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Gutter survey in Offham, East Sussex
Find out what’s going on with the gutter before you spend money on it. Gutter surveys in Offham.
- Water backing up from a hidden gutter
- Hoppers and outlets full of debris
- Fascia boards damaged by overflowing water
Gutter survey in Offham
Most blocked gutters are full of leaves, moss or silt. Buildings near trees collect more, and moss washing off a tiled or slate roof adds to it. We note where gutters are clogged or holding water, which outlets and 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. Common reasons to book are downpipes that are split or coming away and valley or box gutters that overflow inside, across downpipes, outlets and hoppers and fascias and soffits.
Village roofs often face open fields and take the full force of wind and rain, which is hard on ridges, chimneys, flashings and gutters. Older walls take a long time to dry once water gets in. A written report sets out what to deal with and in what order. On exposed older roofs, chimneys and lead flashings are frequently the first to give way.
We keep jargon out of it: where something needs attention, it says so plainly.
- Where
- Offham (BN7)
- Wider area
- East Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Common questions in Offham
Will you come out to Offham?
Yes, Offham is covered. Our area covers London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned in advance.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Offham?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. We check the roof, not the whole building, and it isn’t a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. Many buyers have both.
Will you check the drains below ground?
No. We check above-ground rainwater only down to where the downpipes reach the ground. If a drain below ground looks like the cause, the report says so.
Do you survey at weekends?
Yes, we carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays as well as weekdays. To book, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Will you look at parapet and box gutters as well?
Yes, as far as they can be seen safely. We look from vantage points, the roof space and the roof itself where safe and a drone where it applies.
Will you walk on the roof?
Not unless it is safe. Safe viewpoints, the loft space and a drone where applicable cover most of what’s needed, and the report notes anything we couldn’t see.
When to book a survey in Offham
Leaves are behind most blocked gutters. Every autumn, trees fill gutters with leaves, twigs and seeds and the debris builds up at the outlets. Once an outlet is choked, the gutter fills and overflows.
Problems we come across often include:
- Brackets that have dropped or snapped
- Soffits marked by water
- Hoppers and outlets full of debris
- Water backing up from a hidden gutter
Living close to Railway Land is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn, and an overflowing gutter soon means a wet wall.
Questions to ask before you book
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- What follow-up you get after the report
- What they will not be able to tell you
Roof by roof
Lead-lined valley and parapet gutters
Many older homes have lead-lined valley and parapet gutters. Splits and failed joints in the lead can let water straight in.
Box and secret gutters
Box and secret gutters often cause leaks indoors. We look at the outlets, linings and overflows where safe.
How the survey works
We’ll ask a few questions first, about the roof’s history, any leaks and past repairs. Then the inspection itself takes roughly 1–2 hours at most homes, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. Cottages and farmhouses around Offham often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints, and anything we cannot see is noted.
- We agree which parts of the building you’re most worried about.
- We look along each run for debris, sagging and drips.
- We check the outlets, hoppers, downpipes and any overflows.
- Fascias, soffits and the walls below are looked at for signs of overflow.
- You get photos and written recommendations, prioritised where relevant.
Before we arrive
- If you’re buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Let us know about parking near the property
Book a survey
Getting a price is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and give us some details about the property and we will point you to the right survey. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
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What a survey costs
To price your survey, we look at:
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- The roof’s overall size
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on the size and height of the roof, access and which survey you book.
What we need to know
When you call or email, these details help:
- The address and postcode of the property
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- Dates you are working to, such as exchange
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
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Leave it or get it looked at?
Damp walls are sometimes blamed on the wrong thing. If a leaking gutter or downpipe is the source, other work on the wall won’t stop it. A gutter survey helps rule the rainwater system in or out. For older village homes like those around Offham, the right replacement materials aren’t always easy to find quickly. That is one more reason to find defects before they become urgent.
Price depends partly on the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all with VAT included. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
Why book with us
- Plain-English reports with photos
- 98% of clients satisfied
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- Surveys seven days a week
Landlord and commercial surveys in Offham
Landlords and agents in Offham book surveys as well as homeowners. A written report with photos gives you a clear record of the gutter, which helps you plan work between tenancies.
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget.
What a gutter survey looks like in Offham
Anne of Cleves House, about 1.7 miles south-east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Offham. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. Older houses across Sussex frequently have handmade clay tiles, and many have tile-hanging on their upper walls. 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. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first.
If you own a rental within reach of Cooksbridge station, a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak. Anyone responsible for a site like Wallands Community Primary School will know that a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time.
Offham is about 1 mile north-west of Lewes, in East Sussex. We carry out gutter surveys in Offham for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings. Offham is one of the towns and villages in East Sussex we cover for gutter surveys. Brighton is in our area too.
We work across BN7 for gutter surveys and the streets around it. If you’re just outside Offham, we cover Hamsey (1 mile north-east), Lewes (1 mile south-east), South Malling (1 mile south-east), Southover (2 miles south-east) and Cliffe (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Eastbourne (15 miles south-east), Seaford (10 miles south-east), Hailsham (12 miles east), Crowborough (14 miles north-east), Uckfield (7 miles north-east) and Newhaven (7 miles south).
What’s near Offham
In Offham, that means homes and buildings near Railway Land, The Blacksmiths Arms and Lewes Old Grammar School, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Cooksbridge station, roughly 0.9 miles north. A little further out are Brighton And Hove Albion Football Club Museum (3.8 miles south-west) and Lewes Castle (1.5 miles south-east). Open spaces near Offham include Malling Down and Offham Hill.