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Gutter survey in West Stoke, West Sussex
Independent gutter surveys in West Stoke. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- Leaking or loose downpipes
- Water spilling over the gutter edge
- Overflowing valley or parapet gutters
How a gutter survey works in West Stoke
Leaves, moss and silt are the usual reasons gutters block. Buildings near trees collect more and moss from the roof slopes makes it worse. We note where gutters are clogged or holding water and where outlets or hoppers are choked and whether overflows are working. Photos show each problem clearly. Blocked gutters are easy to put off but it rarely improves. If you are worried about gutters packed with leaves or moss and joints that drip after rain, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
Somewhere as small as West Stoke, homes are often older cottages and farmhouses, with outbuildings and some newer houses. Roofs there can be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, and chimney stacks are often old. Each needs checking in its own way, and thatch is a specialist material we report on as far as it can be seen. On older roofs, it’s typically the chimneys and lead flashings that need work first.
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 Stoke (PO18)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
DIY checks: what’s safe
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.
What you can’t do safely is get up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery. That part is for a survey.
What affects the price in West Stoke
We confirm the exact price before you book. This is what makes a difference:
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- How big the roof is
All our prices include VAT. Gutter survey starts from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for your survey before booking.
Getting in touch
To price your survey accurately, we will ask about:
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- The address and postcode of the property
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
If you are buying, it helps to book soon after your offer is accepted, so there’s time to use the report before exchange. Otherwise, simply ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email whenever suits you.
What a gutter survey looks like in West Stoke
West Stoke lies within about 5 miles of the sea, so there is more wind and more salt in the air than further inland. Salt corrodes metal fixings and flashings, and wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces, while driving rain finds any gap. Many older homes in Sussex have handmade clay tiles and tile-hung walls. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old Sussex buildings. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters.
Historic houses such as West Dean House, about 3.2 miles north-east, show how far back building around West Stoke goes. If you own one of the older houses, the roof may have been repaired many times, and the survey records how each part is holding up. If you live in an older home near Church of St Andrew, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look. For landlords with property near Fishbourne station, knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints.
West Stoke is about 3 miles north-west of Chichester, in West Sussex. In West Stoke, as across West Sussex, every roof gets the same careful survey. We cover towns and villages across West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Portsmouth.
Gutter surveys in PO18 are booked the same way as anywhere else. You’ll find streets such as Downs Road and Lye Lane, and we cover them all. Nearby, we also carry out gutter surveys in East Ashling (1 mile south-west), West Ashling (1 mile south-west), Funtington (2 miles west), Broadbridge (2 miles south-west) and Fishbourne (2 miles south). We also work in nearby towns such as Bognor Regis (8 miles south-east), Chichester (3 miles south-east), Selsey (10 miles south), Littlehampton (13 miles east), Emsworth (5 miles west) and Rustington (14 miles east).
Local landmarks in West Stoke
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Horse And Groom Public House, among other places. The closest station to West Stoke is Fishbourne station, about 2.2 miles south of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Chichester Castle (3 miles south-east) and Chichester Centre (2.8 miles south-east). For a walk, there’s Stoke Down and Kingley Vale National Nature Reserve.
How the survey changes by roof type
Fascias and soffits
Overflowing water stains soffits and rots timber. They’re looked at as part of the survey.
Cast iron gutters
A good many period homes still have cast iron rainwater goods. Kept painted, they can last a long time, but rust where the paint fails.
West Stoke: your questions answered
Can a landlord with a rental near Fishbourne station book a roof survey?
Yes, that’s a common request. We just need to know who will give access, and the report can go straight to you or your agent.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in West Stoke?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it is in a conservation area. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Do you cover West Stoke for gutter surveys?
Yes. Our area covers London and South East England, West Stoke included.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, once access has been agreed. Roofs over flats are often shared, so we need permission from whoever owns or manages the building. We can only inspect what we are given access to.
Is this a RICS 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.
What will the report tell me?
It explains what we saw, what it means and what we’d suggest, with photographs throughout. It also says if any part of the roof couldn’t be seen safely, so you know exactly what was covered.
Do you check valley and parapet gutters?
Yes. These gutters frequently cause leaks indoors when they block, so they’re an important part of the survey. Some may only be partly visible, and we will note that in the report.
Landlord and commercial surveys in West Stoke
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait.
Where a roof is shared: 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.
How it works
We do not take risks to get a closer look. Everything that can safely be seen is inspected, and anything we cannot see is noted in the report. Most visits take about 1–2 hours at a house, depending on how many gutter runs and downpipes there are. Around West Stoke, 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. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- We ask about overflows, damp or leaks you’ve noticed.
- 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 be seen safely.
- We look in the roof space, where there is safe access, for signs of water getting in.
- The findings are written up with photographs and recommendations.
Before we arrive
- Tell us where we can park nearby
- If it isn’t your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
Booking a survey
Unsure which package suits your roof? It’s easiest to phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We’ll talk you through the options and what they cost.
Advice
When you need someone else
Some things can’t be seen without opening up the roof, so a survey has limits:
- Parts of gutters that can’t be seen safely
- The inside of buried drains
- Whether a material contains asbestos (a specialist asbestos surveyor’s job)
If you are not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll give you a straight answer before booking. What a survey covers and does not.
What we check
- Downpipes
- Parapet and box gutters
- Eaves gutters
- Fascias and soffits
- Valley gutters
- Outlets and hoppers