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Gutter Survey in South Chailey
Gutter surveys in South Chailey, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. You get a clear report with photographs.
- Hoppers and outlets full of debris
- Joints that drip after rain
- Soffits marked by water
Gutter survey in South Chailey: what you get
Damp on walls, water marks under a valley or streaks down the brickwork often trace back to the gutters. We check whether gutters, outlets or downpipes are the likely source, as far as can safely be seen. Where the cause looks more like the roof covering or a flashing, the report says so. The next step is suggested too. We survey fascias and soffits, eaves gutters and valley gutters, and the problems we are asked to look at most are joints that drip after rain and leaking or loose downpipes.
Somewhere as small as South Chailey, homes are often older cottages and farmhouses, with outbuildings and some newer houses. Roofs there can be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, and chimney stacks are often old. Each needs checking in its own way, and thatch is a specialist material we report on as far as it can be seen. On older roofs, it is typically the chimneys and lead flashings that need work first.
Findings are set out part by part, from the coverings down to the gutters. You’ll see the good as well as the bad.
- Location
- South Chailey (BN8)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
How the survey changes by roof type
Box and secret gutters
A secret gutter is tucked under the slates or tiles at an abutment or valley and is easy to overlook. The report records what could and couldn’t be seen.
Cast iron gutters
A cracked cast iron downpipe can leak down the wall unseen, so we check the wall behind for staining.
Common questions in South Chailey
Is South Chailey within the area you cover?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Plumpton station?
Yes, landlords and agents book with us as well as owners. You can phone 07833 053749 or email us with the address and some details.
Do you look in the roof space?
If the survey needs it and the loft space can be reached safely, yes. A clear path to the hatch helps.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Where it’s applicable and safe, yes. We fly a sub-250g drone and we’re a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID). Drone inspection is part of the Drone Roof Survey and the Premium Survey, where it applies.
What insurance do you have?
We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
How long will you be on site?
For a house, expect about 1–2 hours on site, and longer for larger or complex roofs.
Can a gutter survey explain damp on my walls?
Overflowing gutters often lead to damp walls, and the survey looks for that. If the cause looks like something else, the report says so as far as we can tell from what’s visible.
Why get it checked now?
Going up a ladder to check your own gutters carries real risk. You can see drips and overflows from the ground, but valleys, parapets and box gutters are hard to see. Our survey covers what can safely be seen and records it with photos. In a place like South Chailey, a barn or garage roof left to fail puts whatever is inside at risk. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
To find out what your survey will cost, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and a few details. The price is agreed before a date is set.
What you get with us
- 98% customer satisfaction
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- Visits on any day of the week
- PI and public liability insurance
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced and two real surveys.
What affects the cost of gutter surveys
To price your survey, we check:
- Roof area
- Which survey package you book
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, with VAT included.
What we need to know
Getting the details right at the start saves time. Please include:
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
Unsure which package suits your roof? The easiest way is to phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We will explain the options and the price.
Before and after the survey
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner, before and after a survey:
- Book gutter clearing once a year, more often near trees
- Look for green streaks or damp patches on walls
- Look for new stains on ceilings below valleys after rain
- Leave gutter checks at height to someone equipped for it
Report times depend on the package you choose: within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium. It’s sent to you by email as soon as it’s ready.
Have overhanging branches and climbing plants cut back from the roof using someone with the right kit. Fewer leaves in the gutters means fewer blockages.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
With a portfolio of properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To discuss a number of properties, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. Recommendations are set out with the most urgent first where relevant.
Places near South Chailey
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How it works
Expect us to ask a few questions before we start, such as when any problem began and what work has been done before. Then the inspection itself takes an hour or two on an ordinary house, and more on a big or complicated roof. Older roofs in small places like South Chailey can have low, tight loft spaces, so tell us about the loft hatch and any ladder. We only go where it is safe.
- You tell us where you’ve seen overflows, drips or damp.
- We walk round the building and check the gutters, downpipes and fascias from the ground.
- Valleys, parapets and box gutters are inspected where they can be seen safely.
- Where it is safe, we check the loft for signs of water.
- A photo-illustrated written report and recommendations follows.
Before we arrive
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with whoever owns or manages the building
- Tell us where we can park nearby
Getting a price
For a price for gutter surveys in South Chailey, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email. Some details about the property and the roof help us give you an accurate price.
Advice
Gutter surveys around South Chailey
Older houses across Sussex often 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. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them. The wider area around South Chailey has a long history of building, with Anne of Cleves House about 5 miles south. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
If you let a flat or house near Plumpton station, the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at. Anyone responsible for a site like Chailey School will know that a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time.
South Chailey is about 4 miles north of Lewes, in East Sussex. From houses to flats and shops in South Chailey, the roof can be surveyed on a weekday or at the weekend. Our East Sussex coverage includes South Chailey. We also survey roofs in Brighton.
Here we cover the BN8 postcode area for gutter surveys. You’ll find streets such as Mill Brooks, Whitegates Close and Brickyard Lane. Other places close to South Chailey include South Street (1 mile north), Chiltington (1 mile south), Chailey (2 miles north-east), East Chiltington (2 miles south-west) and Plumpton Green (2 miles west). We also work in nearby towns such as Seaford (13 miles south-east), Lewes (4 miles south), Hailsham (13 miles south-east), Crowborough (11 miles north-east), Uckfield (6 miles east) and Newhaven (11 miles south).
Around South Chailey
Around South Chailey, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Swan Public House, among other places. The nearest railway station is Plumpton station, about 1.7 miles south-west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Lewes Castle (4.8 miles south) and Lewes Victoria Hospital (4.5 miles south). The countryside around South Chailey includes Blackcap and Malling Down.