East Sussex · London and the South East
Gutter Survey in Cross in Hand
A survey of gutters, valleys, outlets and downpipes for Cross in Hand, from an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photos.
- Gutters that have fallen out of line
- Gutters overflowing in heavy rain
- Joints that drip after rain
Questions from Cross in Hand
Can a landlord with a rental near Buxted station book a roof survey?
Yes, that’s a common request. Let us know whether a tenant or an agent will let us in, and the report can go straight to you or your agent.
Is my home in Cross in Hand listed or in a conservation area?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case.
Can the survey be at a weekend?
Yes. We survey on weekdays and at weekends. Just phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email to arrange a day.
Does someone need to be in?
Not necessarily. An outside-only look can be arranged beforehand, but anything inside needs someone there to give access.
Does the season matter for a gutter survey?
Any time of year works. Before the wetter months gives you time to plan any work though problems often show up after heavy rain.
Is it a structural engineer’s report?
No. Visible signs such as deflection or sagging are recorded, but calculations and an engineer’s opinion are outside what we do. The report will say if you need an engineer.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, if whoever owns or manages the building agrees access. We check the parts we’re given access to, and the report makes that clear.
How a gutter survey works in Cross in Hand
Some gutters are easy to see from the street but plenty of gutters are tucked away. Valley, parapet, box and secret gutters can overflow inside the building when they block. We look at them as far as they can be seen safely, from the ground, from windows, from the roof space and from the roof where it is safe. Hidden gutters are a common source of leaks inside. Common reasons to book are fascia boards damaged by overflowing water and leaks at the gutter joints, on eaves gutters, outlets and hoppers and parapet and box gutters.
In a small place like Cross in Hand, many roofs stand in the open, so ridges, chimney stacks, flashings and gutters work hard. Damp in old walls is slow to dry, so a small leak can do a lot of harm. A roof report shows what needs attention first. On exposed older roofs, chimneys and lead flashings are often the first to give way.
The report doesn’t just list problems. It explains what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, so you can decide what to do next.
- Location
- Cross in Hand (TN21)
- Wider area
- East Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What happens on the day
We do not take risks to get a closer look. We inspect everything that’s safely in view, and if part of the roof cannot be seen, the report says so. Most visits take an hour or two for most homes, and longer where there are parapet, valley or box gutters to follow. For a village or hamlet like Cross in Hand, the journey is planned ahead of time: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. The roof is looked at from ground level, from windows, from the loft where there is safe access and from the roof where it is safe.
- We start by hearing about any drips, overflows or damp patches.
- Gutters, downpipes, fascias and soffits are inspected from safe vantage points.
- Any valley, parapet or box gutters are looked at as far as safe access allows.
- We look in the roof space, where there is safe access, for signs of water getting in.
- We send a written report with photos and clear recommendations.
Preparing for the visit
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Jot down any questions you want answered
How to book
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, and you can call 07833 053749 or send us an email to find out.
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Cross in Hand homes and their roofs
There are about 500,000 buildings on England’s list of listed buildings, and around 10,000 conservation areas. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, so the council is the place to ask. In Sussex, older roofs are often handmade clay tile, frequently with tile-hanging on the walls below. 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.
Anyone responsible for a site like Cross-in-Hand Church of England Primary School will know that a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time. Take an older house close to St Bartholomew: its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first. Trees in and around Passingworth Park shed leaves that can end up in nearby gutters.
Cross in Hand is about 5 miles east of Uckfield, in East Sussex. Cross in Hand is part of the area we cover as part of our work across London and South East England. Cross in Hand is one of the towns and villages in East Sussex we cover. You can also see our page for Brighton.
Postcode districts we cover here for gutter surveys: TN21. We cover properties on Fir Grove Road, Windmill Place and Dads Hill and the roads around them. Other places close to Cross in Hand include Roser's Cross (1 mile south-west), Waldron (1 mile south-west), Heathfield (2 miles east), Sandy Cross (2 miles south-east) and Lions Green (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Eastbourne (13 miles south), Bexhill-on-Sea (14 miles south-east), Seaford (14 miles south), Lewes (11 miles south-west), Hailsham (8 miles south) and Crowborough (6 miles north).
Near you in Cross in Hand
We work in homes and buildings around Passingworth Park. The nearest railway station is Buxted station, roughly 3.9 miles west of the centre. A little further out are Sussex Farm Museum (2.8 miles south) and Tickerage Castle (2.9 miles west). For a walk, there’s Selwyns Wood.
Tips that help
Getting the most from a gutter survey starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Tips:
- Check the loft with care after heavy rain
- Note any damp stains below the gutters
- Book gutter clearing once a year, more often near trees
- Watch the gutters during heavy rain
Landlords and managing agents can keep the report with the building’s records to help plan maintenance. The photos help when you explain the work to others.
Get small faults like a dripping joint or loose downpipe sorted quickly. They tend to get worse and spilled water harms brickwork and woodwork.
Why get it checked now?
Our report is a dated record of what we found, which helps when you plan work or brief a contractor. Without it, you are relying on what can be seen from the pavement. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like Cross in Hand, driving rain gets into any weakness, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
For a price for your roof in Cross in Hand, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and a few details. The price is agreed before a date is set.
What you get with us
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- A photo-illustrated written report
- An independent view of the roof
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What we look for on each type of roof
Fascias and soffits
Some older soffits may contain asbestos. We flag any that could be so a specialist asbestos surveyor can check them before they’re disturbed.
Aluminium and other metal gutters
Long metal gutter runs on larger buildings can hide blocked outlets, so we check the outlets carefully.
What a gutter survey does not cover
Some things cannot be seen without opening up the roof, and that sets some limits:
- Parts of gutters that cannot be seen safely
- Pipes below ground level
- The inside of a downpipe along its whole length
If you’re not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will give you a straight answer before booking. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Fascias and soffits
- Valley gutters
- Eaves gutters
- Parapet and box gutters
- Outlets and hoppers
- Downpipes
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan.
Landlords and letting agents in Cross in Hand book surveys as well as householders. A photo-illustrated written report gives you a clear record of the gutter.