East Sussex · London and the South East
Gutter Survey in Laughton
Gutter surveys across Laughton, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. Every survey ends with a written report and photographs.
- Dripping or leaking gutter joints
- Downpipes that are split or coming away
- Gutters packed with leaves or moss
Practical tips
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Include valley, parapet and box gutters when clearing
- Leave gutter checks at height to someone equipped for it
- Note any damp stains below the gutters
- Look out for overflows when it pours
If we think the problem lies underground, we’ll say so, so a drain survey can be arranged. We also note anything else we spot on the roof while we’re there.
Get the gutters cleared every year or more frequently near trees. The best time is normally after the leaves have dropped. Clear gutters can carry water away as they should.
How a gutter survey works in Laughton
Damp on walls, water marks under a valley or streaks down the brickwork often trace back to the gutters. Our gutter survey helps show whether the rainwater system is the cause, from what can be seen safely. If the evidence points elsewhere, like a flashing or the roof covering, we will say so. The next step is suggested too. Common reasons to book are gutters overflowing in heavy rain and overflowing valley or parapet gutters, across valley gutters, parapet and box gutters and downpipes.
Somewhere as small as Laughton, homes are often older cottages and farmhouses, with outbuildings and some newer houses. Older roofs may be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, often 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 usually the chimneys and lead flashings that need work first.
After the visit, you get a written report with photos, emailed to you. It sets out the condition of the gutter, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Where
- Laughton (BN8)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Nearby places to Laughton
What else we do in Laughton
How the survey changes by roof type
Fascias and soffits
Some older soffits may contain asbestos. We flag any that could be for a specialist asbestos surveyor to check.
Box and secret gutters
Box gutters sit within the roof or behind a wall, so overflows can end up inside. We inspect them as far as it’s safe to see them.
What a gutter survey looks like in Laughton
Many older homes in Sussex have handmade clay tiles and tile-hung walls. A few old Sussex buildings still carry heavy Horsham stone slabs, and the county’s older buildings include oast houses and Wealden hall houses. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look. The wider area around Laughton has a long history of building, with Glyndebourne about 3.4 miles south-west. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs.
If you own a rental within reach of Glynde station, a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant. Take a building like Laughton Community Primary School: a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time.
Laughton is about 5 miles south of Uckfield, in East Sussex. Bookings from Laughton are handled just like any other: a call or an email, a price, then a date. Our area takes in places right across East Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. For surveys nearby, see our Brighton page.
Postcode districts we cover here for gutter surveys: BN8. Streets in the area include Shortgate Lane, Lewes Road and Pound Lane, and we cover them all. Laughton sits on or near the B2124. Neighbouring places we cover for gutter surveys include Ripe (2 miles south), Golden Cross (2 miles east), Wickstreet (4 miles south-east), Selmeston (4 miles south) and Berwick (4 miles south). Further out, we also cover Eastbourne (10 miles south-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (15 miles east), Seaford (8 miles south), Lewes (6 miles west), Hailsham (6 miles south-east) and Crowborough (11 miles north).
Local landmarks in Laughton
In Laughton, that means homes and buildings near The Roebuck Inn. The closest station to Laughton is Glynde station, about 3.9 miles south-west. Nearby you’ll also find Tickerage Castle (5 miles north) and Uckfield Community Hospital (4.8 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Cliffe Hill.
What we do, step by step
Where it’s relevant and can be reached safely, the roof space is checked as well as the outside. Inside, we look for staining, damp, gaps and signs of movement. The whole visit typically takes between one and two hours for most homes, and longer where there are parapet, valley or box gutters to follow. In a small place like Laughton, access is usually the main thing to plan. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- We agree which parts of the building you are most worried about.
- Each gutter run is checked for blockages, sags and leaking joints.
- We check the outlets, hoppers, downpipes and any overflows.
- We check fascias, soffits and walls for water damage.
- Findings are photographed and set out in a written report.
Getting ready for the survey
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we are coming
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the freeholder or managing agent
Booking a survey
To arrange a survey, call 07833 053749 or email us with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. You’ll know the price before anything is booked.
Related advice
FAQs for Laughton
I let a flat near Glynde station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, rented property is part of what we cover. Just call 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know about the building.
Will you come out to Laughton?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
Can you tell me if my old gutters contain asbestos?
No, that’s a job for a specialist asbestos surveyor. On buildings from before 2000, we flag materials that could contain it so it can be checked before work starts.
What do I do with the report?
The report comes by email, and you decide the next step: use it with a seller, an insurer, a roofer or a managing agent.
Will I get photos?
Yes, every report has them. Pictures sit next to the findings they show.
Do you need to get into the loft?
If it’s needed and safe to reach, yes. Inside, we look for damp, staining, gaps and sagging, as far as the space allows.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. We look at the roof, not the whole building, so it’s not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It can sit alongside a RICS survey if you want both.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Laughton
Landlords, agents and building managers in Laughton and across East Sussex can book any of our surveys. For a price for a let property or a block, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client, photographs included.
Signs you need a gutter survey in Laughton
Most gutter joints rely on seals or sealant that wear out. Plastic sections expand and contract with the weather, and in time their joints can drip. On cast iron, joints can rust and open up where the paint has failed.
Problems we come across often include:
- Hoppers and outlets full of debris
- Fascia boards damaged by overflowing water
- Leaks at the gutter joints
- Leaves and moss blocking gutters
If you own one of the older houses in the streets near The Parish Church of All Saints, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs.
Questions to ask before you book
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- What insurance they carry
- When you’ll get the report
- Whether VAT is added on top
What a gutter survey doesn’t cover
A survey is a careful look at the gutter, but it can’t do everything. Its limits include:
- Asbestos testing of old gutters, downpipes or soffits
- Hidden sections we can’t view safely
- Blockages deep inside downpipes
If you are not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or email us and we will give you a straight answer before you book. The full list of what we check.
What we check
- Valley gutters
- Fascias and soffits
- Parapet and box gutters
- Downpipes
- Outlets and hoppers
- Eaves gutters