East Sussex · London and the South East
Barcombe Cross Gutter Survey
We take a careful look at the gutter at your property in Barcombe Cross, with photographs and a written report.
- Rotten fascias or stained soffits
- Sagging gutters and loose brackets
- Leaking or loose downpipes
Gutter surveys for homes and businesses in Barcombe Cross
Leaves, moss and silt are the usual reasons gutters block. Homes close to trees fill their gutters faster, and moss washing off a tiled or slate roof adds to it. We note where gutters are clogged or holding water, which outlets and hoppers are choked and whether any overflows are doing their job. Photos show each problem clearly. Blocked gutters are easy to put off but it rarely improves. We survey outlets and hoppers, eaves gutters and downpipes, and people most often book us about gutters that have fallen out of line and cracked or loose downpipes.
Some older homes in villages like Barcombe Cross are listed or in a conservation area. That can affect what materials can be used when work is done, so check with the council before planning anything. Knowing the roof’s condition helps you plan ahead with that in mind. Where a building is listed, matching the existing roof materials is often expected.
The report is written in plain words, so you don’t need to be a roofer to follow it. Photos show what each point refers to.
- Location
- Barcombe Cross (BN8)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Can I check my roof myself?
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from ground level or a window. Water spilling over the edge can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
Nearby places to Barcombe Cross
What else we do in Barcombe Cross
Roof by roof
Fascias and soffits
Most gutters are fixed to the fascia, so a rotten fascia can let the gutter drop. We note soft, stained or damaged boards we can see.
Cast iron gutters
Plenty of period homes still have cast iron rainwater goods. Kept painted, they can last a long time, but rust where the paint fails.
What a gutter survey looks like in Barcombe Cross
With Glyndebourne about 3.7 miles south-east, Barcombe Cross sits in an area with a long building history. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs. Older houses across Sussex often have handmade clay tiles, and many have tile-hanging on their upper walls. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old Sussex buildings, alongside oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look.
If you own one of the older houses in the streets near St Francis of Assisi, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs. If you own a rental within reach of Cooksbridge station, the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at. Take a building like Barcombe Church of England Primary School: large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other.
Barcombe Cross is about 3 miles north of Lewes, in East Sussex. From houses to flats and shops in Barcombe Cross, we can survey the roof. Across East Sussex, we cover Barcombe Cross. You can also see our page for Brighton.
Gutter surveys in BN8 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Streets in the area include High Street, Grange Road and Weald Close, all of which we cover. Other places close to Barcombe Cross include Barcombe (1 mile south), Mount Pleasant (1 mile north-east), Barcombe Mills (1 mile south-east), Upper Wellingham (2 miles south-east) and Cooksbridge (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Eastbourne (15 miles south-east), Seaford (11 miles south), Lewes (3 miles south), Hailsham (11 miles east), Crowborough (11 miles north-east) and Uckfield (5 miles north-east).
Local landmarks in Barcombe Cross
Around Barcombe Cross, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Royal Oak pub and Chailey School, among other places. Barcombe Cross’s nearest station is Cooksbridge station, roughly 1.9 miles south-west. Nearby you will also find Museum of Agricultural Bygones (3.7 miles south-east) and Lewes Victoria Hospital (3.6 miles south). Not far away are Malling Down and Offham Hill.
Your questions about gutter surveys in Barcombe Cross
Is my home in Barcombe Cross listed or in a conservation area?
We cannot confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Do you cover smaller places like Barcombe Cross?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when you book.
Will you look at parapet and box gutters as well?
Yes. These gutters often cause leaks indoors when they block, so they’re an important part of the survey. Parts of them may not be visible, and the report says so.
Will you check the loft?
Yes, where the survey calls for it and there is safe access. Inside, we look for damp, staining, gaps and sagging, as far as the space allows.
Will you go up on the roof?
Only when it’s safe. Most of what we need can be seen from safe viewpoints, the loft and, where it applies, a drone.
How do I book a survey in Barcombe Cross?
Just phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day.
Can a gutter survey explain damp on my walls?
Overflowing gutters frequently lead to damp walls, and we check for exactly that. If the evidence points elsewhere, we will say so as far as we can tell from what’s visible.
How we price gutter surveys
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before booking. This is what makes a difference:
- Roof area
- Which survey package you book
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
Gutter survey starts from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on how big and how high the roof is, how it can safely be seen and which survey you book.
Getting in touch
When you call or email, these details help:
- What’s prompted the survey
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- The kind of building and roof involved
- The property’s address and postcode
Unsure which package suits your roof? It is easiest to phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We’ll talk you through the options and what they cost.
Why act early in Barcombe Cross
Clearing gutters removes the debris, but it doesn’t tell you why a gutter overflows. Our survey also looks at falls, joints, brackets, outlets and downpipes, so you know whether there is more to it. Around Barcombe Cross, older homes often have old roof timbers, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it is left.
We offer three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you need to know.
Why book with us
- 98% of clients satisfied
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- Drones and thermal imaging where applicable
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
Read our cost guide or two real surveys.
What we can’t see
Our findings are based on what we can see safely on the day, so there are some things a survey cannot cover:
- Parts of gutters that can’t be seen safely
- Underground drains, which need a CCTV drain survey
- The inside of a downpipe along its whole length
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will tell you before booking. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Barcombe Cross
- Downpipes
- Eaves gutters
- Valley gutters
- Outlets and hoppers
- Parapet and box gutters
- Fascias and soffits
The survey, step by step
Where it is relevant and can be reached safely, the roof space is checked as well as the outside. Inside, we look for staining, damp, gaps and signs of movement, as far as the space allows. All in, the survey typically takes about one to two hours on an ordinary house, and longer for a large or complex roof. Somewhere like Barcombe Cross needs a little journey planning: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. On the day, we inspect everything that’s safely in view, inside and out.
- We start with what you’ve noticed, such as damp or overflowing gutters.
- We walk round the building and check the gutters, downpipes and fascias from the ground.
- We check hidden gutters as far as safe access allows.
- The roof space is checked for staining, where it can be reached safely.
- You receive a report with photos and recommendations.
Before the survey
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we’re looking at
How to book
To arrange a survey, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and tell us the address and what’s prompted the survey. You’ll know the price before anything is booked.