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Gutter Survey in Portslade
A survey of gutters, valleys, outlets and downpipes in Portslade, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Get in touch for a price.
- Dripping or leaking gutter joints
- Leaking or loose downpipes
- Leaves and moss blocking gutters
Landlords, agents and block managers in Portslade
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. Recommendations are set out by urgency where it matters, which helps when budgeting.
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Portslade. To discuss a property or a block, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
About our gutter survey in Portslade
Damp patches on inside walls, stains below a valley or water running down the brickwork can often be traced to the gutters. Our gutter survey helps show whether the rainwater system is the cause, as far as can be seen safely. If the evidence points elsewhere, like a flashing or the roof covering, we will say so, with a suggested next step. Common reasons to book are gutters packed with leaves or moss and rotten fascias or stained soffits, across downpipes, parapet and box gutters and fascias and soffits.
In a smaller place like Portslade, some roofs stand more exposed to wind and rain than in a built-up town. Ridge tiles, verges, chimney stacks and flashings take the worst of it. A careful look shows whether anything has started to loosen before it lets water in. A loose ridge tile or slate gives the wind something to catch, and others soon follow.
We write the report in plain English, so you do not need to be a roofer to follow it. Photographs show what each point refers to, with the urgent items made clear.
- Place
- Portslade (BN41, BN3, BN42)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
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What we look for on each type of roof
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.
Plastic (uPVC) gutters
Older plastic gutters can turn brittle and crack. We check joints, brackets and the line of each run.
Common questions in Portslade
Do roofs near the sea, like those around Portslade, take more of a battering?
It can do. Within about 1 mile of the sea, as Portslade is, metal fixings wear faster and gales find any loose ridge or slate.
Is Portslade within the area you cover?
Yes, Portslade is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. On a shared roof we can only inspect the parts we’re allowed to reach, and the report makes that clear.
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.
Will you look at parapet and box gutters as well?
Yes, where it is safe to see them. We use the ground, windows, the loft space and the roof where it’s safe, and by drone where it’s applicable.
What insurance do you have?
Professional indemnity and public liability insurance cover our surveys. Ask if you need details for a managing agent or building owner.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Where it helps and the rules allow, yes. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID and fly a drone under 250g, and every flight depends on the airspace and the weather.
What we do, step by step
Every visit follows the same pattern: we hear what you’ve seen, look at the roof from every safe viewpoint, photograph what we find and make notes for the report. Most visits take about one to two hours for most homes, and longer where there are parapet, valley or box gutters to follow. Being in a smaller place like Portslade does not change how the visit works: outside, inside and from any safe vantage point, in that order. It helps to show us anything you’ve already noticed.
- We start by hearing about any drips, overflows or damp patches.
- 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.
- Where the loft can be reached safely, we check it for staining or damp.
- We send a written report with photos and clear recommendations.
How to prepare
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we are coming
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it’s shared
Arrange a survey
For a price for gutter surveys in Portslade, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email. A few details about the property and the roof help us price the survey accurately.
Related advice
Checking the roof from the ground
A lot can be seen from ground level. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Never climb onto the roof to look.
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
Why act early in Portslade
Our report is a dated record of what we found, which helps when you plan work or brief a contractor. Without it, you’re relying on what can be seen from the pavement. In a smaller place like Portslade, wherever a roof is exposed, a loose ridge or flashing doesn’t stay loose for long. Each storm lifts it a little further, and water follows.
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included.
Why book with us
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- Plain-English reports with photos
See our cost guide or two real surveys.
What a gutter survey looks like in Portslade
The coast is about 1 mile or less from Portslade, so there is more wind and more salt in the air than further inland. Near the sea, metal fixings wear faster and loose pieces on a roof are more likely to lift, while driving rain finds any gap. Portslade Manor, about 0.1 miles south-west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Portslade. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters.
If yours is one of the older homes in the streets near St Nicolas Church, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first. For businesses in and around places like Churchill Square, knowing the roof’s condition lets you budget for work rather than pay for emergencies. Homes near green spaces such as Benfield Hill can get more leaves in their gutters in autumn, so outlets and downpipes are worth watching.
Portslade is about 1 mile west of Brighton and Hove, in West Sussex. We carry out gutter surveys for homes and businesses in Portslade and nearby. Portslade is one of the places in West Sussex we cover.
We survey roofs across BN41, BN3 and BN42 for gutter surveys. Local streets include Mill Lane, Crown Road and Drove Road. With the A293 close by, Portslade is easy for us to reach for gutter surveys. If you’re just outside Portslade, we cover Hangleton (1 mile north-east), Southwick (1 mile south-west), Kingston by Sea (1 mile west), Shoreham-by-Sea (2 miles west) and Old Shoreham (3 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Worthing (8 miles west), Haywards Heath (12 miles north-east), Burgess Hill (9 miles north-east), Littlehampton (14 miles west), Lancing (5 miles west) and Rustington (13 miles west).
What’s near Portslade
We work in homes and buildings around King's School, Benfield Hill and The Mill House. For rail, the closest station is Fishersgate station, about 0.7 miles south of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find British Engineerium (1.8 miles east) and Southlands Hospital (1.8 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Shoreham Beach and Thundersbarrow Hill.
Prices for gutter surveys in Portslade
All our prices include VAT. What changes the price is:
- Height and safe access
- How big the roof is
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
To find out what your survey will cost, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and tell us about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Booking your survey
Getting the details right at the start saves time. It is useful to include:
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- The property’s address and postcode
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
A quick phone call is normally the easiest start: ring 07833 053749 or email us, and we will ask about the building and what you need. The price is agreed before a date is set.