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Gutter survey in Broad Street, East Sussex
Find out the condition of the gutter at your property in Broad Street. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Sagging gutters and loose brackets
- Dripping or leaking gutter joints
- Valley or box gutters that overflow inside
When you need someone else
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, and that sets some limits:
- Whether a material contains asbestos (a specialist asbestos surveyor’s job)
- Damage hidden inside walls or behind boards
- Pipes below ground level
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll point you to the right survey. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Outlets and hoppers
- Fascias and soffits
- Eaves gutters
- Parapet and box gutters
- Valley gutters
- Downpipes
Gutter survey in Broad Street: what you get
People book a gutter survey when gutters overflow, when damp appears or before the wetter months. Landlords and managing agents use it to plan maintenance and buyers sometimes want the gutters looked at before they exchange. Whoever books, we inspect and report in the same way with photos and clear recommendations. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. If you are worried about valley or box gutters that overflow inside and water spilling over the gutter edge, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on fascias and soffits, outlets and hoppers and parapet and box gutters alike.
In a village or hamlet like Broad Street, older cottages and farmhouses frequently 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. 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.
You receive the findings by email, easy to pass on to a roofer, an agent or an insurer. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24–48 hours and Premium on the day.
- Where
- Broad Street (TN36)
- Wider area
- East Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Broad Street
Broad Street lies within about 3 miles of the sea, and places near the sea get more salt in the air and more 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. In Sussex, older roofs are often 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. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first.
Anyone responsible for a site like Icklesham Church of England Primary School will know that long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle. Historic houses such as Lamb House, about 4.1 miles north-east, show how far back building around Broad Street goes. On a period home nearby, the survey separates sound original work from tired later repairs.
Broad Street is about 5 miles north-east of Hastings, in East Sussex. Broad Street gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a careful inspection, photos and a written report. Our East Sussex coverage includes Broad Street and the places around it. There’s also a page for Maidstone.
Gutter surveys in TN36 are booked the same way as anywhere else. We also cover the places around Broad Street: Icklesham (1 mile east), Udimore (1 mile north), Cock Marling (2 miles north-east), Three Oaks (2 miles south-west) and Broadland Row (2 miles north-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Hastings (5 miles south-west), Bexhill-on-Sea (9 miles south-west), St Leonards (6 miles south-west), Hastings Old Town (5 miles south-west), Belmont (5 miles south-west) and Hollington (5 miles south-west).
Landmarks near Broad Street
Broad Street’s nearest station is Doleham station, about 1.8 miles west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Camber Castle (3.7 miles east) and Winchelsea Court Hall Museum (2.5 miles east). Open spaces near Broad Street include Flatropers Wood.
Common roof problems in Broad Street
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:
- Cracked or loose downpipes
- Water spilling over the gutter edge
- Dripping or leaking gutter joints
- Brackets that have dropped or snapped
If you let a flat or house near Doleham station, the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- What insurance they carry
- What the survey won’t cover
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
Places near Broad Street
What else we do in Broad Street
Broad Street questions
How do I find out if my home in Broad Street is listed?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Do you cover smaller places like Broad Street?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
Will you walk on the roof?
Only when it is safe. Most of what we need can be seen from safe viewpoints, the loft and, where it applies, a drone.
What happens after the survey?
You will receive the report by email, and what you do next is up to you: raise it with a seller, send it to an insurer, brief a roofer or share it with a managing agent.
Does someone need to be in?
It depends on what we need to see. For inside areas and the loft space, someone has to give us access; we’ll agree the details as you book.
Does the season matter for a gutter survey?
There’s no wrong time. If water is already spilling over, book sooner rather than later, because the walls take the water.
Do you test soffits or gutters for asbestos?
No. We don’t test for asbestos. Where gutters, downpipes or soffits could be asbestos cement, we flag them and recommend a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before they’re disturbed.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from the ground and any work done on the roof. Send it with your enquiry and it will help the survey.
A lot can be seen from ground level. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Never climb onto the roof to look.
What we do, step by step
The aim of the visit is simple: to look at the gutter as closely as is safe and record what we find. Notes and photographs go into the written report. It normally takes an hour or two for most houses, and longer for a large or complex roof. Somewhere as small as Broad Street, access is often the only tricky part. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- We ask about overflows, damp or leaks you’ve noticed.
- Gutters, downpipes, fascias and soffits are inspected from safe vantage points.
- Any valley, parapet or box gutters are looked at as far as safe access allows.
- The loft space is checked for water marks if it’s safe to get into.
- We send a written report with photos and clear recommendations.
How to prepare
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we’re looking at
- If you are buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Note where any stains or damp appear
How to book
We confirm the price for your roof before you book, so you know where you stand. Prices start from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
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Tips that help
Getting the most from a gutter survey starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Some tips:
- Get trees that overhang the gutters trimmed
- Check that downpipes are firmly fixed to the wall
- Don’t climb a ladder to look in the gutters
- Look out for overflows when it pours
The report comes with photos and recommendations, prioritised by urgency where relevant. You can pass it to whoever you choose to do the work so they can see exactly what’s needed.
Deal with drips, sags and loose downpipes early. Left alone, they normally grow and spilled water harms brickwork and woodwork.
What affects the price in Broad Street
Survey packages start from £150, including VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where it applies, from £400 inc. VAT. We’ll tell you which package suits the questions you have.
Getting in touch
A little information up front helps. It helps to include:
- The address and postcode of the property
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
- Access details, like a loft hatch or a shared roof
To get a price for gutter surveys in Broad Street, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email. A few details about the property and the roof help us price the survey accurately.