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Gutter survey in Telscombe, East Sussex
A survey of gutters, valleys, outlets and downpipes for Telscombe, from an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photographs.
- Cracked or loose downpipes
- Water spilling over the gutter edge
- Brackets that have dropped or snapped
Telscombe homes and their roofs
Telscombe is within about 1 mile of the coast, and being near the sea means more wind and salt than a roof inland would face. Near the sea, metal fixings wear faster and loose pieces on a roof are more likely to lift. 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. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look.
If your home is one of the older ones in the streets near The Parish Church of St Lawrence, the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine. If you look after a building like Telscombe Cliffs Community Primary School, large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other. For landlords with property near Southease station, knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints.
Telscombe is about 6 miles east of Brighton, in East Sussex. Roofs in Telscombe get the same thorough look as anywhere else in East Sussex. We cover towns and villages across East Sussex. You can also see our page for Brighton.
Here we cover the BN10, BN2 and BN7 postcode area for gutter surveys. If you need a gutter survey at a property on Tor Road, View Road and Firle Road or a nearby road, we can survey it. Other places close to Telscombe include East Saltdean (1 mile west), Saltdean (1 mile west), Piddinghoe (2 miles east), Rodmell (2 miles north-east) and Rottingdean (3 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Eastbourne (13 miles east), Seaford (6 miles east), Lewes (5 miles north), Hailsham (12 miles east), Uckfield (12 miles north-east) and Newhaven (3 miles east).
Around Telscombe
Typical jobs here are in homes near Peacehaven Community School and Smugglers Rest pub, among other places. Telscombe’s nearest station is Southease station, roughly 2.6 miles north-east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Planet Earth Museum (2.8 miles east) and Lewes Castle (4.9 miles north). Not far away are Itford Hill and Beacon Hill Local Nature Reserve.
Gutter survey in Telscombe: what you get
Leaves, moss and silt are the usual reasons gutters block. Buildings near trees collect more, and moss washing off a tiled or slate roof adds to it. Our survey shows which gutters are blocked or standing full, which outlets and hoppers are choked and whether overflows are working. The photographs show you exactly what we found. Blocked gutters are easy to put off but it rarely improves. If you are worried about gutters that have fallen out of line and fascia boards damaged by overflowing water, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
In a smaller place like Telscombe, homes range from older cottages to bungalows and newer houses. Older roofs can have slate, clay tiles or other traditional coverings, while many later ones have concrete tiles. Chimneys, valleys and gutters on older homes often need the most attention. The fixings under an older roof frequently fail before good slates or tiles do.
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
- Telscombe (BN10, BN2, BN7)
- Wider area
- East Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
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How the survey works
Once we have finished looking, we write up our findings in a report with photos. As for time on site, most surveys take about 1–2 hours on an ordinary house, and more on a big or complicated roof. Homes around Telscombe often have gardens on more than one side, which gives us room to step back and see the roof. Let us know if any side is fenced off or hard to reach. The loft, where there’s safe access, completes the picture.
- First, we agree the areas to focus on.
- 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.
Preparing for the visit
- Let us know about parking before the day
- Check pets are kept safely away
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
Book a survey
Our price is 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.
Advice
Honest limits
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, and that sets some limits:
- Parts of gutters that can’t be seen safely
- Whether a material contains asbestos (a specialist asbestos surveyor’s job)
- Damage hidden inside walls or behind boards
If you are not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer before you book. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Eaves gutters
- Downpipes
- Valley gutters
- Parapet and box gutters
- Outlets and hoppers
- Fascias and soffits
Landlord and commercial surveys in Telscombe
Landlords, agents and building managers in Telscombe and across East Sussex can book any of our surveys. For a price for a let property or a block, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
If you own several properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To arrange surveys for several addresses, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the addresses.
What affects the price in Telscombe
Our packages start from £150, inc. VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- The shape of the roof and its details
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
One thing that affects the price is the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, with VAT included. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
Helping us price your survey
When you call or email, these details help:
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- When you need the report by
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Take them safely from ground level or a window. To send them or to book, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
Leave it or get it looked at?
A gutter clear-out takes the leaves away, but it does not tell you why a gutter overflows. We also check the falls, joints, brackets, outlets and downpipes, so you know whether there’s more to it. On a bungalow or cottage around Telscombe, the roof sits close to the rooms below, so a small leak can mark a ceiling within a few storms. Finding the cause first saves a second job inside.
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where applicable) come with the Premium Survey, which starts from £400, with VAT included. We can help you choose the package that fits what you’d like to know.
Why book us in Telscombe
- Photographs and a written report every time
- An independent view of the roof
- Drones and thermal imaging where applicable
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
See what a roof survey costs and two real surveys.
Tips that help
A little preparation and a few simple habits help, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Our tips:
- Do not leave hidden gutters out of a clear-out
- Check for spilling water in a downpour
- Check the loft with care after heavy rain
- Get trees that overhang the gutters trimmed
If we think the problem lies underground, we will say so, so you can arrange a drain survey. Anything else we notice on the roof, as far as we can see it, is noted too.
Deal with drips, sags and loose downpipes early. They tend to get worse, and the water they spill can damage walls and timber.
Telscombe: your questions answered
I let a flat near Southease station. Can you check the roof?
Yes. We survey roofs for landlords, letting agents and managing agents as well as owners. You can ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and what you need.
Does being near the coast affect roofs in Telscombe?
Often, yes. Within about 1 mile of the sea, as Telscombe is, metal fixings wear faster and gales find any loose ridge or slate.
Does this replace a RICS home 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.
Can the survey be at a weekend?
Yes, we carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays as well as weekdays. To book, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Will you photograph what you find?
Yes, every report has them. Pictures sit next to the findings they show, which makes the report easy to follow.
Will you check the loft?
If there’s a loft and safe access to it, yes. The loft space can show things the outside can’t, such as damp timbers, staining or daylight.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Yes, where it’s applicable. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID and fly a drone under 250g, and the airspace and weather are checked before every flight.