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Gutter survey in Hurst Green, East Sussex
Gutter surveys in Hurst Green from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us across London and South East England.
- Cracked or loose downpipes
- Fascia boards damaged by overflowing water
- Water spilling over the gutter edge
Gutter survey in Hurst Green: what you get
Gutters are typically fixed to fascia boards, so we check the fascias and soffits too. Long-term overflowing can soften and rot timber boards and stain the soffits below. Older buildings, from before 2000, can have asbestos cement soffits, gutters or downpipes. We do not carry out asbestos testing, but we flag anything that could contain it. Common reasons to book are leaks at the gutter joints and gutters packed with leaves or moss, on fascias and soffits, eaves gutters and valley gutters.
Somewhere as small as Hurst Green, homes are often older cottages and farmhouses, with outbuildings and some newer houses. Older roofs may be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, frequently with chimneys that have stood a long time. Each needs checking in its own way, and thatch is a specialist material we report on as far as it can be seen. On older roofs, it’s typically the chimneys and lead flashings that need work first.
The report is written in plain words, so you don’t need to be a roofer to follow it. Photos show what each point refers to.
- Where
- Hurst Green (TN19)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget, putting the urgent items at the top.
What we are asked to look at in Hurst Green
Sometimes a gutter struggles with the area of roof draining into it. An extension or extra roof slope can add water to an existing gutter and the weakness shows in a heavy downpour.
Here are some of the things we see often:
- Water spilling over the gutter edge
- Water backing up from a hidden gutter
- Dripping or leaking gutter joints
- Gutters packed with leaves or moss
If you look after a building like Hurst Green Church of England Primary School and Nursery, a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time.
Questions to ask before booking
- Which limits apply to the survey
- Whether the price includes VAT
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
FAQs for Hurst Green
Is my home in Hurst Green listed or in a conservation area?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Is Hurst Green within the area you cover?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
Will you walk on the roof?
Not always. Safety comes first, and fragile or steep roofs can’t always be walked on. We use safe viewpoints, the loft space and a drone where applicable.
When is the best time for a gutter survey?
Any time of year works. Before the wetter months gives you time to plan any work, and a wet spell can show where gutters overflow.
Are you insured?
Every survey is covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, and details are available on request.
Do you survey underground drains?
No, we do not carry out CCTV drain surveys. The survey covers gutters, outlets, hoppers, downpipes and overflows and flags signs of a drain problem.
Can you give me structural calculations?
No. We note visible signs like sagging or deflection, but we don’t carry out calculations or give an engineer’s opinion. If we think you need an engineer, the report says so.
What affects the price in Hurst Green
Not every roof costs the same to survey, and it comes down to:
- Which survey package you book
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- The roof’s overall size
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
Prices start from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the size and height of the roof, how it can be seen safely and the package you choose.
Helping us price your survey
These details help when you contact us:
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
To book a survey, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and let us know the address and what’s prompted the survey. You’ll know the price before anything is booked.
What we can’t see
Our findings are based on what we can see safely on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- Underground drains, which need a CCTV drain survey
- Parts of gutters that cannot be seen safely
- What’s behind fascias and inside walls
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll suggest the right survey. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Downpipes
- Eaves gutters
- Fascias and soffits
- Valley gutters
- Outlets and hoppers
- Parapet and box gutters
Why get it checked now?
Going up a ladder to check your own gutters carries real risk. From the ground you can spot drips and overflows, but valleys, parapets and box gutters are hard to see. We inspect as far as it’s safe to see and put it in writing. Older cottages and farmhouses around Hurst Green can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it is left.
Price depends partly on the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, including VAT. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
Why us?
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- An independent view of the roof
- Every finding written up with photos
- 98% of clients satisfied
Read how roof surveys are priced and what we found on two real jobs.
Local roofs in Hurst Green
The wider area around Hurst Green has a long history of building, with Bateman's about 4.4 miles south-west. If your house is among the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. Many older homes in Sussex have handmade clay tiles and tile-hung walls. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old Sussex buildings, alongside oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first.
If you own a rental within reach of Etchingham station, knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints. For an older house near a landmark such as Holy Trinity, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look.
Hurst Green is about 11 miles north of Hastings, in East Sussex. Hurst Green gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a careful inspection, photographs and a written report. Across East Sussex, we cover Hurst Green and the places around it. We also survey roofs in Maidstone.
Gutter surveys in TN19 are booked the same way as anywhere else. You will find streets like Station Road, London Road and Great Oak, all of which we cover. If you’re just outside Hurst Green, we cover Cooper's Corner (1 mile north), Burgh Hill (1 mile west), Silver Hill (1 mile south-east), Etchingham (2 miles south-west) and Flimwell (3 miles north-west). We also work in nearby towns like Hastings (11 miles south), Bexhill-on-Sea (12 miles south), Hailsham (14 miles south-west), Crowborough (13 miles west), St Leonards (12 miles south) and Hastings Old Town (12 miles south-east).
Landmarks near Hurst Green
We work in homes and buildings around Robertsbridge Community College and The Old Bull Inn. For rail, the closest station is Etchingham station, roughly 1.3 miles south-west. Nearby you’ll also find Ticehurst House Hospital (3.7 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Bewl Water.
How the survey works
A survey visit follows a simple order: we hear what you’ve seen, look at the roof from every safe viewpoint, take photographs as we go and record our findings for the written 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 Hurst Green can have low, tight loft spaces, so it’s useful to know whether there is a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- You let us know where you’ve seen overflows, drips or damp.
- We walk round the building and check the gutters, downpipes and fascias from the ground.
- 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.
- You receive a report with photos and recommendations.
Preparing for the visit
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
How to book
To get a price for gutter surveys in Hurst Green, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email. The address, the type of property and what you’d like to know help us give you an accurate price.