Brighton and Hove · London and the South East
Gutter Survey in Aldrington
A survey of gutters, valleys, outlets and downpipes in Aldrington, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photographs.
- Valley or box gutters that overflow inside
- Hoppers and outlets full of debris
- Gutters that have fallen out of line
How a gutter survey works in Aldrington
Gutters carry rain off the roof and away from the walls. If they clog, drip or sag, the water ends up somewhere it shouldn’t, often down the brickwork or into the building. Our survey looks at the whole rainwater system above ground, from eaves gutters and valleys to outlets, hoppers and downpipes. You get a written report with photographs. Typical surveys look at blocked outlets and hoppers and soffits marked by water, across parapet and box gutters, fascias and soffits and outlets and hoppers.
Around Aldrington, gardens, hedges and nearby trees can mean leaves and moss end up on roofs and in 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. Plants growing from a gutter or moss on the tiles are signs worth noting from the ground.
How fast the report arrives depends on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day.
- Location
- Aldrington (BN3, BN41, BN42)
- Wider area
- Brighton and Hove
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
FAQs for Aldrington
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Aldrington?
We can’t confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. 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 Portslade station?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for. You can ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and what you need.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, as long as access is agreed. Roofs over flats are frequently shared, so the building owner or managing agent needs to agree access. We inspect only the parts we’re allowed to reach.
How soon will I get the report?
Basic reports arrive within 48 hours, Standard reports in 24–48 hours and Premium reports on the same day. All of them come by email, ready to forward.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We’ve completed more than 5,000 surveys, across 20+ years of surveying roofs, with 98% customer satisfaction.
Will the survey check for asbestos?
No. We don’t carry out asbestos testing. If rainwater goods or soffits look like they could contain asbestos, we note it so a specialist asbestos surveyor can check before any work.
What does the report include?
A written report with photos, explaining the condition of the gutter, any defects and our recommendations. The Standard Survey adds moisture detection and a structural check, and the Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies and structural analysis.
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Aldrington
Aldrington is within about 1 mile of the coast, so there is more wind and more salt in the air than further inland. Near the sea, metal fixings wear faster and loose pieces on a roof are more likely to lift, and driving rain gets into whatever gap is left. Many older homes in Sussex have handmade clay tiles and tile-hung walls. Some old buildings in Sussex have Horsham stone slab roofs. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters.
Portslade Manor, about 1.4 miles north-west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Aldrington. On a period home nearby, the survey separates sound original work from tired later repairs. If you run a business near Churchill Square, a dated report on the roof is useful for planning and for any lease discussions.
Aldrington is about 1 mile south-west of Brighton and Hove, in Brighton and Hove. Anywhere in Aldrington, we can carry out gutter surveys at your property. We cover towns and villages across Brighton and Hove.
Postcode districts we cover here for gutter surveys: BN3, BN41 and BN42. We offer gutter surveys to properties on Wish Road, Saxon Road and Roman Road. Close by, we survey roofs in Brighton and Hove (1 mile north-east), Hove (1 mile east), West Blatchington (1 mile north-east), Brunswick (2 miles east) and Prestonville (2 miles east). Further out, we also cover Brighton (3 miles east), Carlton Hill (3 miles east), Hanover (3 miles east), Kemptown (3 miles east), Hollingdean (3 miles east) and Whitehawk (4 miles east).
Near you in Aldrington
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Drive Prep School, The Gather Inn and Hove Park School. The closest station to Aldrington is Portslade station, roughly 0.6 miles north-west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Montefiore Hospital (1.7 miles east) and British Engineerium (1.2 miles north-east). For a walk, there is Shoreham Beach and Thundersbarrow Hill.
Tips that help
Small things make a difference. Our tips:
- Include valley, parapet and box gutters when clearing
- Don’t climb a ladder to look in the gutters
- Get trees that overhang the gutters trimmed
- Make sure downpipe clips are holding
Once work is carried out, keep an eye on the gutters in the next downpour. Rain should flow to the outlets and down the downpipes. If it does not, tell whoever did the work.
Do not forget valley, parapet and box gutters. They collect leaves and silt just like eaves gutters but they’re much harder to spot, so make sure they’re included in any clearing work.
What happens on the day
Where it’s relevant and can be reached safely, the roof space is checked as well as the outside. Inside, we look for staining, damp, gaps and signs of movement, as far as the space allows. All in, the survey normally takes roughly 1–2 hours for most houses, and more on a big or complicated roof. A visit to a smaller place like Aldrington is no different on the day: we look from the ground, from windows, from the loft and from the roof where it’s safe. It helps to show us anything you’ve already noticed.
- We start with what you’ve noticed, like damp or overflowing gutters.
- We walk round the building and check the gutters, downpipes and fascias from ground level.
- Valleys, parapets and box gutters are inspected where they can be seen safely.
- Where it is safe, we check the loft for signs of water.
- A photo-illustrated written report and recommendations follows.
How to prepare
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Jot down any questions you want answered
Getting a price
Booking is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and give us some details about the property and we’ll explain which survey suits. The price is agreed up front.
Advice
What this survey can’t tell you
Some things cannot be seen without opening up the roof, so a survey has limits:
- Blockages deep inside downpipes
- Rot or damp concealed behind fascias or inside walls
- Asbestos testing of old gutters, downpipes or soffits
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will suggest the right survey before you book. What a survey covers and does not.
Roofs we survey in Aldrington
- Fascias and soffits
- Parapet and box gutters
- Eaves gutters
- Downpipes
- Outlets and hoppers
- Valley gutters
Signs you need a gutter survey in Aldrington
Brackets can loosen, corrode or snap over the years. Wet leaves and silt add a lot of weight, and that weight pulls sections out of line. Once the fall is lost, water sits at the low point and spills over.
Look out for signs like these:
- Leaks at the gutter joints
- Gutters packed with leaves or moss
- Hoppers and outlets full of debris
- Overflowing valley or parapet gutters
Homes near green spaces such as Hove Park can get more leaves in their gutters in autumn, so outlets and downpipes are worth watching.
What to check before booking
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- Whether you get a written report with photos
DIY checks: what’s safe
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
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. Do not go up yourself.
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What a survey costs
Survey packages start from £150, inc. VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- The roof’s overall size
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- Building height and the viewpoints available
Gutter survey starts from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included.
What to tell us when you get in touch
If you can, have these to hand when you get in touch:
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
To arrange a survey, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. You will know the price before anything is booked.