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Upper Wellingham Gutter Survey
Not sure what state the gutter is in? We carry out gutter surveys in Upper Wellingham and across East Sussex, with plain-English findings.
- Valley or box gutters that overflow inside
- Brackets that have dropped or snapped
- Choked outlets or hopper heads
What happens if roof problems are left?
Clearing gutters removes the debris, but it does not tell you why a gutter overflows. We also check the falls, joints, brackets, outlets and downpipes, so you know whether there is more to it. In a place like Upper Wellingham, a barn or garage roof left to fail puts whatever is inside at risk. It is worth including them in a survey before a winter does the damage.
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Prices start from £150, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
Why us?
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
Gutter survey in Upper Wellingham
Owners get in touch after seeing an overflow, finding damp or planning ahead for winter. Landlords and managing agents use the report to plan upkeep and buyers sometimes want the gutters looked at before they exchange. Whoever books, we inspect and report in the same way, with photos and written recommendations. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. We survey valley gutters, parapet and box gutters and outlets and hoppers, and the problems we are asked to look at most are downpipes that are split or coming away and blocked outlets and hoppers.
Older buildings in small places like Upper Wellingham 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. Older materials such as clay tiles, slate and stone are frequently matched when work is done.
After the visit, you get a photo-illustrated written report, sent by email. It explains the condition of the gutter, the defects we found and what we recommend.
- Where
- Upper Wellingham (BN8)
- Wider area
- East Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Tips that help
Getting the most from a gutter survey starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Tips:
- Watch the gutters during heavy rain
- Ask for valleys and parapet gutters to be cleared too
- Get the gutters cleaned out every year
- Don’t climb a ladder to look in the gutters
Once work is carried out, keep an eye on the gutters in the next downpour. Water should run to the outlets and away without spilling over. If it doesn’t, tell whoever did the work.
Watch your gutters from the ground or a window during heavy rain. Water spilling over the edge or out of a joint is a sign that something needs attention before damage builds up.
What happens on the day
After the inspection, everything we found is written up in a report with photos, emailed to you. As for time on site, it typically takes about one to two hours at most homes, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. Rural addresses near Upper Wellingham can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- First, we agree the areas to focus on.
- We look along each run for debris, sagging and drips.
- 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.
How to prepare
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
Booking a survey
Booking is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or email us, let us know about the property and we’ll suggest the right survey. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
Related advice
What you can safely check yourself
Keep a simple record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Share it with us as you book, as it helps us focus the survey.
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 ground level, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
Local roofs in Upper Wellingham
Glyndebourne, about 2.2 miles south-east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Upper Wellingham. If your home is one of the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. 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. Whatever the covering, it’s often the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first.
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Ringmer Community College and Sixth Form, a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time. For landlords with property near Cooksbridge station, a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak. For an older house near a landmark such as The Parish Church of St Mary, the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine.
Upper Wellingham is about 2 miles north-east of Lewes, in East Sussex. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Upper Wellingham can all book gutter surveys, with a written report and photographs every time. We cover towns and villages across East Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our Brighton page covers surveys nearby.
Here we cover the BN8 postcode area for gutter surveys. Close by, we survey roofs in Barcombe Mills (1 mile north), Norlington (1 mile south-east), Barcombe (1 mile north-west), Barcombe Cross (2 miles north-west) and Broyle Side (2 miles east). We also work in nearby towns such as Eastbourne (14 miles south-east), Seaford (9 miles south), Hailsham (10 miles east), Crowborough (12 miles north-east), Uckfield (5 miles north-east) and Newhaven (8 miles south).
What’s near Upper Wellingham
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Cock Inn and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Cooksbridge station, about 2.1 miles west of the centre. A little further out are Lewes Castle (2.6 miles south-west) and Lewes Victoria Hospital (2.8 miles south-west). For a walk, there’s Malling Down and Cliffe Hill.
What affects the cost of gutter surveys
Prices always include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- How big the roof is
- Height and safe access
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
All our prices include VAT. Prices start from £150, including VAT. We confirm the exact price before booking.
What we need to know
If you can, have these to hand when you get in touch:
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
When you are ready to go ahead, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form. We’ll suggest a package, agree the price and find a date, weekday or weekend.
Upper Wellingham: your questions answered
Will you come out to Upper Wellingham?
Yes, Upper Wellingham is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Cooksbridge station?
Yes, rented property is part of what we cover. Just ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know about the building, including who will give access on the day.
When does the report arrive?
Report times are set by the package. Basic is within 48 hours, Standard is 24–48 hours and Premium is the same day. Mention any deadline when booking.
Can the survey be at a weekend?
Yes. Surveys are carried out on any day of the week. Just call 07833 053749 or email us to arrange a day.
How long does a gutter survey take?
For a house, expect about 1–2 hours on site, and longer for larger or complex roofs.
Will the survey check for 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 happens next?
You will receive the report by email, and what you do next is up to you: use it with a seller, an insurer, a roofer or a managing agent.
Towns and villages near Upper Wellingham
Other services in Upper Wellingham
What we look for on each type of roof
Fascias and soffits
On buildings from before 2000, soffits may be asbestos cement. We flag any that could be so a specialist asbestos surveyor can check them before they’re disturbed.
Aluminium and other metal gutters
Metal gutters are common on commercial buildings and some homes. Joints, outlets and fixings are the parts we focus on.