East Sussex · London and the South East
Gutter survey in Hooe Common, East Sussex
We take a careful look at the gutter at your property in Hooe Common, and put it all in a photo-illustrated written report.
- Gutters packed with leaves or moss
- Water spilling over the gutter edge
- Sagging gutters and loose brackets
Practical tips
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week:
- Have overhanging branches cut back
- Have gutters cleared at least once a year
- Check the loft with care after heavy rain
- Don’t leave hidden gutters out of a clear-out
The report comes with photos and clear written recommendations. Share it with a contractor of your choice so they know what needs doing.
Have your gutters cleared at least once a year, and more frequently if trees overhang the roof. Late autumn, after the leaves have fallen, is a sensible time. Clean gutters can do their job.
Gutter survey in Hooe Common: what you get
Owners get in touch after seeing an overflow, finding damp or planning ahead for winter. Landlords and managing agents use the report to plan upkeep, and some buyers want the rainwater system checked before exchange. The survey and report follow the same steps whatever the reason with photos and clear recommendations. We survey on weekdays and at weekends. We survey downpipes, outlets and hoppers and parapet and box gutters, and people most frequently book us about gutters that have fallen out of line and choked outlets or hopper heads.
Older buildings in small places like Hooe Common may be listed or in a conservation area. If yours is, re-roofing in different materials may need consent, so the council is the place to check. Knowing the roof’s condition helps you plan ahead with that in mind. Where a building is listed, matching the existing roof materials is often expected.
The written findings come by email, ready to forward to whoever needs them. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24–48 hours and Premium on the day.
- Place
- Hooe Common (TN33)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
How it works
A survey visit follows a simple order: we listen to what’s been worrying you, inspect the roof from each safe vantage point, take photos as we go and record our findings for the written report. It normally takes an hour or two at a house, depending on how many gutter runs and downpipes there are. In a small place like Hooe Common, access is usually the main thing to plan. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- We agree which parts of the building you are most worried about.
- We look along each run for debris, sagging and drips.
- 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
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
Booking a survey
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so there’s time to use the report before exchange. Otherwise, simply ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email whenever suits you.
Advice
FAQs for Hooe Common
Will you come out to Hooe Common?
Yes. Hooe Common is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. Our area covers London and the South East. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when you book.
How do I find out if my home in Hooe Common is listed?
We can’t confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
What happens next?
The report arrives by email. The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation, and the Premium Survey an in-person consultation.
Will the survey check for asbestos?
No, that’s a job for a specialist asbestos surveyor. On buildings from before 2000, we flag materials that could contain it so you can arrange that check.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We’ve been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. Our survey looks at the roof, not the whole building. If you need a full building survey, you will need a RICS survey as well.
Are you structural engineers?
No. We note visible signs such as sagging or deflection, but we do not carry out calculations or give an engineer’s opinion. Where an engineer is needed, we say so in the report.
When you need someone else
Our survey is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- Hidden sections we cannot view safely
- Rot or damp concealed behind fascias or inside walls
- Confirming asbestos in older rainwater goods
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll recommend the right survey before you book. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Parapet and box gutters
- Outlets and hoppers
- Valley gutters
- Fascias and soffits
- Downpipes
- Eaves gutters
What a gutter survey looks like in Hooe Common
The coast is about 3 miles or less from Hooe Common, and places near the sea get more salt in the air and more wind than inland. Salt corrodes metal fixings and flashings, and wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces, and driving rain gets into whatever gap is left. 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. Re-roofing in different materials may need permission there.
For an older house near a landmark like The Parish Church of St Mary, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs. Homes near green spaces such as Highwoods can get more leaves in their gutters in autumn, so outlets and downpipes are worth watching. If you own a rental within reach of Cooden Beach station, a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant.
Hooe Common is about 3 miles north-west of Bexhill-on-Sea, in East Sussex. Surveys in Hooe Common work the same way as everywhere we cover: a proper look at what can be seen safely, photographs and a clear written report. Our area takes in places right across East Sussex, large and small. We also survey roofs in Brighton.
Every address in TN33 is within our area for gutter surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Other places close to Hooe Common include Russell's Green (1 mile north-east), Lunsford's Cross (1 mile east), Ninfield (1 mile north), Watermill (2 miles east) and Catsfield (3 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Eastbourne (8 miles south-west), Hastings (7 miles east), Bexhill-on-Sea (3 miles south-east), Seaford (15 miles south-west), Hailsham (7 miles west) and St Leonards (6 miles east).
Local landmarks in Hooe Common
Around Hooe Common, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Highwoods, The Red Lion Inn and Bexhill High Academy. Hooe Common’s nearest station is Cooden Beach station, roughly 2.6 miles south of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Bexhill Costume And Social History Museum (3.5 miles south-east) and Herstmonceux Castle (3.1 miles west). For a walk, there is Senlac Hill and Gillham Wood.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Hooe Common
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work around your tenants.
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. Recommendations are set out with the most urgent first where relevant, which helps with budgets and planning.
DIY checks: what’s safe
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from ground level or a window. Water spilling over the edge can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
What you can’t do safely is get up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and a fall can be serious. That part is for a survey, using safe viewpoints and a drone where applicable.
Nearby places to Hooe Common
What else we do in Hooe Common
What we look for on each type of roof
Lead-lined valley and parapet gutters
Lead gutters need their linings, steps and outlets in good order where it’s safe to see them. Missing lead is something we check for too.
Cast iron gutters
Rust at joints and brackets is the usual weak point on cast iron. Cracks, rust and leaks are recorded where they can be seen.