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Whatlington Gutter Survey
We take a careful look at the gutter at your property in Whatlington, and put it all in a written report with photos.
- Leaves and moss blocking gutters
- Water spilling over the gutter edge
- Sagging gutters and loose brackets
Gutter survey in Whatlington: what you get
Most blocked gutters are full of leaves, moss or silt. Homes close to trees fill their gutters faster and moss from the roof slopes makes it worse. Our survey shows which gutters are blocked or standing full, which outlets and hoppers are choked and whether overflows are working. Photos show each problem clearly. It is an easy job to put off, but they rarely get better. If you’ve noticed choked outlets or hopper heads and downpipes that are split or coming away, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
In a village or hamlet like Whatlington, older cottages and farmhouses often sit alongside barns, outbuildings and a few newer houses. Roofs there can be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, and chimney stacks are often old. We report on everything that’s safely in view, and thatch is a specialist material. On older roofs, it is normally the chimneys and lead flashings that need work first.
If any part of the gutter couldn’t be seen safely, we say so in the report. That way, it’s clear what was covered and what wasn’t.
- Where
- Whatlington (TN33)
- Wider area
- East Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What this survey can’t tell you
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, so a survey has limits:
- Rot or damp concealed behind fascias or inside walls
- The inside of a downpipe along its whole length
- Pipes below ground level
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will suggest the right survey before you book. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What this survey covers
- Fascias and soffits
- Valley gutters
- Eaves gutters
- Parapet and box gutters
- Downpipes
- Outlets and hoppers
Questions from Whatlington
Do you cover smaller places like Whatlington?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
Can a landlord with a rental near Battle station book a roof survey?
Yes, rented property is part of what we cover. Just call 07833 053749 or send us an email and tell us about the building.
Will the survey check for asbestos?
No. We don’t test for asbestos. If rainwater goods or soffits look like they could contain asbestos, we note it and recommend a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before they’re disturbed.
How experienced are you?
We’ve completed more than 5,000 surveys, over more than 20 years, and 98% of clients are satisfied.
Do you survey underground drains?
No. Our gutter survey covers rainwater above ground, from the gutters to the bottom of the downpipes. If a drain below ground looks like the cause, the report says so.
What do I do with the report?
The report comes by email, and you decide the next step: raise it with a seller, send it to an insurer, brief a roofer or share it with a managing agent.
Are you structural engineers?
No. Our survey isn’t a structural engineer’s report, and it doesn’t include calculations. If we see signs that need an engineer’s opinion, we will recommend one.
Before and after the survey
Small things make a difference, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Some pointers:
- Look for green streaks or damp patches on walls
- Have overhanging branches cut back
- Include valley, parapet and box gutters when clearing
- Don’t climb a ladder to look in the gutters
Questions about the report are welcome. With the Standard Survey there’s a follow-up consultation, and the Premium Survey includes an in-person consultation.
Deal with drips, sags and loose downpipes early. They tend to get worse, and the water they spill can damage walls and timber.
What we look for on each type of roof
Lead-lined valley and parapet gutters
Lead gutters need their linings, steps and outlets in good order where it is safe to see them. Lead is also a target for theft.
Fascias and soffits
On buildings from before 2000, soffits may be asbestos cement. Any we think could be are flagged for a specialist asbestos surveyor to check.
Do you need a gutter survey in Whatlington?
Hidden gutters are often lined with lead or another sheet covering. Splits and blocked outlets in these gutters can send water straight into the building as there’s nowhere harmless for it to go. Lead is also a target for theft.
Typical things we’re asked to look at include:
- Hoppers and outlets full of debris
- Valley or box gutters that overflow inside
- Downpipes that are split or coming away
- Gutters that have fallen out of line
For landlords with property near Battle station, a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant.
Questions to ask before booking
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- What happens after the report arrives
- Are they insured for the work?
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
Prices for gutter surveys in Whatlington
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. That comes down to:
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- The size of the roof
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the report isn’t charged as an extra. Our price is from £150, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
Getting in touch
What helps most when you contact us:
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Take them safely from the ground or a window; never climb up to get a better view. To get started, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Towns and villages near Whatlington
Also in Whatlington
Gutter surveys around Whatlington
In Sussex, older roofs are often handmade clay tile, frequently with tile-hanging on the walls below. A few old Sussex buildings still carry heavy Horsham stone slabs, and the county’s older buildings include oast houses and Wealden hall houses. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters. About 0.6 miles east lies Durhamford Manor, a reminder of how long the area around Whatlington has been built on. If your home is one of the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof.
Take an older house close to St Mary Magdalene's Church: old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs. If you look after a building such as Vinehall School, a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time.
Whatlington is about 6 miles north-west of Hastings, in East Sussex. If you’re in Whatlington, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: a call or an email, a price, then a date. Across East Sussex, we cover Whatlington and the places around it. There is also a page for Maidstone.
We work across the TN33 postcode area for gutter surveys. If you’re just outside Whatlington, we cover Sedlescombe (1 mile east), Swaile's Green (2 miles north-east), Cripp's Corner (2 miles north-east), Telham (2 miles south) and Kent Street (2 miles south-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Eastbourne (14 miles south-west), Hastings (6 miles south-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (7 miles south), Hailsham (12 miles south-west), St Leonards (6 miles south) and Polegate (14 miles south-west).
What’s near Whatlington
Typical jobs here are in homes near Claverham Community College and The Royal Oak Inn and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Battle station, about 1.9 miles south of the centre. A little further out are Conquest Hospital (4.6 miles south-east) and Battle Museum of Local History (1.9 miles south-west). For a walk, there is Church Wood and Robsack Wood and Senlac Hill.
The survey, step by step
Every roof is different; as a rough guide, the survey takes about one to two hours at a house, depending on how many gutter runs and downpipes there are. If you have questions on the day, just ask. Older rural homes like those around Whatlington can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints, and anything we can’t see is noted.
- We ask about overflows, damp or leaks you’ve noticed.
- Gutters, downpipes, fascias and soffits are inspected from safe vantage points.
- We check hidden gutters, like valleys and parapets, where it is safe to see them.
- Where the loft can be reached safely, we check it for staining or damp.
- You get a photo-illustrated written report and recommendations.
Before the survey
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Leave side gates unlocked
How to book
Every survey is priced before it’s booked, so you know where you stand. Prices start from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.