Brighton and Hove · London and the South East
Gutter Survey in Hollingdean
We carry out gutter surveys in Hollingdean and the rest of Brighton and Hove. We survey on weekdays and at weekends.
- Downpipes that are split or coming away
- Gutters full of debris and silt
- Choked outlets or hopper heads
How we price gutter surveys
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- The shape of the roof and its details
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- The size of the roof
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how safely it can be seen. Prices start from £150, including VAT.
Booking your survey
A few details help us point you to the right survey and price. When you contact us, it is useful to mention:
- The property’s address and postcode
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- Dates you are working to, such as exchange
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, so call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the details.
Gutter surveys for homes and businesses in Hollingdean
We survey gutters and rainwater systems in Hollingdean and right across London and South East England. On the day, we inspect whatever is safely visible from ground level, windows, the loft space and the roof where it’s safe. A visit normally takes roughly 1–2 hours for most homes, and longer where there are parapet, valley or box gutters to follow. The written report follows, with photographs and recommendations. We survey outlets and hoppers, parapet and box gutters and fascias and soffits, and common reasons people get in touch are joints that drip after rain and gutters that have fallen out of line.
In a smaller place like Hollingdean, some roofs stand more exposed to wind and rain than in a built-up town. That weather tells first on ridges, verges, chimneys and flashings. A careful look shows whether anything has started to loosen before it lets water in. Once one ridge tile or slate moves, wind gets under the next one too.
Where we cannot see part of the gutter, the report says so. That way, it is clear what was covered and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Location
- Hollingdean (BN1, BN2)
- Wider area
- Brighton and Hove
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Gutter surveys in Hollingdean: local notes
Hollingdean lies within about 2 miles of the sea, where sea air brings more salt and stronger wind than inland. Salt is hard on nails, clips and metal flashings, and strong wind lifts anything already loose on a roof, and driving rain gets into whatever gap is left. The wider area around Hollingdean has a long history of building, with Preston Manor & Gardens about 0.9 miles west. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years.
Living close to William Clarke Park is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn, so outlets and downpipes are worth watching. Shop and office owners around Churchill Square may find that a roof report helps plan work around trading rather than after a leak.
Hollingdean is about 1 mile north of Brighton, in Brighton and Hove. From houses to flats and shops in Hollingdean, we can survey the roof on a weekday or at the weekend. Across Brighton and Hove, we cover Hollingdean.
Every address in BN1 and BN2 is within our area for gutter surveys. That includes homes and businesses on Mayo Road, Dewe Road and Rugby Road. Other places close to Hollingdean include Brighton (1 mile south), Preston (1 mile west), Moulsecoomb (1 mile east), Prestonville (1 mile south-west) and Hanover (1 mile south). Larger places within reach include Brighton and Hove (3 miles west), Aldrington (3 miles west), Hangleton (3 miles west), Saltdean (5 miles south-east), East Saltdean (5 miles south-east) and Roedean (3 miles south-east). Being one of Brighton and Hove’s larger places, Hollingdean has every kind of building, from houses and flats to offices.
Near you in Hollingdean
Around Hollingdean, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Varndean School, William Clarke Park and The Pub at Fiveways and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Moulsecoomb station, about 0.5 miles east. Other landmarks nearby include Brighton General Hospital (1.1 miles south-east) and Clayton Castle (4.6 miles north). For a walk, there’s Newmarket Hill and Bevendean Down.
Hollingdean: your questions answered
Will you come out to Hollingdean?
Yes, we do. Our area covers London and the South East, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it’s useful to know about access.
Is my home in Hollingdean listed or in a conservation area?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. It matters most if you are planning to re-roof in a different material.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, once access has been agreed. Roofs over flats are often shared, so the freeholder or managing agent needs to agree access. We inspect only the parts we’re allowed to reach.
Could my damp wall be caused by the gutters?
The survey looks at whether rainwater is spilling onto the wall from overflows, leaking joints or loose downpipes. We can’t see inside the wall itself, so we report on what’s visible.
Can the survey be at a weekend?
Yes. We survey on weekdays and at weekends. Just phone 07833 053749 or email us to arrange a day.
What does the report include?
It explains what we saw, what it means and what we’d suggest, backed by photographs. Anything we couldn’t see safely is noted too.
Will you go up on the roof?
Only when it’s safe. Safe viewpoints, the loft space and a drone where it applies cover most of what’s needed.
How it works
Safety comes first on every visit. We inspect everything that’s safely in view, and if part of the roof cannot be seen, the report says so. Most visits take roughly 1–2 hours on an ordinary house, and longer for a large or complex roof. Parking around Hollingdean is typically easier than in a town centre, but mention lanes, gates or long drives. Low roofs on bungalows can often be seen well from the ground, and the loft shows the rest.
- We start by hearing about any drips, overflows or damp patches.
- The eaves gutters, downpipes and fascias are looked at from ground level and vantage points.
- We check hidden gutters, such as valleys and parapets, where it’s safe to see them.
- The loft space is checked for water marks if it’s safe to get into.
- We send a written report with photos and clear recommendations.
Before we arrive
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the freeholder or managing agent
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
- Tell us where we can park nearby
Book a survey
Not sure which survey you need? The easiest way is to ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We’ll talk you through the options and what they cost.
Advice
Landlords, agents and block managers in Hollingdean
Letting agents frequently book on a landlord’s behalf, with the report sent to whoever needs it. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
If you own several properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To arrange surveys for several addresses, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
What we are asked to look at in Hollingdean
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.
A survey can pick up problems such as:
- Water spilling over the gutter edge
- Fascia boards damaged by overflowing water
- Leaking or loose downpipes
- Sagging gutters and loose brackets
For an older house near a landmark such as St Richard's, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- Their track record with similar roofs
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- Their report turnaround times
What happens if roof problems are left?
A written report gives you a dated record of the gutters’ condition, which helps when you plan work or brief a contractor. Without it, you are relying on what can be seen from the pavement. With lower homes, common in places like Hollingdean, there’s little between a roof defect and the ceiling, so a small leak can mark a ceiling within a few storms. Finding the cause first saves a second job inside.
A Basic Survey starts from £150, inc. VAT. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400. You’ll know the price for your survey before booking.
Why book us in Hollingdean
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- 98% of clients satisfied
- Package prices that include VAT
Take a look at our cost guide or what we found on two real jobs.
What we can’t see
It helps to know what a survey will not do before booking:
- What’s hidden inside a downpipe
- The inside of buried drains
- What’s behind fascias and inside walls
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will point you to the right survey before booking. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Parapet and box gutters
- Eaves gutters
- Fascias and soffits
- Valley gutters
- Outlets and hoppers
- Downpipes