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Gutter survey in Oxley's Green, East Sussex
We carry out gutter surveys in Oxley's Green and the rest of East Sussex. Surveys run on any day of the week.
- Leaves and moss blocking gutters
- Leaking or loose downpipes
- Valley or box gutters that overflow inside
About our gutter survey in Oxley's Green
Owners get in touch after seeing an overflow, finding damp or planning ahead for winter. Landlords and managing agents use it to plan maintenance, and some buyers want the rainwater system checked before exchange. Whoever books, we inspect and report in the same way, with photos and written recommendations. We survey on weekdays and at weekends. If you’ve noticed sagging gutters and loose brackets and valley or box gutters that overflow inside, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on downpipes, parapet and box gutters and outlets and hoppers alike.
Older buildings in small places like Oxley's Green 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.
The report doesn’t just list problems. For each finding, it explains what it is, why it matters and what we’d recommend, so you can plan your next steps.
- Place
- Oxley's Green (TN32)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What we’re asked to look at in Oxley's Green
Hidden gutters are often lined with lead or another sheet covering. Splits and blocked outlets in these gutters can send water straight into the building, because there is no outer edge for it to spill over. Lead linings can also be stolen.
Typical things we’re asked to look at include:
- Sagging gutters and loose brackets
- Soffits marked by water
- Leaves and moss blocking gutters
- Overflowing eaves gutters
If you let a flat or house near Robertsbridge station, a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let.
Questions to ask before you book
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- When you will get the report
- Whether the loft space is looked at, where there is one
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
DIY checks: what’s safe
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
What you cannot do safely is get up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and a fall can be serious. That part is for a survey, using safe viewpoints and a drone where applicable.
Questions from Oxley's Green
How do I find out if my home in Oxley's Green is listed?
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 come out to Oxley's Green?
Yes. Oxley's Green is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We work right across London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when you book.
What does a gutter survey cost?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The price depends on the size of the building and how easy the gutters are to see. To get a price, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
When is the best time for a gutter survey?
There is no wrong time. If you’ve already seen a gutter overflowing, it’s best not to wait, because the walls take the water.
Do you test soffits or gutters for asbestos?
No, that needs a specialist asbestos surveyor. On buildings from before 2000, we flag materials that could contain it so you can arrange that check.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes. Shared roofs just need a little more planning, with whoever owns or manages the building. Mention it when you get in touch and we’ll explain what’s needed.
Does the report include photographs?
Yes. We photograph the roof as we go, and the report uses them to show each finding alongside our recommendations.
What we cannot see
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, and that sets some limits:
- Gutters out of sight from each safe vantage point
- Confirming asbestos in older rainwater goods
- What’s behind fascias and inside walls
If you are not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What we look at
- Eaves gutters
- Fascias and soffits
- Parapet and box gutters
- Outlets and hoppers
- Downpipes
- Valley gutters
Towns and villages near Oxley's Green
What else we do in Oxley's Green
Different roofs, different checks
Lead-lined valley and parapet gutters
Lead gutters need their linings, steps and outlets in good order as far as they can safely be seen. Missing lead is something we check for too.
Box and secret gutters
A secret gutter is tucked under the slates or tiles at an abutment or valley, so they’re easy to forget. The report records what could and couldn’t be seen.
Local roofs in Oxley's Green
With Bateman's about 1.9 miles north-west, Oxley's Green sits in an area with a long building history. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. Older houses across Sussex frequently have handmade clay tiles, and many have tile-hanging on their upper 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. Whatever the covering, it’s frequently the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first.
For an older house near a landmark such as The Parish Church of St Thomas A Becket, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs.
Oxley's Green is about 9 miles north of Bexhill-on-Sea, in East Sussex. Anywhere in Oxley's Green, we can come and survey your property. Our area takes in places right across East Sussex, large and small. Maidstone is in our area too.
Surveys in TN32 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Close by, we survey roofs in Hollingrove (1 mile south), Brightling (1 mile south-west), Twelve Oaks (1 mile south), Netherfield (2 miles south-east) and Robertsbridge (3 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Eastbourne (14 miles south-west), Hastings (10 miles south-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (9 miles south), Hailsham (10 miles south-west), Crowborough (12 miles north-west) and St Leonards (10 miles south-east).
Local landmarks in Oxley's Green
The closest station to Oxley's Green is Robertsbridge station, roughly 2.8 miles north-east. Well-known places in the area include Ticehurst House Hospital (5.6 miles north) and Old Castle (2.8 miles south-west).
What we do, step by step
Once we’ve finished looking, we write up our findings in a report with photos, sent to you by email. On timing, most surveys take roughly 1–2 hours at a house, depending on how many gutter runs and downpipes there are. For a village or hamlet like Oxley's Green, the journey is planned beforehand: tell us about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. The roof is looked at from ground level, from windows, from the loft where there’s safe access and from the roof where it’s safe.
- We agree which parts of the building you are most worried about.
- We look along each run for debris, sagging and drips.
- Outlets, hoppers, downpipes and overflows are inspected.
- We check fascias, soffits and walls for water damage.
- You get photos and written recommendations, prioritised where relevant.
Getting ready for the survey
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we are coming
- Make sure the loft hatch can be reached
Arrange a survey
Every survey is priced before it’s booked, so you know the cost up front. Our price is from £150, including VAT. To book, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
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What a survey costs
Prices vary from roof to roof, for these reasons:
- Height and safe access
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- Roof area
One thing that affects the price is the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all inc. VAT. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
What we need to know
You do not need to know any roofing terms. Just tell us:
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Dates you are working to, such as exchange
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
Booking is simple: just call 07833 053749 or drop us an email, tell us about the property and we’ll recommend the right survey. The price is agreed up front.