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Gutter Survey in Seaford
Gutter surveys across Seaford, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. Every survey ends with a written report and photos.
- Gutters overflowing in heavy rain
- Gutters full of debris and silt
- Downpipes that are split or coming away
Gutter survey in Seaford: what you get
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, from everything that’s safely in view. If the evidence points elsewhere, such as a flashing or the roof covering, we’ll say so, with a suggested next step. We survey parapet and box gutters, downpipes and eaves gutters, and the problems we are asked to look at most are water backing up from a hidden gutter and overflowing eaves gutters.
Seaford mixes older houses, often slate or clay tiled, with newer estates, many of them with concrete tiles. Older homes often keep chimney stacks long after the fireplaces went, and their flashings and pointing still matter. Newer homes have fewer chimneys but their own weak points at ridges, verges and gutters.
If any part of the gutter couldn’t be seen safely, we say so in the report. You will know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t.
- Place
- Seaford (BN25)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Signs you need a gutter survey in Seaford
Many gutter joints depend on rubber seals or sealant that age. Plastic sections expand and contract with the weather so their joints can start to leak. On cast iron, joints can rust and open up once the paint has worn away.
Common reasons to book include:
- Choked outlets or hopper heads
- Brackets that have dropped or snapped
- Overflowing eaves gutters
- Joints that drip after rain
Historic houses like Alfriston Clergy House, about 3 miles north-east, show how far back building around Seaford goes. Older homes in the area may have roofs that need matching materials when work is done.
Before you book anyone
- How long the report takes to arrive
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
Honest limits
Every survey has limits, and we’d rather be clear about that before booking. Bear these in mind:
- Hidden sections we can’t view safely
- What’s hidden inside a downpipe
- Pipes below ground level
If you’re not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will give you a straight answer before booking. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roofs we survey in Seaford
- Outlets and hoppers
- Valley gutters
- Eaves gutters
- Parapet and box gutters
- Downpipes
- Fascias and soffits
What a survey costs
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- The roof’s overall size
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- The shape of the roof and its details
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
Gutter survey starts from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on the size and height of the roof, how it can be seen safely and which survey you book.
What to let us know when you contact us
These details help when you get in touch:
- The type of building and roof, like pitched or flat
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- Access details, like a loft hatch or a shared roof
Most bookings start with a short call: call 07833 053749 or send us an email. You’ll have a price before anything is arranged.
Tips from our surveys
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They apply to most roofs:
- Look for green streaks or damp patches on walls
- Check for spilling water in a downpour
- Get the gutters cleaned out every year
- Keep climbers away from the eaves
After any work is done, watch the gutters in the next heavy rain. Water should run to the outlets and away without spilling over, and if it doesn’t, raise it with whoever did the job.
Hidden gutters need clearing too. They collect leaves and silt just like eaves gutters but they’re much harder to spot, so ask for them to be included when gutters are cleared.
Local roofs in Seaford
Seaford lies within about 1 mile of the sea, where sea air brings more salt and stronger wind than inland. Metal fixings and flashings corrode faster in salt air, while gales work at loose ridges, slates and tiles, and driving rain gets into whatever gap is left. In Sussex, older roofs are often handmade clay tile, frequently with tile-hanging on the walls below. A few old Sussex buildings still carry heavy Horsham stone slabs, and the county’s older buildings include oast houses and Wealden hall houses. Whatever the covering, it’s frequently the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first.
Trees in and around Seaford Head Nature Reserve shed leaves that can end up in nearby gutters. The streets around a church such as Church of St Thomas More are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if you own one of the older houses nearby, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs.
Seaford is about 8 miles west of Eastbourne, in East Sussex. We carry out gutter surveys for homes and businesses in Seaford. Our East Sussex coverage includes Seaford. You can also see our page for Brighton.
Gutter surveys in BN25 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. We offer gutter surveys to properties on High Street, Station Road and East Albany Road and the roads around them. Seaford is on the A259, which makes it simple to reach. Other places close to Seaford include Bishopstone (1 mile north-west), Norton (2 miles north-west), Tide Mills (2 miles west), Westdean (2 miles east) and Dukes Green (3 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Eastbourne (8 miles east), Lewes (8 miles north-west), Hailsham (9 miles north-east), Uckfield (13 miles north), Newhaven (3 miles north-west) and Peacehaven (5 miles west). Seaford is one of the larger places we cover in East Sussex.
What’s near Seaford
Typical jobs here are in homes near St Peter's School, Seaford Head School and Seven Sisters pub. Seaford’s nearest station is Seaford station, about 0.5 miles south-west of the centre. A little further out are Newhaven Museum (2.9 miles north-west) and Arlington Castle (3.7 miles north-east). Open spaces near Seaford include Firle Beacon.
FAQs for Seaford
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Seaford?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Seaford station?
Yes. We survey roofs for landlords, letting agents and managing agents as well as owners. Just call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the details.
What do I do with the report?
The report arrives by email, with photos and clear recommendations. With Standard there is a follow-up consultation; with Premium, an in-person consultation, so you can talk the findings through.
Are you insured?
We’re covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
Can you tell me if my old gutters contain asbestos?
No, that needs a specialist asbestos surveyor. On buildings from before 2000, we flag materials that could contain it so it can be checked before work starts.
What will the report tell me?
It sets out what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, with photographs throughout. It also says if any part of the roof couldn’t be seen safely, so you know exactly what was covered.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We have more than 20 years’ experience and have completed over 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
Different roofs, different checks
Plastic (uPVC) gutters
Older plastic gutters can turn brittle and crack. We look at the joints, brackets and falls.
Lead-lined valley and parapet gutters
Some older roofs have a central valley running to the back and if it blocks, water can come indoors. We check it where it is safe to see.
How the survey works
On the day, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you’d like to know. After that, we check everything we can see safely, using the ground, windows, the loft and a drone where it applies. Most surveys take an hour or two at a house, depending on how many gutter runs and downpipes there are. Semi-detached and terraced homes in a town like Seaford often share a roof line with the neighbours, so shared parts are looked at as far as they can be seen from your property. It’s useful to know about previous repairs, leaks or recent work, so time on site goes where it’s needed.
- First, you let us know what you’ve seen, like overflows or damp.
- Gutters, downpipes, fascias and soffits are inspected from safe vantage points.
- Any valley, parapet or box gutters are looked at as far as safe access allows.
- The roof space is checked for water marks if it’s safe to get into.
- The findings are written up with photographs and recommendations.
How to prepare
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
Arrange a survey
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so there’s time to use the report before exchange. For any other survey, just ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email when you’re ready.