West Sussex · London and the South East
West Chiltington Common Gutter Survey
A survey of gutters, valleys, outlets and downpipes in West Chiltington Common, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photographs.
- Rotten fascias or stained soffits
- Dripping or leaking gutter joints
- Gutters packed with leaves or moss
Gutter survey in West Chiltington Common: what you get
Leaves, moss and silt are the usual reasons gutters block. Homes close to trees fill their gutters faster, and moss washing off a tiled or slate roof adds to it. We note where gutters are clogged or holding water, which outlets and hoppers are choked and whether overflows are working. The photos show you exactly what we found. Blocked gutters are easy to put off but it rarely improves. We survey valley gutters, parapet and box gutters and outlets and hoppers, and common reasons people get in touch are water backing up from a hidden gutter and dripping or leaking gutter joints.
Trees around homes in smaller places like West Chiltington Common drop leaves, twigs and moss onto roofs and into gutters. Once gutters and outlets block, water spills over and soaks the walls. It is the kind of slow problem a roof report picks up early. Plants growing from a gutter or moss on the tiles are signs worth noting from the ground.
You receive the findings by email, ready to forward to whoever needs them. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and same day for Premium.
- Where
- West Chiltington Common (RH20)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
How the survey changes by roof type
Box and secret gutters
A secret gutter is tucked under the slates or tiles at an abutment or valley, so they’re easy to forget. We look at what’s visible and note what is not.
Cast iron gutters
Rust at joints and brackets is the usual weak point on cast iron. We note corrosion, cracks and leaking joints as far as we can see them.
Why act early in West Chiltington Common
Our report is a dated record of what we found, useful when you’re planning maintenance or getting work priced. Without it, you’re relying on what can be seen from the pavement. Homes in smaller places like West Chiltington Common can face more weather, so a loose ridge or verge soon lets rain in. Each storm lifts it a little further, and water follows.
Prices start from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on how big and how high the roof is, how it can safely be seen and which survey you book.
What you get with us
- Plain-English reports with photos
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Surveys seven days a week
- PI and public liability insurance
Read how roof surveys are priced and two real surveys.
Common roof problems in West Chiltington Common
Hidden gutters are often lined with lead or another sheet covering. When a lining splits or an outlet blocks, the water can come inside, because there is no outer edge for it to spill over. Lead linings can also be stolen.
Problems we come across often include:
- Overflowing valley or parapet gutters
- Dripping or leaking gutter joints
- Downpipes that are split or coming away
- Hoppers and outlets full of debris
Landlords with a home close to Pulborough station may find that the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- When you’ll get the report
- What insurance they carry
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
Honest limits
Some things cannot be seen without opening up the roof, so a survey has limits:
- Hidden sections we cannot view safely
- The inside of a downpipe along its whole length
- Whether a material contains asbestos (a specialist asbestos surveyor’s job)
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will tell you. The full list of what we check.
What we check
- Parapet and box gutters
- Downpipes
- Fascias and soffits
- Outlets and hoppers
- Valley gutters
- Eaves gutters
Local roofs in West Chiltington Common
Parham House, about 2.4 miles south-west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around West Chiltington Common. If your home is one of the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. In Sussex, older roofs are often handmade clay tile, frequently with tile-hanging on the walls below. A few old Sussex buildings still carry heavy Horsham stone slabs. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look.
If you live in an older home near St Mary's Church, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs. Take a building like West Chiltington Community Primary School: large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other.
West Chiltington Common is about 9 miles north of Worthing, in West Sussex. West Chiltington Common gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a close look at whatever is safely visible, photographs and a clear written report. West Chiltington Common is one of the towns and villages in West Sussex where we work for gutter surveys. You can also see our page for Brighton.
We work across the RH20 postcode area for gutter surveys. If you need a gutter survey at a property on Morris Way, Nightingales and Wells Place or a nearby road, we can help. Other places close to West Chiltington Common include West Chiltington (1 mile north-east), Nutbourne (1 mile north-west), Marehill (1 mile north-west), Abingworth (1 mile east) and Wiggonholt (1 mile west). Within a short drive, we also cover Horsham (10 miles north-east), Worthing (9 miles south), Bognor Regis (15 miles south-west), Burgess Hill (14 miles east), Littlehampton (10 miles south) and Shoreham-by-Sea (11 miles south-east).
What’s near West Chiltington Common
Around West Chiltington Common, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Rydon Community College, among other places. The nearest railway station is Pulborough station, roughly 2.7 miles west of the centre. A little further out are The Storrington And District Museum (1.9 miles south) and Amberley Castle (4.3 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Amberley Wildbrooks RSPB Reserve and Chanctonbury Hill.
Towns and villages near West Chiltington Common
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Landlord and commercial surveys in West Chiltington Common
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on.
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord, and the report can go to both. Access is agreed with the tenant beforehand.
The survey, step by step
After the inspection, everything we found is written up in a report with photos. As for time on site, most surveys take roughly 1–2 hours for most homes, and longer where there are parapet, valley or box gutters to follow. For a survey in West Chiltington Common, we agree the time, the access and parking before the day. Weekday and weekend visits are both possible. If there are outbuildings or garages you want looked at, mention them.
- We start with what you’ve noticed, like damp or overflowing gutters.
- We walk round the building and check the gutters, downpipes and fascias from ground level.
- Valleys, parapets and box gutters are inspected where they can be seen safely.
- The roof space is checked for staining, where it can be reached safely.
- You receive a report with photos and recommendations.
Before we arrive
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we’re looking at
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
Arrange a survey
Photos help, if you have them. Take them safely from the ground or a window; never climb up to get a better view. To send them or to book, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
Advice
FAQs for West Chiltington Common
I let a flat near Pulborough station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, rented property is part of what we cover. Just phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know about the building, including who will give access on the day.
Is West Chiltington Common within the area you cover?
Yes. West Chiltington Common is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route as you book.
What’s the best way to book?
To arrange a survey, call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address, the type of property and what’s prompted the survey. We’ll confirm the price and find a day that suits.
What’s the price of a gutter survey?
The Basic Survey starts from £150, the Standard from £250 and the Premium from £400, all with VAT included. Just phone 07833 053749 or send us an email for a price.
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 cause looks like something else, the report says so as far as we can tell from what’s visible.
How much time does the visit need?
For a house, expect about 1–2 hours on site, with commercial buildings nearer 3–4 hours.
How quickly is the report sent?
Report times are set by the package. Basic: within 48 hours. Standard: 24 to 48 hours. Premium: the same day. If you have a deadline, such as an exchange date, let us know when you book.