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Tidebrook Gutter Survey
A survey of gutters, valleys, outlets and downpipes across Tidebrook, using drones and thermal imaging where applicable. Call or email for a price.
- Joints that drip after rain
- Leaves and moss blocking gutters
- Valley or box gutters that overflow inside
Roof by roof
Aluminium and other metal gutters
Metal gutters can suffer at joints and where different metals meet. We record any corrosion or leaks we see.
Fascias and soffits
Fascias carry the gutters, so rot in the boards can loosen the whole run. Damaged or stained boards are recorded.
How a gutter survey works in Tidebrook
Damp patches on inside walls, stains below a valley or water running down the brickwork can often be traced to the gutters. Our gutter survey helps show whether the rainwater system is the cause, from whatever is safely visible. If the evidence points elsewhere, such as a flashing or the roof covering, we’ll say so. The next step is suggested too. If you are worried about water spilling over the gutter edge and downpipes that are split or coming away, we can find out what’s behind it, on outlets and hoppers, fascias and soffits and eaves gutters alike.
Some older homes in villages like Tidebrook are listed or in a conservation area. If yours is, re-roofing in different materials may need consent, so the council is the place to check. A roof report helps you plan work with that in mind. Older materials like clay tiles, slate and stone are often matched when work is done.
Every survey ends with a written report, with photographs, sent by email. It explains the condition of the gutter, the defects we found and what we recommend.
- Place
- Tidebrook (TN5)
- Wider area
- East Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Local roofs in Tidebrook
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. Whatever the covering, it’s frequently the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first. Historic houses like Wadhurst Castle, about 2.3 miles north-east, show how far back building in the area around Tidebrook goes. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters.
Living close to Wadhurst Park is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn, so outlets and downpipes are worth watching. If you own one of the older houses in the streets near The Parish Church of St John the Baptist, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs. For landlords with property near Wadhurst station, a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let.
Tidebrook is about 6 miles east of Crowborough, in East Sussex. We carry out gutter surveys for homes and businesses in Tidebrook and nearby. Our East Sussex coverage includes Tidebrook. Maidstone is in our area too.
All of TN5 is within our area for gutter surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. We also cover Rusher's Cross (1 mile south-west), Coggins Mill (1 mile south-west), Mayfield (2 miles south-west), Mark Cross (2 miles north-west) and Argos Hill (2 miles west). Larger places within reach include Bexhill-on-Sea (15 miles south-east), Hailsham (12 miles south), Crowborough (6 miles west), Uckfield (10 miles south-west), Polegate (15 miles south) and Heathfield (5 miles south).
Local landmarks in Tidebrook
Around Tidebrook, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Wadhurst Park. Tidebrook’s nearest station is Wadhurst station, about 2.4 miles north. Other landmarks nearby include Ticehurst House Hospital (4.5 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Bewl Water.
What affects the cost of gutter surveys
Our packages start from £150, inc. VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- Which survey package you book
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- Roof area
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how it can be reached and seen safely. Gutter survey starts from £150, including VAT.
Getting in touch
A few details help us recommend the right survey and price. When you contact us, let us know:
- Dates you are working to, such as exchange
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
We survey roofs on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. To find a date that works for you, phone 07833 053749 or email us with the address and the days you’d prefer.
What happens on the day
We look at the roof from outside and, where it’s relevant and there is safe access, from inside the roof space too. In the loft, the signs we look for are staining, damp, daylight and sagging, as far as the space allows. All in, the survey usually takes roughly 1–2 hours at a house, depending on how many gutter runs and downpipes there are. For a village or hamlet like Tidebrook, the journey is planned ahead of time: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. The roof is looked at from the ground, from windows, from the loft where there is safe access and from the roof where it is safe.
- We agree which parts of the building you’re most worried about.
- We look along each run for debris, sagging and drips.
- 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.
Before we arrive
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
Book a survey
Our phone lines are open seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. To book or ask a question, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
Related advice
Landlord and commercial surveys in Tidebrook
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget, putting the urgent items at the top.
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on.
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FAQs for Tidebrook
Can a landlord with a rental near Wadhurst station book a roof survey?
Yes, that is a common request. We just need to know who will give access, and the report can go straight to you or your agent.
Is my home in Tidebrook listed or in a conservation area?
We can’t confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
What’s the best way to book?
To arrange a survey, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and tell us the address and what you’d like to know. We’ll confirm the price and find a day that suits.
How much time does the visit need?
A visit usually takes about 1–2 hours on an ordinary house, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. You will know roughly how long when we arrange the visit.
Is a CCTV drain survey included?
No, CCTV drain work isn’t part of this survey. We check gutters, outlets, hoppers, downpipes and overflows and note any sign that the drains need checking.
How many surveys have you done?
We’ve been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys.
Can the survey be at a weekend?
Yes. We survey on weekdays and at weekends. To find a day that suits, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
Tips that help
Most of what helps is simple and safe from ground level. A few suggestions:
- Get the gutters cleaned out every year
- Do not leave hidden gutters out of a clear-out
- Note any damp stains below the gutters
- Look out for overflows when it pours
If anything in the report is not clear, ask us. The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation, and the Premium Survey includes an in-person consultation.
Have overhanging branches and climbing plants cut back from the roof by someone who can do it safely. Fewer leaves in the gutters means fewer blockages.
What a gutter survey doesn’t cover
Before booking, it is worth knowing what a survey will not do:
- Pipes below ground level
- Hidden sections we can’t view safely
- Rot or damp concealed behind fascias or inside walls
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will tell you. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Tidebrook
- Downpipes
- Fascias and soffits
- Valley gutters
- Parapet and box gutters
- Eaves gutters
- Outlets and hoppers