Kent · London and the South East
Acol Gutter Survey
Gutter surveys across Acol, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. You get a clear report with photographs.
- Downpipes that are split or coming away
- Gutters packed with leaves or moss
- Overflowing valley or parapet gutters
What happens on the day
Expect us to ask a few questions before we start, about the roof’s history, any leaks and past repairs. The inspection then takes roughly 1–2 hours on an ordinary house, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. Somewhere like Acol needs a little journey planning: let us know about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. On the day, we inspect everything that’s safely in view, inside and out.
- You tell us where you’ve seen overflows, drips or damp.
- We walk round the building and check the gutters, downpipes and fascias from ground level.
- Valleys, parapets and box gutters are inspected where they can be seen safely.
- The loft space is checked for staining, where it can be reached safely.
- A report with photos and recommendations follows.
How to prepare
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Let us know about parking near the property
Arrange a survey
To book a survey, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know the address and what’s prompted the survey. We will confirm the price before you book.
Advice
About our gutter survey in Acol
Gutters are normally fixed to fascia boards, so we look at the fascias and soffits too. Water that overflows for long enough can rot timber fascias and stain the soffits below. Older buildings, from before 2000, can have asbestos cement soffits, gutters or downpipes. We do not test for asbestos, but we flag anything that could contain it. We are frequently asked to look into blocked outlets and hoppers and leaking or loose downpipes, across downpipes, parapet and box gutters and fascias and soffits.
In a village or hamlet like Acol, older cottages and farmhouses often sit alongside barns, outbuildings and a few newer houses. Older roofs may be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, frequently with chimneys that have stood a long time. We report on whatever is safely visible, and thatch is a specialist material. On older roofs, it’s usually the chimneys and lead flashings that need work first.
What you get is a clear record of the gutter on the day we saw it. That makes it useful now and a handy reference later, such as when you want to compare after future work.
- Location
- Acol (CT7)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Prices for gutter surveys in Acol
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before booking. This is what makes a difference:
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- Roof area
- House, block, shop or office
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
To find out what your survey will cost, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know about the roof. We will confirm the figure before booking.
Booking your survey
If you can, have these to hand when you contact us:
- The address and postcode of the property
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- When you need the report by
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
Getting a price is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or email us and give us some details about the property and we’ll suggest the right survey. The price is agreed up front.
Nearby places to Acol
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Useful tips for Acol property owners
Nothing here needs a ladder. A few suggestions:
- Look for green streaks or damp patches on walls
- Check the loft with care after heavy rain
- Look for downpipes coming loose
- Keep climbers away from the eaves
If we think the problem lies underground, we’ll say so, so a drain survey can be arranged. Anything else we notice on the roof, as far as we can see it, is noted too.
Have overhanging branches and climbing plants cut back from the roof by someone who can do it safely. Fewer leaves in the gutters means fewer blockages.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Acol
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work with less disruption.
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on, photos included.
Checking the roof from the ground
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from the ground or a window. Overflowing water can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
Your own check is a good start, but it isn’t a survey. You won’t see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from the ground.
Questions from Acol
Do you cover smaller places like Acol?
Yes, Acol is covered. We cover the whole of London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned in advance.
Do roofs near the sea, like those around Acol, take more of a battering?
Generally, yes: wind and salt air take more of a toll near the sea. Exposed details such as ridges, verges, flashings and metal fixings are the ones to watch.
What does the report include?
It explains what we saw, what it means and what we’d suggest, backed by photographs. It also says if any part of the roof couldn’t be seen safely, so you know exactly what was covered.
How much is a gutter survey?
Our packages start from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, with VAT included. For a price for your building, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. This is a survey of the roof only, and it is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It can sit alongside a RICS survey if you want both.
Will you check if gutters are causing damp inside?
We check whether rainwater from the gutters is reaching the wall from overflows, leaking joints or loose downpipes. We cannot see inside the wall itself, so the report covers what can be seen.
Does the season matter for a gutter survey?
There’s no wrong time. If you’ve already seen a gutter overflowing, it is best not to wait as overflowing water can damage walls.
Local roofs in Acol
The coast is about 2 miles or less from Acol, where sea air brings more salt and stronger wind than inland. Near the sea, metal fixings wear faster and loose pieces on a roof are more likely to lift. The wider area around Acol has a long history of building, with Quex Park about 0.8 miles north-east. On older houses around here, roofs frequently carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
Anyone responsible for a site like Birchington Church of England Primary School will know that large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other. For businesses in and around places such as Westwood Cross, a dated report on the roof is useful for planning and for any lease discussions.
Acol is about 4 miles south-west of Margate, in Kent. We carry out gutter surveys in Acol for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings. Across Kent, we cover Acol and the places around it. Canterbury is in our area too.
We survey roofs across CT7 for gutter surveys and the streets around it. Whether your property is on The Street, Dilnot Lane and Margate Hill or anywhere close by, we can survey it. Nearby, we also carry out gutter surveys in Mount Pleasant (1 mile south), Birchington (1 mile north), Way (1 mile south-east), Minster (2 miles south) and Westgate-on-Sea (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also cover Canterbury (11 miles south-west), Margate (4 miles north-east), Dover (15 miles south), Ramsgate (4 miles east), Broadstairs (5 miles east) and Whitstable (12 miles west).
Local landmarks in Acol
Around Acol, our work takes us to homes and buildings near King Ethelbert School and Crown & Sceptre pub, among other places. Acol’s nearest station is Birchington-On-Sea station, roughly 1.5 miles north. Other landmarks nearby include Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother Hospital (3.6 miles north-east) and Powell-Cotton Museum (0.7 miles north). Not far away are Sandwich and Pegwell Bay.
What we’re asked to look at in Acol
Some gutters may be too small, or have too few downpipes, for the roof they serve. An extension or extra roof slope can add water to an existing gutter, and a heavy downpour shows up the problem.
It is worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Valley or box gutters that overflow inside
- Rotten fascias or stained soffits
- Gutters that have fallen out of line
- Gutters full of debris and silt
If you let a flat or house near Birchington-On-Sea station, the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- What insurance they carry
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- Their drone registration, if they fly one