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Gutter Survey in Wiston
Wondering about the gutter at a property in Wiston? We carry out gutter surveys in Wiston and across West Sussex, with plain-English findings.
- Choked outlets or hopper heads
- Soffits marked by water
- Downpipes that are split or coming away
How a gutter survey works in Wiston
Gutters have to slope gently towards the outlet or water sits in them. Sagging brackets and slipped joints leave water standing and overflowing at the low points. We check the line of each run as far as we can see it, along with the brackets and downpipe fixings. You get written recommendations, prioritised by urgency where relevant. We’re often asked to look into hoppers and outlets full of debris and dripping or leaking gutter joints, across outlets and hoppers, fascias and soffits and parapet and box gutters.
Somewhere as small as Wiston, 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. Chimneys and lead flashings on old roofs often need the most attention.
Every survey ends with a written report, with photographs, emailed to you. It sets out the condition of the gutter, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Where
- Wiston (BN44)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Leave it or get it looked at?
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 walls, timber and sometimes inside. Getting it surveyed now shows what needs attention first. In a place like Wiston, a barn or garage roof left to fail puts whatever is inside at risk. It’s worth including them in a survey before a winter does the damage.
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how safely it can be seen. Our price is from £150, including VAT.
Why book with us
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
Read what a roof survey costs or our case studies.
Wiston questions
Is Wiston in the area you cover?
Yes, Wiston is one of the places we work. Every survey there gets the same written report with photographs, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Is my home in Wiston listed or in a conservation area?
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. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
Is it a structural engineer’s report?
No. We are experienced roof surveyors, and visible signs like sagging are noted, but we don’t provide calculations or an engineer’s opinion. The report will say if you need an engineer.
Will you photograph what you find?
Yes. Photographs are part of every report, so you can see exactly what each finding refers to.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Yes, where it’s applicable. Whether we can fly on the day depends on the weather and the airspace rules, including flight restriction zones near airports. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID.
How soon will I get the report?
Report times are set by the package. Basic is within 48 hours, Standard is 24–48 hours and Premium is the same day. If you have a deadline, such as an exchange date, tell us as you book.
Is a Saturday or Sunday visit possible?
Yes. Surveys are carried out seven days a week. To find a day that suits, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Practical tips
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Tips:
- Have overhanging branches cut back
- Look for green streaks or damp patches on walls
- Leave gutter checks at height to someone equipped for it
- Make sure downpipe clips are holding
The report comes with photos and clear written recommendations. You can pass it to whoever you choose to do the work so they know what needs doing.
Get small faults like a dripping joint or loose downpipe sorted quickly. Left alone, they typically grow and spilled water harms brickwork and woodwork.
What we look for on each type of roof
Aluminium and other metal gutters
Metal gutters can suffer at joints and where different metals meet. Any leaks or corrosion we spot go in the report.
Lead-lined valley and parapet gutters
We look at the lining, the joints and the outlets where it’s safe to see them. Missing lead is something we check for too.
Local roofs in Wiston
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. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters. There are about 500,000 buildings on England’s list of listed buildings, and around 10,000 conservation areas. If your home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission, so the council is the place to ask.
If yours is one of the older homes in the streets near All Saints Church, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first. For any home in Wiston, it is the small, early fault that is cheapest to put right.
Wiston is about 6 miles north of Worthing, in West Sussex. Bookings from Wiston are handled just like any other: a call or an email, a price, then a date. Wiston is one of the towns and villages in West Sussex we cover. We also survey roofs in Brighton.
Surveys in BN44 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Streets in the area include Hole Street, Water Lane and Spithandle Lane, and we cover them all. Close by, we survey roofs in Ashington (1 mile north-west), Ashurst (2 miles north-east), Dial Post (3 miles north), Partridge Green (4 miles north-east) and Broomer's Corner (4 miles north). We also work in nearby towns like Horsham (11 miles north), Worthing (6 miles south), Haywards Heath (13 miles north-east), Burgess Hill (11 miles east), Littlehampton (10 miles south-west) and Shoreham-by-Sea (7 miles south-east).
Near you in Wiston
Nearby you will also find Steyning Museum (2.8 miles south-east). For a walk, there’s Chanctonbury Hill and Knepp Wildland.
DIY checks: what’s safe
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Water spilling over the edge can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Take a photo and write down when you saw it.
Towns and villages near Wiston
Also in Wiston
The survey, step by step
You don’t need to do much on the day. Point out anything you’ve noticed, like stains, drips or loose pieces, and we will get on with the inspection. A typical survey takes an hour or two at a typical home, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. Cottages and farmhouses around Wiston often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints.
- First, we agree the areas to focus on.
- We look along each run for debris, sagging and drips.
- We check the outlets, hoppers, downpipes and any overflows.
- We check fascias, soffits and walls for water damage.
- Findings are photographed and set out in a written report.
How to prepare
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Let us know about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
How to book
Our phone lines are open seven days a week. For a price or to book, call 07833 053749 or email us.
Related advice
Landlord and commercial surveys in Wiston
If you own several properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To arrange surveys for several addresses, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Letting agents frequently book on a landlord’s behalf. Access is agreed with the tenant ahead of time.