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Gutter survey in Kent Street, East Sussex
Find out the condition of the gutter at your property in Kent Street. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Hoppers and outlets full of debris
- Dripping or leaking gutter joints
- Sagging gutters and loose brackets
Gutter surveys around Kent Street
The coast is about 5 miles or less from Kent Street, and being near the sea means more wind and salt than a roof inland would face. Salt is hard on nails, clips and metal flashings, and strong wind lifts anything already loose on a roof, and driving rain gets into whatever gap is left. Durhamford Manor, about 2.2 miles north-west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Kent Street. Older homes in the wider area frequently have features worth a closer look, like lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
Anyone responsible for a site like Ark Helenswood Academy will know that its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale.
Kent Street is about 3 miles north of Hastings, in East Sussex. Anywhere in Kent Street, we can come and survey your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. Kent Street is one of the places in East Sussex where we work for gutter surveys. Our Maidstone page covers surveys nearby.
Surveys in TN33 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Neighbouring places we cover for gutter surveys include Westfield (1 mile east), Telham (2 miles west), Sedlescombe (2 miles north), Whatlington (2 miles north-west) and Brede (3 miles north-east). Further out, we also cover Eastbourne (14 miles south-west), Hastings (3 miles south), Bexhill-on-Sea (6 miles south-west), Hailsham (13 miles west), St Leonards (4 miles south) and Polegate (14 miles south-west).
Local landmarks in Kent Street
The closest station to Kent Street is Battle station, roughly 2.2 miles west. Well-known places in the area include Hastings Castle (4.3 miles south-east) and Conquest Hospital (2.2 miles south-east). For a walk, there is Senlac Hill and Church Wood and Robsack Wood.
Gutter survey in Kent Street: what you get
Some gutters are easy to see from the street but lots of gutters are tucked away. Valley, parapet, box and secret gutters can overflow inside the building when they block. We check them as far as they can safely be seen using vantage points, the roof space and the roof itself where safe. Hidden gutters are a common source of leaks inside. Typical surveys look at downpipes that are split or coming away and gutters overflowing in heavy rain, across fascias and soffits, parapet and box gutters and eaves gutters.
In a small place like Kent Street, many roofs stand in the open, which is hard on ridges, chimneys, flashings and gutters. Damp in old walls is slow to dry, so a small leak can do a lot of harm. A written report sets out what to deal with and in what order. On exposed older roofs, chimneys and lead flashings are often the first to give way.
After the visit, you get a report with photos, sent by email. It explains the condition of the gutter, the defects we found and what we recommend.
- Place
- Kent Street (TN33)
- Wider area
- East Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What affects the cost of gutter surveys
To price your survey, we look at:
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- The shape of the roof and its details
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the report isn’t charged as an extra. Gutter survey starts from £150, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
Getting in touch
The more you tell us, the easier it is to price the survey. When you contact us, let us know:
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- Where the property is, with the postcode
You can call us seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. For a price or to book, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
The survey, step by step
Safety comes first on every visit. We inspect what can be seen safely, and if part of the roof cannot be seen, the report says so. The survey normally takes about 1–2 hours at a house, depending on how many gutter runs and downpipes there are. Older rural homes like those around Kent Street can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints.
- First, we agree the areas to focus on.
- Each gutter run is checked for blockages, sags and leaking joints.
- Outlets, hoppers, downpipes and overflows are inspected.
- Fascias, soffits and the walls below are looked at for signs of overflow.
- You get photos and written recommendations, prioritised where relevant.
How to prepare
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it’s shared
Arrange a survey
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To find a date that works for you, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and the days you’d prefer.
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Common roof problems in Kent Street
Overflowing gutters in a downpour are a common reason to book. Others spot damp patches, ceiling stains or green marks on the walls. The survey helps pin down the source before it causes more harm.
A survey can pick up problems such as:
- Joints that drip after rain
- Fascia boards damaged by overflowing water
- Sagging gutters and loose brackets
- Water backing up from a hidden gutter
Landlords with a home close to Battle station may find that a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- Their insurance cover
Surveys for landlords and agents in Kent Street
Letting agents often book on a landlord’s behalf, and the report can go to both. Access is agreed with the tenant in advance.
If you own several properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To discuss a number of properties, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Practical tips
Small things make a difference, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Some pointers:
- Get trees that overhang the gutters trimmed
- Check the loft with care after heavy rain
- Include valley, parapet and box gutters when clearing
- Watch for green marks down the brickwork
After any work is done, watch the gutters in the next heavy rain. Rain should flow to the outlets and down the downpipes. If it doesn’t, tell whoever did the work.
Deal with drips, sags and loose downpipes early. Left alone, they typically grow and spilled water harms brickwork and woodwork.
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Questions from Kent Street
Does being near the coast affect roofs in Kent Street?
Yes, coastal weather is harder on roofs: there is more wind, and more salt in the air. Ridges, verges, flashings and fixings are where it normally shows.
I let a flat near Battle station. Can you check the roof?
Yes. We survey roofs for landlords, letting agents and managing agents as well as owners. You can phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and what you need, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes. Shared roofs just need a little more planning, with the freeholder or managing agent. Tell us about it when you book and we will plan the survey around it.
Could my damp wall be caused by the gutters?
Overflowing gutters frequently lead to damp walls, and we check for exactly that. If the evidence points elsewhere, we will say so, based on what we can see.
Is it a structural engineer’s report?
No. We point out what can be seen, like sagging or deflection, but we do not carry out calculations or give an engineer’s opinion. If we think you need an engineer, the report says so.
Are you insured?
We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance, for every survey we carry out.
Will you photograph what you find?
Yes, plenty. Pictures sit next to the findings they show, which makes the report easy to follow.
Why get it checked now?
A blocked valley or parapet gutter does not spill harmlessly. It can back up into the roof space and the rooms below, often in the heaviest rain. Having them checked before autumn and winter makes sense. For an older or listed building in a place like Kent Street, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so a defect found early gives time to plan the work properly.
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how it can be reached and seen safely. Prices start from £150, including VAT.
Why us?
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Over 20 years’ experience
- PI and public liability insurance