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Gutter Survey in Burgh Hill
Gutter surveys around Burgh Hill, with a written report you can act on. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- Blocked outlets and hoppers
- Overflowing eaves gutters
- Joints that drip after rain
Gutter surveys for homes and businesses in Burgh Hill
We check the rainwater system above ground level: gutters, outlets, hoppers, downpipes and overflows. It is not a CCTV drain survey, so we cannot see inside underground pipes. Where water seems to be backing up from below ground, the report will say so, so you can get the drains checked separately. Problems above ground, from split hoppers to leaking downpipes, are photographed and noted. If you’re worried about valley or box gutters that overflow inside and rotten fascias or stained soffits, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
In a village or hamlet like Burgh Hill, 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 what can safely be seen, and thatch is a specialist material. Chimneys and lead flashings on old roofs frequently need the most attention.
Where we can’t see part of the gutter, the report says so. That way, it’s clear what was covered and what wasn’t.
- Where
- Burgh Hill (TN19)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What you can safely check yourself
A DIY look is useful, but it is not a survey. You will not see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from the ground.
It helps to keep a record: dates of leaks, photos from ground level and any work done on the roof. Send it with your enquiry, as it helps us focus the survey.
Nearby places to Burgh Hill
What else we do in Burgh Hill
Landlords, agents and block managers in Burgh Hill
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants. Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends, which can make access easier.
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work around your tenants.
FAQs for Burgh Hill
Is Burgh Hill within the area you cover?
Yes. Burgh Hill is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. Our area covers London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when booking.
I let a flat near Etchingham 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 when it’s safe. Some roofs are too steep or fragile to walk on safely. We use safe viewpoints, the loft space and a drone where it applies.
Is a Saturday or Sunday visit possible?
Yes. Surveys are carried out on any day of the week. Just phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form to arrange a day.
Do you need to get into the loft?
Yes, where the survey calls for it and there is safe access. Inside, we look for damp, staining, gaps and sagging, as far as the space allows.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Yes, where it is applicable. Flights depend on the weather on the day and airspace rules. We’re a CAA-registered drone operator.
How many surveys have you done?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, across 20+ years of surveying roofs, and 98% of customers are satisfied.
How the survey changes by roof type
Box and secret gutters
Secret gutters are hidden under the edge of the roof covering and is easy to overlook. The report records what could and couldn’t be seen.
Aluminium and other metal gutters
Long metal gutter runs on larger buildings can hide blocked outlets so outlets get close attention.
Gutter surveys in Burgh Hill: local notes
With Bateman's about 3.8 miles south-west, Burgh Hill sits in an area with a long building history. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, 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. Some old buildings in Sussex have Horsham stone slab roofs, and oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses are part of East Sussex’s older buildings. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first.
If you let a flat or house near Etchingham station, a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Etchingham Church of England Primary School, its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale. For an older house near a landmark like Holy Trinity, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs.
Burgh Hill is about 11 miles north-west of Hastings, in East Sussex. We survey roofs in Burgh Hill and the rest of East Sussex. Burgh Hill is one of the towns and villages in East Sussex where we work for gutter surveys. Our Maidstone page covers surveys nearby.
Gutter surveys in TN19 are booked the same way as anywhere else. If you need a gutter survey at a property on Fysie Lane and Burgh Hill or a nearby road, we can survey it. We also cover the places around Burgh Hill: Hurst Green (1 mile east), Cooper's Corner (1 mile north-east), Etchingham (1 mile south-west), Silver Hill (1 mile south-east) and Flimwell (3 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Hastings (11 miles south-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (12 miles south), Hailsham (14 miles south-west), Crowborough (13 miles west), St Leonards (12 miles south) and Hastings Old Town (13 miles south-east).
Landmarks near Burgh Hill
We work in homes and buildings around The Old Bull Inn and Robertsbridge Community College, among other places. The closest station to Burgh Hill is Etchingham station, about 0.7 miles south-west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Ticehurst House Hospital (3.3 miles north-west). Not far away are Bewl Water.
Useful tips for Burgh Hill property owners
Most of what helps is simple and safe from the ground. A few suggestions:
- Check the loft with care after heavy rain
- Make sure downpipe clips are holding
- Include valley, parapet and box gutters when clearing
- Note any damp stains below the gutters
If anything in the report is not clear, ask us. The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation, and the Premium Survey includes an in-person consultation.
Deal with drips, sags and loose downpipes early. They tend to get worse, and the water they spill can damage walls and timber.
What a gutter survey does not cover
It is useful to know what a survey will not do before booking:
- Pipes below ground level
- The inside of a downpipe along its whole length
- Whether a material contains asbestos (a specialist asbestos surveyor’s job)
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll point you to the right survey. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roofs we survey in Burgh Hill
- Fascias and soffits
- Downpipes
- Valley gutters
- Outlets and hoppers
- Parapet and box gutters
- Eaves gutters
How it works
Every roof is different, but as a rough guide the survey takes about one to two hours at a house, depending on how many gutter runs and downpipes there are. If you have questions on the day, just ask. Older roofs in small places like Burgh Hill can have low, tight loft spaces, so it’s useful to know whether there’s a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- We start with what you’ve noticed, such as damp or overflowing gutters.
- The eaves gutters, downpipes and fascias are checked from ground level and windows.
- Valleys, parapets and box gutters are inspected where they can safely be seen.
- Where it is safe, we check the loft for signs of water.
- A photo-illustrated written report and recommendations follows.
Before the survey
- Leave side gates unlocked
- If you are buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
Booking a survey
Booking is simple: just call 07833 053749 or drop us an email, let us know about the property and we’ll explain which survey suits. The price is agreed up front.