Brighton and Hove · London and the South East
Stanmer Gutter Survey
Get a clear view of the gutter at a property in Stanmer from an independent roof surveyor. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Water backing up from a hidden gutter
- Water spilling over the gutter edge
- Downpipes that are split or coming away
Gutter surveys for homes and businesses in Stanmer
We carry out gutter surveys in Stanmer as part of our cover across London and South East England. On the day, we inspect whatever is safely visible, from the ground, from windows and from the roof space. Time on site normally takes about one to two hours at a house, depending on how many gutter runs and downpipes there are. The written report follows, with photos and recommendations. Typical surveys look at hoppers and outlets full of debris and sagging gutters and loose brackets, across valley gutters, parapet and box gutters and downpipes.
Older buildings in small places like Stanmer 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. A roof report helps you plan work with that in mind. Where a building is listed, matching the existing roof materials is frequently expected.
Every survey ends with a written report, with photographs, emailed to you. It sets out the condition of the gutter, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Place
- Stanmer (BN1)
- Wider area
- Brighton and Hove
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What you can safely check yourself
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Water spilling over the edge can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
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.
Common questions in Stanmer
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Falmer station?
Yes, letting agents and landlords book with us as well as owners. Just ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and let us know about the building, including who will give access on the day.
How do I find out if my home in Stanmer is listed?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. It’s worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
What will the report tell me?
Written findings with photos, covering the condition of the gutter, the defects we found and what we recommend. The Standard Survey adds moisture detection and a structural check, and the Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable and structural analysis.
Is there a good time of year to book a gutter survey?
Any time of year works. Before the wetter months gives you time to plan any work though problems often show up after heavy rain.
Will I get photos?
Yes. We photograph the roof as we go, and the report uses them to show each finding alongside our recommendations.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, once access has been agreed. Roofs over flats are frequently shared, so we need permission from the building owner or managing agent. We inspect only the parts we’re allowed to reach.
Do you look in the roof space?
Typically, if there’s one and it can be reached safely. From inside, the underside of the roof often shows damp, staining or daylight that cannot be seen from outside.
When you need someone else
It helps to know what a survey won’t do before you book:
- Underground drains, which need a CCTV drain survey
- The inside of a downpipe along its whole length
- What’s behind fascias and inside walls
If you’re not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll give you a straight answer. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roofs we survey in Stanmer
- Downpipes
- Valley gutters
- Parapet and box gutters
- Fascias and soffits
- Eaves gutters
- Outlets and hoppers
Practical tips
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week:
- Check that downpipes are firmly fixed to the wall
- Ask for valleys and parapet gutters to be cleared too
- Look for new stains on ceilings below valleys after rain
- Have overhanging branches cut back
After any work is done, watch the gutters in the next heavy rain. Rain should flow to the outlets and down the downpipes, and if it doesn’t, raise it with whoever did the job.
Do not forget valley, parapet and box gutters. They block in the same way as the gutters you can see but they’re much harder to spot, so ask for them to be included when gutters are cleared.
Leave it or get it looked at?
A dripping joint or sagging bracket won’t get better on its own. Every downpour adds to the damage on the walls, the fascias and sometimes the rooms inside. A survey now tells you what needs doing and how urgent it is. In a place like Stanmer, a barn or garage roof left to fail puts whatever is inside at risk. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where applicable, which starts from £400, including VAT. We will tell you which package suits the questions you have.
What you get with us
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- Prices that include VAT
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
Take a look at our cost guide and our case studies.
What a gutter survey looks like in Stanmer
Stanmer lies within about 4 miles of the sea, and being near the sea means more wind and salt than a roof inland would face. 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. Historic houses such as Preston Manor & Gardens, about 2.8 miles south-west, show how far back building in the area around Stanmer goes. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, like lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
The streets around a church such as Stanmer Church are often among the oldest in a place, and if you own one of the older houses nearby, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs. If you live near a park like Stanmer Park, or anywhere with mature trees, autumn leaves can block gutters and valleys, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls. Anyone responsible for a site like Coldean Primary School will know that large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other.
Stanmer is about 3 miles north-east of Brighton, in Brighton and Hove. Whether the building in Stanmer is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, we can survey the roof. Our area takes in places right across Brighton and Hove, from the larger towns to small villages.
We work across the BN1 postcode area for gutter surveys. Other places close to Stanmer include Hollingbury (1 mile south-west), Moulsecoomb (2 miles south), Bevendean (2 miles south), Patcham (2 miles west) and Hollingdean (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Brighton (3 miles south-west), Brighton and Hove (4 miles south-west), Hove (4 miles south-west), Carlton Hill (3 miles south), Hanover (3 miles south) and West Hill (3 miles south-west).
Local landmarks in Stanmer
Around Stanmer, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Stanmer Park, University of Sussex Library and Brighton Aldridge Community Academy, among other places. Stanmer’s nearest station is Falmer station, roughly 0.8 miles south-east. Well-known places in the area include Clayton Castle (3.4 miles north-west) and Churchill Square (3.7 miles south-west). Open spaces near Stanmer include Ditchling Beacon and Ladies Mile.
Roof by roof
Plastic (uPVC) gutters
On plastic systems, slipped joints are one of the most common faults. The report notes every one we spot.
Fascias and soffits
Fascias carry the gutters, so rot in the boards can loosen the whole run. We note soft, stained or damaged boards we can see.
Also near Stanmer
What else we do in Stanmer
How the survey works
We photograph the roof as we go, so you can see in the report what we found and where. We take close-ups from wherever is safe. A typical visit takes about one to two hours at most homes, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. Somewhere like Stanmer needs a little journey planning: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. The roof is looked at from the ground, from windows, from the loft where there is safe access and from the roof where it’s safe.
- First, we agree the areas to focus on.
- Each gutter run is checked for blockages, sags and leaking joints.
- Outlets, hoppers, downpipes and overflows are inspected.
- Fascias, soffits and the walls below are looked at for signs of overflow.
- You get photos and written recommendations, prioritised where relevant.
Preparing for the visit
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Leave side gates unlocked
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with whoever owns or manages the building
Book a survey
Once you know what you need, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email. We will suggest a package, agree the price and find a date.