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Gutter survey in Chiddingly, East Sussex
Wondering about the gutter at a property in Chiddingly? We carry out gutter surveys in Chiddingly and across East Sussex, with plain-English findings.
- Dripping or leaking gutter joints
- Soffits marked by water
- Brackets that have dropped or snapped
When you need someone else
A survey is a careful look at the gutter, but it can’t do everything. Its limits include:
- Hidden sections we can’t view safely
- Underground drains, which need a CCTV drain survey
- Whether a material contains asbestos (a specialist asbestos surveyor’s job)
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll recommend the right survey before booking. What a survey covers and does not.
What we look at
- Eaves gutters
- Parapet and box gutters
- Outlets and hoppers
- Valley gutters
- Fascias and soffits
- Downpipes
About our gutter survey in Chiddingly
We survey gutters and rainwater systems in Chiddingly and right across London and the South East. On the day, we inspect whatever is safely visible from ground level, windows, the roof space and the roof where it’s safe. A visit typically takes between one and two hours at a typical home, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. The written report follows, with photos and recommendations. We are often asked to look into fascia boards damaged by overflowing water and leaking or loose downpipes, on downpipes, valley gutters and fascias and soffits.
Some older homes in villages like Chiddingly are listed or in a conservation area. If yours is, re-roofing in different materials may need consent, so the council is the place to check. A roof report helps you plan work with that in mind. Older materials such as clay tiles, slate and stone are often matched when work is done.
The report is yours to share with whoever needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent, whichever applies.
- Where
- Chiddingly (BN8)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
How the survey works
The visit normally starts outside and finishes in the loft: first the slopes, edges and gutters from every safe viewpoint, then the loft space where it can be reached. All told, expect roughly 1–2 hours at a typical home, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. Around Chiddingly, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so it’s useful to know whether there is a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- First, we agree the areas to focus on.
- Each gutter run is checked for blockages, sags and leaking joints.
- Outlets, hoppers, downpipes and overflows are inspected.
- Fascias, soffits and the walls below are looked at for signs of overflow.
- You get photos and written recommendations, prioritised where relevant.
Before we arrive
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- If it is not your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Let us know about parking before the day
Booking a survey
A quick phone call is normally the easiest start: phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will ask a few questions about the roof. You’ll have a price before anything is arranged.
Related advice
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. Recommendations are set out by urgency where it matters, which helps when budgeting.
If you own several properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To arrange surveys for several addresses, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the addresses.
Nearby places to Chiddingly
Other services in Chiddingly
Tips that help
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They apply to most roofs:
- Do not leave hidden gutters out of a clear-out
- Check for spilling water in a downpour
- Look for green streaks or damp patches on walls
- Check that downpipes are firmly fixed to the wall
For let and shared buildings, the report can go on file and use it to plan upkeep. The photos help when you explain the work to others.
Hidden gutters need clearing too. They collect leaves and silt just like eaves gutters but you cannot check them from the street, so ask for them to be included when gutters are cleared.
What affects the cost of gutter surveys
To price your survey, we check:
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- Basic, Standard or Premium
To find out what your survey will cost, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and let us know about the roof. We’ll confirm the figure before booking.
What we need to know
Here’s what helps us most when you contact us:
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Any deadline, like an exchange date
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
If you are buying, it helps to book soon after your offer is accepted, so there is time to use the report before exchange. For any other survey, just ring 07833 053749 or send us an email when you are ready.
Chiddingly homes and their roofs
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. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them. The wider area around Chiddingly has a long history of building, with Horselunges Manor about 2.7 miles south-east. If your home is one of the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
For landlords with property near Berwick (Sussex) 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 Chiddingly Primary School, its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale. If you live in an older home near The Parish Church, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first.
Chiddingly is about 4 miles north-west of Hailsham, in East Sussex. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Chiddingly can all book gutter surveys. Across East Sussex, we cover Chiddingly and the places around it. Our Brighton page covers surveys nearby.
All of BN8 is within our area for gutter surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. We also cover the places around Chiddingly: Whitesmith (1 mile west), East Hoathly (2 miles north-west), Halland (3 miles north-west), Shortgate (3 miles west) and Blackboys (4 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Eastbourne (9 miles south-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (13 miles east), Seaford (10 miles south), Lewes (8 miles west), Hailsham (4 miles south-east) and Crowborough (10 miles north).
Landmarks near Chiddingly
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Six Bells Public House. The closest station to Chiddingly is Berwick (Sussex) station, about 4.7 miles south of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Sussex Farm Museum (2.8 miles north-east) and Tickerage Castle (4.8 miles north-west). For a walk, there is Selwyns Wood.
DIY checks: what’s safe
It helps to keep a record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Send it with your enquiry and it will help the survey.
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Take a photo and write down when you saw it.
Chiddingly: your questions answered
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Berwick (Sussex) station?
Yes, that’s a common request. We just need to know who will give access, and the report can go straight to you or your agent.
How do I find out if my home in Chiddingly is listed?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it is worth checking before planning any.
Is a Saturday or Sunday visit possible?
Yes, we carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays as well as weekdays. Just call 07833 053749 or drop us an email to arrange it.
What does a gutter survey cost?
The Basic Survey starts from £150, the Standard from £250 and the Premium from £400, all including VAT. For a price for your building, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Will you look at parapet and box gutters as well?
Yes. Hidden gutters are a common cause of leaks inside, so they’re an important part of the survey. Parts of them may not be visible, and the report says so.
What happens next?
The report arrives by email. The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation, and the Premium Survey an in-person consultation.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Not always. Safety comes first, and fragile or steep roofs cannot always be walked on. We use safe viewpoints, the roof space and a drone where it applies, and the report records anything we couldn’t see.