East Sussex · London and the South East
Gutter Survey in Tide Mills
Gutter surveys in Tide Mills and the rest of East Sussex. Surveys run on any day of the week.
- Water backing up from a hidden gutter
- Hoppers and outlets full of debris
- Fascia boards damaged by overflowing water
How the survey works
We do not take risks to get a closer look. We inspect everything that’s safely in view, and anything we can’t see is noted in the report. Most visits take between one and two hours for a house, and more on a big or complicated roof. For a village or hamlet like Tide Mills, the journey is planned in advance: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. The roof is looked at from ground level, from windows, from the loft where there’s safe access and from the roof where it’s safe.
- First, we agree the areas to focus on.
- We look along each run for debris, sagging and drips.
- 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
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
Getting a price
You can call us seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. For a price or to book, call 07833 053749 or email us.
Advice
About our gutter survey in Tide Mills
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 usually means the walls or the inside of the building. Our survey looks at the whole rainwater system above ground, from eaves gutters and valleys to outlets, hoppers and downpipes. The findings go into a written report with photos. Common reasons to book are soffits marked by water and sagging gutters and loose brackets, on downpipes, outlets and hoppers and parapet and box gutters.
In a small place like Tide Mills, many roofs stand in the open, which is hard on ridges, chimneys, flashings and gutters. Older walls take a long time to dry once water gets in. 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.
With the Standard Survey, you also get moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Where
- Tide Mills (BN25, BN9)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
FAQs for Tide Mills
Do you cover smaller places like Tide Mills?
Yes, we do. Our area covers London and the South East, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned beforehand.
Can a landlord with a rental near Bishopstone (Sussex) station book a roof survey?
Of course. Let us know whether a tenant or an agent will let us in, and the report can go straight to you or your agent.
How experienced are you?
We’ve completed more than 5,000 surveys, over more than 20 years, with 98% customer satisfaction.
What happens next?
You’ll receive the report by email, and what you do next is up to you: use it with a seller, an insurer, a roofer or a managing agent.
What does a gutter survey cost?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The size of the property and the access affect the price. To get a price, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Will you walk on the roof?
Only when it’s safe. Most of what we need can be seen from safe viewpoints, the loft and, where applicable, a drone.
Will you check the drains below ground?
No, we do not carry out CCTV drain surveys. The survey covers gutters, outlets, hoppers, downpipes and overflows and note any sign that the drains need checking.
Nearby places to Tide Mills
Also in Tide Mills
What this survey can’t tell you
Our survey is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- What’s hidden inside a downpipe
- Confirming asbestos in older rainwater goods
- Pipes below ground level
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll point you to the right survey before booking. What a survey covers and does not.
Roof types and parts we check
- Eaves gutters
- Downpipes
- Valley gutters
- Outlets and hoppers
- Fascias and soffits
- Parapet and box gutters
Local roofs in Tide Mills
Tide Mills is within about 1 mile of the coast, and places near the sea get more salt in the air and more wind than inland. Metal fixings and flashings corrode faster in salt air, while gales work at loose ridges, slates and tiles. Older houses across Sussex often have handmade clay tiles, and many have tile-hanging on their upper walls. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old Sussex buildings, alongside oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses. Whatever the covering, it’s frequently the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first.
If you let a flat or house near Bishopstone (Sussex) station, a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak. For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St Andrew, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look.
Tide Mills is about 1 mile south-east of Newhaven, in East Sussex. Anywhere in Tide Mills, we can come and survey your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. Tide Mills is one of the towns and villages in East Sussex where we work for gutter surveys. There is also a page for Brighton.
We work across the BN25 and BN9 postcode area for gutter surveys. We cover properties on Hurdis Road, Seaford Road and Newhaven Road. If you’re just outside Tide Mills, we cover Bishopstone (1 mile north-east), Norton (1 mile north-east), Newhaven (1 mile north-west), Denton (1 mile north) and South Heighton (2 miles north). Further out, we also cover Eastbourne (9 miles east), Lewes (7 miles north-west), Hailsham (10 miles north-east), Uckfield (13 miles north), Peacehaven (3 miles west) and Telscombe (4 miles west).
Landmarks near Tide Mills
In Tide Mills, that means homes and buildings near The Hope Inn, Castle Hill and St Peter's School, among other places. Tide Mills’s nearest station is Bishopstone (Sussex) station, about 0.6 miles east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Arlington Castle (4.8 miles north-east) and Chailey Heritage Marine Hospital (within half a mile south-west). Not far away are Itford Hill.
How we price gutter surveys
Prices always include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- Roof area
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package matters as well. We will give you the figure before anything is booked.
Helping us price your survey
To price your survey accurately, we’ll ask about:
- Dates you are working to, like exchange
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- The property’s address and postcode
We confirm the price for the job before booking, so you know the cost up front. Prices start from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Tide Mills
If you own several properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To discuss a number of properties, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the addresses.
Landlords, agents and building managers in Tide Mills and across East Sussex can book any of our surveys. To discuss a property or a block, call 07833 053749 or email us.
Do you need a gutter survey in Tide Mills?
Lots 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.
A survey can pick up problems such as:
- Leaves and moss blocking gutters
- Downpipes that are split or coming away
- Sagging gutters and loose brackets
- Overflowing valley or parapet gutters
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as UTC@Harbourside, its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale.
Before you book anyone
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- What exactly goes into their report
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
Useful tips for Tide Mills property owners
Small things make a difference, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Some pointers:
- Don’t climb a ladder to look in the gutters
- Look for green streaks or damp patches on walls
- Make sure downpipe clips are holding
- Get trees that overhang the gutters trimmed
For let and shared buildings, the report can go on file and use it to plan upkeep. The photographs help when you explain the work to others.
Deal with drips, sags and loose downpipes early. They tend to get worse and spilled water harms brickwork and woodwork.