakness, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
Our price is from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on how big and how high the roof is, how it can safely be seen and the package you choose.
Why us?
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Photos and a written report every time
- Over 20 years’ experience