West Sussex · London and the South East
Watersfield Gutter Survey
Know where you stand with the gutter before you spend money on it. We carry out gutter surveys in Watersfield, with photos and a clear written report.
- Leaks at the gutter joints
- Leaves and moss blocking gutters
- Choked outlets or hopper heads
Watersfield homes and their roofs
Handmade clay tiles and tile-hung upper walls are typical of older Sussex houses. 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. With Bignor Roman Villa about 1.8 miles west, Watersfield sits in an area with a long building history. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
If you own a rental within reach of Pulborough station, a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant. Take an older house close to The Parish Church of St Giles: old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs.
Watersfield is about 8 miles north of Littlehampton, in West Sussex. We provide gutter surveys for homeowners, landlords and businesses in Watersfield and the surrounding area. Across West Sussex, we cover Watersfield and the places around it. Brighton is in our area too.
All of RH20 is within our area for gutter surveys. We offer gutter surveys to properties on London Road, Chapel Close and River Lane and the roads around them. We also cover Coldwaltham (1 mile north-east), Lower Horncroft (1 mile north), West Burton (1 mile south-west), Coates (2 miles north-west) and Bury (2 miles south). We also work in nearby towns such as Horsham (14 miles north-east), Worthing (10 miles south-east), Bognor Regis (11 miles south-west), Chichester (12 miles south-west), Littlehampton (8 miles south) and Shoreham-by-Sea (14 miles south-east).
Landmarks near Watersfield
We work in homes and buildings around St James' CofE Primary School and The Labouring Man pub. The nearest railway station is Pulborough station, roughly 2.5 miles north-east. Well-known places in the area include Amberley Museum (2.5 miles south) and Coates Castle (1.8 miles north-west). Open spaces near Watersfield include Bignor Hill and Amberley Wild Brooks.
Gutter survey in Watersfield: what you get
People book a gutter survey when gutters overflow, when damp appears or before the wetter months. Landlords and managing agents use the report to plan upkeep, and some buyers want the rainwater system checked before exchange. The survey and report follow the same steps whatever the reason, with photographs and written recommendations. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. If you are worried about blocked outlets and hoppers and sagging gutters and loose brackets, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on downpipes, valley gutters and outlets and hoppers alike.
Somewhere as small as Watersfield, homes are frequently older cottages and farmhouses, with outbuildings and some newer houses. Older roofs may be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, often with chimneys that have stood a long time. Each needs checking in its own way, and thatch is a specialist material we report on as far as it can be seen. Chimneys and lead flashings on old roofs frequently need the most attention.
If any part of the gutter couldn’t be seen safely, we say so in the report. You’ll know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Where
- Watersfield (RH20)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What a survey costs
We confirm the price for your survey before you book. These are the things that affect it:
- Height and safe access
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
Price depends partly on the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all inc. VAT. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
Helping us price your survey
Getting the details right at the start saves time. It’s useful to include:
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- Anything about access we should know
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
A quick phone call is usually the easiest start: ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll ask a few questions about the roof. You will have a price before anything is arranged.
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Surveys for landlords and agents in Watersfield
Where a roof is shared: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Tell us about it when booking and we will plan the visit with that in mind.
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Watersfield. For a price for a let property or a block, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
Roof by roof
Box and secret gutters
A secret gutter is tucked under the slates or tiles at an abutment or valley and is easy to overlook. We check what’s visible and note what isn’t.
Aluminium and other metal gutters
On big buildings, one blocked outlet can affect a long run, so we check the outlets carefully.
Watersfield questions
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Watersfield?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Is Watersfield within the area you cover?
Yes, we do. We work right across London and the South East, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it is useful to know about access.
Are hidden gutters like valleys and box gutters included?
Yes. Hidden gutters are a common cause of leaks inside so we pay close attention to them. Parts of them may not be visible, and the report says so.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We have completed more than 5,000 surveys, over more than 20 years, and 98% of customers are satisfied.
Will you check the drains below ground?
No. Our gutter survey covers rainwater above ground down to where the downpipes reach the ground. If a drain below ground looks like the cause, the report says so.
Do you use drones?
Yes, where it is applicable. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID and fly a drone under 250g, and every flight depends on the airspace and the weather.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, if whoever owns or manages the building agrees access. We look at the parts we are given access to.
Why it’s worth a survey now in Watersfield
Clearing gutters removes the debris but it will not explain why water keeps spilling over. Our survey also looks at falls, joints, brackets, outlets and downpipes to show whether something else is wrong. In a small place like Watersfield, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where applicable) come with the Premium Survey, which starts from £400, including VAT. We can help you choose the package that fits what you want to find out.
Why book us in Watersfield
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- Visits on any day of the week
- Every finding written up with photos
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
How it works
A survey visit follows a simple order: we listen to what’s been worrying you, inspect the roof from every safe viewpoint, photograph what we find and record our findings for the written report. Most visits take between one and two hours for a house, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. Older rural homes like those around Watersfield can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints, and anything we can’t see is noted.
- We start by hearing about any drips, overflows or damp patches.
- Gutters, downpipes, fascias and soffits are inspected from safe vantage points.
- Valley, parapet and box gutters are inspected as far as they can safely be seen.
- We look in the loft space, where there’s safe access, for signs of water getting in.
- You get a written report with photos and recommendations.
Preparing for the visit
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Check we can get to the back of the property
Getting a price
We confirm the price for your survey before booking, so you know the cost up front. Gutter survey starts from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Advice
What this survey cannot tell you
Some things cannot be seen without opening up the roof, so a survey has limits:
- Blockages deep inside downpipes
- Damage hidden inside walls or behind boards
- Hidden sections we cannot view safely
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll recommend the right survey before you book. What our survey covers.
What we check
- Downpipes
- Outlets and hoppers
- Fascias and soffits
- Parapet and box gutters
- Eaves gutters
- Valley gutters