East Sussex · London and the South East
Gutter Survey in Lewes
Find out the condition of the gutter at your property in Lewes. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Overflowing eaves gutters
- Downpipes that are split or coming away
- Dripping or leaking gutter joints
Why it’s worth a survey now in Lewes
A dripping joint or sagging bracket will not get better on its own. Every downpour adds to the damage on the walls, the fascias and sometimes the rooms inside. A survey now tells you what needs doing and how urgent it is. Blocked gutters and downpipes on homes in Lewes overflow onto walls. A slipped tile or worn flashing does the same higher up. Neither gets better on its own.
Gutter survey starts from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included.
What you get with us
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
Gutter survey in Lewes
Damp on walls, water marks under a valley or streaks down the brickwork frequently trace back to the gutters. We check whether gutters, outlets or downpipes are the likely source, as far as can be seen safely. If the evidence points elsewhere, such as a flashing or the roof covering, we will say so, with a suggested next step. If you are worried about leaves and moss blocking gutters and rotten fascias or stained soffits, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
In a town like Lewes, most homes are houses whose owners look after their own roofs. A slipped tile or blocked gutter costs far less to sort than the damp it causes later. The report sets out what needs attention, prioritised by urgency where relevant. Photographs show you exactly what was seen, even on parts you cannot reach yourself.
The Standard Survey adds moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey goes further, with thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Place
- Lewes (BN7, BN8, BN6, RH15)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Your questions about gutter surveys in Lewes
Do you carry out roof surveys in Lewes?
Yes. We work right across London and the South East, and Lewes is part of that. You can phone 07833 053749 or email us with the address and a few details.
How do I find out if my home in Lewes is listed?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it is in a conservation area. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
Will you go up on the roof?
Not always. Safety comes first, and fragile or steep roofs can’t always be walked on. We use safe viewpoints, the roof space and a drone where applicable, and the report records anything we couldn’t see.
Is a Saturday or Sunday visit possible?
Yes. Surveys are carried out on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. To find a day that suits, call 07833 053749 or email us.
Do you test soffits or gutters for asbestos?
No. We don’t carry out asbestos testing. If rainwater goods or soffits look like they could contain asbestos, we note it and recommend a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before they’re disturbed.
Can a gutter survey explain damp on my walls?
Leaking gutters and downpipes are a common cause of damp walls, and the survey looks for that. If the evidence points elsewhere, we’ll say so as far as we can tell from what’s visible.
Will you look at parapet and box gutters as well?
Yes, as far as they can safely be seen. We look from vantage points, the loft space and the roof itself where safe and a drone where it applies.
Gutter surveys in Lewes: local notes
Anne of Cleves House, about 0.6 miles south, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Lewes. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs. Older houses across Sussex frequently have handmade clay tiles, and many have tile-hanging on their upper walls. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old Sussex buildings, alongside oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look.
If you own one of the older houses in the streets near Church of St John sub Castro, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Lewes Old Grammar School, its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale.
Lewes is about 7 miles north-east of Brighton, in East Sussex. We carry out gutter surveys in Lewes for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings, with a written report and photographs every time. Across East Sussex, we cover Lewes. For surveys nearby, see our Brighton page.
All of BN7, BN8, BN6 and RH15 is covered for gutter surveys. We offer gutter surveys to properties on Market Lane, Market Street and High Street and the roads around them. Lewes sits on or near the A26 and A275, so getting to you is simple. Neighbouring places we cover for gutter surveys include South Malling (1 mile north-east), Southover (1 mile south-east), Cliffe (1 mile east), Offham (1 mile north-west) and Hamsey (1 mile north). Within a short drive, we also cover Eastbourne (14 miles south-east), Seaford (8 miles south-east), Hailsham (11 miles east), Crowborough (14 miles north-east), Uckfield (8 miles north-east) and Newhaven (6 miles south). As one of the bigger places in East Sussex, Lewes has every kind of building, from houses and flats to offices.
Near you in Lewes
In Lewes, that means homes and buildings near Priory School, St Pancras Catholic Primary School and Railway Land, among other places. Lewes’s nearest station is Lewes station, roughly 0.6 miles south-east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Lewes Victoria Hospital (0.5 miles west) and Museum of Agricultural Bygones (3.9 miles east). The countryside around Lewes includes Offham Hill and Malling Down.
Useful tips for Lewes property owners
Most of what helps is simple and safe from the ground. Our suggestions:
- Note any damp stains below the gutters
- Look out for overflows when it pours
- Keep climbers away from the eaves
- Have gutters cleared at least once a year
You receive a photo-illustrated written report and recommendations, prioritised by urgency where relevant. You can pass it to whoever you choose to do the work so they know what needs doing.
Get the gutters cleared every year, and more frequently if trees overhang the roof. Late autumn, after the leaves have fallen, is a sensible time. Clear gutters can carry water away as they should.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
With a portfolio of properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To discuss a number of properties, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the addresses.
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord, and the report can go to both. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
Places near Lewes
What else we do in Lewes
How the survey works
The aim of the visit is simple: to see as much of the gutter as can be seen safely and record it clearly. Everything we note and photograph goes into the written report. The visit typically takes about 1–2 hours on an ordinary house, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. For a home in Lewes, the main things we need are a way into the loft, a route to the back garden and somewhere to park. If you won’t be there yourself, let us know who will let us in.
- First, you tell us what you’ve seen, such as overflows or damp.
- Gutters, downpipes, fascias and soffits are inspected from safe vantage points.
- Valley, parapet and box gutters are inspected as far as they can safely be seen.
- We look in the loft space, where there’s safe access, for signs of water getting in.
- You get a report with photographs and recommendations.
Before we arrive
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- If you are buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Let us know about parking near the property
Book a survey
Once you know what you need, ring 07833 053749 or email us. From there it is a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day, weekday or weekend.
Advice
Do you need a gutter survey in Lewes?
Brackets can loosen, corrode or snap over the years. A gutter full of wet debris is heavy, and that weight pulls sections out of line. Lose the fall and water gathers in the dip, then overflows.
Most people get in touch after spotting one of these:
- Brackets that have dropped or snapped
- Leaking or loose downpipes
- Overflowing valley or parapet gutters
- Hoppers and outlets full of debris
Landlords with a home close to Lewes station may find that a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- How long the report takes to arrive
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- Are they insured for the work?
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
Roof by roof
Fascias and soffits
On buildings from before 2000, soffits may be asbestos cement. We flag any that could be for a specialist asbestos surveyor to check.
Box and secret gutters
Secret gutters are hidden under the edge of the roof covering and is easy to overlook. We look at what’s visible and note what is not.