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Gutter survey in Polegate, East Sussex
Gutter surveys in Polegate from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us across London and the South East.
- Rotten fascias or stained soffits
- Gutters packed with leaves or moss
- Blocked outlets and hoppers
What we do, step by step
Every roof is different; as a rough guide, the survey takes about one to two hours at most homes, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. If you have questions on the day, just ask. A visit to a smaller place like Polegate is no different on the day: outside, inside and from any safe vantage point, in that order. Point out any stains, cracks or loose pieces you’ve spotted.
- You tell us 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 roof space is checked for staining, where it can be reached safely.
- You receive a report with photos and recommendations.
Preparing for the visit
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with whoever owns or manages the building
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
Booking a survey
We confirm the price for the job before you book, so you know where you stand. Our price is from £150, including VAT. To book, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
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Gutter survey in Polegate: what you get
Gutters have to slope gently towards the outlet or water sits in them. When brackets sag or joints part, water pools, drips and spills over where the gutter dips. We look along each run for sags, gaps and leaking joints, along with the brackets and downpipe fixings. Recommendations are written down and prioritised by urgency where relevant. If you’ve noticed gutters full of debris and silt and leaking or loose downpipes, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
Trees around homes in smaller places like Polegate drop leaves, twigs and moss onto roofs and into gutters. Once gutters and outlets block, water spills over and soaks the walls, and moss holds water against tiles. It’s the kind of slow problem a roof report picks up early. Plants growing from a gutter or moss on the tiles are signs worth noting from the ground.
With the Standard Survey, you also get moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Where
- Polegate (BN26)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Places near Polegate
What else we do in Polegate
Leave it or get it looked at?
A blocked valley or parapet gutter does not spill harmlessly. It can overflow into the building, often in the heaviest rain. Having them checked before autumn and winter makes sense. With lower homes, common in places like Polegate, there is little between a roof defect and the ceiling, so water can show inside quickly once it gets past the covering. Finding the cause first saves a second job inside.
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how it can be reached and seen safely. Prices start from £150, including VAT.
What you get with us
- Prices that include VAT
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Surveys seven days a week
- PI and public liability insurance
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced and what we found on two real jobs.
Tips that help
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner, before and after a survey:
- Include valley, parapet and box gutters when clearing
- Get the gutters cleaned out every year
- Leave gutter checks at height to someone equipped for it
- Look out for overflows when it pours
If we think the problem lies underground, we’ll say so, so you can arrange a drain survey. We also note anything else we spot on the roof while we’re there.
Get small faults like a dripping joint or loose downpipe sorted quickly. They tend to get worse, and the water they spill can damage walls and timber.
Can I check my roof myself?
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Take a photo and write down when you saw it.
Your own check is a good start, but it is not a survey. From the ground, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are frequently out of sight, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
What a gutter survey looks like in Polegate
Polegate lies within about 4 miles of the sea, where sea air brings more salt and stronger wind than inland. Salt is hard on nails, clips and metal flashings, and strong wind lifts anything already loose on a roof, and driving rain gets into whatever gap is left. The wider area around Polegate has a long history of building, with Michelham Priory about 3.2 miles north-west. If you own one of the older houses, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
For an older house near a landmark such as St John's Church of England Church, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look. Landlords with a home close to Polegate station may find that a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let. Anyone responsible for a site like Polegate Primary School will know that long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle.
Polegate is about 3 miles south of Hailsham, in East Sussex. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Polegate can all book gutter surveys, with a written report and photographs every time. Polegate is one of the places in East Sussex we cover. You can also see our page for Brighton.
Every address in BN26 is covered for gutter surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. If you need a gutter survey at a property on Station Road, High Street and Church Road or a nearby road, we can survey it. Main roads around Polegate include the A27 and A2270, so getting to you is simple. Other places close to Polegate include Wannock (1 mile south-west), Lower Willingdon (1 mile south), Willingdon (1 mile south), Filching (2 miles south-west) and Folkington (2 miles west). We also work in nearby towns like Eastbourne (3 miles south-east), Hastings (14 miles east), Bexhill-on-Sea (10 miles east), Seaford (7 miles south-west), Lewes (11 miles west) and Hailsham (3 miles north).
Local landmarks in Polegate
We work in homes and buildings around Horse & Groom pub and Willingdon Community School. Polegate has its own railway station: Polegate station. A little further out are Burlough Castle (3.4 miles west) and Eastbourne District General Hospital (2.5 miles south). Open spaces near Polegate include Combe Hill.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Polegate
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in, at a time agreed beforehand. We survey on weekdays and at weekends, which can make access easier.
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait.
Polegate: your questions answered
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Polegate?
We cannot confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case.
Do roofs near the sea, like those around Polegate, take more of a battering?
Near the coast, roofs face more wind and more salt than further inland. Salt corrodes metal fixings and flashings, and wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces.
What insurance do you have?
We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
Do you use drones?
Yes, where it is applicable. Whether we can fly on the day depends on the weather and the airspace rules. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID.
Do you work in Polegate?
Yes. We carry out gutter surveys in Polegate.
What does the report include?
Written findings with photos, covering the condition of the gutter, the defects we found and what we recommend, in order of urgency where relevant. The Standard Survey adds moisture detection and a structural check, and the Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies and structural analysis.
What happens after the survey?
You receive the written report by email, with photos and recommendations. It’s yours to share with a seller, insurer, roofer or managing agent, whichever applies.
What affects the cost of gutter surveys
Not every roof costs the same to survey, and it comes down to:
- Height and safe access
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- House, block, shop or office
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, inc. VAT, and we can help you choose.
What we need to know
A little information up front helps. It helps to include:
- When you need the report by
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
- What made you get in touch
When you’re ready to go ahead, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form. From there it’s a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day.