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Gutter Survey in Moulsecoomb
Need a gutter survey in Moulsecoomb? We can help, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- Brackets that have dropped or snapped
- Soffits marked by water
- Downpipes that are split or coming away
Gutter survey in Moulsecoomb: what you get
Most gutters hang from the fascia boards at the eaves, so we check the fascias and soffits too. Water that overflows for long enough can rot timber fascias and stain the soffits below. Older buildings, from before 2000, can have asbestos cement soffits, gutters or downpipes. We don’t test for asbestos, but we flag anything that could contain it. Common reasons to book are gutters packed with leaves or moss and blocked outlets and hoppers, across outlets and hoppers, eaves gutters and valley gutters.
In a smaller place like Moulsecoomb, homes range from older cottages to bungalows and newer houses. Coverings range from slate and clay tiles on older homes to concrete tiles on many later ones. Chimneys, valleys and gutters on older homes often need the most attention. Nails and battens under older coverings often give out before the slates or tiles themselves.
We keep jargon out of it: where something needs attention, it says so plainly, along with how urgent it is.
- Where
- Moulsecoomb (BN2, BN1)
- Region
- Brighton and Hove
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Gutter surveys in Moulsecoomb: local notes
The coast is about 3 miles or less from Moulsecoomb, 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, and driving rain gets into whatever gap is left. Many older homes in Sussex have handmade clay tiles and tile-hung walls. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old Sussex buildings. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first.
Preston Manor & Gardens lies about 1.8 miles west, so building around Moulsecoomb goes back a long way. If your home is one of the older ones, the roof may have been repaired many times, and the survey records how each part is holding up. If you look after a building like Moulsecoomb Primary School, a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time.
Moulsecoomb is about 1 mile north-east of Brighton, in Brighton and Hove. We survey roofs in Moulsecoomb and the rest of Brighton and Hove, as part of our work across London and the South East. Moulsecoomb is one of the places in Brighton and Hove we cover for gutter surveys.
We cover every part of the BN2 and BN1 postcode area for gutter surveys. Local streets include Natal Road, Lewes Road and The Avenue, and we cover them all. Close by, we survey roofs in Bevendean (1 mile south-east), Hollingdean (1 mile west), Hollingbury (1 mile north-west), Brighton (1 mile south-west) and Hanover (1 mile south-west). We also work in nearby towns like Brighton and Hove (4 miles west), Hove (3 miles west), Aldrington (4 miles west), Hangleton (4 miles west), Saltdean (4 miles south-east) and West Blatchington (3 miles west).
Around Moulsecoomb
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Bevy pub, University of Sussex Library and Brighton Aldridge Community Academy and the streets around them. Moulsecoomb has its own railway station: Moulsecoomb station. A little further out are Churchill Square (2.3 miles south-west) and Clayton Castle (4.6 miles north). Open spaces near Moulsecoomb include Bevendean Down and Newmarket Hill.
For landlords and managing agents
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work around your tenants.
Letting agents and landlords in Moulsecoomb book surveys as well as homeowners. The report gives you a dated record of the gutter, with photographs.
What a survey costs
Prices vary from roof to roof, for these reasons:
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- The shape of the roof and its details
- The size of the roof
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.
Getting in touch
These details help when you contact us:
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- The address and postcode of the property
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
You can call us seven days a week. For a price or to book, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Tips from our surveys
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Look out for overflows when it pours
- Include valley, parapet and box gutters when clearing
- Make sure downpipe clips are holding
- Check the loft with care after heavy rain
After any work is done, watch the gutters in the next heavy rain. Rain should flow to the outlets and down the downpipes, and if it does not, raise it with whoever did the job.
Deal with drips, sags and loose downpipes early. They tend to get worse, and the water they spill can damage walls and timber.
When to book a survey in Moulsecoomb
Many people get in touch after seeing water pour over a gutter in heavy rain. Others spot damp patches, ceiling stains or green marks on the walls. A survey helps show where the water is coming from before it causes more harm.
People typically book a survey after spotting something like this:
- Cracked or loose downpipes
- Overflowing eaves gutters
- Gutters full of debris and silt
- Overflowing valley or parapet gutters
Living close to Wild Park is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls.
What to check before booking
- Their track record with similar roofs
- What exactly goes into their report
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- Whether the price includes VAT
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What we do, step by step
We photograph the roof as we go, so the report shows exactly what we saw. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available, including by drone where it is applicable and the weather allows. Most surveys take between one and two hours at a house, depending on how many gutter runs and downpipes there are. Parking around Moulsecoomb 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 ground level, and the loft shows the rest.
- We ask about overflows, damp or leaks you’ve noticed.
- 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.
- The loft space is checked for water marks if it’s safe to get into.
- You get a written report with photos and recommendations.
Before we arrive
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
- Jot down any questions you want answered
Book a survey
For a price for gutter surveys in Moulsecoomb, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form. Some details about the property and the roof help us give you an accurate price.
Related advice
DIY checks: what’s safe
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from the ground or a window. Water spilling over the edge can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
What you cannot do safely is get up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and falls from height are serious. That’s where a survey comes in.
Moulsecoomb questions
Do roofs near the sea, like those around Moulsecoomb, take more of a battering?
Places near the sea get more wind and more salt in the air than inland, and both are hard on roofs. Salt corrodes metal fixings and flashings, and wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces.
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Moulsecoomb station?
Yes, landlords and letting agents book with us as well as owners. Just call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and let us know about the building, including who will give access on the day.
Will you walk on the roof?
Only when it is safe. Safe viewpoints, the loft space and a drone where applicable cover most of what’s needed.
Do you work in Moulsecoomb?
Yes. Our area covers London and South East England, Moulsecoomb included.
Will I get photos?
Yes, every report has them. Each finding is shown in a picture where possible, so you can see what we mean.
How much is a gutter survey?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The size of the property and the access affect the price. To get a price, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Do you look in the loft space?
If it’s needed and safe to reach, yes. Inside, we look for damp, staining, gaps and sagging.