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Founthill Gutter Survey
Find out what’s going on with the gutter before you decide what to do next. Gutter surveys in Founthill.
- Gutters packed with leaves or moss
- Cracked or loose downpipes
- Brackets that have dropped or snapped
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Founthill
An older home may be listed, or stand in a conservation area. To find out, check Historic England’s list and ask the council about conservation areas. In either case, a change of roofing material may need consent. Many older homes in Sussex have handmade clay tiles and tile-hung walls. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old Sussex buildings, alongside oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first.
Landlords with a home close to Uckfield station may find that a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Newick Church of England Primary School, its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale. Take an older house close to The Parish Church of St Mary: the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine.
Founthill is about 3 miles west of Uckfield, in East Sussex. In Founthill, as across East Sussex, every roof gets the same careful survey. Our area takes in places right across East Sussex. For surveys nearby, see our Brighton page.
All of BN8 is within our area for gutter surveys. If you are just outside Founthill, we cover Newick (1 mile north-west), Chailey (1 mile west), North Chailey (2 miles west), South Street (2 miles south-west) and Mount Pleasant (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Seaford (13 miles south), Lewes (6 miles south), Hailsham (12 miles south-east), Crowborough (9 miles north-east), Uckfield (3 miles east) and Newhaven (12 miles south).
Landmarks near Founthill
Around Founthill, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Royal Oak Inn, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Uckfield station, about 3.3 miles east. A little further out are Uckfield Community Hospital (3.7 miles east) and Heaven Farm Museum (3.9 miles north).
Gutter surveys for homes and businesses in Founthill
This survey covers rainwater above ground, from the gutters down to where the downpipes meet the ground. It is not a CCTV drain survey and we cannot see inside buried drains. Where water seems to be backing up from below ground, the report will say so, so you can get the drains checked separately. Anything we find above ground, such as a split hopper or a leaking downpipe, is photographed and recorded. If you’re worried about gutters full of debris and silt and water backing up from a hidden gutter, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
Village roofs often face open fields and take the full force of wind and rain, which is hard on ridges, chimneys, flashings and gutters. 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. On exposed older roofs, chimneys and lead flashings are often the first to give way.
Nothing in the report is left vague: where something needs attention, it says so plainly, along with how urgent it is.
- Where
- Founthill (BN8)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Cost
- 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
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Honest limits
This is not a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- What’s hidden inside a downpipe
- What’s behind fascias and inside walls
- Gutters out of sight from every safe vantage point
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will tell you. What a survey covers and does not.
What this survey covers
- Fascias and soffits
- Parapet and box gutters
- Eaves gutters
- Downpipes
- Valley gutters
- Outlets and hoppers
What happens if roof problems are left?
A dripping joint or sagging bracket won’t get better on its own. Each heavy rain puts more water where it shouldn’t be on the walls, the fascias and sometimes the rooms inside. A survey now tells you what needs doing and how urgent it is. In a place like Founthill, 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.
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where applicable, from £400 including VAT. We will tell you which package suits the questions you have.
Why book with us
- Over 20 years’ experience
- Visits on any day of the week
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- 98% of clients satisfied
Take a look at our cost guide and what we found on two real jobs.
The survey, step by step
Every visit follows the same pattern: we hear what you’ve seen, look at the roof from every safe viewpoint, photograph what we find and make notes for the report. It normally takes about one to two hours for most homes, and longer where there are parapet, valley or box gutters to follow. Cottages and farmhouses around Founthill frequently have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. Each part is looked at from wherever it can safely be seen, and anything we can’t see is noted.
- 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.
- Findings are photographed and set out in a written report.
Preparing for the visit
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Find any records of previous roof work
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with whoever owns or manages the building
Booking a survey
Gutter survey starts from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, so call 07833 053749 or email us with the details.
Advice
Landlords, agents and block managers in Founthill
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on.
Shared roofs need a little more planning: we need access agreed with the freeholder or managing agent. Mention it when you contact us and we will plan the visit with that in mind.
Useful tips for Founthill property owners
There is plenty you can do without going near the roof. What helps most:
- Note any damp stains below the gutters
- Have gutters cleared at least once a year
- Do not climb a ladder to look in the gutters
- Look out for overflows when it pours
Report times depend on the package you choose: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day. It is sent to you by email once it’s done.
Look at the gutters from indoors or the ground when it pours. Water spilling over the edge or out of a joint is a sign that something needs attention before damage builds up.
Common questions in Founthill
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Founthill?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it is worth checking before planning any.
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Uckfield 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 quickly is the report sent?
It depends on the package: the Basic Survey report arrives within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey the same day. The report is emailed to you.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, as long as access is agreed. Roofs over flats are often shared, so the freeholder or managing agent needs to agree access. We inspect only the parts we are allowed to reach.
Can you tell me if my old gutters contain asbestos?
No, that needs a specialist asbestos surveyor. On buildings from before 2000, we flag materials that could contain it so it can be checked before work starts.
Will you check the drains below ground?
No, we don’t carry out CCTV drain surveys. The survey covers gutters, outlets, hoppers, downpipes and overflows and flags signs of a drain problem.
Can the survey be at a weekend?
Yes, weekend visits are possible as well as weekdays. Just phone 07833 053749 or send us an email to arrange it.
What a survey costs
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- Height and safe access
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so they’re priced to match. You’ll know the figure before booking.
Helping us price your survey
You don’t need to know any roofing terms. It is enough to tell us:
- What’s prompted the survey
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- Dates you’re working to, such as exchange
Every survey is priced before it’s booked, so you know the cost up front. Prices start from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.