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Gutter survey in Westbourne, West Sussex
Gutter surveys in Westbourne, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. Every survey ends with a written report and photographs.
- Sagging gutters and loose brackets
- Dripping or leaking gutter joints
- Leaves and moss blocking gutters
Tips from our surveys
A little preparation and a few simple habits help, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Some pointers:
- Check that downpipes are firmly fixed to the wall
- Look for new stains on ceilings below valleys after rain
- Ask for valleys and parapet gutters to be cleared too
- Have gutters cleared at least once a year
Once work is carried out, keep an eye on the gutters in the next downpour. Water should run to the outlets and away without spilling over. If it does not, tell whoever did the work.
Deal with drips, sags and loose downpipes early. Left alone, they usually grow and spilled water harms brickwork and woodwork.
Gutter survey in Westbourne
Some gutters are easy to see from the street but lots of gutters are tucked away. Valley gutters between slopes, gutters behind parapet walls and box or secret gutters can overflow inside the building when they block. We look at them as far as they can safely be seen using vantage points, the loft space and the roof itself where safe. Many leaks indoors start at a hidden gutter. Common reasons to book are gutters packed with leaves or moss and cracked or loose downpipes, on downpipes, valley gutters and parapet and box gutters.
Some older homes in villages like Westbourne are listed or in a conservation area. That can affect what materials can be used when work is done, so check with the council before planning anything. A roof report helps you plan work with that in mind. Older materials like clay tiles, slate and stone are often matched when work is done.
The report does not just list problems. 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
- Westbourne (PO10)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What a survey costs
Survey packages start from £150, with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on:
- Height and safe access
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- The roof’s overall size
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included, and we will tell you which fits.
What we need to know
A few details help us point you to the right survey and price. When you contact us, let us know:
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
- What made you get in touch
- The address and postcode of the property
- The kind of building and roof involved
To book a survey, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. You will know the price before anything is booked.
When you need someone else
Some things cannot be seen without opening up the roof, so a survey has limits:
- Parts of gutters that can’t be seen safely
- Confirming asbestos in older rainwater goods
- Damage hidden inside walls or behind boards
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will tell you. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Parapet and box gutters
- Downpipes
- Outlets and hoppers
- Eaves gutters
- Fascias and soffits
- Valley gutters
Nearby places to Westbourne
Other services in Westbourne
FAQs for Westbourne
Will you come out to Westbourne?
Yes, Westbourne is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
Does being near the coast affect roofs in Westbourne?
It can do. Westbourne is within about 2 miles of the sea, and coastal roofs tend to see faster wear on metal parts and more wind lifting loose pieces.
Do you test soffits or gutters for asbestos?
No, that needs a specialist asbestos surveyor. On buildings from before 2000, we flag materials that could contain it so you can arrange that check.
Does the report include photos?
Yes, every report has them. Pictures sit next to the findings they show.
How long will you be on site?
Most visits to a house take about 1–2 hours, with commercial buildings nearer 3–4 hours.
Does someone need to be in?
Not necessarily. If we only need the outside, we can agree that ahead of time, but the loft and any rooms with damp need someone to let us in.
Could my damp wall be caused by the gutters?
We check whether rainwater from the gutters is reaching the wall from overflows, leaking joints or loose downpipes. We can’t see inside the wall itself, so we report on what’s visible.
Gutter surveys in Westbourne: local notes
Westbourne is within about 2 miles of the coast, where sea air brings more salt and stronger wind than inland. Salt is hard on nails, clips and metal flashings, and strong wind lifts anything already loose on a roof, and driving rain gets into whatever gap is left. Many older homes in Sussex have handmade clay tiles and tile-hung walls. A few old Sussex buildings still carry heavy Horsham stone slabs. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them.
Living close to Stansted Park is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn, and an overflowing gutter soon means a wet wall. For landlords with property near Emsworth station, knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints.
Westbourne is about 3 miles east of Havant, in West Sussex. Roofs in Westbourne get the same thorough look as anywhere else in West Sussex. Westbourne is one of the towns and villages in West Sussex we cover. There is also a page for Portsmouth.
We work across PO10 for gutter surveys. Streets in the area include The Square, Church Road and Crockford Road, all of which we cover. We also cover the places around Westbourne: Lumley (1 mile south), Woodmancote (1 mile east), Emsworth (1 mile south-west), Southbourne (1 mile south-east) and Denvilles (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Bognor Regis (12 miles south-east), Chichester (7 miles east), Selsey (11 miles south-east), Portfield (7 miles east), Yapton (14 miles east) and East Wittering (7 miles south).
Near you in Westbourne
Around Westbourne, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Stansted Park, The Good Intent Public House and Bourne Community College. The nearest railway station is Emsworth station, roughly 1 mile south-west. A little further out are Warblington Castle (2.2 miles south-west) and Havant War Memorial Hospital (2.8 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Stoke Down and Brook Meadow (Emsworth).
Do you need a gutter survey in Westbourne?
Most gutter joints rely on seals or sealant that wear out. Plastic sections expand and contract with the weather so their joints can start to leak. On cast iron, joints can rust and open up where the paint has failed.
Typical things we’re asked to look at include:
- Leaks at the gutter joints
- Valley or box gutters that overflow inside
- Soffits marked by water
- Sagging gutters and loose brackets
Anyone responsible for a site like Westbourne Primary School will know that its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale.
What to check before booking
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- Are they insured for the work?
- What the report includes, and whether it has photos
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
Landlords, agents and block managers in Westbourne
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants. We survey on weekdays and at weekends, which helps when tenants work during the week.
With a portfolio of properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To discuss a number of properties, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
The survey, step by step
The visit has one job: to see as much of the gutter as can safely be seen and record it clearly. Notes and photos go into the written report. The visit typically takes about one to two hours on an ordinary house, and more on a big or complicated roof. Older rural homes like those around Westbourne 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.
- We start by hearing about any drips, overflows or damp patches.
- Gutters, downpipes, fascias and soffits are inspected from safe vantage points.
- Any valley, parapet or box gutters are looked at as far as safe access allows.
- We look in the loft space, where there’s safe access, for signs of water getting in.
- You get a photo-illustrated written report and recommendations.
Before we arrive
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
- Let us know where we can park nearby
- Note where any stains or damp appear
Booking a survey
Not sure which survey you need? The easiest way is to ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We’ll talk you through the options and what they cost.