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Stonegate Gutter Survey
We take a careful look at the gutter at your property in Stonegate, with photographs and a written report.
- Choked outlets or hopper heads
- Rotten fascias or stained soffits
- Leaks at the gutter joints
What this survey cannot tell you
A survey is a proper look at the gutter, but it can’t do everything. The main limits are:
- Parts of gutters that can’t be seen safely
- Underground drains, which need a CCTV drain survey
- Damage hidden inside walls or behind boards
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll recommend the right survey before booking. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Stonegate
- Outlets and hoppers
- Valley gutters
- Downpipes
- Eaves gutters
- Parapet and box gutters
- Fascias and soffits
Gutter survey in Stonegate: what you get
Leaves, moss and silt are the usual reasons gutters block. Buildings near trees collect more and moss from the roof slopes makes it worse. Our survey shows which gutters are blocked or standing full and where outlets or hoppers are choked and whether overflows are working. The photos show you exactly what we found. It is an easy job to put off but it rarely improves. If you’re worried about choked outlets or hopper heads and gutters overflowing in heavy rain, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on outlets and hoppers, eaves gutters and downpipes alike.
Village roofs often face open fields and take the full force of wind and rain, so ridges, chimney stacks, flashings and gutters work hard. 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.
You can share the report with anyone who needs it: a seller or estate agent, an insurer, a roofer, a builder or a managing agent, whichever applies.
- Where
- Stonegate (TN5)
- Wider area
- East Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Also near Stonegate
Also in Stonegate
Signs you need a gutter survey in Stonegate
Plenty of tiled and slate roofs carry moss, and heavy rain washes clumps of it into the gutters. With grit from the coverings, it forms a thick sludge that slows the flow and gives plants somewhere to grow.
Here are some of the things we see frequently:
- Fascia boards damaged by overflowing water
- Overflowing eaves gutters
- Joints that drip after rain
- Sagging gutters and loose brackets
If you live in an older home near Church of St Peter, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs.
Questions to ask before booking
- What exactly goes into their report
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- Their insurance cover
Your questions about gutter surveys in Stonegate
Is Stonegate within the area you cover?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Stonegate?
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.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. This is a survey of the roof only, so it’s not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. Many buyers have both.
Are you insured?
We’re covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, for every survey we carry out.
How many surveys have you done?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, across 20+ years of surveying roofs, with 98% customer satisfaction.
How much time does the visit need?
A visit normally takes between one and two hours for most homes, and longer where there are parapet, valley or box gutters to follow. We’ll give you an idea when booking.
Do you need to get into the loft?
If the survey needs it and the loft space can be reached safely, yes. Please clear anything stored under the hatch, and if the loft can’t be reached safely, the report says so.
How it works
The aim of the visit is simple: to look at the gutter as closely as is safe and record what we find. Everything we note and photograph goes into the written report. The visit usually takes between one and two hours on an ordinary house, and longer for a large or complex roof. Somewhere like Stonegate needs a little journey planning: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. On the day, we inspect everything that’s safely in view, inside and out.
- We agree which parts of the building you are most worried about.
- Each gutter run is checked for blockages, sags and leaking joints.
- We check the outlets, hoppers, downpipes and any overflows.
- Fascias, soffits and the walls below are looked at for signs of overflow.
- You get photos and written recommendations, prioritised where relevant.
Getting ready for the survey
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Let us know about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
Arrange a survey
Prices start from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, so call 07833 053749 or email us with the details.
Related advice
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait.
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget, putting the urgent items at the top.
Roof by roof
Aluminium and other metal gutters
Aluminium and other metal gutters are used on many newer and commercial buildings. Their joints and outlets still need checking.
Box and secret gutters
Secret gutters are hidden under the edge of the roof covering and is easy to overlook. We check what’s visible and note what is not.
How we price gutter surveys
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- House, block, shop or office
- Which survey package you book
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
Gutter survey starts from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on how big and how high the roof is, how it can safely be seen and the package you choose.
What we need to know
Here’s what helps us most when you contact us:
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- When you need the report by
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. For any other survey, just call 07833 053749 or use the contact form when you are ready.
Stonegate homes and their roofs
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. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look. Wadhurst Castle, about 3 miles north-west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Stonegate. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
Landlords with a home close to Stonegate station may find that knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints. Anyone responsible for a site like Stonegate Church of England Primary School will know that its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale.
Stonegate is about 9 miles south-east of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in East Sussex. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Stonegate can all book gutter surveys. Across East Sussex, we cover Stonegate and the places around it. Our Maidstone page covers surveys nearby.
Every address in TN5 is within our area for gutter surveys. You will find streets like Station Road, Forge Field and Lymden Lane, and we cover them all. Close by, we survey roofs in Wallcrouch (1 mile north), Shover's Green (1 mile north-west), Birchett's Green (2 miles north), Witherenden Hill (2 miles south-west) and Holton Hill (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Hastings (14 miles south-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (13 miles south), Hailsham (13 miles south-west), Crowborough (9 miles west), St Leonards (14 miles south-east) and Uckfield (13 miles west).
Local landmarks in Stonegate
For rail, the closest station is Stonegate station, roughly 1 mile south-west. Nearby you’ll also find Old Scotney Castle (4.4 miles north) and Ticehurst House Hospital (1.5 miles north-east). Open spaces near Stonegate include Bewl Water.