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Gutter survey in Cock Marling, East Sussex
A careful look at the gutter at your property in Cock Marling, with photographs and a written report.
- Gutters packed with leaves or moss
- Water spilling over the gutter edge
- Downpipes that are split or coming away
Useful tips for Cock Marling property owners
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner:
- Check from ground level or a window, not a ladder
- Look for new stains on ceilings below valleys after rain
- Note any damp stains below the gutters
- Look for downpipes coming loose
If anything in the report isn’t clear, ask us. The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation, and the Premium Survey includes an in-person consultation.
Look at the gutters from indoors or the ground when it pours. Overflows and dripping joints are a sign to act before the walls suffer.
Gutter surveys for homes and businesses in Cock Marling
Some gutters are easy to see from the street but a good many gutters are tucked away. Valley, parapet, box and secret gutters can send water indoors when they overflow. We check them as far as they can be seen safely, from ground level, from windows, from the roof space and from the roof where it is safe. Hidden gutters are a common source of leaks inside. If you are worried about gutters overflowing in heavy rain and leaks at the gutter joints, we can find out what’s behind it.
Village roofs frequently face open fields and take the full force of wind and rain, 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.
Findings are set out part by part, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets, each with a short note and a photograph. You’ll see the good as well as the bad.
- Where
- Cock Marling (TN31)
- Wider area
- East Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
FAQs for Cock Marling
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Winchelsea station?
Of course. We just need to know who will give access, and we can send the report to you or your agent.
How do I find out if my home in Cock Marling is listed?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. It matters most if you are planning to re-roof in a different material.
Could my damp wall be caused by the gutters?
The survey looks at whether rainwater is spilling onto the wall, through overflows, drips or damaged downpipes. We can’t see inside walls, so the report covers what can be seen.
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 will agree the details when booking.
When does the report arrive?
Basic reports arrive within 48 hours, Standard reports in 24–48 hours and Premium reports on the same day. All of them come by email.
When is the best time for a gutter survey?
Whenever suits you. If you’ve already seen a gutter overflowing, it’s best not to wait, because the walls take the water.
Do you survey underground drains?
No, we don’t carry out CCTV drain surveys. We check gutters, outlets, hoppers, downpipes and overflows and note any sign that the drains need checking.
When you need someone else
Some things can’t be seen without opening up the roof, and that sets some limits:
- Hidden sections we cannot view safely
- Asbestos testing of old gutters, downpipes or soffits
- What’s behind fascias and inside walls
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll tell you. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Parapet and box gutters
- Eaves gutters
- Fascias and soffits
- Valley gutters
- Outlets and hoppers
- Downpipes
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What happens on the day
After the inspection, everything we found is written up in a report with photos. As for time on site, most surveys take an hour or two for most homes, and longer where there are parapet, valley or box gutters to follow. In a small place like Cock Marling, access is normally the main thing to plan. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- We agree which parts of the building you are most worried about.
- Each gutter run is checked for blockages, sags and leaking joints.
- We check the outlets, hoppers, downpipes and any overflows.
- Fascias, soffits and the walls below are looked at for signs of overflow.
- You get photos and written recommendations, prioritised where relevant.
Preparing for the visit
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
Arrange a survey
We survey roofs on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Related advice
Cock Marling homes and their roofs
Cock Marling lies within about 3 miles of the sea, and being near the sea means more wind and salt than a roof inland would face. Salt is hard on nails, clips and metal flashings, and strong wind lifts anything already loose on a roof. 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. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look.
If you let a flat or house near Winchelsea station, a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant. With Lamb House about 2.5 miles east, the area around Cock Marling has a long history. Older roofs nearby often mix original materials with later repairs, and the survey shows where each one is.
Cock Marling is about 7 miles north-east of Hastings, in East Sussex. From houses to flats and shops in Cock Marling, we can survey the roof. Across East Sussex, we cover Cock Marling. You can also see our page for Maidstone.
Postcode districts we cover here for gutter surveys: TN31. Other places close to Cock Marling include Udimore (1 mile west), Icklesham (2 miles south), Broad Street (2 miles south-west), Broadland Row (2 miles west) and Peasmarsh (2 miles north). We also work in nearby towns like Hastings (7 miles south-west), Bexhill-on-Sea (11 miles south-west), St Leonards (8 miles south-west), Hastings Old Town (7 miles south-west), Belmont (7 miles south-west) and Hollington (7 miles south-west).
What’s near Cock Marling
Cock Marling’s nearest station is Winchelsea station, about 1.1 miles east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Camber Castle (2.4 miles east) and Winchelsea Court Hall Museum (1.6 miles south-east). The countryside around Cock Marling includes Flatropers Wood.
For landlords and managing agents
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget.
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too, from shops and offices to industrial units. Larger roofs take longer, and they’re priced for the size.
Why get it checked now?
A written report gives you a dated record of the gutters’ condition, which helps when you plan work or brief a contractor. Without one, it’s guesswork from the ground. In a small place like Cock Marling, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
There are three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
Why book us in Cock Marling
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- Clear package prices, inc. VAT
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
What affects the cost of gutter surveys
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before you book. This is what makes a difference:
- The shape of the roof and its details
- How big the roof is
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
A Basic Survey starts from £150, including VAT. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400. You’ll know the price for the job before booking.
What to let us know when you get in touch
What helps most when you contact us:
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
Most bookings start with a short call: phone 07833 053749 or email us. The price is agreed before a date is set.