London and the South East
Gutter Survey in Brighton and Hove
Covering 30 places across Brighton and Hove for gutter surveys, with a written report and photos.
Towns we cover in Brighton and Hove
A survey of gutters, valleys, outlets and downpipes. Choose your town from the list to see local details.
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More services in Brighton and Hove
- Electronic leak detection
- Pre-purchase roof survey
- Storm damage roof report
- Chimney survey
- Thermal imaging roof survey
- New roof snagging
- Roof leak investigation
- Drone roof survey
- Roof survey
- Landlord roof survey
- Flat roof survey
Postcodes in Brighton and Hove
How a gutter survey works in Brighton and Hove
Gutters are normally fixed to fascia boards, so fascias and soffits are part of the survey. Water that overflows for long enough can rot timber fascias and mark the soffits underneath. Older buildings, from before 2000, can have asbestos cement soffits, gutters or downpipes. We don’t test for asbestos, so we flag anything that might contain it for a specialist asbestos surveyor to check. Common reasons to book are overflowing valley or parapet gutters and leaking or loose downpipes, across downpipes, valley gutters and eaves gutters.
After the inspection, everything we found is written up in a report with photographs, sent to you by email. On timing, it usually takes about one to two hours at a house, depending on how many gutter runs and downpipes there are.
- We agree which parts of the building you’re most worried about.
- Each gutter run is checked for blockages, sags and leaking joints.
- 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.
Prices in Brighton and Hove
All our prices include VAT. Gutter survey starts from £150, including VAT. You’ll know the price for your roof before booking.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- Drones and thermal imaging where applicable
- Packages from £150, with VAT included
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
Arrange a survey
When you are ready to go ahead, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email. From there it is a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day.
Around Brighton
We work in homes and buildings around Fairlight Primary School, St Martin's Church and Park Crescent pub, among other places. Nearby too are Brighton Hove and Sussex Sixth Form College (0.9 miles west), Academy of Creative Training (0.9 miles south) and William Clarke Park (less than half a mile east). Brighton has its own railway station: London Road (Brighton) station. A little further out are Brighton General Hospital (0.7 miles east) and Old Police Cells Museum (1 mile south-west). Green spaces nearby include Newmarket Hill and Whitehawk Hill.
Homes and roofs across Brighton and Hove
Across Brighton and Hove, a good many older houses still have chimney stacks, used or not, and the lead and mortar around them need watching. Valleys, gutters and fixings follow close behind.
Several airports in London and South East England have flight restriction zones around them, so the Drone Safety Map is checked before any drone flight in Brighton and Hove. Where permission is needed, the flight waits for it. Some of Brighton and Hove sits close to the sea, so wind can decide whether a drone flies or a roof can be reached safely. If conditions aren’t right, the visit moves to a calmer day.
Brighton: Landlords with a home close to London Road (Brighton) station may find that the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at. Homes near green spaces such as William Clarke Park can get more leaves in their gutters in autumn, so outlets and downpipes are worth watching.
Practical tips
There is plenty you can do without going near the roof. Here’s what helps most:
- Note any damp stains below the gutters
- Look for new stains on ceilings below valleys after rain
- Look for downpipes coming loose
- Book gutter clearing once a year, more often near trees
For let and shared buildings, the report can go on file to help plan maintenance. Photos make it easier to explain the work to owners, tenants or contractors.
Get small faults like a dripping joint or loose downpipe sorted quickly. Left alone, they normally grow and spilled water harms brickwork and woodwork.
What happens if roof problems are left?
Our report is a dated record of what we found, which helps when you plan work or brief a contractor. Without one, it is guesswork from the ground.
Before booking any surveyor
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- What insurance they carry
- What exactly goes into their report
Landlord and commercial surveys in Brighton and Hove
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 with budgets and planning.
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords, including offices, shops and units. Larger roofs take longer.
Checking the roof from ground level
It’s useful to keep a record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Send it with your enquiry and it will help the survey.
A DIY look is useful, but it isn’t a survey. You won’t see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from the ground.
What we’re asked to look at in Brighton and Hove
Sometimes a gutter struggles with the area of roof draining into it. An extension or extra roof slope can add water to an existing gutter, and a heavy downpour shows up the problem.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Dripping or leaking gutter joints
- Fascia boards damaged by overflowing water
- Overflowing valley or parapet gutters
- Gutters that have fallen out of line
Questions from Brighton and Hove
Is it a structural engineer’s report?
No. We are experienced roof surveyors, and visible signs such as sagging are noted, but calculations and an engineer’s opinion are outside what we do. If one is needed, the report says so.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We’ve completed more than 5,000 surveys, over more than 20 years, with 98% customer satisfaction.
How long will you be on site?
It normally takes an hour or two for most houses, or half a day or so for a commercial building. You will know roughly how long when we arrange the visit.
Does the report include photos?
Yes. We photograph the roof as we go, and they go into the written report.
Are you insured?
Professional indemnity and public liability insurance cover our surveys. Ask if you need details for a managing agent or building owner.
What’s the best way to book?
To arrange a survey, ring 07833 053749 or email us and tell us the address and what you want to find out. We’ll confirm the price and find a day that suits.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Not always. Safety comes first, and fragile or steep roofs cannot always be walked on. We use safe viewpoints, the loft space and a drone where applicable.