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Swaile's Green Gutter Survey
A survey of gutters, valleys, outlets and downpipes across Swaile's Green, using drones and thermal imaging where applicable. Call or email for a price.
- Overflowing valley or parapet gutters
- Joints that drip after rain
- Blocked outlets and hoppers
Gutter survey in Swaile's Green
Gutters carry rain off the roof and away from the walls. When they block, leak or lose their fall, the water goes where it shouldn’t and that typically means the walls or the inside of the building. Our survey looks at the whole rainwater system above ground, including gutters, valleys, outlets, hoppers and downpipes. You get a report with photos. We’re frequently asked to look into choked outlets or hopper heads and rotten fascias or stained soffits, on valley gutters, fascias and soffits and parapet and box gutters.
In a small place like Swaile's Green, many roofs stand in the open, 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 written report sets out what to deal with and in what order. Lead flashings and old chimney stacks are frequently where weather gets in first.
Where we cannot see part of the gutter, the report says so. That way, it is clear what was covered and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Location
- Swaile's Green (TN32)
- Wider area
- East Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Practical tips
A little preparation and a few simple habits help. Our tips:
- Have overhanging branches cut back
- Get the gutters cleaned out every year
- Check for spilling water in a downpour
- Look for new stains on ceilings below valleys after rain
Once work is carried out, keep an eye on the gutters in the next downpour. Water should run to the outlets and away without spilling over. If it does not, tell whoever did the work.
Watch your gutters from ground level or a window during heavy rain. Overflows and dripping joints are a sign to act before the walls suffer.
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Swaile's Green questions
Will you come out to Swaile's Green?
Yes, Swaile's Green is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
Can a landlord with a rental near Robertsbridge station book a roof survey?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for. You can call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and what you need, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
How quickly is the report sent?
It depends on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day. The report is emailed to you.
How many surveys have you done?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, across 20+ years of surveying roofs, with 98% customer satisfaction.
Is a CCTV drain survey included?
No, CCTV drain work is not part of this survey. We check gutters, outlets, hoppers, downpipes and overflows and note any sign that the drains need checking.
Are you structural engineers?
No. Our survey isn’t a structural engineer’s report, and it does not include calculations. We will recommend an engineer if we see signs that call for one.
What happens after the survey?
You will get the report by email. The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation, and the Premium Survey an in-person consultation.
What we do, step by step
Where it’s relevant and can be reached safely, the roof space is checked as well as the outside. In the loft, the signs we look for are staining, damp, daylight and sagging, as far as the space allows. The whole visit typically takes between one and two hours for most houses, or half a day or so for a commercial building. Around Swaile's Green, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so it helps to know whether there’s a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- We agree which parts of the building you’re most worried about.
- Each gutter run is checked for blockages, sags and leaking joints.
- Outlets, hoppers, downpipes and overflows are inspected.
- We check fascias, soffits and walls for water damage.
- Findings are photographed and set out in a written report.
Preparing for the visit
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- If it isn’t your property yet, arrange access through the agent
Arrange a survey
A quick phone call is typically the easiest start: phone 07833 053749 or email us, and we’ll ask about the building and what you need. You’ll have a price before anything is arranged.
Related advice
Swaile's Green homes and their roofs
Older houses across Sussex often have handmade clay tiles, and many have tile-hanging on their upper 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. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them. The wider area around Swaile's Green has a long history of building, with Durhamford Manor about 1.2 miles south. If your home is one of the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
The streets around a church like St Marks Staplecross are often among the oldest in a place, and if your house is among the older ones nearby, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs. Anyone responsible for a site like Staplecross Methodist Primary School will know that a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time. Landlords with a home close to Robertsbridge station may find that a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant.
Swaile's Green is about 7 miles north of Hastings, in East Sussex. From houses to flats and shops in Swaile's Green, we can survey the roof on a weekday or at the weekend. Our area takes in places right across East Sussex. Maidstone is in our area too.
Gutter surveys in TN32 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. We also cover the places around Swaile's Green: Cripp's Corner (1 mile north), Staplecross (1 mile north-east), Whatlington (2 miles south-west), Sedlescombe (2 miles south) and Snagshall (2 miles north). Further out, we also cover Hastings (7 miles south), Bexhill-on-Sea (8 miles south), Hailsham (13 miles south-west), St Leonards (7 miles south), Polegate (15 miles south-west) and Hastings Old Town (8 miles south).
Landmarks near Swaile's Green
Typical jobs here are in homes near The White Hart pub and Vinehall School, among other places. The nearest railway station is Robertsbridge station, roughly 3.1 miles north-west of the centre. A little further out are Conquest Hospital (5.4 miles south) and Nortons Farm Museum (3 miles south). For a walk, there’s Senlac Hill.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Swaile's Green
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on, photos included.
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in, at a time agreed in advance. We survey seven days a week, which can make access easier.
Different roofs, different checks
Aluminium and other metal gutters
Metal gutters are common on commercial buildings and some homes. Their joints and outlets still need checking.
Lead-lined valley and parapet gutters
A London butterfly roof drains to a central valley gutter, and a blockage there can overflow inside. It’s inspected as far as safe access allows.
Why it’s worth a survey now in Swaile's Green
Damp walls are sometimes blamed on the wrong thing. If a leaking gutter or downpipe is the source, other work on the wall won’t stop it. Checking the gutters first helps you spend in the right place. For an older or listed building in a place like Swaile's Green, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so leaving a defect until it’s urgent leaves less time to plan.
For a price for your roof in Swaile's Green, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and a few details. We’ll confirm the figure before booking.
What you get with us
- 98% customer satisfaction
- Prices that include VAT
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Drones and thermal imaging where applicable
Read our cost guide and two real surveys.
What you can safely check yourself
What you cannot do safely is get up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and falls from height are serious. That part is for a survey, using safe viewpoints and a drone where it applies.
You can learn a lot 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.