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Gutter survey in Whitehawk, Brighton and Hove
Gutter surveys in Whitehawk, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. You get a clear report with photos.
- Downpipes that are split or coming away
- Blocked outlets and hoppers
- Overflowing eaves gutters
Gutter surveys for homes and businesses in Whitehawk
Owners get in touch after seeing an overflow, finding damp or planning ahead for winter. Landlords and managing agents use it to plan maintenance, and some buyers want the rainwater system checked before 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 parapet and box gutters, downpipes and valley gutters, and common reasons people get in touch are gutters full of debris and silt and brackets that have dropped or snapped.
Houses in smaller places like Whitehawk can face open ground, where wind and driving rain hit the roof harder. Ridge tiles, verges, chimney stacks and flashings take the worst of it. Checking those edges shows whether anything has begun to work loose before it lets water in. A loose ridge tile or slate gives the wind something to catch, and others soon follow.
We write the report in plain English, so it makes sense without any roofing background. Each point is backed by a photo where possible, with the urgent items made clear.
- Location
- Whitehawk (BN2)
- Wider area
- Brighton and Hove
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What happens if roof problems are left?
A blocked valley or parapet gutter doesn’t spill harmlessly. It can back up into the loft space and the rooms below, often in the heaviest rain. Having them checked before autumn and winter makes sense. Arranging work in a smaller place like Whitehawk is easier with notice than in an emergency. A survey gives you that notice.
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how safely it can be seen. Our price is from £150, including VAT.
Why us?
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- Visits on any day of the week
- PI and public liability insurance
Signs you need a gutter survey in Whitehawk
Falling leaves are the most common cause of blocked gutters. Nearby trees drop leaves, twigs and seeds into gutters every autumn and the debris builds up at the outlets. A choked outlet soon means a full, overflowing gutter.
We are often asked to look at:
- Hoppers and outlets full of debris
- Leaking or loose downpipes
- Gutters that have fallen out of line
- Joints that drip after rain
Anyone responsible for a site like City Academy Whitehawk will know that a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time.
Before you book anyone
- What they will not be able to tell you
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
How the survey changes by roof type
Aluminium and other metal gutters
Joints and fixings are the weak points on metal gutters. Any leaks or corrosion we spot go in the report.
Lead-lined valley and parapet gutters
Lead gutters need their linings, steps and outlets in good order as far as they can safely be seen. Missing lead is something we check for too.
Common questions in Whitehawk
I let a flat near Brighton station. Can you check the roof?
Yes. We survey roofs for landlords, letting agents and managing agents as well as owners. Just phone 07833 053749 or email us with the details, and we will talk through which survey suits.
Do roofs near the sea, like those around Whitehawk, take more of a battering?
Yes, coastal weather is harder on roofs: there is more wind, and more salt in the air. Exposed details like ridges, verges, flashings and metal fixings are the ones to watch, and Whitehawk is within about 1 mile of the coast.
Is it a structural engineer’s report?
No. Our survey isn’t a structural engineer’s report. If we see signs that need an engineer’s opinion, we’ll recommend one.
What’s in the survey report?
It sets out what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, backed by photos. It also says if any part of the roof couldn’t be seen safely.
How do I arrange a gutter survey in Whitehawk?
To book, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know the address and what you need to know. We will confirm the price and agree a day with you.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Only if it’s safe. We inspect whatever is safely visible: from the ground, from windows and vantage points, from the roof space, from the roof itself where safe and by drone where it applies. Anything we can’t see is noted in the report.
Will you check if gutters are causing damp inside?
The survey looks at whether rainwater is spilling onto the wall from overflows, leaking joints or loose downpipes. We cannot see inside walls, so the report covers what can be seen.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Whitehawk
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too, from shops and offices to industrial units. Bigger roofs take more time.
We survey roofs for landlords and agents as well as homeowners. A report with photographs gives you a clear record of the gutter, which helps you plan work between tenancies.
Checking the roof from the ground
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: 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.
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Overflowing water can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Whitehawk
Whitehawk is within about 1 mile of the coast, so there’s more wind and more salt in the air than further inland. Metal fixings and flashings corrode faster in salt air, while gales work at loose ridges, slates and tiles, while driving rain finds any gap. Handmade clay tiles and tile-hung upper walls are typical of older Sussex houses. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old Sussex buildings. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first.
For an older house near a landmark such as St Cuthman's, the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine. If you own a rental within reach of Brighton station, knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints.
Whitehawk is about 1 mile south-east of Brighton, in Brighton and Hove. We carry out gutter surveys in Whitehawk for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings. Our Brighton and Hove coverage includes Whitehawk and the places around it.
Every address in BN2 is within our area for gutter surveys. That includes homes and businesses on Peel Road, Manor Road and Craven Road and the roads around them. Other places close to Whitehawk include Kemptown (1 mile south-west), Hanover (1 mile west), Carlton Hill (1 mile west), Bevendean (1 mile north) and Brighton (1 mile north-west). Larger places within reach include Brighton and Hove (4 miles west), Hove (3 miles west), Aldrington (4 miles west), Withdean (3 miles north-west), Hangleton (5 miles north-west) and Patcham (3 miles north-west).
What’s near Whitehawk
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to St Mary's Hall, Whitehawk Hill and Longhill High School and the streets around them. Whitehawk’s nearest station is Brighton station, about 1.6 miles west of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Brighton Motor Museum (0.7 miles south-west) and Royal Sussex County Hospital (0.6 miles south-west). For a walk, there is Newmarket Hill and Whitehawk Hill.
How it works
We work from the outside in: first the slopes, edges and gutters from every safe viewpoint, then the roof space where it can be reached. In total, it takes roughly 1–2 hours at a house, depending on how many gutter runs and downpipes there are. A visit to Whitehawk is planned like any other: the time, the access and where to park are agreed in advance. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. If there are outbuildings or garages you want looked at, mention them.
- We start with what you’ve noticed, like damp or overflowing gutters.
- We walk round the building and check the gutters, downpipes and fascias from ground level.
- Valleys, parapets and box gutters are inspected where they can safely be seen.
- The loft space is checked for staining, where it can be reached safely.
- You receive a report with photos and recommendations.
Before we arrive
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the freeholder or managing agent
- If it is not your property yet, arrange access through the agent
Getting a price
We survey roofs on weekdays and at weekends. To arrange a day that suits you, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and the days you’d prefer.
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