Brighton and Hove · London and the South East
Gutter Survey in Carlton Hill
Gutter surveys across Carlton Hill, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. You get a clear report with photos.
- Blocked outlets and hoppers
- Gutters that have fallen out of line
- Leaves and moss blocking gutters
What a gutter survey doesn’t cover
It’s useful to know what a survey won’t do before booking:
- Parts of gutters that can’t be seen safely
- Pipes below ground level
- What’s hidden inside a downpipe
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll recommend the right survey. What a survey covers and does not.
Roof types and parts we check
- Downpipes
- Valley gutters
- Eaves gutters
- Parapet and box gutters
- Fascias and soffits
- Outlets and hoppers
Gutter survey in Carlton Hill: what you get
This survey covers rainwater above ground: gutters, outlets, hoppers, downpipes and overflows. It’s not a CCTV drain survey, so we cannot see inside underground pipes. Where water seems to be backing up from below ground, we’ll say so in the report, so you can get the drains checked separately. Problems above ground, from split hoppers to leaking downpipes, are photographed and noted. If you’ve noticed sagging gutters and loose brackets and rotten fascias or stained soffits, we can find out what’s behind it.
Around Carlton Hill, older cottages sit alongside bungalows and newer houses. Older roofs can have slate, clay tiles or other traditional coverings, while many later ones have concrete tiles. On older homes, chimney stacks, valleys and gutters are typically where the work is, and the fixings under the coverings matter too. The fixings under an older roof often fail before good slates or tiles do.
You receive the findings by email, easy to pass on to a roofer, an agent or an insurer. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and same day for Premium.
- Location
- Carlton Hill (BN2, BN1, BN50)
- Region
- Brighton and Hove
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
More services for Carlton Hill
Why act early in Carlton Hill
Climbing a ladder to look in the gutters yourself is risky. From the ground you can spot drips and overflows, but valleys, parapets and box gutters are hard to see. Our survey covers whatever is safely visible and records it with photos. Arranging work in a smaller place like Carlton Hill is easier with notice than in an emergency. A survey gives you that notice.
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, with VAT included, and we can help you choose.
Why book with us
- Over 20 years’ experience
- Package prices that include VAT
- Drones and thermal imaging where applicable
- 98% customer satisfaction
Take a look at what a roof survey costs and what we found on two real jobs.
What affects the price in Carlton Hill
When we price a survey, we consider:
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- Which survey package you book
All our prices include VAT. Gutter survey starts from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for your roof before booking.
What to tell us when you get in touch
To price your survey accurately, we’ll ask about:
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
We confirm the price for your roof before you book, so you know the cost up front. Our price is from £150, including VAT. To book, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Signs you need a gutter survey in Carlton Hill
Hidden gutters are often lined with lead or another sheet covering. When a lining splits or an outlet blocks, the water can come inside, because there’s no outer edge for it to spill over. Lead linings can also be stolen.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Joints that drip after rain
- Downpipes that are split or coming away
- Gutters full of debris and silt
- Gutters that have fallen out of line
Royal Pavilion, about 0.3 miles west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Carlton Hill. Older homes in the area may have roofs that need matching materials when work is done.
What to check before booking
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- Are they insured for the work?
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- What they won’t be able to tell you
What we do, step by step
Every roof is different, but as a rough guide the survey takes between one and two hours at a house, depending on how many gutter runs and downpipes there are. You’re welcome to ask questions while we are there. Parking around Carlton Hill is usually easier than in a town centre, but mention lanes, gates or long drives. On bungalows and lower roofs, much can be seen from the ground, with the loft showing the underside.
- You tell us where you’ve seen overflows, drips or damp.
- The eaves gutters, downpipes and fascias are checked from ground level and windows.
- Valleys, parapets and box gutters are inspected where they can be seen safely.
- The roof space is checked for staining, where it can be reached safely.
- You receive a report with photos and recommendations.
Before the survey
- Tell us about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
Arrange a survey
Once you know what you need, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form. We will suggest a package, agree the price and find a date.
Advice
Gutter surveys in Carlton Hill: local notes
Carlton Hill lies within about 1 mile of the sea, so there is more wind and more salt in the air than further inland. Metal fixings and flashings corrode faster in salt air, while gales work at loose ridges, slates and tiles, while driving rain finds any gap. Handmade clay tiles and tile-hung upper walls are typical of older Sussex houses. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old Sussex buildings. Whatever the covering, it’s often the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first.
If you look after a shop, office or commercial unit, for instance near Churchill Square, a roof report helps plan work around trading rather than after a leak. Trees in and around Queen's Park shed leaves that can end up in nearby gutters, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls.
Carlton Hill is about 1 mile south of Brighton, in Brighton and Hove. We carry out gutter surveys for homes and businesses in Carlton Hill and the surrounding area. Our Brighton and Hove coverage includes Carlton Hill and the places around it.
Postcode districts we cover here for gutter surveys: BN2, BN1 and BN50. That includes homes and businesses on New Road, North Road and Brills Lane and the roads around them. You will find Carlton Hill on the A259, so it’s easy for us to get to. Other places close to Carlton Hill include Hanover (1 mile north), Brighton (1 mile north), West Hill (1 mile north-west), Kemptown (1 mile south-east) and Seven Dials (1 mile north-west). Larger places within reach include Brighton and Hove (3 miles west), Aldrington (3 miles west), Hangleton (3 miles north-west), Patcham (3 miles north), Westdene (3 miles north-west) and Saltdean (4 miles east). Carlton Hill is among the bigger towns we cover in Brighton and Hove.
What’s near Carlton Hill
Typical jobs here are in homes near Devonshire Arms, Queen's Park and Academy of Creative Training. Carlton Hill’s nearest station is Brighton station, about 0.5 miles north-west. A little further out are Sussex Eye Hospital (0.7 miles south-east) and Churchill Square (0.6 miles west). Open spaces near Carlton Hill include Whitehawk Hill and Newmarket Hill.
What you can safely check yourself
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from the ground or a window. Water spilling over the edge can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Photograph them and note the date, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
Questions from Carlton Hill
Does being near the coast affect roofs in Carlton Hill?
Generally, yes: wind and salt air take more of a toll near the sea. Ridges, verges, flashings and fixings are where it typically shows, and Carlton Hill is within about 1 mile of the coast.
Do you cover smaller places like Carlton Hill?
Yes, Carlton Hill is covered. We survey roofs across London and the South East, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. This is a survey of the roof only, so it’s not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. Many buyers have both.
What does a gutter survey cost?
Gutter survey starts from £150, including VAT. The size of the property and the access affect the price. For a price, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
How long does a gutter survey take?
It normally takes about one to two hours on an ordinary house, and more on a big or complicated roof. We’ll give you an idea when booking.
How experienced are you?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, across 20+ years of surveying roofs, with 98% customer satisfaction.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Where it helps and the rules allow, yes. Our sub-250g drone is flown by a CAA-registered operator with a Flyer ID and Operator ID, and the airspace and weather are checked before every flight.