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Tile Hurst Gutter Survey
A survey of gutters, valleys, outlets and downpipes in Tile Hurst, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Get in touch for a price.
- Hoppers and outlets full of debris
- Gutters that have fallen out of line
- Cracked or loose downpipes
How the survey works
There is not much for you to do on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we will take it from there. The survey itself takes about one to two hours for a house, and longer for a large or complex roof. Cottages and farmhouses around Tile Hurst often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints.
- First, you tell us what you’ve seen, such as overflows or damp.
- We look along the gutters, downpipes and fascias from the ground and from windows.
- Valley, parapet and box gutters are inspected as far as they can be seen safely.
- Where the loft can be reached safely, we check it for staining or damp.
- We send a written report with photos and clear recommendations.
Getting ready for the survey
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Let us know about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we are coming
Getting a price
Every survey is priced before it’s booked, so you know where you stand. Gutter survey starts from £150, including VAT. To book, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Related advice
About our gutter survey in Tile Hurst
Some gutters are easy to see from the street but lots of gutters are tucked away. Valley gutters between slopes, gutters behind parapet walls and box or secret gutters can overflow inside the building when they block. We inspect them as far as it’s safe to see them using vantage points, the loft space and the roof itself where safe. Hidden gutters are a common source of leaks inside. We’re frequently asked to look into choked outlets or hopper heads and valley or box gutters that overflow inside, on downpipes, outlets and hoppers and parapet and box gutters.
Village roofs often face open fields and take the full force of wind and rain, so ridges, chimney stacks, flashings and gutters work hard. Older walls take a long time to dry once water gets in. A roof report shows what needs attention first. Lead flashings and old chimney stacks are frequently where weather gets in first.
Pictures do a lot of the work in our reports, so you can see each defect rather than just read about it. Anything out of sight on the day is listed as such.
- Where
- Tile Hurst (BN27)
- Wider area
- East Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What affects the cost of gutter surveys
Survey packages start from £150, inc. VAT. The price for your roof depends on:
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- Roof area
There are three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you’d like to know.
Getting in touch
There’s no need for technical words. It is enough to let us know:
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- Anything about access we should know
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Take them safely from ground level or a window. To get started, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
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Tile Hurst: your questions answered
Is Tile Hurst within the area you cover?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We work right across London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when booking.
I let a flat near Polegate station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, rented property is part of what we cover. You can ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and some details, including who will give access on the day.
Does someone need to be in?
Not necessarily. An outside-only look can be arranged beforehand, but the loft and any rooms with damp need someone to let us in.
Will you walk on the roof?
Not unless it is safe. Safe viewpoints, the roof space and a drone where applicable cover most of what’s needed, and anything out of sight is recorded in the report.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
Over 20 years and more than 5,000 surveys, across London and South East England.
How quickly is the report sent?
Each package has its own report time. Basic: within 48 hours. Standard: 24 to 48 hours. Premium: the same day. Mention any deadline when booking.
How do I book a survey in Tile Hurst?
To book, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know the address and what you’d like to know. We’ll confirm the price and agree a day with you.
Common roof problems in Tile Hurst
A good many 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 lets weeds take root.
Typical things we’re asked to look at include:
- Joints that drip after rain
- Blocked outlets and hoppers
- Leaves and moss blocking gutters
- Overflowing eaves gutters
If you let a flat or house near Polegate station, a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
Practical tips
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week, before and after a survey:
- Do not climb a ladder to look in the gutters
- Have overhanging branches cut back
- Look for new stains on ceilings below valleys after rain
- Look for green streaks or damp patches on walls
Landlords and managing agents can keep the report with the building’s records and use it to plan upkeep. The photos help when you explain the work to others.
Have your gutters cleared at least once a year or more often near trees. Late autumn, after the leaves have fallen, is a sensible time. Clean gutters can do their job.
Gutter surveys in Tile Hurst: local notes
With Michelham Priory about 1.1 miles south-west, Tile Hurst sits in an area with a long building history. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. Many older homes in Sussex have handmade clay tiles and tile-hung walls. Some old buildings in Sussex have Horsham stone slab roofs, and oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses are part of East Sussex’s older buildings. Whatever the covering, it is frequently the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first.
For an older house near a landmark such as Zoar Strict Baptist Chapel, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Grovelands Community Primary School, its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale.
Tile Hurst is about 1 mile north-west of Hailsham, in East Sussex. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Tile Hurst can all book gutter surveys, with a written report and photographs every time. Our area takes in places right across East Sussex, large and small. For surveys nearby, see our Brighton page.
Gutter surveys in BN27 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. We also cover Lower Horsebridge (1 mile north), Hailsham (1 mile south-east), Upper Horsebridge (1 mile north-east), Lower Dicker (1 mile north-west) and Hellingly (1 mile north-east). Further out, we also cover Eastbourne (6 miles south), Hastings (14 miles east), Bexhill-on-Sea (10 miles east), Seaford (9 miles south-west), Lewes (10 miles west) and Crowborough (13 miles north).
Landmarks near Tile Hurst
We work in homes and buildings around Hailsham Community College, The Grenadier pub and Bede's Prep School and the streets around them. The closest station to Tile Hurst is Polegate station, about 3.4 miles south of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Herstmonceux Castle (4.5 miles east) and Hellingly Hospital Railway (1.6 miles north-east). Open spaces near Tile Hurst include Combe Hill.
How the survey changes by roof type
Box and secret gutters
Box and secret gutters often cause leaks indoors. Outlets, linings and overflows are checked as far as access allows.
Cast iron gutters
Cast iron gutters and downpipes are found on many older buildings. Kept painted, they can last a long time, but rust where the paint fails.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords, including offices, shops and units. Larger roofs take longer, so they’re priced to suit.
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work with less disruption.