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Gutter survey in Westergate, West Sussex
A survey of gutters, valleys, outlets and downpipes for Westergate and the rest of West Sussex. We survey on any day of the week.
- Dripping or leaking gutter joints
- Gutters overflowing in heavy rain
- Leaves and moss blocking gutters
Common questions in Westergate
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Westergate?
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.
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Barnham station?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for. You can ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and what you need.
Do you check valley and parapet gutters?
Yes, where it is safe to see them. We use the ground, windows, the roof space and the roof where it’s safe and a drone where applicable.
Will you photograph what you find?
Yes. We photograph the roof as we go, and the report uses them to show each finding alongside our recommendations.
Are you insured?
We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance, for every survey we carry out.
What will the report tell me?
It explains what we saw, what it means and what we’d suggest, backed by photos. It also says if any part of the roof couldn’t be seen safely.
Can the survey be at a weekend?
Yes, weekend visits are possible as well as weekdays. To book, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Gutter survey in Westergate
Most blocked gutters are full of leaves, moss or silt. Buildings near trees collect more, 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 any overflows are doing their job. The photographs show you exactly what we found. It’s an easy job to put off but it rarely improves. If you’ve noticed valley or box gutters that overflow inside and choked outlets or hopper heads, we can find out what’s behind it.
Trees around homes in smaller places like Westergate drop leaves, twigs and moss onto roofs and into gutters. Blocked gutters overflow and soak the walls below, and moss holds water against tiles. A report spots that kind of slow problem before it becomes damp inside. Moss on the roof and weeds in the gutter are both easy to spot from ground level.
The report is yours to share with whoever needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent.
- Location
- Westergate (PO20)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Towns and villages near Westergate
What else we do in Westergate
Different roofs, different checks
Fascias and soffits
Some older soffits may contain asbestos. Any we think could be are flagged so a specialist asbestos surveyor can check them before they’re disturbed.
Lead-lined valley and parapet gutters
A London butterfly roof drains to a central valley gutter and if it blocks, water can come indoors. We check it where it’s safe to see.
Checking the roof from the ground
Look up at the roof after a storm, from the ground: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
What you cannot do safely is get up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and falls from height are serious. That is where a survey comes in.
How the survey works
After the inspection, everything we found is written up as a written report with photos. As for time on site, it usually takes between one and two hours for most homes, and longer where there are parapet, valley or box gutters to follow. In a smaller place like Westergate, as anywhere, the forecast plays a part: the parts that need calm, dry weather are planned around it.
- We start with what you’ve noticed, such as damp or overflowing gutters.
- We walk round the building and check the gutters, downpipes and fascias from the ground.
- Valleys, parapets and box gutters are inspected where they can be seen safely.
- Where it’s safe, we check the loft for signs of water.
- A written report with photos and recommendations follows.
How to prepare
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Find any records of previous roof work
How to book
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Related advice
Gutter surveys in Westergate: local notes
Westergate lies within about 4 miles of the sea, so there’s more wind and more salt in the air than further inland. Metal fixings and flashings corrode faster in salt air, while gales work at loose ridges, slates and tiles, and driving rain gets into whatever gap is left. 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.
Goodwood House, about 4 miles north-west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Westergate. On a period home nearby, the survey separates sound original work from tired later repairs. Take a building like Aldingbourne Primary School: large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other. If you let a flat or house near Barnham station, a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let.
Westergate is about 3 miles north of Bognor Regis, in West Sussex. Wherever you are in Westergate, we can come and survey your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. Our West Sussex coverage includes Westergate and the places around it. There is also a page for Portsmouth.
Surveys in PO20 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Streets in the area include Oaks Close, Westergate Street and Rosvara Avenue, and we cover them all. Neighbouring places we cover for gutter surveys include Nyton (1 mile north-west), Eastergate (1 mile east), Aldingbourne (1 mile west), Norton (1 mile north-west) and West Barnham (1 mile east). Further out, we also cover Worthing (12 miles east), Bognor Regis (3 miles south), Chichester (5 miles west), Selsey (9 miles south-west), Littlehampton (6 miles east) and Lancing (15 miles east).
Around Westergate
Typical jobs here are in homes near Ormiston Six Villages Academy and the streets around them. The closest station to Westergate is Barnham station, about 1.3 miles east of the centre. Nearby you will also find Tote Copse Castle (1 mile west) and Bognor Regis War Memorial Hospital (3.1 miles south).
What happens if roof problems are left?
A dripping joint or sagging bracket will not get better on its own. Each heavy rain puts more water where it shouldn’t be on the walls, the fascias and sometimes the rooms inside. A survey now tells you what needs doing and how urgent it is. In a smaller place like Westergate, wherever a roof is exposed, a loose ridge or flashing does not stay loose for long. Wind gets under it and lifts more.
There are three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you’d like to know.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Westergate
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- Packages from £150, including VAT
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
Take a look at what a roof survey costs or our case studies.
What a gutter survey does not cover
Some things cannot be seen without opening up the roof, and that sets some limits:
- The inside of a downpipe along its whole length
- Confirming asbestos in older rainwater goods
- Pipes below ground level
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll point you to the right survey. What a survey covers and does not.
What we look at
- Downpipes
- Parapet and box gutters
- Outlets and hoppers
- Valley gutters
- Eaves gutters
- Fascias and soffits
Before and after the survey
A little preparation and a few simple habits help, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Some pointers:
- Note any damp stains below the gutters
- Book gutter clearing once a year, more frequently near trees
- Check from ground level or a window, not a ladder
- Check for spilling water in a downpour
Landlords and managing agents can keep the report with the building’s records and use it to plan upkeep. The photos help when you explain the work to others.
Deal with drips, sags and loose downpipes early. They tend to get worse, and the water they spill can damage walls and timber.