East Sussex · London and the South East
Rotherfield Gutter Survey
Not sure what state the gutter is in? You can book a gutter survey in Rotherfield and across East Sussex.
- Water backing up from a hidden gutter
- Dripping or leaking gutter joints
- Water spilling over the gutter edge
How a gutter survey works in Rotherfield
This survey covers rainwater above ground, from the gutters down to where the downpipes meet the ground. It is not a CCTV drain survey and we can’t see inside buried drains. If the problem looks like a blocked or broken drain below ground, we will say so in the report, with a suggestion to book a separate drain survey. Anything we find above ground, such as a split hopper or a leaking downpipe, is photographed and recorded. Typical surveys look at water backing up from a hidden gutter and soffits marked by water, across downpipes, eaves gutters and outlets and hoppers.
Some older homes in villages like Rotherfield 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. Older materials such as clay tiles, slate and stone are frequently matched when work is done.
Findings are set out part by part, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets. It records what’s sound as well as what isn’t.
- Place
- Rotherfield (TN6)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
When you need someone else
Our findings are based on what we can see safely on the day, so there are some things a survey cannot cover:
- Damage hidden inside walls or behind boards
- Underground drains, which need a CCTV drain survey
- The inside of a downpipe along its whole length
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will recommend the right survey before you book. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Rotherfield
- Fascias and soffits
- Valley gutters
- Eaves gutters
- Outlets and hoppers
- Parapet and box gutters
- Downpipes
Your questions about gutter surveys in Rotherfield
How do I find out if my home in Rotherfield is listed?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Will you come out to Rotherfield?
Yes, we do. We survey roofs across London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned in advance.
Do you survey at weekends?
Yes. We survey on weekdays and at weekends. To find a day that suits, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Are you structural engineers?
No. We’re experienced roof surveyors, and visible signs like sagging are noted, but calculations and an engineer’s opinion are outside what we do. If one is needed, the report says so.
What’s the best way to book?
To arrange a survey, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address, the type of property and what’s prompted the survey. We’ll confirm the price and agree a day with you.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
Not always. If we only need the outside, we can agree that beforehand, but the loft and any rooms with damp need someone to let us in.
Do you check valley and parapet gutters?
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.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Rotherfield
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Rotherfield. For a price for a let property or a block, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Where a roof is shared: we need access agreed with the building owner or managing agent. Let us know about it when booking and we’ll plan the survey around it.
How it works
We do not take risks to get a closer look. We inspect everything that’s safely in view, and anything we cannot see is noted in the report. The survey typically takes about one to two hours on an ordinary house, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. In a hamlet or village like Rotherfield, a postcode does not always lead to the right gate, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- First, we agree the areas to focus on.
- We look along each run for debris, sagging and drips.
- We check the outlets, hoppers, downpipes and any overflows.
- Fascias, soffits and the walls below are looked at for signs of overflow.
- Findings are photographed and set out in a written report.
Before the survey
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Make sure the loft hatch can be reached
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it is shared
How to book
Prices start from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, and you can call 07833 053749 or email us to find out.
Advice
Local roofs in Rotherfield
Handmade clay tiles and tile-hung upper walls are typical of older Sussex houses. Some old buildings in Sussex have Horsham stone slab roofs, and oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses are part of East Sussex’s older buildings. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first. Listing and conservation areas can both shape what roof work is allowed on an older home. The council is the place to check, along with Historic England’s list.
Take an older house close to The Parish Church of St Denys: old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs. For landlords with property near Crowborough station, knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints. Anyone responsible for a site like Rotherfield Primary School will know that its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale.
Rotherfield is about 2 miles east of Crowborough, in East Sussex. We survey roofs in Rotherfield across London and South East England. Rotherfield is one of the towns and villages in East Sussex we cover for gutter surveys. Our Crawley page covers surveys nearby.
All of TN6 is covered for gutter surveys. If you need a gutter survey at a property on Church Road, Station Road and Church Walk or a nearby road, we can help. If you’re just outside Rotherfield, we cover High Cross (1 mile south-east), Town Row (1 mile north-east), Argos Hill (1 mile south-east), Mark Cross (2 miles north-east) and Woolbridge (2 miles south-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Lewes (15 miles south-west), Hailsham (13 miles south), Uckfield (7 miles south-west), South Malling (15 miles south-west), Heathfield (6 miles south) and Southover (15 miles south-west).
Landmarks near Rotherfield
We work in homes and buildings around Beacon Academy, The King's Arms Public House and St Joseph Seminary. The nearest railway station is Crowborough station, roughly 1.3 miles west. Nearby you’ll also find Crowborough War Memorial Hospital (2.7 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Crowborough Country Park.
How the survey changes by roof type
Lead-lined valley and parapet gutters
Many older homes have lead-lined valley and parapet gutters. A split lining can leak straight into the building.
Cast iron gutters
Cracks frequently open on the back of cast iron downpipes, so we look closely at the walls around them.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
Your own check is a good start, but it is not a survey. You will not see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from the ground.
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What happens if roof problems are left?
A gutter clear-out takes the leaves away but it will not explain why water keeps spilling over. Our survey also looks at falls, joints, brackets, outlets and downpipes, so you know whether there’s more to it. Around Rotherfield, older homes often have old roof timbers, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it is left.
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package matters as well. We will give you the figure before anything is booked.
Why book us in Rotherfield
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
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