East Sussex · London and the South East
Gutter survey in Shortgate, East Sussex
Gutter surveys in Shortgate, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. Every survey ends with a written report and photographs.
- Leaves and moss blocking gutters
- Downpipes that are split or coming away
- Gutters overflowing in heavy rain
How we price gutter surveys
All our prices include VAT. What changes the price is:
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- Which survey package you book
- The size of the roof
Every price we give includes VAT, and the report isn’t charged as an extra. Our price is from £150, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
What we need to know
When you call or email, these details help:
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- When you need the report by
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
To get a price for gutter surveys in Shortgate, phone 07833 053749 or email us. The address, the type of property and what you’d like to know help us give you an accurate price.
How a gutter survey works in Shortgate
Your gutters take the rain from the roof and lead it away from the walls. When they block, leak or lose their fall, the water goes where it shouldn’t and that normally means the walls or the inside of the building. We check the full rainwater system above ground, from eaves gutters and valleys to outlets, hoppers and downpipes. The findings go into a written report with photos. We’re frequently asked to look into valley or box gutters that overflow inside and rotten fascias or stained soffits, across downpipes, eaves gutters and valley gutters.
Somewhere as small as Shortgate, homes are frequently older cottages and farmhouses, with outbuildings and some 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. Chimneys and lead flashings on old roofs frequently need the most attention.
The report is yours to share with whoever needs it: a seller or estate agent, an insurer, a roofer, a builder or a managing agent, whichever applies.
- Where
- Shortgate (BN8)
- Wider area
- East Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Before and after the survey
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner, before and after a survey:
- Look for downpipes coming loose
- Ask for valleys and parapet gutters to be cleared too
- Check for spilling water in a downpour
- Check the loft with care after heavy rain
How quickly the report arrives depends on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day. We email it to you once it’s done.
Watch your gutters from ground level or a window during heavy rain. Water spilling over the edge or out of a joint is a sign that something needs attention before the walls suffer.
How the survey works
We photograph the roof as we go, so you can see in the report what we found and where. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available. A typical visit takes about one to two hours at a typical home, and longer for a large or complex roof. Cottages and farmhouses around Shortgate often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. Each part is looked at from wherever it can be seen safely, and anything we cannot see is noted.
- We start with what you’ve noticed, such as damp or overflowing gutters.
- The eaves gutters, downpipes and fascias are checked from ground level and windows.
- We check 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.
Before we arrive
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it is shared
- Leave side gates unlocked
Arrange a survey
To book a survey, call 07833 053749 or email us with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. You will know the price before anything is booked.
Advice
Checking the roof from the ground
A lot can be seen from the ground. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Never climb onto the roof to look.
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
What we can’t see
We only report everything that’s safely in view on the day, so there are some things a survey can’t cover:
- Whether a material contains asbestos (a specialist asbestos surveyor’s job)
- The inside of a downpipe along its whole length
- Damage hidden inside walls or behind boards
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will suggest the right survey. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Outlets and hoppers
- Eaves gutters
- Fascias and soffits
- Downpipes
- Parapet and box gutters
- Valley gutters
Shortgate homes and their roofs
Historic houses like Glyndebourne, about 3.5 miles south-west, show how far back building in the area around Shortgate goes. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. Many older homes in Sussex have handmade clay tiles and tile-hung 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 is frequently the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first.
Landlords with a home close to Uckfield station may find that a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let.
Shortgate is about 4 miles south of Uckfield, in East Sussex. We survey roofs in Shortgate and the surrounding area as part of our work across London and South East England. Our East Sussex coverage includes Shortgate. We also survey roofs in Brighton.
All of BN8 is covered for gutter surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Other places close to Shortgate include Halland (1 mile north-east), East Hoathly (2 miles east), Whitesmith (2 miles east), Chiddingly (3 miles east) and Framfield (4 miles north). We also work in nearby towns such as Eastbourne (12 miles south-east), Seaford (10 miles south), Lewes (6 miles south-west), Hailsham (7 miles south-east), Crowborough (10 miles north) and Newhaven (9 miles south).
Near you in Shortgate
The closest station to Shortgate is Uckfield station, about 3.9 miles north. Nearby you will also find Uckfield Community Hospital (3.6 miles north) and Tickerage Castle (4.1 miles north). For a walk, there is Cliffe Hill and Malling Down.
Places near Shortgate
Also in Shortgate
Your questions about gutter surveys in Shortgate
Is my home in Shortgate listed or in a conservation area?
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. 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.
Do you cover smaller places like Shortgate?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. Our area covers London and the South East. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
Will you look at parapet and box gutters as well?
Yes, where it’s safe to see them. We look from vantage points, the roof space and the roof itself where safe, and by drone where it’s applicable.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Where it is 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 it applies.
What do I do with the report?
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.
How many surveys have you done?
More than 5,000 surveys over 20+ years, across London and South East England.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. Our survey looks at the roof, not the whole building. For the rest of the building, a RICS home survey is a separate job.
Different roofs, different checks
Cast iron gutters
Rust at joints and brackets is the usual weak point on cast iron. We note corrosion, cracks and leaking joints where they can be seen.
Aluminium and other metal gutters
On big buildings, one blocked outlet can affect a long run, so we check the outlets carefully.