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Down Street Gutter Survey
Need a gutter survey in Down Street? We can help, with a written report you can act on. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- Fascia boards damaged by overflowing water
- Hoppers and outlets full of debris
- Cracked or loose downpipes
Gutter survey in Down Street: what you get
Gutters are normally fixed to fascia boards, so fascias and soffits are part of the survey. Long-term overflowing can soften and rot timber boards and mark the soffits underneath. On buildings from before 2000, some soffits and rainwater goods may be asbestos cement. We don’t test for asbestos, so we flag anything that might contain it for a specialist asbestos surveyor to check. We are frequently asked to look into joints that drip after rain and sagging gutters and loose brackets, on eaves gutters, downpipes and fascias and soffits.
Older buildings in small places like Down Street may be 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. Older materials such as clay tiles, slate and stone are frequently matched when work is done.
We write the report in plain English, so it makes sense without any roofing background. Photos show what each point refers to, and recommendations are put by urgency where it matters.
- Location
- Down Street (TN22)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What we look for on each type of roof
Box and secret gutters
Box gutters sit within the roof or behind a wall and when it overflows, water can get indoors. We inspect them as far as it is safe to see them.
Cast iron gutters
A cracked cast iron downpipe can leak down the wall unseen, so we check the wall behind for staining.
Your questions about gutter surveys in Down Street
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Down Street?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it’s worth checking before planning any.
Is Down Street within the area you cover?
Yes, Down Street is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
Can a gutter survey explain damp on my walls?
Overflowing gutters often lead to damp walls, and the survey looks for that. If the evidence points elsewhere, we’ll say so as far as we can tell from what’s visible.
Are hidden gutters like valleys and box gutters included?
Yes, as far as they can safely be seen. We use the ground, windows, the loft space and the roof where it’s safe and a drone where it applies.
Is a CCTV drain survey included?
No. We look at above-ground rainwater only, from the gutters to the bottom of the downpipes. Where a below-ground drain seems to be the problem, we will tell you.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Where it helps and it is safe, yes. Flights depend on the weather on the day and airspace rules, including flight restriction zones near airports. We’re a CAA-registered drone operator.
What will the report tell me?
Written findings with photographs, explaining the condition of the gutter, any defects and our recommendations. The Standard Survey adds moisture detection and a structural check, and the Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable and structural analysis.
Gutter surveys in Down Street: local notes
Older houses across Sussex often have handmade clay tiles, and many have tile-hanging on their upper 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. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look. England has around 10,000 conservation areas and about 500,000 listed buildings. If your home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission, so the council is the place to ask.
Homes near green spaces such as West Park can get more leaves in their gutters in autumn, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls. Landlords with a home close to Uckfield station may find that a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant. Take a building like Fletching Church of England Primary School: a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time.
Down Street is about 3 miles north-west of Uckfield, in East Sussex. From houses to flats and shops in Down Street, the roof can be surveyed on a weekday or at the weekend. Down Street is one of the places in East Sussex where we work for gutter surveys. Crawley is in our area too.
Here we cover the TN22 postcode area for gutter surveys. If you are just outside Down Street, we cover Maresfield (1 mile east), Budlett's Common (2 miles east), Newick (3 miles south-west), Founthill (3 miles south-west) and Ridgewood (3 miles south-east). Further out, we also cover Seaford (15 miles south), Lewes (9 miles south), Hailsham (13 miles south-east), Crowborough (6 miles north-east), Uckfield (3 miles south-east) and Newhaven (14 miles south).
What’s near Down Street
In Down Street, that means homes and buildings near West Park and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Uckfield station, about 2.6 miles south-east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Uckfield Community Hospital (3 miles south-east) and Heaven Farm Museum (2.8 miles north-west). The countryside around Down Street includes Brickfield Meadow.
Before and after the survey
A little preparation and a few simple habits help, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Some pointers:
- Keep climbers away from the eaves
- Note any damp stains below the gutters
- Include valley, parapet and box gutters when clearing
- Check the loft with care after heavy rain
For let and shared buildings, the report can go on file and use it to plan upkeep. Photos make it easier to explain the work to owners, tenants or contractors.
Watch your gutters from ground level or a window during heavy rain. Water spilling over the edge or out of a joint is a sign that something needs attention before the walls suffer.
What you can safely check yourself
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Water spilling over the edge can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Photograph them and note the date, which helps when we look at the roof.
Why get it checked now?
A gutter clear-out takes the leaves away but it will not explain why water keeps spilling over. We also check the falls, joints, brackets, outlets and downpipes, so you know whether there’s more to it. Older and listed buildings around Down Street may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so a defect found early gives time to plan the work properly.
A Basic Survey starts from £150, including VAT. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400, both inc. VAT. You’ll know the price for the job before booking.
Why book us in Down Street
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- PI and public liability insurance
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Clear package prices, including VAT
Read our cost guide and what we found on two real jobs.
Places near Down Street
Also in Down Street
What affects the cost of gutter surveys
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before you book. This is what makes a difference:
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
Price depends partly on the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, inc. VAT. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
What we need to know
A little information up front helps. Please include:
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- Any deadline, like an exchange date
- What made you get in touch
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
To book a survey, ring 07833 053749 or email us with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. You will know the price before anything is booked.
What we do, step by step
Before we start, let us know why you’ve booked: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. That way we can focus on what matters to you. The visit typically takes about 1–2 hours for most homes, and longer where there are parapet, valley or box gutters to follow. Older rural homes like those around Down Street 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, and anything we can’t see is noted.
- We agree which parts of the building you are most worried about.
- We look along each run for debris, sagging and drips.
- Outlets, hoppers, downpipes and overflows are inspected.
- We check fascias, soffits and walls for water damage.
- You get photos and written recommendations, prioritised where relevant.
Before the survey
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
- Check we can get to the back of the property
- If you are buying, check with the agent that we can get in
How to book
Every survey is priced before it’s booked, so you know where you stand. Gutter survey starts from £150, including VAT. To book, phone 07833 053749 or email us.