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Gutter survey in Wickstreet, East Sussex
Get a clear view of the gutter at a property in Wickstreet from an independent roof surveyor. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Blocked outlets and hoppers
- Leaking or loose downpipes
- Sagging gutters and loose brackets
Gutter survey in Wickstreet: what you get
We carry out gutter surveys in Wickstreet as part of our cover across London and the South East. On the day, we inspect everything that’s safely in view from the ground, windows, the loft space and the roof where it’s safe. A visit usually takes about 1–2 hours for most homes, and longer where there are parapet, valley or box gutters to follow. Afterwards, you get a written report with photos and recommendations. We survey downpipes, outlets and hoppers and valley gutters, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are blocked outlets and hoppers and fascia boards damaged by overflowing water.
In a small place like Wickstreet, 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 roof report shows what needs attention first. Lead flashings and old chimney stacks are often where weather gets in first.
You receive the findings by email, ready to forward to whoever needs them. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24–48 hours and Premium on the day.
- Location
- Wickstreet (BN26)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Gutter surveys around Wickstreet
The wider area around Wickstreet has a long history of building, with Michelham Priory about 1.2 miles east. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. Handmade clay tiles and tile-hung upper walls are typical of older Sussex houses. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old Sussex buildings, alongside oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters.
For site and facilities teams at buildings like Bede's Prep School, large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other. If you own a rental within reach of Berwick (Sussex) station, a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let. Take an older house close to The Parish Church of St Pancras: the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine.
Wickstreet is about 3 miles west of Hailsham, in East Sussex. Surveys in Wickstreet work the same way as everywhere we cover: a proper look at everything that’s safely in view, photographs and a clear written report. Wickstreet is one of the places in East Sussex we cover. We also survey roofs in Brighton.
Surveys in BN26 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Neighbouring places we cover for gutter surveys include Arlington (1 mile south), Berwick (2 miles south-west), Ripe (2 miles north-west), Selmeston (2 miles south-west) and Golden Cross (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Eastbourne (7 miles south-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (12 miles east), Seaford (7 miles south-west), Lewes (8 miles west), Hailsham (3 miles east) and Crowborough (13 miles north).
What’s near Wickstreet
Typical jobs here are in homes near Park Mead Primary School and The Plough Inn and the streets around them. The closest station to Wickstreet is Berwick (Sussex) station, roughly 1.5 miles south-west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Drusillas Museum (2.8 miles south) and Burlough Castle (2.9 miles south). Open spaces near Wickstreet include Firle Beacon.
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What a survey costs
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. The main factors are:
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- The shape of the roof and its details
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- Which survey package you book
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package you pick makes a difference too. We will give you the figure before anything is booked.
What we need to know
Getting the details right at the start saves time. It helps to include:
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
Most bookings start with a short call: phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll ask a few questions about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Useful tips for Wickstreet property owners
There’s plenty you can do without going near the roof. Here’s what helps most:
- Watch the gutters during heavy rain
- Watch for green marks down the brickwork
- Have gutters cleared at least once a year
- Look for downpipes coming loose
Where the evidence points to drains below ground, the report says so, so you can arrange a drain survey. We also note anything else we spot on the roof while we are there.
Get trees and climbers near the eaves trimmed back by someone who can do it safely. Less debris means fewer blocked outlets.
Why act early in Wickstreet
It is easy to put damp down to the wrong cause. When rainwater goods are the source, treating the wall alone won’t solve it. Checking the gutters first helps you spend in the right place. For an older or listed building in a place like Wickstreet, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so a defect found early gives time to plan the work properly.
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where applicable, which starts from £400, including VAT. We can help you choose the package that fits what you want to find out.
Why book us in Wickstreet
- Surveys on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- 98% of clients satisfied
- An independent view of the roof
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced and what we found on two real jobs.
Roof by roof
Lead-lined valley and parapet gutters
Lead linings are common in valleys and parapet gutters on older houses. A split lining can leak straight into the building.
Plastic (uPVC) gutters
Plastic can become brittle with age and split. We check the joints, brackets and falls.
Common questions in Wickstreet
Will you come out to Wickstreet?
Yes, Wickstreet is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
I let a flat near Berwick (Sussex) station. Can you check the roof?
Yes. We survey roofs for landlords, letting agents and managing agents as well as owners. Just ring 07833 053749 or email us with the details, and we will talk through which survey suits.
Does the report include photos?
Yes. The report includes photos of what we found, so you can see each point for yourself.
Do you survey at weekends?
Yes, we carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays as well as weekdays. Just ring 07833 053749 or email us to arrange it.
Do you survey underground drains?
No. We look at above-ground rainwater only down to where the downpipes reach the ground. If a drain below ground looks like the cause, the report says so.
Do you use drones?
Yes, where it’s applicable. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID and fly a drone under 250g, and the airspace and weather are checked before every flight.
Can a gutter survey explain damp on my walls?
Leaking gutters and downpipes are a common cause of damp walls, and we check for exactly that. If the cause looks like something else, the report says so as far as we can tell from what’s visible.
What we cannot see
We only report whatever is safely visible on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- What’s behind fascias and inside walls
- Hidden sections we can’t view safely
- What’s hidden inside a downpipe
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll tell you before booking. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Wickstreet
- Outlets and hoppers
- Parapet and box gutters
- Eaves gutters
- Valley gutters
- Downpipes
- Fascias and soffits
What happens on the day
The visit has one job: to look at the gutter as closely as is safe and record what we find. Notes and photos go into the written report. It typically takes about one to two hours for most homes, and longer where there are parapet, valley or box gutters to follow. Cottages and farmhouses around Wickstreet often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. Each part is looked at from wherever it can be seen safely, and anything we can’t see is noted.
- We start with what you’ve noticed, such as damp or overflowing gutters.
- We walk round the building and check the gutters, downpipes and fascias from ground level.
- We look at hidden gutters as far as safe access allows.
- The loft space is checked for staining, where it can be reached safely.
- A photo-illustrated written report and recommendations follows.
Preparing for the visit
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Check we can get to the back of the property
- Let us know about parking near the property
Getting a price
If you are buying, it helps to book soon after your offer is accepted, so there is time to use the report before exchange. For any other survey, just call 07833 053749 or send us an email when you are ready.