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Gutter Survey in Hamsey
Gutter surveys in Hamsey, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. Every survey ends with a written report and photos.
- Brackets that have dropped or snapped
- Blocked outlets and hoppers
- Rotten fascias or stained soffits
What happens if roof problems are left?
Overflowing water soaks the walls under the gutter. Left for months, that can lead to damp inside, worn pointing and rotten timber. Spotting the problem early tends to mean a simpler fix. In a small place like Hamsey, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where applicable) come with the Premium Survey, which starts from £400, inc. VAT. We’ll tell you which package suits the questions you have.
Why book us in Hamsey
- 20+ years’ experience
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- Surveys seven days a week
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced and two real surveys.
Gutter survey in Hamsey
Leaves, moss and silt are the usual reasons gutters block. Homes close to trees fill their gutters faster, and moss washing off a tiled or slate roof adds to it. Our survey shows which gutters are blocked or standing full and where outlets or hoppers are choked and whether any overflows are doing their job. The photographs show you exactly what we found. Blocked gutters are easy to put off but it rarely improves. We’re frequently asked to look into gutters overflowing in heavy rain and sagging gutters and loose brackets, on parapet and box gutters, fascias and soffits and valley gutters.
Village roofs often face open fields and take the full force of wind and rain, 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 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.
You can share the report with anyone who needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent, whichever applies.
- Where
- Hamsey (BN8)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Also in Hamsey
What a gutter survey looks like in Hamsey
Handmade clay tiles and tile-hung upper walls are typical of older Sussex houses. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old Sussex buildings, alongside oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses. Whatever the covering, it’s often the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first. About 1.9 miles south lies Anne of Cleves House, a reminder of how long the area around Hamsey has been built on. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
Take a building like Hamsey Community Primary School: a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time. If you let a flat or house near Cooksbridge station, a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant. For an older house near a landmark such as The Parish Church of St Peter, the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine.
Hamsey is about 1 mile north of Lewes, in East Sussex. Whether the building in Hamsey is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, we can survey the roof. Hamsey is one of the places in East Sussex where we work for gutter surveys. Our Brighton page covers surveys nearby.
Postcode districts we cover here for gutter surveys: BN8. Neighbouring places we cover for gutter surveys include Offham (1 mile south-west), South Malling (1 mile south), Lewes (1 mile south), Cliffe (2 miles south) and Southover (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Eastbourne (14 miles south-east), Seaford (9 miles south-east), Hailsham (11 miles east), Crowborough (13 miles north-east), Uckfield (7 miles north-east) and Newhaven (7 miles south).
What’s near Hamsey
We work in homes and buildings around Railway Land, Priory School and The Blacksmiths Arms. For rail, the closest station is Cooksbridge station, roughly 0.8 miles north-west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Lewes Castle (1.6 miles south) and Lewes Victoria Hospital (1.5 miles south). The countryside around Hamsey includes Malling Down and Offham Hill.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
What you can’t do safely is get up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery. That part is for a survey, using safe viewpoints and a drone where it applies.
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Water spilling over the edge can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
The survey, step by step
The visit normally starts outside and finishes in the loft: first the slopes, edges and gutters from every safe viewpoint, then the roof space where it can be reached. In total, it takes roughly 1–2 hours for most homes, and longer where there are parapet, valley or box gutters to follow. Older roofs in small places like Hamsey can have low, tight loft spaces, so tell us about the loft hatch and any ladder. We only go where it’s safe.
- 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.
- We check fascias, soffits and walls for water damage.
- You get photos and written recommendations, prioritised where relevant.
Before the survey
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
Getting a price
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Pictures from ground level or a window are fine. To get started, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Advice
What a survey costs
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. That comes down to:
- How big the roof is
- The shape of the roof and its details
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
Gutter survey starts from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on how big and how high the roof is, how it can safely be seen and which survey you book.
Helping us price your survey
We will normally ask about:
- Your timetable, like an exchange date
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
To arrange a survey, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and tell us the address and what’s prompted the survey. We will confirm the price before booking.
When you need someone else
To be straight with you, a roof survey has limits:
- Pipes below ground level
- What’s hidden inside a downpipe
- Rot or damp concealed behind fascias or inside walls
If you are not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Hamsey
- Downpipes
- Fascias and soffits
- Outlets and hoppers
- Parapet and box gutters
- Valley gutters
- Eaves gutters
Hamsey: your questions answered
Can a landlord with a rental near Cooksbridge station book a roof survey?
Yes, rented property is part of what we cover. Just phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and tell us about the building.
Will you come out to Hamsey?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when booking.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We’ve completed more than 5,000 surveys, over more than 20 years, and 98% of customers are satisfied.
What’s the best way to book?
It is easiest to ring 07833 053749 or email us. Give us the address and some details about the roof. We survey on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
Is a CCTV drain survey included?
No, CCTV drain work isn’t part of this survey. We check gutters, outlets, hoppers, downpipes and overflows and note any sign that the drains need checking.
What’s in the survey report?
It sets out what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, backed by photographs. It also says if any part of the roof couldn’t be seen safely.
How much is a gutter survey?
Our packages start from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, inc. VAT. For a price for your building, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Hamsey
If you own several properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To arrange surveys for several addresses, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the addresses.
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget, with the most urgent items set out first.