East Sussex · London and the South East
Meads Gutter Survey
Gutter surveys in Meads and the rest of East Sussex. We survey on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
- Downpipes that are split or coming away
- Leaves and moss blocking gutters
- Choked outlets or hopper heads
How it works
You do not need to do much on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we’ll take it from there. The survey itself takes about one to two hours at a house, depending on how many gutter runs and downpipes there are. For a survey in Meads, we agree the time, the access and parking before the day. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. Let us know about any garages, outbuildings or extensions you want included.
- First, you let us know what you’ve seen, such as overflows or damp.
- The eaves gutters, downpipes and fascias are checked from the ground and vantage points.
- We check hidden gutters, such as valleys and parapets, where it’s safe to see them.
- The roof space is checked for water marks if it is safe to get into.
- We send a written report with photos and clear recommendations.
Preparing for the visit
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
Book a survey
Getting a price is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or email us and give us a few details about the property and we’ll explain which survey suits. The price is agreed up front.
Related advice
How a gutter survey works in Meads
Leaves, moss and silt are the usual reasons gutters block. Homes close to trees fill their gutters faster and moss from the roof slopes makes it worse. Our survey shows which gutters are blocked or standing full and where outlets or hoppers are choked and whether any overflows are doing their job. Photos show each problem clearly. Blocked gutters are easy to put off but it rarely improves. If you’ve noticed downpipes that are split or coming away and blocked outlets and hoppers, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on downpipes, parapet and box gutters and eaves gutters alike.
Around Meads, gardens, hedges and nearby trees can mean leaves and moss end up on roofs and in gutters. Blocked gutters overflow and soak the walls below. A report spots that kind of slow problem before it becomes damp inside. Moss on the roof and weeds in the gutter are both easy to spot from ground level.
The written findings come by email, easy to pass on to a roofer, an agent or an insurer. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24–48 hours and Premium on the day.
- Where
- Meads (BN20, BN21)
- Wider area
- East Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
How the survey changes by roof type
Lead-lined valley and parapet gutters
Lead linings are common in valleys and parapet gutters on older houses. Splits and failed joints in the lead can let water straight in.
Aluminium and other metal gutters
Metal gutters can suffer at joints and where different metals meet. Any leaks or corrosion we spot go in the report.
Your questions about gutter surveys in Meads
Can a landlord with a rental near Eastbourne station book a roof survey?
Yes. We survey roofs for landlords, letting agents and managing agents as well as owners. You can call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and what you need, and we will talk through which survey suits.
Is Meads within the area you cover?
Yes, we do. We work right across London and the South East, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
What will the report tell me?
You get our findings in writing, part by part, with photos, and ends with what we recommend. Points are put by urgency where it matters.
Can you give me structural calculations?
No. We point out what can be seen, like sagging or deflection, but we’re not structural engineers and don’t carry out calculations. If we think you need an engineer, the report says so.
Does the report include photographs?
Yes. Photos are part of every report, so you can see exactly what each finding refers to.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, if whoever owns or manages the building agrees access. We check the parts we’re given access to, and the report makes that clear.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. We look at the roof, not the whole building, so it’s not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. Many buyers have both.
Can I check my roof myself?
Your own check is a good start, but it isn’t a survey. You will not see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from ground level.
What you can’t do safely is get up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery. That’s where a survey comes in, using safe viewpoints and a drone where applicable.
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What happens if roof problems are left?
Damp walls are sometimes blamed on the wrong thing. If a leaking gutter or downpipe is the source, other work on the wall will not stop it. A gutter survey helps rule the rainwater system in or out. In an older home around Meads, water from a roof defect can get into timber and plaster, which is far harder to put right than the roof fault itself.
All our prices include VAT. Our price is from £150, including VAT. You will know the price for the job before you book.
What you get with us
- Packages from £150, with VAT included
- Drones and thermal imaging where it applies
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- Surveys on any day of the week
Read our cost guide or our case studies.
How we price gutter surveys
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. The main factors are:
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- The roof’s overall size
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
We offer three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, with VAT included. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
What we need to know
There’s no need for technical words. Just tell us:
- Dates you’re working to, such as exchange
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
To get a price for gutter surveys in Meads, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email. The address, the type of property and what you’d like to know help us give you an accurate price.
Practical tips
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner:
- Keep climbers away from the eaves
- Have gutters cleared at least once a year
- Check for spilling water in a downpour
- Check from ground level or a window, not a ladder
Landlords and managing agents can keep the report with the building’s records to help plan maintenance. The photos help when you explain the work to others.
Look at the gutters from indoors or the ground when it pours. Overflows and dripping joints are a sign to act before damage builds up.
Local roofs in Meads
The coast is about 1 mile or less from Meads, and places near the sea get more salt in the air and more wind than inland. Salt corrodes metal fixings and flashings, and wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces, and driving rain gets into whatever gap is left. Older buildings may be listed or sit in a conservation area. Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the council can say whether a street is in a conservation area. Re-roofing in different materials may need permission there.
Trees in and around Gildrege Park shed leaves that can end up in nearby gutters. If you live in an older home near St John the Evangelist, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs. For landlords with property near Eastbourne station, a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let.
Meads is about 2 miles south of Eastbourne, in East Sussex. We cover Meads and the rest of East Sussex. Meads is one of the places in East Sussex where we work. There’s also a page for Brighton.
Postcode districts we cover here for gutter surveys: BN20 and BN21. Whether your property is on Link Road, Mount Road and Cliff Road or a nearby road, we can help. Close by, we survey roofs in Holywell (1 mile south-east), Old Town (1 mile north), Upperton (1 mile north), Eastbourne (2 miles north) and Ratton Village (3 miles north). Further out, we also cover Hastings (15 miles north-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (11 miles north-east), Seaford (7 miles west), Lewes (14 miles north-west), Hailsham (7 miles north) and St Leonards (14 miles north-east).
Around Meads
Around Meads, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Gildrege Park, Gildredge House and The Ship Inn. The nearest railway station is Eastbourne station, roughly 1.1 miles north-east. Nearby you’ll also find Eastbourne District General Hospital (2.1 miles north) and Rnli Eastbourne Lifeboat Museum (0.9 miles north-east). For a walk, there is Combe Hill.