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Gutter survey in Sweethaws, East Sussex
A survey of gutters, valleys, outlets and downpipes in Sweethaws, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photos.
- Downpipes that are split or coming away
- Sagging gutters and loose brackets
- Soffits marked by water
About our gutter survey in Sweethaws
We look at the rainwater system above ground level, from the gutters down to where the downpipes meet the ground. It’s not a CCTV drain survey, so we can’t see inside underground pipes. Where water seems to be backing up from below ground, we’ll say so in the report, so you can get the drains checked separately. Problems above ground, from split hoppers to leaking downpipes, are photographed and noted. If you’ve noticed dripping or leaking gutter joints and rotten fascias or stained soffits, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
Somewhere as small as Sweethaws, homes are often 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. On older roofs, it’s typically the chimneys and lead flashings that need work first.
The report is yours to share with whoever needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent.
- Location
- Sweethaws (TN6)
- Wider area
- East Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What affects the price in Sweethaws
Our packages start from £150, inc. VAT. The price for your roof depends on:
- Roof area
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- Height and safe access
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included, and we can help you choose.
Getting in touch
Getting the details right at the start saves time. Please include:
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- When you need the report by
- The address and postcode of the property
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
For a price for gutter surveys in Sweethaws, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email. The address, the type of property and what you’d like to know help us give you an accurate price.
When to book a survey in Sweethaws
Many gutter joints depend on rubber seals or sealant that age. Plastic gutters move with heat and cold so their joints can start to leak. On cast iron, joints can rust and open up once the paint has worn away.
Problems we come across frequently include:
- Gutters that have fallen out of line
- Soffits marked by water
- Gutters full of debris and silt
- Overflowing valley or parapet gutters
Landlords with a home close to Crowborough station may find that a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak.
Questions to ask before you book
- Their track record with similar roofs
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- When you will get the report
- Whether you get a written report with photos
Tips that help
Small things make a difference. Some pointers:
- Get trees that overhang the gutters trimmed
- Check from ground level or a window, not a ladder
- Check the loft with care after heavy rain
- Watch for green marks down the brickwork
For let and shared buildings, the report can go on file to help plan maintenance. The photos help when you explain the work to others.
Get small faults like a dripping joint or loose downpipe sorted quickly. They tend to get worse, and the water they spill can damage walls and timber.
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Sweethaws
Many older homes in Sussex have handmade clay tiles and tile-hung walls. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old Sussex buildings, alongside oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them. What can be done to an older roof may depend on listing or a conservation area. Your council and Historic England’s list will tell you where you stand, before anyone quotes for re-roofing.
Anyone responsible for a site like Beacon Academy will know that its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale.
Sweethaws is about 2 miles south-west of Crowborough, in East Sussex. Whether the building in Sweethaws is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, the roof can be surveyed on a weekday or at the weekend. Across East Sussex, we cover Sweethaws and the places around it. We also survey roofs in Crawley.
We work across the TN6 postcode area for gutter surveys. If you are just outside Sweethaws, we cover High Hurstwood (1 mile south), Crowborough (2 miles north-east), Fairwarp (2 miles south-west), Jarvis Brook (2 miles north-east) and Marden's Hill (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Lewes (12 miles south-west), Hailsham (13 miles south-east), Uckfield (5 miles south), South Malling (12 miles south-west), Heathfield (7 miles south-east) and Southover (13 miles south-west).
Around Sweethaws
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Crow & Gate inn. Sweethaws’s nearest station is Crowborough station, about 2.2 miles east. Other landmarks nearby include Tickerage Castle (4.6 miles south) and Crowborough War Memorial Hospital (1.3 miles north-east). Not far away are Crowborough Country Park.
Honest limits
To be straight with you, there are limits to any roof survey:
- Damage hidden inside walls or behind boards
- Underground drains, which need a CCTV drain survey
- Parts of gutters that cannot be seen safely
If you’re not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll give you a straight answer. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Eaves gutters
- Downpipes
- Parapet and box gutters
- Valley gutters
- Outlets and hoppers
- Fascias and soffits
The survey, step by step
There isn’t much for you to do on the day. Point out anything you’ve noticed, such as stains, drips or loose pieces, and we’ll take it from there. A typical survey takes about 1–2 hours for most houses, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. In a small place like Sweethaws, access is normally the main thing to plan. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- First, you let us know what you’ve seen, like overflows or damp.
- The eaves gutters, downpipes and fascias are looked at from ground level and vantage points.
- Any valley, parapet or box gutters are looked at as far as safe access allows.
- The loft space is checked for water marks if it is safe to get into.
- You get a written report with photos and recommendations.
How to prepare
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Tell us about parking before the day
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
Getting a price
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and the days you’d prefer.
Advice
Your questions about gutter surveys in Sweethaws
How do I find out if my home in Sweethaws is listed?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it’s 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 survey roofs for landlords with property near Crowborough station?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for. You can phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and what you need.
What’s the best way to book?
It’s easiest to call 07833 053749 or use the contact form. Let us know the address and a little about the roof, and we’ll take it from there. We survey on weekdays and at weekends.
Is it a structural engineer’s report?
No. Our survey isn’t a structural engineer’s report. We will recommend an engineer if we see signs that call for one.
Does the report include photos?
Yes. We photograph the roof as we go, and the report uses them to show each finding alongside our recommendations.
Is there a good time of year to book a gutter survey?
There is no wrong time. If water is already spilling over, book sooner rather than later, because the walls take the water.
Can the survey be at a weekend?
Yes, weekend visits are possible as well as weekdays. To book, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
Can I check my roof myself?
Keep a simple record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Share it with us as you book, as it helps us focus the survey.
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.