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Gutter survey in Broad Oak, East Sussex
Know where you stand with the gutter before you decide what to do next. Gutter surveys in Broad Oak.
- Gutters packed with leaves or moss
- Valley or box gutters that overflow inside
- Leaking or loose downpipes
About our gutter survey in Broad Oak
Your gutters take the rain from the roof and lead it away from the walls. When they block, leak or lose their fall, the water goes where it shouldn’t, frequently down the brickwork or into the building. We check the full rainwater system above ground, from eaves gutters and valleys to outlets, hoppers and downpipes. You get a report with photographs. Typical surveys look at joints that drip after rain and downpipes that are split or coming away, across parapet and box gutters, eaves gutters and downpipes.
Somewhere as small as Broad Oak, homes are frequently older cottages and farmhouses, with outbuildings and some 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. On older roofs, it is usually the chimneys and lead flashings that need work first.
Every survey ends with a written report, with photos, sent by email. It explains the condition of the gutter, the defects we found and what we recommend.
- Location
- Broad Oak (TN31)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Tips from our surveys
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Some tips:
- Look for downpipes coming loose
- Look out for overflows when it pours
- Check the loft with care after heavy rain
- Include valley, parapet and box gutters when clearing
Landlords and managing agents can keep the report with the building’s records and use it to plan upkeep. The photos help when you explain the work to others.
Have your gutters cleared at least once a year, and more frequently if trees overhang the roof. The best time is typically after the leaves have dropped. Clean gutters can do their job.
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Why it is worth a survey now in Broad Oak
Our report is a dated record of what we found, which helps when you plan work or brief a contractor. Without it, you are relying on what can be seen from the pavement. For older village homes like those around Broad Oak, the right replacement materials are not always easy to find quickly. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
A Basic Survey starts from £150, including VAT. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400, both including VAT. We confirm the price for the job before booking.
Why us?
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- Photographs and a written report every time
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
See our cost guide or our case studies.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
A DIY look is useful, but it is not a survey. You won’t see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from the ground, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
You can learn a lot 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.
What happens on the day
On the day, we begin with a quick chat about the roof and anything that is worrying you. After that, we look at everything we can see safely, from ground level, from windows, in the loft space and by drone where it applies. The survey typically takes an hour or two at most homes, or half a day or so for a commercial building. Rural addresses near Broad Oak can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions are welcome. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- First, you let us know what you’ve seen, like overflows or damp.
- We look along the gutters, downpipes and fascias from the ground and from windows.
- Valley, parapet and box gutters are inspected as far as they can be seen safely.
- We look in the loft space, where there’s safe access, for signs of water getting in.
- You get a written report with photographs and recommendations.
Before the survey
- If you’re buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
Booking a survey
Once you know what you need, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form. We will suggest a package, agree the price and find a date.
Related advice
FAQs for Broad Oak
How do I find out if my home in Broad Oak is listed?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Will you come out to Broad Oak?
Yes, we do. We cover the whole of London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Where it is applicable and safe, yes. We are a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID), flying a sub-250g drone. It’s included in the Drone Roof Survey and, where it applies, the Premium Survey.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. On a shared roof we can only inspect the parts we are allowed to reach.
How fast do I get the report?
Basic reports arrive within 48 hours, Standard reports in 24–48 hours and Premium reports on the same day. Each one is emailed, ready to forward.
Is it a structural engineer’s report?
No. We note visible signs such as sagging or deflection, but we are not structural engineers and do not carry out calculations. If we think you need an engineer, the report says so.
Will you walk 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, and the report notes anything we couldn’t see.
Do you need a gutter survey in Broad Oak?
Sometimes a gutter struggles with the area of roof draining into it. An extension or extra roof slope can add water to an existing gutter and the weakness shows in a heavy downpour.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Joints that drip after rain
- Brackets that have dropped or snapped
- Overflowing eaves gutters
- Water backing up from a hidden gutter
If your home is one of the older ones in the streets near The Parish Church of St George, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Are they insured for the work?
- Whether the roof space is looked at, where there is one
- Will the report include photos?
- Whether the price includes VAT
Broad Oak homes and their roofs
Great Dixter, about 3.3 miles north, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Broad Oak. If yours is one of the older homes, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. Older houses across Sussex often have handmade clay tiles, and many have tile-hanging on their upper 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. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look.
If you own a rental within reach of Doleham station, a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Brede Primary School, large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other.
Broad Oak is about 6 miles north of Hastings, in East Sussex. Wherever you are in Broad Oak, we can carry out gutter surveys at your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. Broad Oak is one of the towns and villages in East Sussex we cover for gutter surveys. For surveys nearby, see our Maidstone page.
Postcode districts we cover here for gutter surveys: TN31. You will find streets like Pond Close, Reedswood Road and The Orchard. Being close to the B2089, Broad Oak is simple for us to get to for gutter surveys. Other places close to Broad Oak include Beckley Furnace (1 mile north-east), Broadland Row (1 mile east), Doleham (2 miles south), Udimore (2 miles east) and Beckley (3 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Hastings (6 miles south), Bexhill-on-Sea (9 miles south-west), St Leonards (7 miles south), Hastings Old Town (6 miles south), Belmont (6 miles south) and Heathfield (15 miles west).
Near you in Broad Oak
The nearest railway station is Doleham station, roughly 2.2 miles south of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Nortons Farm Museum (3.7 miles south-west) and Conquest Hospital (4.7 miles south). Open spaces near Broad Oak include Flatropers Wood.
What affects the cost of gutter surveys
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- Which survey package you book
- The shape of the roof and its details
Gutter survey starts from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on how big and how high the roof is, access and which survey you book.
What we need to know
Here’s what helps us most when you get in touch:
- What’s prompted the survey
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
Most bookings start with a short call: phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will ask a few questions about the roof. You will have a price before anything is arranged.