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Gutter Survey in Wood's Corner
Find out what’s going on with the gutter before you spend money on it. We carry out gutter surveys in Wood's Corner.
- Leaking or loose downpipes
- Leaves and moss blocking gutters
- Rotten fascias or stained soffits
How a gutter survey works in Wood's Corner
This survey covers rainwater above ground, from the gutters down to where the downpipes meet the ground. It isn’t a CCTV drain survey, so we can’t see inside underground pipes. If the problem looks like a blocked or broken drain below ground, we will say so in the report, so you can get the drains checked separately. Anything we find above ground, such as a split hopper or a leaking downpipe, is photographed and recorded. We survey eaves gutters, valley gutters and parapet and box gutters, and the problems we are asked to look at most are choked outlets or hopper heads and soffits marked by water.
Village roofs frequently face open fields and take the full force of wind and rain, so ridges, chimney stacks, flashings and gutters work hard. Damp in old walls is slow to dry, so a small leak can do a lot of harm. A roof report shows what needs attention first. On exposed older roofs, chimneys and lead flashings are often the first to give way.
The report records the gutter as we found it on the day. It’s useful right away, and a good reference for later.
- Where
- Wood's Corner (TN21)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
When to book a survey in Wood's Corner
Many people get in touch after seeing water pour over a gutter in heavy rain. Others notice a damp wall, a stained ceiling or a green streak down the brickwork. A survey helps show where the water is coming from before more damage is done.
A survey can pick up problems such as:
- Overflowing eaves gutters
- Rotten fascias or stained soffits
- Overflowing valley or parapet gutters
- Leaking or loose downpipes
If you look after a building such as Dallington Church of England Primary School, long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- What insurance they carry
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
What affects the cost of gutter surveys
Prices vary from roof to roof, and it comes down to:
- The roof’s overall size
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
We offer three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, with VAT included. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
What we need to know
If you can, have these to hand when you get in touch:
- When you need the report by
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- What’s prompted the survey
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
To get a price for gutter surveys in Wood's Corner, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email. A few details about the property and the roof help us give you an accurate price.
Different roofs, different checks
Plastic (uPVC) gutters
Plastic can become brittle with age and crack. We check the joints, brackets and falls.
Cast iron gutters
A cracked cast iron downpipe can leak down the wall unseen, so we check the wall behind for staining.
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Tips from our surveys
Most of what helps is simple and safe from the ground. Our suggestions:
- Do not leave hidden gutters out of a clear-out
- Keep climbers away from the eaves
- Have gutters cleared at least once a year
- Watch ceilings under valley gutters for fresh marks
Report times depend on the package you choose: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day. It is sent to you by email once it is done.
Have your gutters cleared at least once a year, and more often if trees overhang the roof. Late autumn, after the leaves have fallen, is a sensible time. Clear gutters can carry water away as they should.
Questions from Wood's Corner
Will you come out to Wood's Corner?
Yes, we do. We work right across London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
How do I find out if my home in Wood's Corner is listed?
We cannot 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.
Do you look in the roof space?
If there is a loft and safe access to it, yes. From inside, the underside of the roof often shows damp, staining or daylight that can’t be seen from outside.
What happens after the survey?
The report comes by email, and what you do next is up to you: raise it with a seller, send it to an insurer, brief a roofer or share it with a managing agent.
How do I arrange a gutter survey in Wood's Corner?
It’s easiest to ring 07833 053749 or email us. Give us the address and some details about the roof. Surveys run seven days a week.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. On a shared roof we can only inspect the parts we’re allowed to reach, and the report makes that clear.
When is the best time for a gutter survey?
Whenever suits you. If you’ve already seen a gutter overflowing, it is best not to wait as overflowing water can damage walls.
Can I check my roof myself?
A lot can be seen from ground level. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Never climb onto the roof to look.
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Water spilling over the edge can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
Gutter surveys in Wood's Corner: local notes
About 2.9 miles north lies Bateman's, a reminder of how long the area around Wood's Corner 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, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. In Sussex, older roofs are often handmade clay tile, frequently with tile-hanging on the walls below. 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. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first.
Take an older house close to The Parish Church of St Giles: its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look. If you let a flat or house near Stonegate station, a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let.
Wood's Corner is about 8 miles north-east of Hailsham, in East Sussex. Wherever you are in Wood's Corner, we can come and survey your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. Across East Sussex, we cover Wood's Corner and the places around it. Our Brighton page covers surveys nearby.
Here we cover the TN21 postcode area for gutter surveys. If you are just outside Wood's Corner, we cover Dallington (1 mile west), Rushlake Green (2 miles west), Brownbread Street (3 miles south), Punnett's Town (3 miles west) and Ashburnham (3 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Eastbourne (12 miles south), Hastings (10 miles south-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (8 miles south-east), Hailsham (8 miles south-west), Crowborough (11 miles north-west) and St Leonards (10 miles south-east).
What’s near Wood's Corner
The closest station to Wood's Corner is Stonegate station, roughly 5 miles north of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Hellingly Hospital (6 miles south-west) and Old Castle (0.7 miles west).
What happens on the day
Safety comes first on every visit. We inspect whatever is safely visible, and anything we cannot see is noted in the report. Most visits take between one and two hours at most homes; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. Rural addresses near Wood's Corner can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions are welcome. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- We agree which parts of the building you’re most worried about.
- Each gutter run is checked for blockages, sags and leaking joints.
- Outlets, hoppers, downpipes and overflows are inspected.
- Fascias, soffits and the walls below are looked at for signs of overflow.
- Findings are photographed and set out in a written report.
Before we arrive
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- If you’re buying, check with the agent that we can get in
Getting a price
Our phone lines are open seven days a week. To book or ask a question, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.