Brighton and Hove · London and the South East
Gutter Survey in Falmer
We take a careful look at the gutter at your property in Falmer, and put it all in a written report with photos.
- Fascia boards damaged by overflowing water
- Choked outlets or hopper heads
- Gutters packed with leaves or moss
Roof by roof
Box and secret gutters
Box and secret gutters often cause leaks indoors. We look at the outlets, linings and overflows where safe.
Cast iron gutters
Cast iron gutters and downpipes are found on many older buildings. Kept painted, they can last a long time, but rust where the paint fails.
Gutter surveys for homes and businesses in Falmer
Some gutters are easy to see from the street, but many are not. Valley gutters between slopes, gutters behind parapet walls and box or secret gutters can overflow inside the building when they block. We inspect them as far as it is safe to see them using vantage points, the roof space and the roof itself where safe. Many leaks indoors start at a hidden gutter. If you’ve noticed leaks at the gutter joints and choked outlets or hopper heads, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
Village roofs often face open fields and take the full force of wind and rain, which is hard on ridges, chimneys, flashings and gutters. Older walls take a long time to dry once water gets in. A written report sets out what to deal with and in what order. Lead flashings and old chimney stacks are frequently where weather gets in first.
What you get is a clear record of the gutter on the day we saw it. That makes it useful now and a handy reference later, for instance when you want to check whether anything has changed.
- Location
- Falmer (BN1)
- Wider area
- Brighton and Hove
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What you can safely check yourself
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from ground level and any work done on the roof. Share it with us when booking.
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Overflowing water can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
Falmer homes and their roofs
Falmer lies within about 4 miles of the sea, where sea air brings more salt and stronger wind than inland. Salt corrodes metal fixings and flashings, and wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces, while driving rain finds any gap. Older houses across Sussex frequently have handmade clay tiles, and many have tile-hanging on their upper walls. A few old Sussex buildings still carry heavy Horsham stone slabs. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first.
For an older house near a landmark such as The Parish Church of St Lawrence, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look. If you let a flat or house near Falmer station, knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints.
Falmer is about 3 miles north-east of Brighton, in Brighton and Hove. Falmer is part of the area we cover as part of our work across London and the South East. Across Brighton and Hove, we cover Falmer and the places around it.
Postcode districts we cover here for gutter surveys: BN1. If you need a gutter survey at a property on Middle Street, Park Street and Mill Street or anywhere close by, we can help. Neighbouring places we cover for gutter surveys include Kingston near Lewes (2 miles east), Iford (3 miles east), Ovingdean (3 miles south), Rottingdean (3 miles south) and Roedean (3 miles south). We also work in nearby towns such as Brighton (3 miles south-west), Brighton and Hove (5 miles west), Hove (5 miles south-west), Carlton Hill (4 miles south-west), Hanover (3 miles south-west) and West Hill (4 miles south-west).
Around Falmer
In Falmer, that means homes and buildings near The Swan Inn, University of Sussex Library and Stanmer Park and the streets around them. Falmer has its own railway station: Falmer station. Well-known places in the area include Brighton And Hove Albion Football Club Museum (under half a mile south-west) and Lewes Castle (3.8 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Bevendean Down and Newmarket Hill.
Questions from Falmer
How do I find out if my home in Falmer is listed?
We cannot confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Does being near the coast affect roofs in Falmer?
It can do. Falmer is within about 4 miles of the sea, and coastal roofs tend to see faster wear on metal parts and more wind lifting loose pieces.
How long does a gutter survey take?
A visit normally takes between one and two hours for most homes, and longer where there are parapet, valley or box gutters to follow. We’ll give you an idea when you book.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Where it helps and it is safe, yes. Flights depend on the weather on the day and airspace rules. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID.
Does the report include photos?
Yes. The report includes photos of what we found.
Do you work in Falmer?
Yes. We survey roofs across London and South East England, and that includes Falmer.
What do I do with the report?
You’ll get the report by email, with photographs and clear recommendations. With Standard there is a follow-up consultation; with Premium, an in-person consultation, so you can talk the findings through.
Why get it checked now?
It is easy to put damp down to the wrong cause. When rainwater goods are the source, treating the wall alone won’t solve it. Checking the gutters first helps you spend in the right place. In a small place like Falmer, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package you pick makes a difference too. We will give you the figure before anything is booked.
Why book us in Falmer
- Every finding written up with photos
- 98% customer satisfaction
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced or what we found on two real jobs.
What we’re asked to look at in Falmer
Plenty of tiled and slate roofs carry moss, and rain washes it down into the gutters. Mixed with grit from the roof, it settles as silt that holds water in the gutter and lets weeds take root.
Most people get in touch after spotting something like this:
- Valley or box gutters that overflow inside
- Blocked outlets and hoppers
- Gutters that have fallen out of line
- Gutters full of debris and silt
Homes near green spaces such as Stanmer Park can get more leaves in their gutters in autumn.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- What insurance they carry
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- Which limits apply to the survey
- Whether the roof space is looked at, where there is one
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What affects the cost of gutter surveys
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where applicable, from £400 with VAT included. We will tell you which package suits the questions you have.
What to let us know when you contact us
To price your survey accurately, we’ll ask about:
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- When you need the report by
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To find a date that works for you, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
How the survey works
Expect us to ask a few questions before we start, about the roof’s history, any leaks and past repairs. Then the inspection itself takes between one and two hours for most homes, and longer where there are parapet, valley or box gutters to follow. In a small place like Falmer, access is normally the main thing to plan. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- You tell us where you’ve seen overflows, drips or damp.
- We walk round the building and check the gutters, downpipes and fascias from the ground.
- We look at hidden gutters as far as safe access allows.
- Where it is safe, we check the loft for signs of water.
- A written report with photos and recommendations follows.
Getting ready for the survey
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Make sure the loft hatch can be reached
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
How to book
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Take them safely from the ground or a window, and please don’t climb up for a closer look. To get started, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.