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Gutter Survey in Mountfield
Gutter surveys in Mountfield, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. You get a clear report with photos.
- Overflowing eaves gutters
- Rotten fascias or stained soffits
- Joints that drip after rain
About our gutter survey in Mountfield
Damp on walls, water marks under a valley or streaks down the brickwork can often be traced to the gutters. Our gutter survey helps show whether the rainwater system is the cause, from whatever is safely visible. Where the cause looks more like the roof covering or a flashing, the report says so. The next step is suggested too. We survey outlets and hoppers, parapet and box gutters and downpipes, and common reasons people get in touch are sagging gutters and loose brackets and water backing up from a hidden gutter.
Some older homes in villages like Mountfield are listed or in a conservation area. If yours is, re-roofing in different materials may need consent, so the council is the place to check. Knowing the roof’s condition helps you plan ahead with that in mind. Where a building is listed, matching the existing roof materials is often expected.
Pictures do a lot of the work in our reports, so you can see each defect rather than just read about it. If something couldn’t be seen safely, the report is clear about it.
- Location
- Mountfield (TN32)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What we look for on each type of roof
Aluminium and other metal gutters
Metal gutters are common on commercial buildings and some homes. Their joints and outlets still need checking.
Fascias and soffits
Soffits and timber fascias suffer when gutters overflow. They’re looked at as part of the survey.
Practical tips
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week:
- Keep climbers away from the eaves
- Check the loft with care after heavy rain
- Watch for green marks down the brickwork
- Do not leave hidden gutters out of a clear-out
You receive a report with photos and recommendations, prioritised by urgency where relevant. Share it with a contractor of your choice so they can see exactly what’s needed.
Look at the gutters from indoors or the ground when it pours. Overflows and dripping joints are a sign to act before the walls suffer.
How the survey works
The visit usually starts outside and finishes in the loft: outside views come first, then the loft space if there is safe access. All told, expect about 1–2 hours for most homes, and longer where there are parapet, valley or box gutters to follow. Older rural homes like those around Mountfield can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. Each part is looked at from wherever it can safely be seen.
- We start with what you’ve noticed, like damp or overflowing gutters.
- We walk round the building and check the gutters, downpipes and fascias from the ground.
- We check hidden gutters as far as safe access allows.
- Where it is safe, we check the loft for signs of water.
- You receive a report with photos and recommendations.
Preparing for the visit
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
Booking a survey
Photos help, if you have them. Pictures from the ground or a window are fine; never climb up to get a better view. To get started, call 07833 053749 or email us.
Advice
Towns and villages near Mountfield
What else we do in Mountfield
When you need someone else
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, and that sets some limits:
- The inside of buried drains
- Gutters out of sight from every safe viewpoint
- Confirming asbestos in older rainwater goods
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll tell you. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Valley gutters
- Fascias and soffits
- Eaves gutters
- Downpipes
- Outlets and hoppers
- Parapet and box gutters
How we price gutter surveys
Prices vary from roof to roof, and it comes down to:
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- The size of the roof
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
Gutter survey starts from £150, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, including VAT.
What we need to know
What helps most when you contact us:
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
Not sure which survey you need? The easiest way is to phone 07833 053749 or email us and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We’ll explain the options and the price.
What happens if roof problems are left?
When a valley or parapet gutter blocks, the water has nowhere safe to go. It can back up into the loft space and the rooms below, often in the heaviest rain. Having them checked before autumn and winter makes sense. Outbuildings and barns around Mountfield are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. It’s worth including them in a survey before a winter does the damage.
One thing that affects the price is the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, with VAT included. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
Why book with us
- An independent view of the roof
- Surveys seven days a week
- Every finding written up with photos
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced and what we found on two real jobs.
Questions from Mountfield
Is Mountfield within the area you cover?
Yes, Mountfield is covered. We survey roofs across London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Mountfield?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it is in a conservation area. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Will you check the loft?
If the survey needs it and the loft space can be reached safely, yes. A clear path to the hatch helps, and if the loft cannot be reached safely, the report says so.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Yes, where applicable and safe. We fly a sub-250g drone and we’re a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID). It is included in the Drone Roof Survey and, where applicable, the Premium Survey.
Do you survey at weekends?
Yes. Surveys are carried out on weekdays and at weekends. To find a day that suits, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Are hidden gutters like valleys and box gutters included?
Yes. Hidden gutters are a common cause of leaks inside, so they’re an important part of the survey. Some may only be partly visible, and we will note that in the report.
What does the report include?
You get our findings in writing, part by part, with photos, and ends with what we recommend. The most urgent items are made clear.
Gutter surveys in Mountfield: local notes
Durhamford Manor, about 2 miles east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Mountfield. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters. 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. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters.
Anyone responsible for a site like Vinehall School will know that its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale. If you live in an older home near The Parish Church of All Saints, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs. Landlords with a home close to Robertsbridge station may find that a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak.
Mountfield is about 7 miles north-west of Hastings, in East Sussex. Bookings from Mountfield are handled just like any other: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Our area takes in places right across East Sussex. There is also a page for Maidstone.
Gutter surveys in TN32 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Streets in the area include Church Road, Solomon's Lane and Eatenden Lane, all of which we cover. Nearby, we also carry out gutter surveys in John's Cross (1 mile north-east), Netherfield (2 miles south-west), Robertsbridge (2 miles north), Battle (2 miles south) and Northbridge Street (3 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Eastbourne (14 miles south-west), Hastings (7 miles south-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (7 miles south), Hailsham (11 miles south-west), Crowborough (15 miles north-west) and St Leonards (7 miles south-east).
Landmarks near Mountfield
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to John's Cross Public House and Robertsbridge Community College and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Robertsbridge station, about 2.3 miles north of the centre. Nearby you will also find Battle Museum of Local History (2.4 miles south). The countryside around Mountfield includes Senlac Hill.