Brighton and Hove · London and the South East
Gutter survey in Roedean, Brighton and Hove
Gutter surveys in Roedean, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. You get a clear report with photos.
- Valley or box gutters that overflow inside
- Blocked outlets and hoppers
- Joints that drip after rain
How a gutter survey works in Roedean
Your gutters take the rain from the roof and lead it away from the walls. If they clog, drip or sag, the water ends up somewhere it shouldn’t, often down the brickwork or into the building. We check the full rainwater system above ground, including gutters, valleys, outlets, hoppers and downpipes. The findings go into a written report with photos. If you are worried about gutters that have fallen out of line and water backing up from a hidden gutter, we can find out what’s behind it.
Older buildings in small places like Roedean may be listed or in a conservation area. If yours is, re-roofing in different materials may need consent, so the council is the place to check. Knowing the roof’s condition helps you plan ahead with that in mind. Older materials such as clay tiles, slate and stone are frequently matched when work is done.
The report does not just list problems. For each finding, it explains what it is, why it matters and what we’d recommend, so you can decide what to do next.
- Place
- Roedean (BN2)
- Region
- Brighton and Hove
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
When to book a survey in Roedean
Moss grows on many tiled and slate roofs, and heavy rain washes clumps of it into the gutters. With grit from the coverings, it forms a thick sludge that slows the flow and gives plants somewhere to grow.
Most people get in touch after spotting something like this:
- Choked outlets or hopper heads
- Gutters that have fallen out of line
- Joints that drip after rain
- Gutters overflowing in heavy rain
Royal Pavilion, about 1.9 miles west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Roedean. Older roofs nearby often mix original materials with later repairs, and the survey shows where each one is.
Before you book anyone
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- Their report turnaround times
- Will the report include photos?
What we cannot see
A survey is a proper look at the gutter, but it can’t do everything. The main limits are:
- What’s behind fascias and inside walls
- What’s hidden inside a downpipe
- Pipes below ground level
If you’re not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer before booking. What a survey covers and does not.
Roofs we survey in Roedean
- Outlets and hoppers
- Valley gutters
- Parapet and box gutters
- Downpipes
- Fascias and soffits
- Eaves gutters
How the survey changes by roof type
Fascias and soffits
Most gutters are fixed to the fascia, so a rotten fascia can let the gutter drop. Damaged or stained boards are recorded.
Box and secret gutters
Hidden gutters are a common source of leaks inside. We check the outlets, linings and overflows where safe.
Roedean questions
Is Roedean within the area you cover?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We survey roofs across London and the South East. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when booking.
I let a flat near Brighton station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for. Just phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the details, and we will talk through which survey suits.
What happens after the survey?
You will get the report by email. The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation, and the Premium Survey an in-person consultation.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
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.
Are hidden gutters like valleys and box gutters included?
Yes. These gutters frequently cause leaks indoors when they block, so they’re an important part of the survey. Some may only be partly visible, and the report says so.
What’s the best way to book?
Simply ring 07833 053749 or email us with the address. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day.
How soon will I get the report?
That depends on the survey you book: the Basic Survey report arrives within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey the same day. Reports are sent by email.
Before and after the survey
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Watch the gutters during heavy rain
- Ask for valleys and parapet gutters to be cleared too
- Get the gutters cleaned out every year
- Check the loft with care after heavy rain
The report comes with photos and clear written recommendations. Share it with a contractor of your choice so they know what needs doing.
Have overhanging branches and climbing plants cut back from the roof using someone with the right kit. Less debris means fewer blocked outlets.
Why act early in Roedean
Small gutter faults rarely fix themselves. Each heavy rain puts more water where it shouldn’t be, on walls, timber and sometimes inside. A survey now tells you what needs doing and how urgent it is. Older cottages and farmhouses around Roedean can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it’s left.
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on the size and height of the roof, access and the package you choose.
Why book us in Roedean
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- 98% of customers satisfied
- Photos and a written report every time
Take a look at our cost guide and our case studies.
What a gutter survey looks like in Roedean
The coast is about 1 mile or less from Roedean, 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. Older houses across Sussex frequently have handmade clay tiles, and many have tile-hanging on their upper walls. A few old Sussex buildings still carry heavy Horsham stone slabs. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look.
Take an older house close to St Mark's Church: its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first. Take a building like St Mark's CofE Primary School: a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time.
Roedean is about 2 miles east of Carlton Hill, in Brighton and Hove. Anywhere in Roedean, we can come and survey your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. Our area takes in places right across Brighton and Hove, large and small.
Surveys in BN2 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. We offer gutter surveys to properties on Peel Road, Cliff Road and Henley Road and the roads around them. Other places close to Roedean include Ovingdean (1 mile east), Rottingdean (1 mile east), Saltdean (3 miles east), East Saltdean (3 miles east) and Falmer (3 miles north). We also work in nearby towns such as Brighton and Hove (4 miles west), Hove (4 miles west), Brunswick (3 miles west), Seven Dials (3 miles north-west), Hollingdean (3 miles north-west) and Prestonville (3 miles north-west).
Local landmarks in Roedean
In Roedean, that means homes and buildings near St Mary's Hall, Whitehawk Hill and Longhill High School, among other places. The nearest railway station is Brighton station, roughly 2.2 miles north-west. A little further out are French Convalescent Home (0.5 miles west) and Churchill Square (2.3 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Whitehawk Hill and Newmarket Hill.
Towns and villages near Roedean
What else we do in Roedean
What we do, step by step
Expect us to ask a few questions before we start, about the roof’s history, any leaks and past repairs. Then the inspection itself takes about one to two hours for most homes, and longer where there are parapet, valley or box gutters to follow. Around Roedean, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so it is useful to know whether there is a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- First, you tell us what you’ve seen, such as overflows or damp.
- We look along the gutters, downpipes and fascias from the ground and from windows.
- Valley, parapet and box gutters are inspected as far as they can safely be seen.
- We look in the loft space, where there is safe access, for signs of water getting in.
- You get a written report with photos and recommendations.
Getting ready for the survey
- Tell us about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
How to book
You can call us seven days a week. For a price or to book, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.