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Gutter survey in Maynard's Green, East Sussex
We take a careful look at the gutter at your property in Maynard's Green, and put it all in a photo-illustrated written report.
- Downpipes that are split or coming away
- Water backing up from a hidden gutter
- Overflowing eaves gutters
Gutter surveys for homes and businesses in Maynard's 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 inspect them as far as it is safe to see them, from the ground, 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 eaves gutters, parapet and box gutters and outlets and hoppers, and people most often book us about soffits marked by water and cracked or loose downpipes.
In a village or hamlet like Maynard's Green, older cottages and farmhouses often sit alongside barns, outbuildings and a few newer houses. Roofs there can be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, and chimney stacks are often old. We report on what can be seen safely, and thatch is a specialist material. On older roofs, it is normally the chimneys and lead flashings that need work first.
Report times depend on the survey you book: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day.
- Place
- Maynard's Green (TN21)
- Wider area
- East Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Gutter surveys around Maynard's Green
In Sussex, older roofs are often handmade clay tile, frequently with tile-hanging on the walls below. 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. With Horselunges Manor about 4.2 miles south, Maynard's Green sits in an area with a long building history. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
If your house is among the older ones in the streets near Christ Church, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first. Take a building like Maynards Green Community Primary School: large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other.
Maynard's Green is about 6 miles north of Hailsham, in East Sussex. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Maynard's Green can all book gutter surveys, with a written report and photographs every time. Across East Sussex, we cover Maynard's Green and the places around it. Brighton is in our area too.
Surveys in TN21 are booked the same way as anywhere else. If you need a gutter survey at a property on West Street Lane, Tubwell Lane and Sicklehatch Lane or anywhere close by, we can survey it. Being close to the B2203, Maynard's Green is simple for us to get to. Other places close to Maynard's Green include Sandy Cross (1 mile north), Horam (1 mile south), Vines Cross (1 mile south-east), Heathfield (1 mile north) and Warbleton (1 mile east). We also work in nearby towns like Eastbourne (11 miles south), Hastings (15 miles east), Bexhill-on-Sea (12 miles south-east), Seaford (13 miles south-west), Lewes (12 miles south-west) and Hailsham (6 miles south).
Landmarks near Maynard's Green
Around Maynard's Green, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Heathfield Community College and Runt-in-Tun pub. Other landmarks nearby include Old Castle (4.5 miles east) and Sussex Farm Museum (1 mile south). The countryside around Maynard's Green includes Selwyns Wood.
What this survey cannot tell you
This is not a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. Other limits to bear in mind:
- The inside of a downpipe along its whole length
- Pipes below ground level
- Parts of gutters that can’t be seen safely
If you’re not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll give you a straight answer before booking. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What this survey covers
- Eaves gutters
- Valley gutters
- Downpipes
- Fascias and soffits
- Outlets and hoppers
- Parapet and box gutters
How the survey works
Safety comes first on every visit. We inspect what can be seen safely, and anything we cannot see is noted in the report. Most visits take between one and two hours at a house, depending on how many gutter runs and downpipes there are. Somewhere as small as Maynard's Green, access is often the only tricky part. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- First, you tell us what you’ve seen, such as overflows or damp.
- Gutters, downpipes, fascias and soffits are inspected from safe vantage points.
- Valley, parapet and box gutters are inspected as far as they can be seen safely.
- The roof space is checked for water marks if it is safe to get into.
- The findings are written up with photographs and recommendations.
Before we arrive
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
Arrange a survey
Every survey is priced before it is booked, so you know where you stand. Prices start from £150, including VAT. To book, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Related advice
How the survey changes by roof type
Lead-lined valley and parapet gutters
Some older roofs have a central valley running to the back and if it blocks, water can come indoors. It’s inspected as far as safe access allows.
Aluminium and other metal gutters
Metal gutters can suffer at joints and where different metals meet. Any leaks or corrosion we spot go in the report.
Questions from Maynard's Green
Is my home in Maynard's 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.
Do you cover Maynard's Green?
We do. Every survey there gets the same written report with photographs, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
What happens after the survey?
We email you the written report with photos and recommendations. It is yours to share with a seller, insurer, roofer or managing agent, whichever applies.
Will you photograph what you find?
Yes. The report includes photographs of what we found.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We have more than 20 years’ experience and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys.
How long does a gutter survey take?
For a house, expect about 1–2 hours on site, with commercial buildings nearer 3–4 hours.
Will you check the loft?
If there is a loft and safe access to it, yes. The roof space can show things the outside can’t, like damp timbers, staining or daylight.
Leave it or get it looked at?
Our report is a dated record of what we found, useful when you are planning maintenance or getting work priced. Without one, it’s guesswork from ground level. Matching old materials, like handmade tiles or stone slates, can take time to source. That is one more reason to find defects before they become urgent.
Gutter survey starts from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included, and we can help you choose.
Why book us in Maynard's Green
- An independent look at the roof
- Surveys on any day of the week
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- 98% customer satisfaction
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced and two real surveys.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Maynard's Green
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords, from shops and offices to industrial units. Bigger roofs take more time.
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work with less disruption.
What affects the cost of gutter surveys
When we price a survey, we consider:
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- Basic, Standard or Premium
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Our price is from £150, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
What to tell us when you get in touch
We’ll typically ask about:
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- The address and postcode of the property
You can call us seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. For a price or to book, ring 07833 053749 or email us.