Gutter Survey in East Sussex

Gutter surveys across East Sussex: what to expect

Some gutters are easy to see from the street but lots of gutters are tucked away. Valley, parapet, box and secret gutters can overflow inside the building when they block. We inspect them as far as it’s safe to see them using vantage points, the roof space and the roof itself where safe. Hidden gutters are a common source of leaks inside. We survey fascias and soffits, eaves gutters and valley gutters, and people most often book us about sagging gutters and loose brackets and gutters full of debris and silt.

The aim of the visit is simple: to see as much of the gutter as can safely be seen and record it clearly. Notes and photographs go into the written report. The visit normally takes about one to two hours on an ordinary house, or half a day or so for a commercial building.

1. You tell us where you’ve seen overflows, drips or damp.
2. The eaves gutters, downpipes and fascias are looked at from ground level and windows.
3. Valleys, parapets and box gutters are inspected where they can be seen safely.
4. Where it is safe, we check the loft for signs of water.
5. You receive a report with photos and recommendations.

How our prices work

There are three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, with VAT included. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.

Why book with us

• More than 20 years surveying roofs
• Visits on any day of the week
• Packages from £150, including VAT
• 98% customer satisfaction

Getting a price

Once you know what you need, phone 07833 053749 or email us. We’ll suggest a package, agree the price and find a date, weekday or weekend.

What’s near Eastbourne

Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to St Andrew, Princes Park and Stafford Junior School and the streets around them. Also close by are The King's Arms Public House (0.9 miles south-east), WMG Academy for Young Engineers (1.5 miles south-west) and Ratton School (1.1 miles west). The nearest railway station is Hampden Park station, roughly 0.7 miles north-west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Pevensey Castle (3 miles north-east) and Royal Sussex Regimental Museum (1 mile south-east). Open spaces near Eastbourne include Combe Hill.

Practical tips

Nothing here needs a ladder. Our suggestions:

• Book gutter clearing once a year, more often near trees
• Look for new stains on ceilings below valleys after rain
• Get trees that overhang the gutters trimmed
• Don’t leave hidden gutters out of a clear-out

If we think the problem lies underground, we’ll say so, so a drain survey can be arranged. Anything else we notice on the roof, as far as we can see it, is noted too.

Get the gutters cleared every year, and more often if trees overhang the roof. The best time is usually after the leaves have dropped. Clean gutters can do their job.