East Sussex · London and the South East
Gutter survey in Brede, East Sussex
Gutter surveys around Brede, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Rotten fascias or stained soffits
- Sagging gutters and loose brackets
- Blocked outlets and hoppers
Gutter survey in Brede: what you get
Damp patches on inside walls, stains below a valley or water running down the brickwork can often be traced to the gutters. We check whether gutters, outlets or downpipes are the likely source, as far as can safely be seen. Where the cause looks more like the roof covering or a flashing, the report says so. The next step is suggested too. If you are worried about gutters overflowing in heavy rain and valley or box gutters that overflow inside, we can find out what’s behind it.
In a village or hamlet like Brede, older cottages and farmhouses often sit alongside barns, outbuildings and a few newer houses. Older roofs may be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, often with chimneys that have stood a long time. We report on whatever is safely visible, and thatch is a specialist material. Chimneys and lead flashings on old roofs often need the most attention.
Findings are set out part by part, from the coverings down to the gutters. You will see the good as well as the bad.
- Place
- Brede (TN31)
- Wider area
- East Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What happens on the day
You do not need to do much on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we will get on with the inspection. A typical survey takes roughly 1–2 hours at most homes, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. Somewhere like Brede needs a little journey planning: tell us about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. The roof is looked at from the ground, from windows, from the loft where there’s safe access and from the roof where it is safe.
- We start by hearing about any drips, overflows or damp patches.
- The eaves gutters, downpipes and fascias are checked from ground level and vantage points.
- Any valley, parapet or box gutters are looked at as far as safe access allows.
- We look in the loft space, where there’s safe access, for signs of water getting in.
- You get a photo-illustrated written report and recommendations.
How to prepare
- Tell us where we can park nearby
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
How to book
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Pictures from the ground or a window are fine, and please do not climb up for a closer look. To get started, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Advice
Can I check my roof myself?
A lot can be seen from ground level. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Please don’t climb up for a closer look.
Look up at the roof after a storm, from the ground: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Don’t go up yourself.
Questions from Brede
Is my home in Brede listed or in a conservation area?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it’s worth checking before planning any.
I let a flat near Doleham station. Can you check the roof?
Of course. We just need to know who will give access, and we can send the report to you or your agent.
Will you go up on the roof?
Only if it is safe. We check everything that can be seen safely: from ground level, from windows and vantage points, from the loft space, from the roof itself where safe and by drone where applicable. Anything we can’t see is noted in the report.
Will the survey check for asbestos?
No. We do not test for asbestos. If rainwater goods or soffits look like they could contain asbestos, we note it and recommend a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before they’re disturbed.
Do you cover Brede for gutter surveys?
Yes. We survey roofs across London and South East England, Brede included.
What’s in the survey report?
You get our findings in writing, part by part, with photos, finishing with recommendations. The most urgent items are made clear.
Will I get photos?
Yes, every report has them. Each finding is shown in a picture where possible, so you can see what we mean.
Local roofs in Brede
The wider area around Brede has a long history of building, with Durhamford Manor about 3.3 miles west. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. In Sussex, older roofs are frequently handmade clay tile, frequently with tile-hanging on the walls below. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old Sussex buildings, alongside oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses. Whatever the covering, it’s often the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first.
If you look after a building like Brede Primary School, large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other. If you own a rental within reach of Doleham station, a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let.
Brede is about 5 miles north of Hastings, in East Sussex. Anywhere in Brede, we can come and survey your property. Brede is one of the places in East Sussex where we work for gutter surveys. For surveys nearby, see our Maidstone page.
We work across TN31 for gutter surveys and the streets around it. Local streets include Brede Hill and Stubb Lane, all of which we cover. Neighbouring places we cover for gutter surveys include Cackle Street (1 mile north), Westfield (2 miles south-west), Kent Street (3 miles south-west), Sedlescombe (3 miles west) and Mill Corner (3 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Hastings (5 miles south), Bexhill-on-Sea (8 miles south-west), St Leonards (6 miles south), Hastings Old Town (5 miles south), Belmont (5 miles south) and Heathfield (15 miles west).
Around Brede
In Brede, that means homes and buildings near The Red Lion Public House, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Doleham station, about 1.2 miles south-east. Nearby you will also find Barn Theatre and Museum (2.5 miles south) and Conquest Hospital (3.5 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Flatropers Wood and Senlac Hill.
Practical tips
You do not need to be a roofer to help. Here’s what helps most:
- Book gutter clearing once a year, more often near trees
- Check from ground level or a window, not a ladder
- Ask for valleys and parapet gutters to be cleared too
- Check that downpipes are firmly fixed to the wall
If anything in the report is not clear, ask us. With the Standard Survey there is a follow-up consultation, and the Premium Survey includes an in-person consultation.
Watch your gutters from ground level 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 affects the price in Brede
Our packages start from £150, including VAT. The price for your roof depends on:
- Which survey package you book
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- Height and safe access
- The roof’s overall size
We offer three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, all including VAT. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
What to let us know when you contact us
Here’s what helps us most when you contact us:
- The type of building and roof, like pitched or flat
- Anything about access we should know
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
To arrange a survey, ring 07833 053749 or email us with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. We will confirm the price before you book.
When to book a survey in Brede
Brackets can loosen, corrode or snap over the years. A gutter full of wet debris is heavy, and that weight pulls sections out of line. Lose the fall and water gathers in the dip, then overflows.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Choked outlets or hopper heads
- Gutters that have fallen out of line
- Downpipes that are split or coming away
- Overflowing eaves gutters
Take an older house close to The Parish Church of St George: its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- How long the report takes to arrive
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
Roof by roof
Aluminium and other metal gutters
Aluminium and other metal gutters are used on many newer and commercial buildings. Joints, outlets and fixings are the parts we focus on.
Box and secret gutters
A secret gutter is tucked under the slates or tiles at an abutment or valley, so they’re easy to forget. The report records what could and couldn’t be seen.