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Gutter survey in Hailsham, East Sussex
Gutter surveys in Hailsham, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. You get a clear report with photos.
- Leaves and moss blocking gutters
- Rotten fascias or stained soffits
- Water spilling over the gutter edge
Gutter survey in Hailsham: what you get
We survey gutters and rainwater systems in Hailsham and right across London and South East England. We inspect everything we can see safely, from ground level, from windows and from the roof space. Time on site usually takes an hour or two at most homes, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. Afterwards, you get a written report with photos and recommendations. We survey fascias and soffits, parapet and box gutters and valley gutters, and the problems we are asked to look at most are overflowing valley or parapet gutters and gutters overflowing in heavy rain.
In a town like Hailsham, most homes are houses whose owners look after their own roofs. A slipped tile or blocked gutter costs far less to sort than the damp it causes later. A roof report gives you a list of what needs doing and how soon. The photographs let you see the parts of the roof you cannot get to.
It isn’t only a list of defects. For each finding, it explains what it is, why it matters and what we’d recommend.
- Place
- Hailsham (BN27)
- Wider area
- East Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What this survey cannot tell you
Every survey has limits, and we’d rather be clear about that before booking. Keep these in mind:
- Gutters out of sight from every safe vantage point
- Rot or damp concealed behind fascias or inside walls
- Underground drains, which need a CCTV drain survey
If you’re not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or email us and we will give you a straight answer. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Eaves gutters
- Valley gutters
- Parapet and box gutters
- Fascias and soffits
- Downpipes
- Outlets and hoppers
Local roofs in Hailsham
Many older homes in Sussex have handmade clay tiles and tile-hung 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. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them. Historic houses such as Horselunges Manor, about 1.5 miles north, show how far back building in the area around Hailsham goes. On older houses around here, roofs frequently carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
If your home is one of the older ones in the streets near The Parish Church of Saint Mary, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs. Landlords with a home close to Polegate station may find that a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Hailsham Community College, a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time.
Hailsham is about 6 miles north of Eastbourne, in East Sussex. Hailsham gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a careful look at what can be seen safely, photos and a clear written report. We cover towns and villages across East Sussex. There is also a page for Brighton.
We cover every part of the BN27 postcode area for gutter surveys. Whether your property is on High Street, Market Place and Station Road or anywhere close by, we can help. Being close to the A271 and A295, Hailsham is easy for us to reach. Neighbouring places we cover for gutter surveys include Tile Hurst (1 mile north-west), Upper Horsebridge (1 mile north), Hellingly (1 mile north), Lower Horsebridge (1 mile north-west) and Magham Down (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Eastbourne (6 miles south), Hastings (13 miles east), Bexhill-on-Sea (9 miles east), Seaford (9 miles south-west), Lewes (11 miles west) and Crowborough (14 miles north). As one of the bigger places in East Sussex, Hailsham has every kind of building, from houses and flats to offices.
Landmarks near Hailsham
Around Hailsham, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Grenadier pub and White House Academy, among other places. The closest station to Hailsham is Polegate station, about 3 miles south of the centre. Nearby you will also find Herstmonceux Castle (3.6 miles east) and Amberstone Hospital (1.5 miles north-east). Open spaces near Hailsham include Combe Hill.
Also near Hailsham
Also in Hailsham
How the survey works
We will ask a few questions first, like when any problem began and what work has been done before. Then the inspection itself takes about one to two hours on an ordinary house, and more on a big or complicated roof. Semi-detached and terraced homes in a town like Hailsham often share a roof line with the neighbours, so shared parts are looked at as far as they can be seen from your property. It helps to know about previous repairs, leaks or recent work, so time on site goes where it’s needed.
- We start with what you’ve noticed, like damp or overflowing gutters.
- The eaves gutters, downpipes and fascias are checked from ground level and windows.
- Valleys, parapets and box gutters are inspected where they can safely be seen.
- The loft space is checked for staining, where it can be reached safely.
- You receive a report with photos and recommendations.
Getting ready for the survey
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we’re looking at
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it’s shared
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
Booking a survey
To get a price for gutter surveys in Hailsham, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email. The address, the type of property and what you need to know help us price the survey accurately.
Related advice
How the survey changes by roof type
Cast iron gutters
Cracks often open on the back of cast iron downpipes, so we check the wall behind for staining.
Lead-lined valley and parapet gutters
A London butterfly roof drains to a central valley gutter and if it blocks, water can come indoors. It’s inspected as far as safe access allows.
Practical tips
A little preparation and a few simple habits help, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Our tips:
- Check from the ground or a window, not a ladder
- Do not leave hidden gutters out of a clear-out
- Check that downpipes are firmly fixed to the wall
- Look out for overflows when it pours
Landlords and managing agents can keep the report with the building’s records and use it to plan upkeep. Photos make it easier to explain the work to owners, tenants or contractors.
Hidden gutters need clearing too. They block in the same way as the gutters you can see but you cannot check them from the street, so make sure they’re included in any clearing work.
Why act early in Hailsham
A gutter clear-out takes the leaves away, but it does not tell you why a gutter overflows. Our survey also looks at falls, joints, brackets, outlets and downpipes, so you know whether there’s more to it. In a family home in Hailsham, a small roof fault lets water into places you cannot see, soaking loft insulation, wall tops and timbers. By the time it shows inside, the job has grown.
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package matters as well. The price is always agreed first.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Hailsham
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Clear package prices, including VAT
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
Read our cost guide or two real surveys.
Hailsham: your questions answered
Is Hailsham in the area you cover?
Yes, Hailsham is within the area we cover. We cover the whole of London and South East England. You can phone 07833 053749 or email us with the address and a few details, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
I let a flat near Polegate station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for. Just call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the details, and we will talk through which survey suits.
What’s the price of a gutter survey?
Gutter survey starts from £150, including VAT. The price depends on the size of the building and how easy the gutters are to see. To get a price, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
How do I book a survey in Hailsham?
The quickest way is to call 07833 053749 or use the contact form. Give us the address and some details about the roof, and we’ll point you to the right survey. We survey on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Yes, where it applies and safe. We fly a sub-250g drone and we are a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID). It’s included in the Drone Roof Survey and, where it applies, the Premium Survey.
What do I do with the report?
You receive the written report by email, with photos and recommendations. You can use it to talk to a seller, an insurer, a roofer or a managing agent, whichever applies.
Are you structural engineers?
No. Our survey isn’t a structural engineer’s report, and it does not include calculations. If we see signs that need an engineer’s opinion, we will recommend one.
How we price gutter surveys
Prices always include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- The size of the roof
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
All our prices include VAT. Prices start from £150, including VAT. You’ll know the price for your survey before booking.
What to tell us when you contact us
Here’s what helps us most when you get in touch:
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- What made you get in touch
- The type of building and roof, like pitched or flat
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
To arrange a survey, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. You’ll know the price before anything is booked.