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Gutter survey in St Leonards, East Sussex
Find out the condition of the gutter at your property in St Leonards from an independent roof surveyor. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Valley or box gutters that overflow inside
- Gutters that have fallen out of line
- Dripping or leaking gutter joints
Gutter survey in St Leonards: what you get
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 and where outlets or hoppers are choked and whether overflows are working. Photos show each problem clearly. It is an easy job to put off, but they rarely get better. If you are worried about gutters full of debris and silt and valley or box gutters that overflow inside, we can find out what’s behind it.
Semis and terraces in a town like St Leonards share roof details with the neighbours. A shared chimney stack or a gutter run across two houses means a defect may sit partly on someone else’s property. We can only inspect what we have access to, so shared parts are reported as far as they can safely be seen. It’s useful to mention any shared stacks or gutters when booking.
The report records the gutter as we found it on the day. That makes it useful now and a handy reference later.
- Where
- St Leonards (TN38, TN37, TN34)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Tips that help
Most of what helps is simple and safe from the ground. Our suggestions:
- Ask for valleys and parapet gutters to be cleared too
- Check from ground level or a window, not a ladder
- Check that downpipes are firmly fixed to the wall
- Watch the gutters during heavy rain
The report comes with photos and clear written recommendations. Share it with a contractor of your choice so they can see exactly what’s needed.
Don’t forget valley, parapet and box gutters. They block in the same way as the gutters you can see but you cannot check them from the street, so make sure they’re included in any clearing work.
Why act early in St Leonards
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. Checking the gutters first helps you spend in the right place. On a house in a town like St Leonards, wet loft insulation stops working and can stay damp for a long time. That adds to the bill long before the leak is obvious.
For a price for your roof in St Leonards, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and let us know about the roof. We’ll confirm the figure before booking.
Why us?
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Every finding written up with photos
St Leonards: your questions answered
Does a conservation area affect roof work in St Leonards?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. It matters most if you are planning to re-roof in a different material.
Do roofs near the sea, like those around St Leonards, take more of a battering?
Generally, yes: wind and salt air take more of a toll near the sea. Ridges, verges, flashings and fixings are where it usually shows.
Can you tell me if my old gutters contain asbestos?
No, that is a job for a specialist asbestos surveyor. On buildings from before 2000, we flag materials that could contain it so you can arrange that check.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes. Shared roofs just need a little more planning, with the freeholder or managing agent. Tell us about it as you book and we will explain what’s needed.
How long does a gutter survey take?
A visit normally takes about 1–2 hours at a typical home, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. You will know roughly how long when we arrange the visit.
What’s the best way to book?
To book, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know the address and what you want to find out. We’ll confirm the price and agree a day with you.
Is it a structural engineer’s report?
No. We are experienced roof surveyors, and visible signs such as sagging are noted, but calculations and an engineer’s opinion are outside what we do. If one is needed, the report says so.
What you can safely check yourself
Your own check is a good start, but it isn’t a survey. You will not see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from the ground.
Look up at the roof after a storm, from ground level: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
The survey, step by step
A survey visit follows a simple order: we listen to what’s been worrying you, inspect the roof from each safe vantage point, photograph what we find and record our findings for the written report. Most visits take about one to two hours for most homes, and longer where there are parapet, valley or box gutters to follow. In St Leonards, many roofs join a neighbour’s, so shared parts are looked at as far as they can be seen from your property. It helps to know about previous repairs, leaks or recent work.
- We ask about overflows, damp or leaks you’ve noticed.
- The eaves gutters, downpipes and fascias are looked at from the ground and vantage points.
- We check hidden gutters, such as valleys and parapets, where it is safe to see them.
- The roof space is checked for water marks if it is safe to get into.
- We send a written report with photos and clear recommendations.
How to prepare
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the building owner or managing agent
- Tell us about parking before the day
- Keep pets in another room
Book a survey
Getting a price is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and give us a few details about the property and we’ll suggest the right survey. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
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Do you need a gutter survey in St Leonards?
Most gutter joints rely on seals or sealant that wear out. Plastic sections expand and contract with the weather, and in time their joints can drip. Cast iron joints can corrode and part where the paint has failed.
Look out for signs like these:
- Brackets that have dropped or snapped
- Fascia boards damaged by overflowing water
- Water spilling over the gutter edge
- Cracked or loose downpipes
If you look after a building such as St Leonard's Church of England Primary Academy, long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Which limits apply to the survey
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- What exactly goes into their report
- How long the report takes to arrive
St Leonards homes and their roofs
St Leonards lies within about 1 mile of the sea, where sea air brings more salt and stronger wind than inland. Salt is hard on nails, clips and metal flashings, and strong wind lifts anything already loose on a roof, and driving rain gets into whatever gap is left. If your home is older, it’s worth knowing whether it is listed or in a conservation area before planning roof work. Listed building consent covers changes to a listed building’s special interest, and an Article 4 direction can bring extra controls in a conservation area.
Trees in and around Summerfields Wood shed leaves that can end up in nearby gutters, and an overflowing gutter soon means a wet wall. Shop and office owners around Priory Meadow Shopping Centre may find that knowing the roof’s condition lets you budget for work rather than pay for emergencies.
St Leonards is about 1 mile south-west of Hastings, in East Sussex. We visit St Leonards as part of our work across East Sussex. Across East Sussex, we cover St Leonards. There’s also a page for Maidstone.
Here we cover the TN38, TN37 and TN34 postcode area for gutter surveys. If you need a gutter survey at a property on Sea Road, Fern Road and Dane Road or a nearby road, we can help. Being close to the A259 and A2102, St Leonards is simple for us to get to for gutter surveys. Close by, we survey roofs in Silverhill (1 mile north), Hastings (1 mile north-east), America Ground (1 mile east), Bulverhythe (1 mile west) and Hollington (1 mile north). Further out, we also cover Eastbourne (13 miles south-west), Bexhill-on-Sea (4 miles west), Hailsham (13 miles west), Polegate (13 miles west), Old Town (14 miles south-west) and Heathfield (15 miles north-west). St Leonards is one of the larger places we cover in East Sussex.
What’s near St Leonards
Around St Leonards, our work takes us to homes and buildings near University School, Horse And Groom Public House and Summerfields Wood and the streets around them. There’s a railway station in St Leonards itself: St Leonards Warrior Square station. Other landmarks nearby include Priory Meadow Shopping Centre (1.2 miles east) and Conquest Hospital (2.2 miles north). Not far away are Church Wood and Robsack Wood and Senlac Hill.
Surveys for landlords and agents in St Leonards
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait, which helps with budgets and planning.
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on.