East Sussex · London and the South East
Gutter Survey in Broyle Side
A survey of gutters, valleys, outlets and downpipes across Broyle Side, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Call or email for a price.
- Valley or box gutters that overflow inside
- Fascia boards damaged by overflowing water
- Gutters that have fallen out of line
Your questions about gutter surveys in Broyle Side
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Broyle Side?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
Is Broyle Side within the area you cover?
Yes. Broyle Side is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when you book.
Do you need to get into the loft?
Yes, where the survey calls for it and there is safe access. We look for staining, damp, daylight and signs of movement.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
Someone needs to let us in if we’re looking inside or in the loft. Access is agreed with you when booking.
How experienced are you?
We have completed more than 5,000 surveys, across 20+ years of surveying roofs, with 98% customer satisfaction.
Is there a good time of year to book a gutter survey?
There is no wrong time. If you’ve already seen a gutter overflowing, it is best not to wait, because the walls take the water.
Do you check valley and parapet gutters?
Yes. Hidden gutters are a common cause of leaks inside so we pay close attention to them. Parts of them may not be visible, and we’ll note that in the report.
Gutter survey in Broyle Side
Most blocked gutters are full of leaves, moss or silt. Homes close to trees fill their gutters faster, and moss washing off a tiled or slate roof adds to it. We note where gutters are clogged or holding water and where outlets or hoppers are choked and whether overflows are working. Photos show each problem clearly. It’s an easy job to put off but it rarely improves. Typical surveys look at overflowing eaves gutters and overflowing valley or parapet gutters, on fascias and soffits, valley gutters and outlets and hoppers.
In a small place like Broyle Side, many roofs stand in the open, so ridges, chimney stacks, flashings and gutters work hard. Older walls take a long time to dry once water gets in. A written report sets out what to deal with and in what order. Lead flashings and old chimney stacks are often where weather gets in first.
The Standard Survey adds moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Where
- Broyle Side (BN8)
- Wider area
- East Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Nearby places to Broyle Side
Other services in Broyle Side
Surveys for landlords and agents in Broyle Side
Shared roofs need a little more planning: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Let us know about it when booking and we will plan the survey around it.
If you own several properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To arrange surveys for several addresses, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Tips that help
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Do not climb a ladder to look in the gutters
- Watch ceilings under valley gutters for fresh marks
- Have gutters cleared at least once a year
- Get trees that overhang the gutters trimmed
Once work is carried out, keep an eye on the gutters in the next downpour. Rain should flow to the outlets and down the downpipes. If it does not, tell whoever did the work.
Don’t forget valley, parapet and box gutters. They block in the same way as the gutters you can see but you can’t check them from the street, so ask for them to be included when gutters are cleared.
The survey, step by step
We will ask a few questions first, about the roof’s history, any leaks and past repairs. The inspection then takes about one to two hours for a house, and longer for a large or complex roof. Rural addresses near Broyle Side can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- You tell us where you’ve seen overflows, drips or damp.
- We walk round the building and check the gutters, downpipes and fascias from the ground.
- Valleys, parapets and box gutters are inspected where they can safely be seen.
- The roof space is checked for staining, where it can be reached safely.
- You receive a report with photos and recommendations.
Before the survey
- Tell us about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
Book a survey
A quick phone call is normally the easiest start: ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email, and we will ask about the building and what you need. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Related advice
What this survey cannot tell you
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, so a survey has limits:
- What’s hidden inside a downpipe
- Rot or damp concealed behind fascias or inside walls
- Underground drains, which need a CCTV drain survey
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll recommend the right survey before booking. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Outlets and hoppers
- Valley gutters
- Eaves gutters
- Downpipes
- Fascias and soffits
- Parapet and box gutters
Broyle Side homes and their roofs
Historic houses such as Glyndebourne, about 1.7 miles south, show how far back building in the area around Broyle Side goes. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. In Sussex, older roofs are often handmade clay tile, frequently with tile-hanging on the walls below. 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.
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Ringmer Community College and Sixth Form, a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time. Landlords with a home close to Glynde station may find that a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant. For an older house near a landmark like The Parish Church of St Mary the Virgin, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs.
Broyle Side is about 3 miles north-east of Lewes, in East Sussex. We survey roofs in Broyle Side across London and South East England. Broyle Side is one of the towns and villages in East Sussex we cover for gutter surveys. For surveys nearby, see our Brighton page.
Surveys in BN8 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. That includes homes and businesses on Broyle Paddock, Ballard Drive and Turnpike Close and the roads around them. Close by, we survey roofs in Norlington (1 mile west), Upper Wellingham (2 miles west), Rose Hill (2 miles north), Barcombe Mills (2 miles north-west) and Isfield (3 miles north). Larger places within reach include Eastbourne (12 miles south-east), Seaford (9 miles south), Lewes (3 miles south-west), Hailsham (8 miles east), Crowborough (11 miles north) and Uckfield (5 miles north).
Near you in Broyle Side
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Ringmer Primary and Nursery School and The Green Man pub. The nearest railway station is Glynde station, about 2.9 miles south of the centre. A little further out are Museum of Agricultural Bygones (0.8 miles south-east) and Lewes Castle (3.6 miles south-west). The countryside around Broyle Side includes Malling Down and Cliffe Hill.
Different roofs, different checks
Cast iron gutters
Rust at joints and brackets is the usual weak point on cast iron. Cracks, rust and leaks are recorded as far as we can see them.
Aluminium and other metal gutters
Long metal gutter runs on larger buildings can hide blocked outlets so outlets get close attention.
What you can safely check yourself
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and a fall can be serious. That part is for a survey.
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 do not climb up for a closer look.