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Gutter Survey in Lunsford's Cross
An experienced roof surveyor for gutter surveys in Lunsford's Cross. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys.
- Leaking or loose downpipes
- Gutters full of debris and silt
- Soffits marked by water
DIY checks: what’s safe
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Photograph them and note the date, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
A lot can be seen from ground level. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Never climb onto the roof to look.
Gutter survey in Lunsford's Cross: what you get
Eaves gutters at the front of a building are easy to spot, but many aren’t. Valley gutters between slopes, gutters behind parapet walls and box or secret gutters can overflow inside the building when they block. We check them as far as they can safely be seen, from ground level, from windows, from the roof space and from the roof where it’s safe. Hidden gutters are a common source of leaks inside. We survey valley gutters, fascias and soffits and outlets and hoppers, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are cracked or loose downpipes and hoppers and outlets full of debris.
Older buildings in small places like Lunsford's Cross may be 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. Where a building is listed, matching the existing roof materials is often expected.
We write the report in plain English, so it makes sense without any roofing background. Each point is backed by a photograph where possible, with the urgent items made clear.
- Place
- Lunsford's Cross (TN39)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
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Gutter surveys around Lunsford's Cross
The coast is about 3 miles or less from Lunsford's Cross, so there’s more wind and more salt in the air than further inland. Salt is hard on nails, clips and metal flashings, and strong wind lifts anything already loose on a roof, while driving rain finds any gap. If your home is older, it’s worth knowing whether it’s listed or in a conservation area before planning roof work. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent, and councils can also use Article 4 directions to control changes in conservation areas.
If you let a flat or house near Collington station, the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at. Trees in and around Highwoods shed leaves that can end up in nearby gutters, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls.
Lunsford's Cross is about 2 miles north-west of Bexhill-on-Sea, in East Sussex. Lunsford's Cross is part of the area we cover and the surrounding area as part of our work across London and South East England. Across East Sussex, we cover Lunsford's Cross. We also survey roofs in Brighton.
Gutter surveys in TN39 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Lunsford's Cross sits on or near the A269. Other places close to Lunsford's Cross include Watermill (1 mile east), Russell's Green (1 mile west), Hooe Common (1 mile west), Ninfield (1 mile north-west) and Sidley (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also cover Eastbourne (9 miles south-west), Hastings (5 miles east), Hailsham (8 miles west), St Leonards (5 miles east), Polegate (9 miles west) and Hastings Old Town (7 miles east).
Around Lunsford's Cross
In Lunsford's Cross, that means homes and buildings near Highwoods and Bexhill High Academy, among other places. Lunsford's Cross’s nearest station is Collington station, roughly 2.3 miles south. Nearby you’ll also find Bexhill Hospital (2.1 miles south-east) and Herstmonceux Castle (4.4 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Gillham Wood and Senlac Hill.
Why it is worth a survey now in Lunsford's Cross
Water spilling from a gutter runs down and soaks the wall below. Left for months, that can lead to damp inside, worn pointing and rotten timber. Finding the cause now typically keeps the fix smaller. For older village homes like those around Lunsford's Cross, the right replacement materials are not always easy to find quickly. That is one more reason to find defects before they become urgent.
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package you pick makes a difference too. We will give you the figure before anything is booked.
Why book us in Lunsford's Cross
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- 98% of customers satisfied
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Every finding written up with photos
Read how roof surveys are priced and our case studies.
Tips from our surveys
Nothing here needs a ladder. A few suggestions:
- Check that downpipes are firmly fixed to the wall
- Look for new stains on ceilings below valleys after rain
- Have overhanging branches cut back
- Get the gutters cleaned out every year
Where the evidence points to drains below ground, the report says so, so a drain survey can be arranged. We also note anything else we spot on the roof while we are there.
Have your gutters cleared at least once a year or more often near trees. Late autumn, after the leaves have fallen, is a sensible time. Clean gutters can do their job.
What we do, step by step
Where it’s relevant and can be reached safely, the loft space is checked as well as the outside. Inside, we look for staining, damp, gaps and signs of movement, as far as the space allows. The whole visit typically takes about one to two hours for most homes, and longer where there are parapet, valley or box gutters to follow. Somewhere like Lunsford's Cross needs a little journey planning: tell us about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. On the day, we inspect what can be seen safely, inside and out.
- 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 ground level.
- We look at hidden gutters as far as safe access allows.
- The loft space is checked for staining, where it can be reached safely.
- You receive a report with photos and recommendations.
Preparing for the visit
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we are coming
How to book
You can call us seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. To book or ask a question, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Advice
Signs you need a gutter survey in Lunsford's Cross
Lots of tiled and slate roofs carry moss, and rain washes it down into the gutters. With grit from the coverings, it forms a thick sludge that holds water in the gutter and gives plants somewhere to grow.
It is worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Soffits marked by water
- Leaves and moss blocking gutters
- Cracked or loose downpipes
- Overflowing eaves gutters
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Ninfield Church of England Primary School, a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time.
What to check before booking
- Whether the price includes VAT
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- What they won’t be able to tell you
Questions from Lunsford's Cross
Is my home in Lunsford's Cross listed or in a conservation area?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
Do roofs near the sea, like those around Lunsford's Cross, take more of a battering?
Near the coast, roofs face more wind and more salt than further inland. Salt is hard on nails, clips and metal flashings, while strong wind lifts anything already loose.
Does someone need to be in?
Not necessarily. If we only need the outside, we can agree that ahead of time, but the loft and any rooms with damp need someone to let us in.
Do you check valley and parapet gutters?
Yes, where it’s safe to see them. We use the ground, windows, the loft space and the roof where it is safe, and by drone where it’s applicable.
What’s the price of a gutter survey?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The price depends on the size of the building and how easy the gutters are to see. For a price, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
How much time does the visit need?
It normally takes about one to two hours at a house, depending on how many gutter runs and downpipes there are. We’ll give you an idea when you book.
Will the survey check for asbestos?
No, that needs a specialist asbestos surveyor. On buildings from before 2000, we flag materials that could contain it so it can be checked before work starts.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Lunsford's Cross
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work.
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan, putting the urgent items at the top.