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Gutter Survey in High Hurstwood
Get a clear view of the gutter at a property in High Hurstwood. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Cracked or loose downpipes
- Overflowing eaves gutters
- Choked outlets or hopper heads
Gutter survey in High Hurstwood: what you get
We check the rainwater system above ground level: gutters, outlets, hoppers, downpipes and overflows. It’s not a CCTV drain survey and we can’t see inside buried drains. Where water seems to be backing up from below ground, we’ll say so in the report, with a suggestion to book a separate drain survey. Anything we find above ground, such as a split hopper or a leaking downpipe, is photographed and recorded. We’re often asked to look into choked outlets or hopper heads and overflowing valley or parapet gutters, across valley gutters, fascias and soffits and outlets and hoppers.
In a village or hamlet like High Hurstwood, older cottages and farmhouses often sit alongside barns, outbuildings and a few newer houses. Older roofs may be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, often with chimneys that have stood a long time. We report on everything that’s safely in view, and thatch is a specialist material. Chimneys and lead flashings on old roofs frequently need the most attention.
If any part of the gutter couldn’t be seen safely, we say so in the report. That way, it is clear what was covered and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Location
- High Hurstwood (TN22)
- Wider area
- East Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
High Hurstwood homes and their roofs
There are about 500,000 buildings on England’s list of listed buildings, and around 10,000 conservation areas. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, so the council is the place to ask. In Sussex, older roofs are often handmade clay tile, frequently with tile-hanging on the walls below. Some old buildings in Sussex have Horsham stone slab roofs, and oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses are part of East Sussex’s older buildings. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look.
Landlords with a home close to Buxted station may find that the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at. The streets around a church such as Holy Trinity Church are often among the oldest in a place, and if yours is one of the older homes nearby, the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine.
High Hurstwood is about 3 miles south-west of Crowborough, in East Sussex. Wherever you are in High Hurstwood, we can come and survey your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. High Hurstwood is one of the towns and villages in East Sussex where we work. There’s also a page for Crawley.
All of TN22 is covered for gutter surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Whether your property is on Burnt Oak Road, Chillies Lane and Perrymans Lane or a nearby road, we can help. Close by, we survey roofs in Fairwarp (1 mile west), Sweethaws (1 mile north), Five Ash Down (1 mile south-west), Crowborough (3 miles north-east) and Jarvis Brook (3 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Lewes (11 miles south-west), Hailsham (12 miles south-east), Uckfield (4 miles south), Polegate (14 miles south), South Malling (11 miles south-west) and Heathfield (6 miles south-east).
Local landmarks in High Hurstwood
High Hurstwood’s nearest station is Buxted station, roughly 1.8 miles south. Other landmarks nearby include Tickerage Castle (3.3 miles south) and Crowborough War Memorial Hospital (2.7 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Brickfield Meadow.
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Why act early in High Hurstwood
Damp walls are sometimes blamed on the wrong thing. If a leaking gutter or downpipe is the source, other work on the wall won’t stop it. A gutter survey helps rule the rainwater system in or out. Around High Hurstwood, older homes often have old roof timbers, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it is left.
We offer three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, with VAT included. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
What you get with us
- 20+ years’ experience
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- Packages from £150, with VAT included
- 98% customer satisfaction
Take a look at our cost guide or what we found on two real jobs.
Landlords, agents and block managers in High Hurstwood
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client, photos included.
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, which helps you plan work between tenancies.
Common roof problems in High Hurstwood
Sometimes a gutter struggles with the area of roof draining into it. Added roof area from an extension can load an older gutter, and a heavy downpour shows up the problem.
It is worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Water spilling over the gutter edge
- Downpipes that are split or coming away
- Leaves and moss blocking gutters
- Fascia boards damaged by overflowing water
Take a building like High Hurstwood Church of England Primary School: long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle.
Questions to ask before you book
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- How they’ll see the roof: from the ground, the loft, the roof or by drone
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- What happens after the report arrives
FAQs for High Hurstwood
How do I find out if my home in High Hurstwood is listed?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it’s in a conservation area. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
I let a flat near Buxted station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, that is a common request. Let us know whether a tenant or an agent will let us in, and we can send the report to you or your agent.
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.
How much time does the visit need?
Most visits to a house take about 1–2 hours, with commercial buildings nearer 3–4 hours.
Will you check the loft?
Yes, where the survey calls for it and there is safe access. Inside, we look for damp, staining, gaps and sagging, as far as the space allows.
Do you cover High Hurstwood for gutter surveys?
Yes. High Hurstwood is part of the area we cover, and the service is the same as everywhere else we work.
Can you give me structural calculations?
No. We point out what can be seen, like sagging or deflection, but we’re not structural engineers and don’t carry out calculations. Where an engineer is needed, we say so in the report.
The survey, step by step
A survey visit follows a simple order: we hear what you’ve seen, inspect the roof from every safe vantage point, photograph what we find and make notes for the report. Most visits take about one to two hours at a house, depending on how many gutter runs and downpipes there are. Older roofs in small places like High Hurstwood can have low, tight loft spaces, so tell us about the loft hatch and any ladder. We only go where it is safe.
- 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.
- Where it is safe, we check the loft for signs of water.
- A report with photos and recommendations follows.
Before the survey
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Leave a clear route to the loft
Arrange a survey
Photos help, if you have them. Pictures from the ground or a window are fine, and please don’t climb up for a closer look. To get started, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
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Prices for gutter surveys in High Hurstwood
When we price a survey, we consider:
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- The size of the roof
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
For a price for your roof in High Hurstwood, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and some details. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Getting in touch
These details help when you get in touch:
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- Any deadline, like an exchange date
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Where the property is, with the postcode
If you’re buying, it helps to book soon after your offer is accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. For any other survey, just ring 07833 053749 or send us an email when you are ready.
Roof by roof
Aluminium and other metal gutters
Metal gutters can suffer at joints and where different metals meet. We record any corrosion or leaks we see.
Cast iron gutters
A good many period homes still have cast iron rainwater goods. Kept painted, they can last a long time but corrode once the paint wears off.