East Sussex · London and the South East
Gutter Survey in Burwash Common
Get a clear view of the gutter at a property in Burwash Common from an independent roof surveyor. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Overflowing valley or parapet gutters
- Brackets that have dropped or snapped
- Choked outlets or hopper heads
Different roofs, different checks
Plastic (uPVC) gutters
Plastic rainwater systems are common on homes of many ages. As the seals age, joints can start to drip, and brackets can sag under load.
Box and secret gutters
Box and secret gutters frequently cause leaks indoors. We check the outlets, linings and overflows where safe.
About our gutter survey in Burwash Common
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 and that typically means the walls or the inside of the building. Our survey looks at the whole rainwater system above ground, including gutters, valleys, outlets, hoppers and downpipes. You get a written report with photographs. We survey fascias and soffits, valley gutters and parapet and box gutters, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are leaves and moss blocking gutters and gutters overflowing in heavy rain.
In a small place like Burwash Common, many roofs stand in the open, 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. Lead flashings and old chimney stacks are often where weather gets in first.
Report times depend on the survey you book: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day.
- Place
- Burwash Common (TN19)
- Wider area
- East Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Practical tips
You don’t need to be a roofer to help. Here’s what helps most:
- Look for new stains on ceilings below valleys after rain
- Include valley, parapet and box gutters when clearing
- Look for downpipes coming loose
- Leave gutter checks at height to someone equipped for it
You receive a written report with photos and recommendations, prioritised by urgency where relevant. Share it with a contractor of your choice so they can see exactly what’s needed.
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.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Burwash Common
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget, putting the urgent items at the top.
With a portfolio of properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To arrange surveys for several addresses, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
What we do, step by step
We do not take risks to get a closer look. We inspect whatever is safely visible, and if part of the roof can’t be seen, the report says so. The survey typically takes roughly 1–2 hours at a house, depending on how many gutter runs and downpipes there are. Older rural homes like those around Burwash Common can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints.
- We start by hearing about any drips, overflows or damp patches.
- 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 safely be seen.
- We look in the roof space, where there’s safe access, for signs of water getting in.
- We send a written report with photos and clear recommendations.
Before we arrive
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Note where any stains or damp appear
Booking a survey
Once you know what you need, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form. From there it’s a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day.
Related advice
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Gutter surveys in Burwash Common: local notes
Many older homes in Sussex have handmade clay tiles and tile-hung 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. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters. Historic houses such as Bateman's, about 1.8 miles east, show how far back building in the area around Burwash Common goes. Older homes in the wider area frequently have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years.
If you live in an older home near St Philip's Church, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs.
Burwash Common is about 9 miles south-east of Crowborough, in East Sussex. We cover Burwash Common and the rest of East Sussex, as part of our work across London and the South East. Our East Sussex coverage includes Burwash Common. For surveys nearby, see our Maidstone page.
All of TN19 is within our area for gutter surveys. You’ll find streets like Westdown Lane, Vicarage Road and Vicarage Lane. If you are just outside Burwash Common, we cover Burwash Weald (1 mile east), Punnett's Town (2 miles south-west), Burwash (2 miles north-east), Dallington (3 miles south) and Wood's Corner (3 miles south-east). Further out, we also cover Eastbourne (14 miles south), Hastings (13 miles south-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (11 miles south-east), Hailsham (9 miles south-west), Crowborough (9 miles north-west) and St Leonards (13 miles south-east).
Around Burwash Common
We work in homes and buildings around The Wheel Inn, among other places. The nearest railway station is Stonegate station, about 2.7 miles north-east. Nearby you will also find Ticehurst House Hospital (5.1 miles north-east) and Old Castle (2.7 miles south).
What we cannot see
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, so a survey has limits:
- Rot or damp concealed behind fascias or inside walls
- Gutters out of sight from each safe vantage point
- Whether a material contains asbestos (a specialist asbestos surveyor’s job)
If you are not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll give you a straight answer. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Outlets and hoppers
- Fascias and soffits
- Parapet and box gutters
- Downpipes
- Valley gutters
- Eaves gutters
Questions from Burwash Common
Do you cover smaller places like Burwash Common?
Yes, we do. We work right across London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it is useful to know about access.
I let a flat near Stonegate station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for. Just phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the details, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
How many surveys have you done?
We’ve been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have completed over 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
Will you check the drains below ground?
No, CCTV drain work is not part of this survey. We check gutters, outlets, hoppers, downpipes and overflows and flags signs of a drain problem.
Will you check if gutters are causing damp inside?
Leaking gutters and downpipes are a common cause of damp walls, and the survey looks for that. If the cause looks like something else, the report says so, based on what we can see.
Do you take photos of the roof?
Yes, plenty. Pictures sit next to the findings they show, so you can see what we mean.
How soon will I get the report?
It depends on the package: the Basic Survey report arrives within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey the same day. Reports are sent by email.
Do you need a gutter survey in Burwash Common?
Gutter brackets work loose or corrode with age. Wet leaves and silt add a lot of weight, and that weight pulls sections out of line. Once the fall is lost, water sits at the low point and spills over.
We’re frequently asked to look at:
- Cracked or loose downpipes
- Gutters full of debris and silt
- Water backing up from a hidden gutter
- Overflowing eaves gutters
Landlords with a home close to Stonegate station may find that a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak.
Before booking anyone
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- Their report turnaround times
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof