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Gutter survey in Westhampnett, West Sussex
Gutter surveys in Westhampnett, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. Every survey ends with a written report and photographs.
- Brackets that have dropped or snapped
- Soffits marked by water
- Water spilling over the gutter edge
Gutter survey in Westhampnett
We look at the rainwater system above ground level, from the gutters down to where the downpipes meet the ground. It isn’t a CCTV drain survey and we can’t see inside buried drains. Where water seems to be backing up from below ground, we will say so in the report, with a suggestion to book a separate drain survey. Anything we find above ground, like a split hopper or a leaking downpipe, is photographed and recorded. We survey outlets and hoppers, downpipes and eaves gutters, and people most often book us about downpipes that are split or coming away and dripping or leaking gutter joints.
Somewhere as small as Westhampnett, homes are often older cottages and farmhouses, with outbuildings and some newer houses. Older roofs may be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, often with chimneys that have stood a long time. We report on everything that’s safely in view, and thatch is a specialist material. Chimneys and lead flashings on old roofs often need the most attention.
It isn’t only a list of defects. It explains what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, so you can decide what to do next.
- Place
- Westhampnett (PO18)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Why it is worth a survey now in Westhampnett
A written report gives you a dated record of the gutters’ condition, useful when you’re planning maintenance or getting work priced. Without it, you are relying on what can be seen from the pavement. For older village homes like those around Westhampnett, the right replacement materials aren’t always easy to find quickly. That is one more reason to find defects before they become urgent.
There are three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, all with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you’d like to know.
Why us?
- Over 20 years’ experience
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- 98% customer satisfaction
- Photographs and a written report every time
Westhampnett questions
How do I find out if my home in Westhampnett is listed?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Chichester station?
Yes. We survey roofs for landlords, letting agents and managing agents as well as owners. Just call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the details.
Can the survey be at a weekend?
Yes, we carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays as well as weekdays. Just phone 07833 053749 or email us to arrange it.
Does the season matter for a gutter survey?
There is no wrong time. If you’ve already seen a gutter overflowing, it is best not to wait as overflowing water can damage walls.
Will you check if gutters are causing damp inside?
The survey looks at whether rainwater is spilling onto the wall from overflows, leaking joints or loose downpipes. We can’t see inside walls, so the report covers what can be seen.
Is Westhampnett in your area?
Yes. Our area covers London and South East England, Westhampnett included.
What’s the best way to book?
Simply ring 07833 053749 or email us. We’ll ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date, weekday or weekend.
DIY checks: what’s safe
It is useful to keep a record: dates of leaks, photos from ground level and any work done on the roof. Share it with us when you book, as it helps us focus the survey.
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
How the survey works
Every roof is different, but as a rough guide the survey takes roughly 1–2 hours for most homes, and longer where there are parapet, valley or box gutters to follow. You’re welcome to ask questions while we’re there. Around Westhampnett, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so tell us about the loft hatch and any ladder. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- First, we agree the areas to focus on.
- We look along each run for debris, sagging and drips.
- Outlets, hoppers, downpipes and overflows are inspected.
- Fascias, soffits and the walls below are looked at for signs of overflow.
- Findings are photographed and set out in a written report.
Before we arrive
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
How to book
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, and you can call 07833 053749 or drop us an email to find out.
Related advice
What a survey costs
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- House, block, shop or office
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- The roof’s overall size
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package you pick makes a difference too. We will give you the figure before anything is booked.
What we need to know
The more you tell us, the easier it is to price the survey. When you contact us, tell us:
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- Anything about access we should know
You can call us seven days a week. For a price or to book, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Gutter surveys around Westhampnett
The coast is about 5 miles or less from Westhampnett, and being near the sea means more wind and salt than a roof inland would face. 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. Many older homes in Sussex have handmade clay tiles and tile-hung walls. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old Sussex buildings. Whatever the covering, it’s frequently the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first.
If you look after a building such as The March CofE Primary School, a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time. If you let a flat or house near Chichester station, a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let. If you live in an older home near The Parish Church of St Peter, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first.
Westhampnett is about 1 mile north-east of Chichester, in West Sussex. Roofs in Westhampnett get the same thorough look as anywhere else in West Sussex. We cover towns and villages across West Sussex, large and small. There is also a page for Portsmouth.
Every address in PO18 is within our area for gutter surveys. Streets in the area include Hill Road, Sears Close and Hamilton Way, and we cover them all. We also cover Maudlin (1 mile east), Shopwyke (1 mile south-east), Westerton (1 mile north-east), Portfield (1 mile south-west) and Strettington (1 mile north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Bognor Regis (5 miles south-east), Selsey (8 miles south), Littlehampton (10 miles east), Emsworth (8 miles west), Rustington (11 miles east) and Storrington (14 miles east).
What’s near Westhampnett
We work in homes and buildings around The Coach And Horses Public House, Westbourne House School and Chichester High School For Girls, among other places. The nearest railway station is Chichester station, about 1.7 miles south-west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Chichester Castle (1.2 miles south-west) and Chichester Centre (0.8 miles west). The countryside around Westhampnett includes Stoke Down and Kingley Vale National Nature Reserve.
Towns and villages near Westhampnett
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What we can’t see
A survey is a careful look at the gutter, but it cannot do everything. The main limits are:
- Damage hidden inside walls or behind boards
- Pipes below ground level
- The inside of a downpipe along its whole length
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll tell you. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Valley gutters
- Parapet and box gutters
- Eaves gutters
- Fascias and soffits
- Outlets and hoppers
- Downpipes
Landlord and commercial surveys in Westhampnett
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait, which helps when budgeting.
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client.