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Gutter Survey in Boreham Street
We take a careful look at the gutter at your property in Boreham Street, with photos and a written report.
- Hoppers and outlets full of debris
- Soffits marked by water
- Dripping or leaking gutter joints
What a gutter survey doesn’t cover
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, so a survey has limits:
- What’s hidden inside a downpipe
- Gutters out of sight from each safe vantage point
- The inside of buried drains
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll recommend the right survey before booking. What our survey covers.
What we check
- Valley gutters
- Downpipes
- Fascias and soffits
- Parapet and box gutters
- Eaves gutters
- Outlets and hoppers
Gutter survey in Boreham Street
Some gutters are easy to see from the street but a good many gutters are tucked away. Valley, parapet, box and secret gutters can overflow inside the building when they block. We inspect them as far as it is safe to see them, from ground level, from windows, from the loft space and from the roof where it is safe. Hidden gutters are a common source of leaks inside. Common reasons to book are soffits marked by water and valley or box gutters that overflow inside, on downpipes, outlets and hoppers and eaves gutters.
In a village or hamlet like Boreham Street, older cottages and farmhouses frequently sit alongside barns, outbuildings and a few newer houses. Roofs there can be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, and chimney stacks are often old. Each needs checking in its own way, and thatch is a specialist material we report on as far as it can be seen. Chimneys and lead flashings on old roofs often need the most attention.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the coverings down to the gutters, each with a short note and a photograph. It records what’s sound as well as what isn’t.
- Location
- Boreham Street (BN27)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What you can safely check yourself
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Photograph them and note the date.
A lot can be seen from the ground. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Please don’t climb up for a closer look.
Boreham Street homes and their roofs
The coast is about 4 miles or less from Boreham Street, where sea air brings more salt and stronger wind than inland. Near the sea, metal fixings wear faster and loose pieces on a roof are more likely to lift, and driving rain gets into whatever gap is left. Many older homes in Sussex have handmade clay tiles and tile-hung walls. A few old Sussex buildings still carry heavy Horsham stone slabs, and the county’s older buildings include oast houses and Wealden hall houses. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them.
For any home in Boreham Street, it’s the small, early fault that is cheapest to put right. If you let a flat or house near Normans Bay station, a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant.
Boreham Street is about 5 miles north-west of Bexhill-on-Sea, in East Sussex. Boreham Street is one of many places we visit across East Sussex. Our area takes in places right across East Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Brighton.
Postcode districts we cover here for gutter surveys: BN27. If you need a gutter survey at a property on Boreham Lane, Wood Lane and Boreham Hill or a nearby road, we can help. Neighbouring places we cover for gutter surveys include Windmill Hill (1 mile north-west), Wartling (1 mile south-west), Flowers Green (2 miles west), Chapel Row (2 miles west) and Golden Cross (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Eastbourne (7 miles south-west), Hastings (9 miles east), Bexhill-on-Sea (5 miles south-east), Seaford (13 miles south-west), Hailsham (5 miles west) and Crowborough (15 miles north-west).
Around Boreham Street
In Boreham Street, that means homes and buildings near The Bulls Head Inn and the streets around them. The closest station to Boreham Street is Normans Bay station, about 3.7 miles south. A little further out are Amberstone Hospital (4 miles west) and Herstmonceux Castle (1.3 miles south-west). Not far away are Gillham Wood.
What affects the cost of gutter surveys
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before booking. These are the things that affect it:
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- How big the roof is
Our price is from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on how big and how high the roof is, access and which survey you book.
What to let us know when you contact us
Here’s what helps us most when you get in touch:
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
- Dates you’re working to, like exchange
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
A quick phone call is typically the easiest start: call 07833 053749 or drop us an email. You’ll have a price before anything is arranged.
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Your questions about gutter surveys in Boreham Street
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Boreham Street?
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.
Is Boreham Street within the area you cover?
Yes. Boreham Street is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We work right across London and the South East. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route as you book.
How many surveys have you done?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, across 20+ years of surveying roofs.
What happens after the survey?
You’ll get the report by email. With Standard there is a follow-up consultation; with Premium, an in-person consultation.
Does someone need to be in?
Not always. If we only need the outside, we can agree that in advance, but the loft and any rooms with damp need someone to let us in.
Is a CCTV drain survey included?
No, CCTV drain work is not part of this survey. The survey covers gutters, outlets, hoppers, downpipes and overflows and flags signs of a drain problem.
How do I book a survey in Boreham Street?
To arrange a survey, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address, the type of property and what’s prompted the survey. We will confirm the price and agree a day with you.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Boreham Street
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in. We survey on weekdays and at weekends, which helps when tenants work during the week.
If you own several properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To discuss a number of properties, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
How the survey works
After the inspection, everything we found is written up as a written report with photos, sent to you by email. As for time on site, it typically takes between one and two hours for most homes, and longer where there are parapet, valley or box gutters to follow. For a village or hamlet like Boreham Street, the journey is planned in advance: tell us about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. On the day, we inspect everything that’s safely in view, inside and out.
- 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.
Getting ready for the survey
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
Booking a survey
You can call us seven days a week. To book or ask a question, call 07833 053749 or email us.
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Tips from our surveys
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner, before and after a survey:
- Watch for green marks down the brickwork
- Keep climbers away from the eaves
- Have gutters cleared at least once a year
- Check the loft with care after heavy rain
If anything in the report isn’t clear, ask us. The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation and the Premium Survey comes with an in-person one.
Look at the gutters from indoors or the ground when it pours. Overflows and dripping joints are a sign to act before damage builds up.