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Gutter Survey in Houghton Green
An experienced roof surveyor for gutter surveys in Houghton Green. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys.
- Cracked or loose downpipes
- Overflowing valley or parapet gutters
- Gutters packed with leaves or moss
DIY checks: what’s safe
A lot can be seen from ground level. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Never climb onto the roof to look.
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. Do not go up yourself.
Gutter surveys for homes and businesses in Houghton Green
Some gutters are easy to see from the street, but many aren’t. Valley gutters between slopes, gutters behind parapet walls and box or secret gutters can send water indoors when they overflow. We check them as far as they can be seen safely, from ground level, from windows, from the roof space and from the roof where it’s safe. Many leaks indoors start at a hidden gutter. If you’re worried about cracked or loose downpipes and fascia boards damaged by overflowing water, we can find out what’s behind it.
Some older homes in villages like Houghton Green are listed or in a conservation area. That can affect what materials can be used when work is done, so check with the council before planning anything. A roof report helps you plan work with that in mind. Older materials such as clay tiles, slate and stone are often matched when work is done.
Nothing in the report is left vague: where something needs attention, it says so plainly.
- Place
- Houghton Green (TN31)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Gutter surveys around Houghton Green
Houghton Green lies within about 3 miles of the sea, where sea air brings more salt and stronger wind than inland. Salt corrodes metal fixings and flashings, and wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces, while driving rain finds any gap. With Lamb House about 1.5 miles south, Houghton Green sits in an area with a long building history. On older houses around here, roofs frequently 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.
If you own a rental within reach of Rye station, knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints. The streets around a church such as The Parish Church of St Michael are often among the oldest in a place, and if you own one of the older houses nearby, the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine.
Houghton Green is about 11 miles north-east of Hastings, in East Sussex. We visit Houghton Green as part of our work across East Sussex, for homes and businesses alike. We cover towns and villages across East Sussex. Maidstone is in our area too.
Here we cover the TN31 postcode area for gutter surveys. We also cover Playden (1 mile south-west), East Guldeford (1 mile south-east), Iden (1 mile north-west), Rye (1 mile south) and Rye Foreign (2 miles west). We also work in nearby towns such as Hastings (11 miles south-west), Bexhill-on-Sea (15 miles south-west), St Leonards (11 miles south-west), Hastings Old Town (10 miles south-west), Belmont (10 miles south-west) and Hollington (11 miles south-west).
Around Houghton Green
We work in homes and buildings around Kings Head Inn and Rye College. The nearest railway station is Rye station, roughly 1.3 miles south-west. Well-known places in the area include Rye Castle Museum (East Street) (1.4 miles south) and Ypres Tower (1.5 miles south). For a walk, there is Rye Harbour Nature Reserve.
Houghton Green: your questions answered
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Houghton Green?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. It is worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Do roofs near the sea, like those around Houghton Green, take more of a battering?
Places near the sea get more wind and more salt in the air than inland, and both are hard on roofs. Salt corrodes metal fixings and flashings, and wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces.
How quickly is the report sent?
That depends on the survey you book: the Basic Survey report arrives within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey the same day. The report is emailed to you.
How much is a gutter survey?
The Basic Survey starts from £150, the Standard from £250 and the Premium from £400, all including VAT. For a price for your building, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Does someone need to be in?
It depends on what we need to see. Inside the building and in the loft, we need someone to let us in, while outside access can be discussed as you book.
How experienced are you?
We have completed more than 5,000 surveys, across 20+ years of surveying roofs, and 98% of clients are satisfied.
Will you walk on the roof?
Only when it is safe. Most of what we need can be seen from safe viewpoints, the loft and, where it applies, a drone.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Houghton Green
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. Recommendations are set out with the most urgent first where relevant.
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget, with the most urgent items set out first.
Useful tips for Houghton Green property owners
Getting the most from a gutter survey starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Tips:
- Leave gutter checks at height to someone equipped for it
- Keep climbers away from the eaves
- Get the gutters cleaned out every year
- Note any damp stains below the gutters
After any work is done, watch the gutters in the next heavy rain. Rain should flow to the outlets and down the downpipes, and if it does not, raise it with whoever did the job.
Have overhanging branches and climbing plants cut back from the roof using someone with the right kit. Less debris means fewer blocked outlets.
Prices for gutter surveys in Houghton Green
Survey packages start from £150, inc. VAT. The price for your roof depends on:
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- Which survey package you book
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package matters as well. We’ll give you the figure before anything is booked.
Helping us price your survey
Here’s what helps us most when you get in touch:
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- What made you get in touch
Our phone lines are open seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. To book or ask a question, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
How the survey works
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof; as a rough guide, the survey takes about one to two hours at most homes, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. You are welcome to ask questions while we are there. In a hamlet or village like Houghton Green, a postcode does not always lead to the right gate, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- First, you let us know what you’ve seen, such as overflows or damp.
- Gutters, downpipes, fascias and soffits are inspected from safe vantage points.
- We check hidden gutters, such as valleys and parapets, where it is safe to see them.
- We look in the loft space, where there’s safe access, for signs of water getting in.
- We send a written report with photos and clear recommendations.
Getting ready for the survey
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
How to book
Getting a price is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and give us some details about the property and we’ll explain which survey suits. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
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Common roof problems in Houghton Green
Many people get in touch after seeing water pour over a gutter in heavy rain. Others spot damp patches, ceiling stains or green marks on the walls. The survey helps pin down the source before more damage is done.
A survey can pick up problems like:
- Fascia boards damaged by overflowing water
- Hoppers and outlets full of debris
- Valley or box gutters that overflow inside
- Sagging gutters and loose brackets
For site and facilities teams at buildings like St Michael's Church of England Primary School, large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other.
Before you book anyone
- Their track record with similar roofs
- Are they insured for the work?
- What the survey will not cover
- Whether the price includes VAT