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Gutter Survey in West Burton
Know where you stand with the gutter before you decide what to do next. Gutter surveys in West Burton.
- Blocked outlets and hoppers
- Downpipes that are split or coming away
- Overflowing eaves gutters
Landlords, agents and block managers in West Burton
Letting agents often book on a landlord’s behalf, with the report sent to whoever needs it. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
Shared roofs need a little more planning: we need access agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Tell us about it when booking and we’ll plan the survey around it.
Gutter survey in West Burton
We check the rainwater system above ground level, from the gutters down to where the downpipes meet the ground. It is not a CCTV drain survey, so we can’t see inside underground pipes. If the problem looks like a blocked or broken drain below ground, we will say so in the report, with a suggestion to book a separate drain survey. Problems above ground, from split hoppers to leaking downpipes, are photographed and noted. We survey downpipes, parapet and box gutters and valley gutters, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are water backing up from a hidden gutter and gutters overflowing in heavy rain.
Older buildings in small places like West Burton may be listed or in a conservation area. If yours is, re-roofing in different materials may need consent, so the council is the place to check. Knowing the roof’s condition helps you plan ahead with that in mind. Where a building is listed, matching the existing roof materials is often expected.
Most points in the report come with a picture, so you can see each defect rather than just read about it. Anything out of sight on the day is listed as such.
- Where
- West Burton (RH20)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
FAQs for West Burton
Is West Burton within the area you cover?
Yes, West Burton is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in West Burton?
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.
Will you look at parapet and box gutters as well?
Yes. These gutters often cause leaks indoors when they block so we pay close attention to them. Some may only be partly visible, and we’ll note that in the report.
Are you insured?
Professional indemnity and public liability insurance cover our surveys. If you need details for a managing agent or a building owner, just ask.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, if the building owner or managing agent agrees access. On a shared roof we can only inspect the parts we’re allowed to reach.
Can you tell me if my old gutters contain asbestos?
No. We don’t test for asbestos. Where gutters, downpipes or soffits could be asbestos cement, we flag them and recommend a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before they’re disturbed.
Will you check if gutters are causing damp inside?
Leaking gutters and downpipes are a common cause of damp walls, and we check for exactly that. If the evidence points elsewhere, we will say so as far as we can tell from what’s visible.
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in West Burton
Bignor Roman Villa, about 0.8 miles north-west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around West Burton. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. Older houses across Sussex often have handmade clay tiles, and many have tile-hanging on their upper walls. A few old Sussex buildings still carry heavy Horsham stone slabs. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first.
Landlords with a home close to Amberley station may find that the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Bury CofE Primary School, long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle.
West Burton is about 6 miles west of Storrington, in West Sussex. We visit West Burton as part of our work across West Sussex, for homes and businesses alike. Across West Sussex, we cover West Burton. There is also a page for Brighton.
Every address in RH20 is covered for gutter surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Nearby, we also carry out gutter surveys in Bury (1 mile south-east), Watersfield (1 mile north-east), Amberley (2 miles east), Coldwaltham (2 miles north-east) and Lower Horncroft (2 miles north). Further out, we also cover Horsham (15 miles north-east), Worthing (10 miles south-east), Bognor Regis (10 miles south-west), Chichester (10 miles south-west), Littlehampton (8 miles south) and Shoreham-by-Sea (15 miles east).
Around West Burton
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Dorset House School, among other places. The nearest railway station is Amberley station, about 2.1 miles south-east of the centre. A little further out are Arundel and District Hospital (4.4 miles south) and Amberley Castle (1.8 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Amberley Wild Brooks and Bignor Hill.
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Checking the roof from ground level
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.
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
What affects the cost of gutter surveys
Survey packages start from £150, including VAT. The price for your roof depends on:
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- The size of the roof
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Prices start from £150, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
What we need to know
You do not need to know any roofing terms. It’s enough to tell us:
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- What’s prompted the survey
- Your timetable, like an exchange date
You can call us seven days a week. To book or ask a question, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
What happens on the day
After the inspection, everything we found is written up in a report with photographs, emailed to you. As for time on site, most surveys take an hour or two for most houses, or half a day or so for a commercial building. Around West Burton, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so it’s useful to know whether there’s a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. We only go where it’s safe.
- First, you tell us what you’ve seen, such as overflows or damp.
- The eaves gutters, downpipes and fascias are checked from the ground and vantage points.
- We check hidden gutters, such as valleys and parapets, where it is safe to see them.
- The loft space is checked for water marks if it’s safe to get into.
- You get a written report with photos and recommendations.
Before we arrive
- Keep pets in another room
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
Book a survey
Unsure which package suits your roof? The easiest way is to ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We’ll talk you through the options and what they cost.
Advice
Do you need a gutter survey in West Burton?
Gutter brackets work loose or corrode with age. Wet leaves and silt add a lot of weight and the extra load drags the gutter down. Once the fall is lost, water sits at the low point and spills over.
Common reasons to book include:
- Brackets that have dropped or snapped
- Water spilling over the gutter edge
- Rotten fascias or stained soffits
- Leaves and moss blocking gutters
Take an older house close to The Parish Church of the Holy Cross: its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look.
Questions to ask before you book
- What they won’t be able to tell you
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- What happens after the report arrives
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
Different roofs, different checks
Plastic (uPVC) gutters
Joints that have pulled apart are a common fault on plastic gutters. We record each one we can see.
Box and secret gutters
Box and secret gutters often cause leaks indoors. We look at the outlets, linings and overflows where safe.