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Gutter survey in Pett, East Sussex
A careful look at the gutter at your property in Pett, and put it all in a photo-illustrated written report.
- Rotten fascias or stained soffits
- Overflowing valley or parapet gutters
- Gutters that have fallen out of line
How a gutter survey works in Pett
Eaves gutters at the front of a building are easy to spot but lots of gutters are tucked away. Valley gutters between slopes, gutters behind parapet walls and box or secret gutters can overflow inside the building when they block. We inspect them as far as it’s safe to see them using vantage points, the loft space and the roof itself where safe. Many leaks indoors start at a hidden gutter. Common reasons to book are gutters packed with leaves or moss and sagging gutters and loose brackets, on parapet and box gutters, downpipes and valley gutters.
In a village or hamlet like Pett, older cottages and farmhouses frequently 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. 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 normally the chimneys and lead flashings that need work first.
It isn’t only a list of defects. For each finding, it explains what it is, why it matters and what we’d recommend, so you can decide what to do next.
- Where
- Pett (TN35)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
For landlords and managing agents
If you own several properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To arrange surveys for several addresses, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the addresses.
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants. We survey on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays, which helps when tenants work during the week.
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Signs you need a gutter survey in Pett
Valley, parapet and box gutters are often lined with lead or a sheet material. Splits and blocked outlets in these gutters can send water straight into the building as there is nowhere harmless for it to go. Lead linings can also be stolen.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Rotten fascias or stained soffits
- Gutters full of debris and silt
- Gutters that have fallen out of line
- Gutters overflowing in heavy rain
For an older house near a landmark such as St Mary & St Peter, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look.
Before you book anyone
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- How long the report takes to arrive
- Whether the roof space is looked at, where there is one
Pett questions
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Three Oaks station?
Yes, rented property is part of what we cover. You can phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and a few details.
Will you come out to Pett?
Yes. Pett is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We survey roofs across London and the South East. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
Can the survey be at a weekend?
Yes. We survey on weekdays and at weekends. Just call 07833 053749 or drop us an email to arrange a day.
Does the season matter for a gutter survey?
Any time of year works. Before the wetter months gives you time to plan any work though problems frequently show up after heavy rain.
How do I book a survey in Pett?
The quickest way is to ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email. Give us the address and some details about the roof. We survey seven days a week.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Where it is applicable and safe, yes. We are a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID), flying a sub-250g drone. It’s included in the Drone Roof Survey and, where applicable, the Premium Survey.
Do you survey underground drains?
No, we do not carry out CCTV drain surveys. The survey covers gutters, outlets, hoppers, downpipes and overflows and note any sign that the drains need checking.
Gutter surveys in Pett: local notes
Pett lies within about 1 mile of the sea, and places near the sea get more salt in the air and more wind than inland. Metal fixings and flashings corrode faster in salt air, while gales work at loose ridges, slates and tiles. Older houses across Sussex often have handmade clay tiles, and many have tile-hanging on their upper 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.
For landlords with property near Three Oaks station, a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let. Historic houses such as Lamb House, about 4.7 miles north-east, show how far back building around Pett goes. Older roofs nearby often mix original materials with later repairs, and the survey shows where each one is.
Pett is about 5 miles east of Hastings, in East Sussex. We cover Pett and the rest of East Sussex, as part of our work across London and South East England. Our East Sussex coverage includes Pett. For surveys nearby, see our Maidstone page.
We work across the TN35 postcode area for gutter surveys. We cover properties on Elms Lane, Pett Road and Chick Hill and the roads around them. If you are just outside Pett, we cover Fairlight Cove (1 mile south), Friar's Hill (1 mile west), Guestling Green (2 miles west), Fairlight (2 miles south-west) and Guestling (2 miles west). We also work in nearby towns such as Hastings (5 miles west), Bexhill-on-Sea (9 miles west), St Leonards (6 miles south-west), Hastings Old Town (4 miles south-west), Belmont (4 miles south-west) and Hollington (5 miles west).
Local landmarks in Pett
Around Pett, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Royal Oak Inn, among other places. The nearest railway station is Three Oaks station, roughly 2.5 miles west of the centre. A little further out are Conquest Hospital (4.5 miles west) and Winchelsea Court Hall Museum (2.7 miles north-east). Not far away are Rye Harbour Nature Reserve.
What you can safely check yourself
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Overflowing water can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
Look up at the roof after a storm, from the ground: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
What happens on the day
The aim of the visit is simple: to see as much of the gutter as can safely be seen and record it clearly. Notes and photos go into the written report. The visit usually takes roughly 1–2 hours for most houses, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. Somewhere as small as Pett, access is frequently the only tricky part. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- We ask about overflows, damp or leaks you’ve noticed.
- We look along the gutters, downpipes and fascias from the ground and from windows.
- Any valley, parapet or box gutters are looked at as far as safe access allows.
- We look in the loft space, where there is safe access, for signs of water getting in.
- The findings are written up with photographs and recommendations.
Before the survey
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- If it isn’t your property yet, arrange access through the agent
Arrange a survey
For a price for gutter surveys in Pett, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form. The address, the type of property and what you want to find out help us give you an accurate price.
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Prices for gutter surveys in Pett
Prices vary from roof to roof, and it comes down to:
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- Basic, Standard or Premium
There are three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, all with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you’d like to know.
Getting in touch
To price your survey accurately, we will ask about:
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
To book a survey, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. You will know the price before anything is booked.
Tips from our surveys
Small things make a difference. Our tips:
- Look for green streaks or damp patches on walls
- Watch the gutters during heavy rain
- Watch ceilings under valley gutters for fresh marks
- Do not leave hidden gutters out of a clear-out
How quickly the report arrives depends on the package: within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium. It is sent to you by email as soon as it is ready.
Hidden gutters need clearing too. They collect leaves and silt just like eaves gutters but you cannot check them from the street, so ask for them to be included when gutters are cleared.