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Gutter Survey in Sedlescombe
An experienced roof surveyor for gutter surveys in Sedlescombe. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us.
- Brackets that have dropped or snapped
- Hoppers and outlets full of debris
- Downpipes that are split or coming away
About our gutter survey in Sedlescombe
Damp patches on inside walls, stains below a valley or water running down the brickwork can often be traced to the gutters. We check whether gutters, outlets or downpipes are the likely source, as far as can be seen safely. If the evidence points elsewhere, such as a flashing or the roof covering, we will say so. The next step is suggested too. We survey downpipes, parapet and box gutters and fascias and soffits, and common reasons people get in touch are choked outlets or hopper heads and rotten fascias or stained soffits.
Village roofs often face open fields and take the full force of wind and rain, which is hard on ridges, chimneys, flashings and gutters. Damp in old walls is slow to dry, so a small leak can do a lot of harm. A roof report shows what needs attention first. Lead flashings and old chimney stacks are often where weather gets in first.
If any part of the gutter couldn’t be seen safely, we say so in the report. You’ll know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t.
- Where
- Sedlescombe (TN33)
- Wider area
- East Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Landlords, agents and block managers in Sedlescombe
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work around your tenants.
If you own several properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To discuss a number of properties, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
What we do, step by step
It is useful to start with what’s prompted the survey: a purchase, a leak, a storm, new work or simply peace of mind. That way we can focus on what matters to you. The visit normally takes between one and two hours for a house, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. Rural addresses near Sedlescombe can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- You let us know where you’ve seen overflows, drips or damp.
- The eaves gutters, downpipes and fascias are checked from ground level and windows.
- We check hidden gutters as far as safe access allows.
- Where it’s safe, we check the loft for signs of water.
- You receive a report with photos and recommendations.
Preparing for the visit
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we’re looking at
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
Getting a price
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. Otherwise, simply ring 07833 053749 or email us whenever suits you.
Related advice
How the survey changes by roof type
Box and secret gutters
Secret gutters are hidden under the edge of the roof covering, so they’re easy to forget. We look at what’s visible and note what is not.
Aluminium and other metal gutters
On big buildings, one blocked outlet can affect a long run so outlets get close attention.
What you can safely check yourself
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Photograph them and note the date.
It is useful to keep a record: dates of leaks, photos from the ground and any work done on the roof. Send it with your enquiry.
What happens if roof problems are left?
It is easy to put damp down to the wrong cause. When rainwater goods are the source, treating the wall alone will not solve it. Checking the gutters first helps you spend in the right place. Older cottages and farmhouses around Sedlescombe can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it’s left.
Every price we give includes VAT. Prices start from £150, including VAT. You will know the price for your roof before booking.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Sedlescombe
- Package prices that include VAT
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced or what we found on two real jobs.
Gutter surveys around Sedlescombe
Older houses across Sussex often have handmade clay tiles, and many have tile-hanging on their upper walls. 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. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look. About 0.7 miles north-west lies Durhamford Manor, a reminder of how long the area around Sedlescombe has been built on. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters.
Anyone responsible for a site like Sedlescombe CofE Primary School will know that long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle. The streets around a church such as The Parish Church of St John the Baptist are often among the oldest in a place, and if your home is one of the older ones nearby, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look.
Sedlescombe is about 5 miles north of Hastings, in East Sussex. If you are in Sedlescombe, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Sedlescombe is one of the towns and villages in East Sussex we cover. You can also see our page for Maidstone.
Gutter surveys in TN33 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. That includes homes and businesses on The Street, Orchard Way and Park Shaw. If you are just outside Sedlescombe, we cover Whatlington (1 mile west), Kent Street (2 miles south), Swaile's Green (2 miles north), Cripp's Corner (2 miles north) and Telham (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Eastbourne (15 miles south-west), Hastings (5 miles south), Bexhill-on-Sea (7 miles south-west), Hailsham (13 miles west), St Leonards (6 miles south) and Polegate (15 miles south-west).
What’s near Sedlescombe
Sedlescombe’s nearest station is Battle station, about 2.3 miles south-west of the centre. Nearby you will also find Nortons Farm Museum (1.3 miles south) and Conquest Hospital (3.8 miles south). Not far away are Senlac Hill and Church Wood and Robsack Wood.
Questions from Sedlescombe
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Battle station?
Yes. We survey roofs for landlords, letting agents and managing agents as well as owners. You can call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and what you need, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Sedlescombe?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
What’s the price of a gutter survey?
Our packages start from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, including VAT. For a price for your building, call 07833 053749 or email us.
What will the report tell me?
It explains what we saw, what it means and what we’d suggest, backed by photos. It also says if any part of the roof couldn’t be seen safely.
What insurance do you have?
Every survey is covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, and details are available on request.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Where it’s applicable and safe, yes. We’re a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID), flying a sub-250g drone. Drone inspection is part of the Drone Roof Survey and the Premium Survey, where applicable.
Does the report include photographs?
Yes. We photograph the roof as we go, and they go into the written report.
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Common roof problems in Sedlescombe
Leaves are behind most blocked gutters. Every autumn, trees fill gutters with leaves, twigs and seeds, and they collect at the outlets. A choked outlet soon means a full, overflowing gutter.
A survey can pick up problems such as:
- Water backing up from a hidden gutter
- Blocked outlets and hoppers
- Downpipes that are split or coming away
- Soffits marked by water
For landlords with property near Battle station, a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let.
Before booking anyone
- How long the report takes to arrive
- What the survey won’t cover
- Whether the price includes VAT
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely