East Sussex · London and the South East
Gutter survey in Brightling, East Sussex
Gutter surveys around Brightling, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Water backing up from a hidden gutter
- Gutters overflowing in heavy rain
- Gutters packed with leaves or moss
Do you need a gutter survey in Brightling?
Overflowing gutters in a downpour are a common reason to book. Others notice a damp wall, a stained ceiling or a green streak down the brickwork. The survey helps pin down the source before it causes more harm.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Choked outlets or hopper heads
- Leaves and moss blocking gutters
- Joints that drip after rain
- Sagging gutters and loose brackets
For landlords with property near Robertsbridge station, the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- What the report includes, and whether it has photos
- Which limits apply to the survey
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
How a gutter survey works in Brightling
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 be seen safely. Where the cause looks more like the roof covering or a flashing, the report says so, with a suggested next step. We survey downpipes, valley gutters and outlets and hoppers, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are sagging gutters and loose brackets and cracked or loose downpipes.
Village roofs frequently face open fields and take the full force of wind and rain, which is hard on ridges, chimneys, flashings and gutters. Older walls take a long time to dry once water gets in. A roof report shows what needs attention first. On exposed older roofs, chimneys and lead flashings are often the first to give way.
It isn’t only a list of defects. It explains what we found, why it matters and what we recommend.
- Location
- Brightling (TN32)
- Wider area
- East Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Prices for gutter surveys in Brightling
Prices always include VAT. What changes the price is:
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- The shape of the roof and its details
- The size of the roof
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how safely it can be seen. Gutter survey starts from £150, including VAT.
Helping us price your survey
If you can, have these to hand when you contact us:
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
We confirm the price for the job before booking, so you know the cost up front. Our price is from £150, including VAT. To book, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Gutter surveys around Brightling
Handmade clay tiles and tile-hung upper walls are typical of older Sussex houses. A few old Sussex buildings still carry heavy Horsham stone slabs, and the county’s older buildings include oast houses and Wealden hall houses. Whatever the covering, it’s often the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first. The wider area around Brightling has a long history of building, with Bateman's about 1.9 miles north-west. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
If you live in an older home near The Parish Church of St Thomas A Becket, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look.
Brightling is about 9 miles north of Bexhill-on-Sea, in East Sussex. Roofs in Brightling get the same thorough look as anywhere else in East Sussex. We cover towns and villages across East Sussex, large and small. Maidstone is in our area too.
All of TN32 is within our area for gutter surveys. That includes homes and businesses on The Street and Rectory Hill. Nearby, we also carry out gutter surveys in Hollingrove (1 mile east), Twelve Oaks (1 mile south), Oxley's Green (1 mile north-east), Netherfield (3 miles south-east) and Penhurst (3 miles south). Further out, we also cover Eastbourne (13 miles south), Hastings (10 miles south-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (9 miles south), Hailsham (9 miles south-west), Crowborough (12 miles north-west) and St Leonards (10 miles south-east).
Around Brightling
The nearest railway station is Robertsbridge station, roughly 3.3 miles north-east of the centre. Nearby you will also find Old Castle (2.3 miles south-west) and Ticehurst House Hospital (5.9 miles north).
Should I look at the roof myself first?
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Water spilling over the edge can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
Common questions in Brightling
Can a landlord with a rental near Robertsbridge station book a roof survey?
Yes, landlords and letting agents book with us as well as owners. Just phone 07833 053749 or email us and tell us about the building.
Will you come out to Brightling?
Yes. Brightling is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We work right across London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there as you book.
What’s the best way to book?
It is easiest to phone 07833 053749 or send us an email. Give us the address and some details about the roof, and we will take it from there. We survey on any day of the week.
Does the report include photos?
Yes. The report includes photographs of what we found, so you can see exactly what each finding refers to.
What will the report tell me?
Written findings with photos, explaining the condition of the gutter, any defects and our recommendations, by urgency where it matters. The Standard Survey adds moisture detection and a structural check, and the Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable and structural analysis.
How fast do I get the report?
Report times are set by the package. Basic: within 48 hours. Standard: 24 to 48 hours. Premium: the same day. Mention any deadline when booking.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
Over 20 years and more than 5,000 surveys.
What we cannot see
Every survey has limits, and it’s better to know them up front. Keep these in mind:
- Blockages deep inside downpipes
- Gutters out of sight from every safe viewpoint
- Asbestos testing of old gutters, downpipes or soffits
If you’re not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Brightling
- Fascias and soffits
- Parapet and box gutters
- Downpipes
- Eaves gutters
- Outlets and hoppers
- Valley gutters
What we do, step by step
We don’t take risks to get a closer look. We inspect whatever is safely visible, and if part of the roof cannot be seen, the report says so. Most visits take an hour or two for most homes, and longer where there are parapet, valley or box gutters to follow. Somewhere like Brightling needs a little journey planning: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. The roof is looked at from ground level, from windows, from the loft where there’s safe access and from the roof where it is safe.
- We ask about overflows, damp or leaks you’ve noticed.
- The eaves gutters, downpipes and fascias are checked from ground level and vantage points.
- We check hidden gutters, such as valleys and parapets, where it’s safe to see them.
- The loft space is checked for water marks if it is safe to get into.
- We send a written report with photos and clear recommendations.
Before the survey
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it’s shared
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
Getting a price
Unsure which package suits your roof? The easiest way is to phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We’ll talk you through the options and what they cost.
Read more
Roof by roof
Box and secret gutters
Box and secret gutters often cause leaks indoors. Outlets, linings and overflows are checked as far as access allows.
Fascias and soffits
Soffits and timber fascias suffer when gutters overflow. They’re looked at as part of the survey.