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Coleman's Hatch Gutter Survey
A survey of gutters, valleys, outlets and downpipes for Coleman's Hatch, from an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photos.
- Leaking or loose downpipes
- Valley or box gutters that overflow inside
- Brackets that have dropped or snapped
How it works
There is not much for you to do on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we’ll get on with the inspection. The survey itself takes about 1–2 hours at a house, depending on how many gutter runs and downpipes there are. Rural addresses near Coleman's Hatch can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions are welcome. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- You tell us where you’ve seen overflows, drips or damp.
- The eaves gutters, downpipes and fascias are looked at from ground level and windows.
- We look at hidden gutters as far as safe access allows.
- The loft space is checked for staining, where it can be reached safely.
- You receive a report with photos and recommendations.
How to prepare
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
Getting a price
Our phone lines are open seven days a week. To book or ask a question, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Advice
About our gutter survey in Coleman's Hatch
Damp on walls, water marks under a valley or streaks down the brickwork frequently trace back to the gutters. Our gutter survey helps show whether the rainwater system is the cause, as far as can be seen safely. Where the cause looks more like the roof covering or a flashing, the report says so. The next step is suggested too. If you are worried about overflowing valley or parapet gutters and blocked outlets and hoppers, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
Some older homes in villages like Coleman's Hatch are listed or in a conservation area. That can affect what materials can be used when work is done, so check with the council before planning anything. A roof report helps you plan work with that in mind. Where a building is listed, matching the existing roof materials is frequently expected.
Every survey ends with a written report, with photos, emailed to you. It sets out the condition of the gutter, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Place
- Coleman's Hatch (TN7)
- Wider area
- East Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Before and after the survey
There’s plenty you can do without going near the roof. What helps most:
- Watch the gutters during heavy rain
- Leave gutter checks at height to someone equipped for it
- Look for new stains on ceilings below valleys after rain
- Get the gutters cleaned out every year
Report times depend on the package you choose: within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium. It is sent to you by email as soon as it is ready.
Deal with drips, sags and loose downpipes early. Left alone, they normally grow, and the water they spill can damage walls and timber.
Coleman's Hatch: your questions answered
Will you come out to Coleman's Hatch?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near East Grinstead station?
Yes, landlords and letting agents book with us as well as owners. You can phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and a few details.
Do you need to get into the loft?
If there is a loft and safe access to it, yes. From inside, the underside of the roof often shows damp, staining or daylight that can’t be seen from outside.
How many surveys have you done?
We’ve been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys.
How do I book a survey in Coleman's Hatch?
Simply phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day, weekday or weekend.
What does a gutter survey cost?
Gutter survey starts from £150, including VAT. The size of the property and the access affect the price. For a price, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
How long will you be on site?
It usually takes between one and two hours at most homes, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. We will give you an idea as you book.
What happens if roof problems are left?
Clearing gutters removes the debris but it won’t explain why water keeps spilling over. We also check the falls, joints, brackets, outlets and downpipes to show whether something else is wrong. In a place like Coleman's Hatch, a barn or garage roof left to fail puts whatever is inside at risk. It’s worth including them in a survey before a winter does the damage.
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so they’re priced to match. The price is confirmed before you book.
Why book us in Coleman's Hatch
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
Read what a roof survey costs and two real surveys.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Coleman's Hatch
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on.
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in, at a time agreed ahead of time. We survey on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays, which can make access easier.
When you need someone else
No survey can tell you everything, and it is better to know them up front. Bear these in mind:
- The inside of buried drains
- Confirming asbestos in older rainwater goods
- Hidden sections we can’t view safely
If you’re not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roof types and parts we check
- Eaves gutters
- Parapet and box gutters
- Valley gutters
- Downpipes
- Outlets and hoppers
- Fascias and soffits
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Coleman's Hatch
Many older homes in Sussex have handmade clay tiles and tile-hung 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. Whatever the covering, it is frequently the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first. With Bassetts Manor about 2.6 miles north-east, Coleman's Hatch sits in an area with a long building history. 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.
If you let a flat or house near East Grinstead station, a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak. Take an older house close to Holy Trinity Church: its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first.
Coleman's Hatch is about 4 miles south-east of East Grinstead, in East Sussex. We visit Coleman's Hatch as part of our work across East Sussex, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. Coleman's Hatch is one of the towns and villages in East Sussex where we work. We also survey roofs in Crawley.
We cover every part of the TN7 postcode area for gutter surveys and the streets around it. If you need a gutter survey at a property on Shepherds Hill and Parrock Lane or a nearby road, we can survey it. We also cover the places around Coleman's Hatch: Upper Hartfield (1 mile north-east), Forest Row (1 mile west), Wych Cross (2 miles south-west), Chelwood Gate (3 miles south-west) and Duddleswell (3 miles south). We also work in nearby towns such as Lewes (15 miles south), Crowborough (5 miles south-east), Uckfield (8 miles south), South Malling (15 miles south), Heathfield (12 miles south-east) and Southover (15 miles south).
What’s near Coleman's Hatch
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Hatch Inn. The closest station to Coleman's Hatch is East Grinstead station, roughly 4.6 miles north-west. Other landmarks nearby include Queen Victoria Hospital (4.4 miles north-west) and Bolebroke Castle (2.9 miles north-east). For a walk, there’s Brickfield Meadow.
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What affects the price in Coleman's Hatch
Prices vary from roof to roof, for these reasons:
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- How big the roof is
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how it can be reached and seen safely. Gutter survey starts from £150, including VAT.
What to let us know when you get in touch
A few details help us recommend the right survey and price. When you get in touch, it’s useful to mention:
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- The property’s address and postcode
- Anything about access we should know
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
We survey roofs seven days a week. To arrange a day that suits you, ring 07833 053749 or email us.