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West Ashling Gutter Survey
Independent gutter surveys in West Ashling. We have completed more than 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
- Water backing up from a hidden gutter
- Joints that drip after rain
- Choked outlets or hopper heads
Why act early in West Ashling
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. Older cottages and farmhouses around West Ashling can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it’s left.
Prices start from £150, with VAT included, for a Basic Survey. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400. We confirm the price for your roof before booking.
Why us?
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- Plain-English reports with photos
- Package prices that include VAT
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced and what we found on two real jobs.
About our gutter survey in West Ashling
We carry out gutter surveys in West Ashling as part of our cover across London and the South East. On the day, we inspect what can safely be seen from ground level, windows, the loft space and the roof where it’s safe. A visit typically takes roughly 1–2 hours for a house; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. Afterwards, you get a written report with photos and recommendations. We survey outlets and hoppers, eaves gutters and fascias and soffits, and people most frequently book us about gutters overflowing in heavy rain and water backing up from a hidden gutter.
In a small place like West Ashling, 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 roof report shows what needs attention first. Lead flashings and old chimney stacks are frequently where weather gets in first.
It is not only a list of defects. For each finding, it explains what it is, why it matters and what we’d recommend, so you can decide what to do next.
- Place
- West Ashling (PO18)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Towns and villages near West Ashling
Also in West Ashling
Common roof problems in West Ashling
Many people get in touch after seeing water pour over a gutter in heavy rain. Others notice a damp wall, a stained ceiling or a green streak down the brickwork. The survey helps pin down the source before more damage is done.
Typical things we are asked to look at include:
- Downpipes that are split or coming away
- Gutters overflowing in heavy rain
- Brackets that have dropped or snapped
- Overflowing valley or parapet gutters
Take a building like Funtington Primary School: its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale.
Questions to ask before booking
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- What follow-up you get after the report
How the survey works
Once we have finished looking, we write up our findings in a report with photographs. On timing, most surveys take about 1–2 hours at a typical home, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. Older roofs in small places like West Ashling can have low, tight loft spaces, so let us know about the loft hatch and any ladder. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- First, we agree the areas to focus on.
- Each gutter run is checked for blockages, sags and leaking joints.
- Outlets, hoppers, downpipes and overflows are inspected.
- Fascias, soffits and the walls below are looked at for signs of overflow.
- Findings are photographed and set out in a written report.
Before the survey
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
Booking a survey
You can call us seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. To book or ask a question, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Related advice
What a gutter survey looks like in West Ashling
The coast is about 4 miles or less from West Ashling, where sea air brings more salt and stronger wind than inland. Salt corrodes metal fixings and flashings, and wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces, while driving rain finds any gap. West Dean House, about 4.6 miles north-east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around West Ashling. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters.
Landlords with a home close to Bosham station may find that the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at. The streets around a church such as The Parish Church of St Mary are often among the oldest in a place, and if your home is one of the older ones nearby, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look.
West Ashling is about 3 miles north-west of Chichester, in West Sussex. We provide gutter surveys for homes and businesses in West Ashling. West Ashling is one of the places in West Sussex where we work for gutter surveys. For surveys nearby, see our Portsmouth page.
Every address in PO18 is covered for gutter surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. If you need a gutter survey at a property on Heather Close, Ashling Close and Portal Close or anywhere close by, we can help. Other places close to West Ashling include East Ashling (1 mile east), Funtington (1 mile north-west), Broadbridge (1 mile south), Hambrook (1 mile west) and West Stoke (1 mile north-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Bognor Regis (9 miles south-east), Chichester (3 miles south-east), Selsey (9 miles south), Littlehampton (14 miles east), Emsworth (4 miles west) and Rustington (15 miles east).
Landmarks near West Ashling
We work in homes and buildings around The Horse And Groom Public House and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Bosham station, roughly 1.2 miles south. Other landmarks nearby include Chichester Centre (3.6 miles east) and Chichester Castle (3.5 miles south-east). For a walk, there is Kingley Vale National Nature Reserve and Stoke Down.
What we look for on each type of roof
Fascias and soffits
Overflowing water stains soffits and rots timber. We check them along with the gutters.
Box and secret gutters
Secret gutters are hidden under the edge of the roof covering, so they’re easy to forget. We check what’s visible and note what is not.
FAQs for West Ashling
Is the coastal weather around West Ashling hard on roofs?
Places near the sea get more wind and more salt in the air than inland, and both are hard on roofs. Salt is hard on nails, clips and metal flashings, while strong wind lifts anything already loose.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in West Ashling?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it is worth checking before planning any.
What does the report include?
You get our findings in writing, part by part, with photos, finishing with recommendations. Points are put by urgency where it matters.
Will I get photos?
Yes. We photograph the roof as we go, and they go into the written report.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. Our survey is a roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey of the whole building. It focuses on the roof and can sit alongside a RICS survey.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
It depends on what we need to see. Inside the building and in the loft, we need someone to let us in, while outside access can be discussed as you book.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, if the freeholder or managing agent agrees access. We look at the parts we are given access to, and the report makes that clear.
What you can safely check yourself
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and falls from height are serious. That part is for a survey, using safe viewpoints and a drone where it applies.
A lot can be seen from ground level. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Please don’t climb up for a closer look.
What a gutter survey doesn’t cover
Every survey has limits, and it is better to know them up front. Keep these in mind:
- What’s behind fascias and inside walls
- The inside of a downpipe along its whole length
- Underground drains, which need a CCTV drain survey
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll suggest the right survey before you book. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Parapet and box gutters
- Outlets and hoppers
- Eaves gutters
- Fascias and soffits
- Downpipes
- Valley gutters