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Gutter survey in Hastings, East Sussex
Gutter surveys across Hastings, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. Every survey ends with a written report and photos.
- Leaks at the gutter joints
- Gutters packed with leaves or moss
- Water spilling over the gutter edge
How it works
Expect us to ask a few questions before we start, about the roof’s history, any leaks and past repairs. Then the inspection itself takes about one to two hours for a house, and longer for a large or complex roof. If the property is near the centre of Hastings, let us know about car parks or permit rules nearby. We will want to see the loft, if there is one, and any ceiling or wall showing damp. Outside, we work round the building to find the safe viewpoints.
- You tell us where you’ve seen overflows, drips or damp.
- The eaves gutters, downpipes and fascias are looked at 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.
- A written report with photos and recommendations follows.
How to prepare
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Keep pets in another room
Getting a price
We confirm the price for your survey before booking, so you know the cost up front. Our price is from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Advice
Gutter survey in Hastings: what you get
People book a gutter survey when gutters overflow, when damp appears or before the wetter months. Landlords and managing agents use the report to plan upkeep and buyers sometimes want the gutters looked at before they exchange. Whoever books, we inspect and report in the same way with photos and clear recommendations. We survey on weekdays and at weekends. If you’ve noticed valley or box gutters that overflow inside and sagging gutters and loose brackets, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on fascias and soffits, valley gutters and outlets and hoppers alike.
Lots of homes in a place the size of Hastings are rented, and roofs on rented property are easy to overlook. For letting agents and landlords, a report on the roof, chimneys and gutters helps plan work ahead of problems. It also gives you photos to look back on. Small faults, such as a blocked gutter or loose flashing, are easy to miss until a tenant reports damp.
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.
- Place
- Hastings (TN34, TN38, TN37, TN35)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
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Tips that help
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They apply to most roofs:
- Check from ground level or a window, not a ladder
- Have overhanging branches cut back
- Make sure downpipe clips are holding
- Don’t leave hidden gutters out of a clear-out
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.
Get the gutters cleared every year, and more often if trees overhang the roof. The best time is typically after the leaves have dropped. Clear gutters can carry water away as they should.
Why get it checked now?
Clearing gutters removes the debris, but it doesn’t tell you why a gutter overflows. We also check the falls, joints, brackets, outlets and downpipes, so you know whether there’s more to it. In a place with as many rented homes as Hastings, small roof faults often turn into tenant complaints. Spotting it early is easier than dealing with water damage in an occupied home.
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package matters as well. We’ll give you the figure before anything is booked.
What you get with us
- An independent view of the roof
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- 20+ years’ experience
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
Read our cost guide or our case studies.
DIY checks: what’s safe
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from the ground or a window. Overflowing water can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
Gutter surveys around Hastings
Hastings lies within about 2 miles of the sea, so there is more wind and more salt in the air than further inland. Metal fixings and flashings corrode faster in salt air, while gales work at loose ridges, slates and tiles, and driving rain gets into whatever gap is left. 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. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first.
If you let a flat or house near St Leonards Warrior Square station, the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at. If you run a business near Priory Meadow Shopping Centre, knowing the roof’s condition lets you budget for work rather than pay for emergencies.
Hastings is in East Sussex. We visit Hastings as part of our work across East Sussex, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. Our area takes in places right across East Sussex. You can also see our page for Maidstone.
We work across TN34, TN38, TN37 and TN35 for gutter surveys and the streets around it. You will find streets like London Road, Church Road and Upper Church Road, and we cover them all. Main roads around Hastings include the A21 and A28. Nearby, we also carry out gutter surveys in Silverhill (1 mile west), Blacklands (1 mile east), St Helen's (1 mile north-east), Hollington (1 mile north-west) and St Leonards (1 mile south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Eastbourne (13 miles south-west), Bexhill-on-Sea (4 miles west), Hailsham (13 miles west), Polegate (14 miles west), Old Town (15 miles south-west) and Heathfield (15 miles north-west). Hastings is one of the larger places we cover in East Sussex.
Local landmarks in Hastings
We work in homes and buildings around William Parker Sports College, University School and The Duke pub and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is St Leonards Warrior Square station, about 0.9 miles south. A little further out are Conquest Hospital (1.2 miles north) and Priory Meadow Shopping Centre (1.1 miles south-east). For a walk, there’s Senlac Hill and Church Wood and Robsack Wood.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Hastings
With a portfolio of properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To arrange surveys for several addresses, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
We survey roofs for letting agents and landlords as well as householders. A written report with photos gives you a clear record of the gutter.
Signs you need a gutter survey in Hastings
Leaves are behind most blocked gutters. Every autumn, trees fill gutters with leaves, twigs and seeds and the debris builds up at the outlets. Once an outlet is choked, the gutter fills and overflows.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Blocked outlets and hoppers
- Gutters full of debris and silt
- Water spilling over the gutter edge
- Leaking or loose downpipes
Anyone responsible for a site like St Paul's Church of England Academy will know that a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- Their report turnaround times
Common questions in Hastings
Do roofs near the sea, like those around Hastings, take more of a battering?
Generally, yes: wind and salt air take more of a toll near the sea. Exposed details such as ridges, verges, flashings and metal fixings are the ones to watch, and Hastings is within about 2 miles of the coast.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Hastings?
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.
How quickly is the report sent?
Report times are set by the package. Basic: within 48 hours. Standard: 24 to 48 hours. Premium: the same day. Mention any deadline as you book.
Do you test soffits or gutters for asbestos?
No. We don’t test for asbestos. If rainwater goods or soffits look like they could contain asbestos, we note it so a specialist asbestos surveyor can check before any work.
Do you need to get into the loft?
Normally, if there’s one and it can be reached safely. From inside, the underside of the roof often shows damp, staining or daylight that cannot be seen from outside.
Do you use drones?
Yes, where it is applicable. Our sub-250g drone is flown by a CAA-registered operator with a Flyer ID and Operator ID, and every flight depends on the airspace and the weather.
Do you cover Hastings for gutter surveys?
Yes. We survey roofs across London and South East England, Hastings included.