East Sussex · London and the South East
Gutter Survey in Flowers Green
A careful look at the gutter at your property in Flowers Green, and put it all in a report with photographs.
- Gutters overflowing in heavy rain
- Sagging gutters and loose brackets
- Leaks at the gutter joints
FAQs for Flowers Green
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Pevensey Bay station?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for. You can call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and what you need, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
Is Flowers Green within the area you cover?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. Our area covers London and the South East. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there as you book.
What does a gutter survey cost?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The size of the property and the access affect the price. To get a price, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
How soon will I get the report?
Each package has its own report time. Basic: within 48 hours. Standard: 24 to 48 hours. Premium: the same day. Mention any deadline when booking.
What’s in the report?
A written report with photos, explaining the condition of the gutter, any defects and our recommendations, in order of urgency where relevant. Standard adds moisture detection and a structural check; Premium adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable and structural analysis.
Do you survey at weekends?
Yes. Surveys are carried out on any day of the week. Just phone 07833 053749 or send us an email to arrange a day.
Is it a structural engineer’s report?
No. We’re experienced roof surveyors, and visible signs like sagging are noted, but we don’t provide calculations or an engineer’s opinion. If one is needed, the report says so.
How a gutter survey works in Flowers Green
Owners get in touch after seeing an overflow, finding damp or planning ahead for winter. Landlords and managing agents use it to plan maintenance and buyers sometimes want the gutters looked at before they exchange. Whoever books, we inspect and report in the same way, with photographs and written recommendations. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. Common reasons to book are leaks at the gutter joints and gutters packed with leaves or moss, across outlets and hoppers, valley gutters and parapet and box gutters.
Some older homes in villages like Flowers Green are listed or in a conservation area. That can affect what materials can be used when work is done, so check with the council before planning anything. Knowing the roof’s condition helps you plan ahead with that in mind. Where a building is listed, matching the existing roof materials is frequently expected.
We write the report in plain English, so you do not need to be a roofer to follow it. Each point is backed by a photo where possible.
- Location
- Flowers Green (BN27)
- Wider area
- East Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What we look for on each type of roof
Lead-lined valley and parapet gutters
We look at the lining, the joints and the outlets as far as they can be seen safely. Missing lead is something we check for too.
Aluminium and other metal gutters
Long metal gutter runs on larger buildings can hide blocked outlets, so we check the outlets carefully.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
It’s useful to keep a record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Share it with us when you book, as it helps us focus the survey.
Your own check is a good start, but it isn’t a survey. From ground level, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
Practical tips
There is plenty you can do without going near the roof. What helps most:
- Watch for green marks down the brickwork
- Have gutters cleared at least once a year
- Include valley, parapet and box gutters when clearing
- Check the loft with care after heavy rain
If we think the problem lies underground, we will say so, so a drain survey can be arranged. We also note anything else we spot on the roof while we are there.
Get the gutters cleared every year, and more often if trees overhang the roof. Late autumn, after the leaves have fallen, is a sensible time. Clean gutters can do their job.
Places near Flowers Green
Other services in Flowers Green
When you need someone else
To be straight with you, a roof survey has limits:
- Underground drains, which need a CCTV drain survey
- Gutters out of sight from every safe viewpoint
- What’s hidden inside a downpipe
If you are not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer before booking. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Outlets and hoppers
- Fascias and soffits
- Parapet and box gutters
- Downpipes
- Valley gutters
- Eaves gutters
What we do, step by step
Photographs are taken throughout the visit, so you can see in the report what we found and where. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available, including by drone where it is applicable and the weather allows. A typical visit takes between one and two hours at a house, depending on how many gutter runs and downpipes there are. Somewhere like Flowers Green needs a little journey planning: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. The roof is looked at from ground level, from windows, from the loft where there’s safe access and from the roof where it is safe.
- We agree which parts of the building you’re most worried about.
- We look along each run for debris, sagging and drips.
- Outlets, hoppers, downpipes and overflows are inspected.
- Fascias, soffits and the walls below are looked at for signs of overflow.
- Findings are photographed and set out in a written report.
Preparing for the visit
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Let us know about parking before the day
Getting a price
Booking is simple: just call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and give us some details about the property and we will recommend the right survey. The price is agreed up front.
Advice
Why it’s worth a survey now in Flowers Green
It is easy to put damp down to the wrong cause. If a leaking gutter or downpipe is the source, other work on the wall will not stop it. Checking the gutters first helps you spend in the right place. Older and listed buildings around Flowers Green may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so leaving a defect until it’s urgent leaves less time to plan.
One thing that affects the price is the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, with VAT included. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
Why us?
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- 20+ years’ experience
- Plain-English reports with photos
- Clear package prices, including VAT
See what a roof survey costs or what we found on two real jobs.
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Flowers Green
Flowers Green is within about 5 miles of the coast, and places near the sea get more salt in the air and more wind than inland. Metal fixings and flashings corrode faster in salt air, while gales work at loose ridges, slates and tiles. Handmade clay tiles and tile-hung upper walls are typical of older Sussex houses. Some old buildings in Sussex have Horsham stone slab roofs, and oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses are part of East Sussex’s older buildings. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them.
If you own a rental within reach of Pevensey Bay station, a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak. With Horselunges Manor about 3.4 miles west, the area around Flowers Green has a long history. If yours is one of the older homes, the roof may have been repaired many times, and the survey records how each part is holding up. Take a building like Herstmonceux Church of England Primary School: its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale.
Flowers Green is about 3 miles east of Hailsham, in East Sussex. Anywhere in Flowers Green, we can come and survey your property. Our East Sussex coverage includes Flowers Green and the places around it. Our Brighton page covers surveys nearby.
We work across the BN27 postcode area for gutter surveys. We also cover the places around Flowers Green: Chapel Row (1 mile north), Golden Cross (1 mile south-west), Herstmonceux (1 mile north), Windmill Hill (1 mile north-east) and Stunts Green (1 mile north-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Eastbourne (7 miles south), Hastings (10 miles east), Bexhill-on-Sea (7 miles east), Seaford (12 miles south-west), Lewes (14 miles west) and Hailsham (3 miles west).
Landmarks near Flowers Green
Around Flowers Green, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Woolpack Inn, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Pevensey Bay station, about 4.4 miles south. A little further out are Herstmonceux Castle (1 mile south-east) and Amberstone Hospital (2.2 miles west).