East Sussex · London and the South East
Birchett's Green Gutter Survey
An experienced roof surveyor for gutter surveys in Birchett's Green. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
- Leaks at the gutter joints
- Choked outlets or hopper heads
- Leaves and moss blocking gutters
About our gutter survey in Birchett's Green
Gutters are typically fixed to fascia boards, so we look at the fascias and soffits too. Long-term overflowing can soften and rot timber boards and mark the soffits underneath. Older buildings, from before 2000, can have asbestos cement soffits, gutters or downpipes. We don’t carry out asbestos testing, but we flag anything that could contain it. If you’ve noticed soffits marked by water and water backing up from a hidden gutter, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
Some older homes in villages like Birchett's Green are 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. 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.
Nothing in the report is left vague: if work is needed, the report says so clearly.
- Place
- Birchett's Green (TN5)
- Wider area
- East Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Checking the roof from ground level
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and a fall can be serious. That part is for a survey, using safe viewpoints and a drone where applicable.
A DIY look is useful, but it isn’t a survey. From ground level, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Birchett's Green
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants, at a time agreed beforehand. Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends, which helps when tenants work during the week.
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client, photographs included.
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FAQs for Birchett's Green
Will you come out to Birchett's Green?
Yes, Birchett's Green is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Birchett's Green?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Is a CCTV drain survey included?
No. We look at above-ground rainwater only down to where the downpipes reach the ground. Where a below-ground drain seems to be the problem, we will tell you.
How do I arrange a gutter survey in Birchett's Green?
It’s easiest to ring 07833 053749 or send us an email. Give us the address and some details about the roof, and we will suggest the right survey. Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends.
What insurance do you have?
We’re covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, for every survey we carry out.
Do you check valley and parapet gutters?
Yes. Hidden gutters are a common cause of leaks inside, so they’re an important part of the survey. Parts of them may not be visible, and the report says so.
Is it a structural engineer’s report?
No. We’re experienced roof surveyors, and visible signs such as sagging are noted, but calculations and an engineer’s opinion are outside what we do. The report will say if you need an engineer.
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Birchett's Green
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. About 2 miles west lies Wadhurst Castle, a reminder of how long the area around Birchett's Green has been built on. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters.
If you live in an older home near Shover's Green Baptist Chapel, the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine. If you look after a building such as Uplands Community College, a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time. Landlords with a home close to Stonegate station may find that knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints.
Birchett's Green is about 7 miles south-east of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in East Sussex. We provide gutter surveys for householders, landlords and businesses in Birchett's Green and the surrounding area. We cover towns and villages across East Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. We also survey roofs in Maidstone.
Here we cover the TN5 postcode area for gutter surveys. If you are just outside Birchett's Green, we cover Wallcrouch (1 mile south), Shover's Green (1 mile south-west), Cousley Wood (2 miles north-west), Pell Green (2 miles north-west) and Stonegate (2 miles south). We also work in nearby towns like Hastings (15 miles south-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (15 miles south), Hailsham (14 miles south), Crowborough (9 miles west), Uckfield (13 miles south-west) and Heathfield (8 miles south-west).
Near you in Birchett's Green
For rail, the closest station is Stonegate station, roughly 2.6 miles south. Other landmarks nearby include Finchcocks Musical Museum (3.8 miles north-east) and Ticehurst House Hospital (1.1 miles south-east). For a walk, there’s Bewl Water.
What we cannot see
It’s useful to know what a survey will not do before you book:
- Hidden sections we cannot view safely
- What’s hidden inside a downpipe
- Asbestos testing of old gutters, downpipes or soffits
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will tell you before you book. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Eaves gutters
- Valley gutters
- Outlets and hoppers
- Downpipes
- Fascias and soffits
- Parapet and box gutters
What we do, 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, take photos as we go and record our findings for the written report. It usually takes about 1–2 hours for a house, or half a day or so for a commercial building. Somewhere like Birchett's Green 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.
- You let us know where you’ve seen overflows, drips or damp.
- The eaves gutters, downpipes and fascias are checked from ground level and windows.
- Valleys, parapets and box gutters are inspected where they can be seen safely.
- Where it’s safe, we check the loft for signs of water.
- A photo-illustrated written report and recommendations follows.
How to prepare
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
Book a survey
Getting a price is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or send us an email, tell us about the property and we’ll point you to the right survey. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
Related advice
What we look for on each type of 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.
Plastic (uPVC) gutters
Plastic can become brittle with age and crack. We check joints, brackets and the line of each run.
Why get it checked now?
It is easy to put damp down to the wrong cause. When rainwater goods are the source, treating the wall alone won’t solve it. A gutter survey helps rule the rainwater system in or out. For older village homes like those around Birchett's Green, the right replacement materials aren’t always easy to find quickly. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where it applies) come with the Premium Survey, from £400 with VAT included. We will tell you which package suits the questions you have.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Birchett's Green
- A report with photographs
- Clear package prices, inc. VAT
- 98% customer satisfaction
- An independent view of the roof
See what a roof survey costs and what we found on two real jobs.