East Sussex · London and the South East
Gutter Survey in Trolliloes
A survey of gutters, valleys, outlets and downpipes in Trolliloes, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Get in touch for a price.
- Leaks at the gutter joints
- Gutters that have fallen out of line
- Fascia boards damaged by overflowing water
Different roofs, different checks
Plastic (uPVC) gutters
Plastic can become brittle with age and split. We look at the joints, brackets and falls.
Fascias and soffits
Soffits and timber fascias suffer when gutters overflow. They’re looked at as part of the survey.
How a gutter survey works in Trolliloes
Most gutters hang from the fascia boards at the eaves, so we look at the fascias and soffits too. Long-term overflowing can soften and rot timber boards and mark the soffits underneath. On buildings from before 2000, some soffits and rainwater goods may be asbestos cement. We do not test for asbestos, but we flag anything that could contain it. We survey downpipes, outlets and hoppers and fascias and soffits, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are sagging gutters and loose brackets and soffits marked by water.
Older buildings in small places like Trolliloes may be 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. Where a building is listed, matching the existing roof materials is frequently expected.
The report is written in plain words, so it makes sense without any roofing background. Each point is backed by a photograph where possible.
- Location
- Trolliloes (BN27)
- Wider area
- East Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on.
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord, and the report can go to both. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
What you can safely check yourself
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from the ground and any work done on the roof. Share it with us as you book, as it helps us focus the survey.
Signs you need a gutter survey in Trolliloes
Falling leaves are the most common cause of blocked gutters. Nearby trees drop leaves, twigs and seeds into gutters every autumn, and they collect at the outlets. A choked outlet soon means a full, overflowing gutter.
Look out for signs like these:
- Fascia boards damaged by overflowing water
- Dripping or leaking gutter joints
- Gutters that have fallen out of line
- Choked outlets or hopper heads
In and around Trolliloes, as anywhere, a roof is easiest to deal with when its problems are found early.
What to check before booking
- Their track record with similar roofs
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- Whether the loft space is looked at, where there is one
How the survey works
We do not take risks to get a closer look. We inspect what can safely be seen, and anything we can’t see is noted in the report. Most visits take between one and two hours for most homes, and longer where there are parapet, valley or box gutters to follow. Older rural homes like those around Trolliloes can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. Each part is looked at from wherever it can be seen safely.
- First, we agree the areas to focus on.
- 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
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
Arrange a survey
A quick phone call is normally the easiest start: phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form, and we’ll ask about the building and what you need. You will have a price before anything is arranged.
Advice
Also near Trolliloes
What else we do in Trolliloes
What a gutter survey looks like in Trolliloes
Historic houses such as Horselunges Manor, about 3.7 miles south-west, show how far back building in the area around Trolliloes goes. On older houses around here, roofs frequently carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. 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.
Trolliloes is about 4 miles north-east of Hailsham, in East Sussex. We cover Trolliloes and the rest of East Sussex. Our area takes in places right across East Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Brighton is in our area too.
All of BN27 is within our area for gutter surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Streets in the area include Trolliloes Lane and New Road. We also cover the places around Trolliloes: Bodle Street Green (1 mile east), Rushlake Green (2 miles north), Brownbread Street (3 miles east), Dallington (3 miles north-east) and The Pound (3 miles east). We also work in nearby towns like Eastbourne (9 miles south), Hastings (11 miles east), Bexhill-on-Sea (8 miles south-east), Seaford (13 miles south-west), Lewes (14 miles west) and Hailsham (4 miles south-west).
What’s near Trolliloes
Nearby you will also find Sussex Farm Museum (3.7 miles north-west) and Old Castle (2.8 miles north-east).
Questions from Trolliloes
Do you cover smaller places like Trolliloes?
Yes, Trolliloes is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
Is Trolliloes in the area you cover?
Yes, Trolliloes is within the area we cover. We work right across London and South East England. You can phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and some details.
Are you insured?
Every survey is covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
Will I get photos?
Yes. The report includes photographs of what we found.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Where it helps and the rules allow, yes. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID and fly a drone under 250g, and every flight depends on the airspace and the weather.
Can you give me structural calculations?
No. Visible signs like deflection or sagging are recorded, but we don’t provide calculations or an engineer’s opinion. The report will say if you need an engineer.
What’s the price of a gutter survey?
Gutter survey starts from £150, including VAT. The size of the property and the access affect the price. To get a price, call 07833 053749 or email us.
Before and after the survey
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Get trees that overhang the gutters trimmed
- Look for downpipes coming loose
- Don’t leave hidden gutters out of a clear-out
- Watch for green marks down the brickwork
For let and shared buildings, the report can go on file and use it to plan upkeep. The photos help when you explain the work to others.
Get trees and climbers near the eaves trimmed back using someone with the right kit. Fewer leaves in the gutters means fewer blockages.