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Gutter survey in Alkham, Kent
A survey of gutters, valleys, outlets and downpipes in Alkham, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photos.
- Joints that drip after rain
- Water spilling over the gutter edge
- Fascia boards damaged by overflowing water
How a gutter survey works in Alkham
Owners get in touch after seeing an overflow, finding damp or planning ahead for winter. Landlords and managing agents use it to plan maintenance and buyers sometimes want the gutters looked at before they exchange. The survey and report follow the same steps whatever the reason with photos and clear recommendations. We survey on weekdays and at weekends. If you’ve noticed fascia boards damaged by overflowing water and water spilling over the gutter edge, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on fascias and soffits, downpipes and parapet and box gutters alike.
In a village or hamlet like Alkham, 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. Each needs checking in its own way, and thatch is a specialist material we report on as far as it can be seen. Chimneys and lead flashings on old roofs often need the most attention.
Findings are set out part by part, from the coverings down to the gutters, with a note and a photo for each point. You’ll see the good as well as the bad.
- Where
- Alkham (CT15)
- Region
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What affects the cost of gutter surveys
Survey packages start from £150, including VAT. The price for your roof depends on:
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
Prices start from £150, with VAT included, for a Basic Survey. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, both including VAT. You will know the price for your roof before booking.
Helping us price your survey
Some details help us recommend the right survey and price. When you contact us, tell us:
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- Your timetable, like an exchange date
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
If you’re buying, it is useful to book soon after your offer is accepted, so there’s time to use the report before exchange. Otherwise, simply phone 07833 053749 or email us whenever suits you.
Also in Alkham
What happens if roof problems are left?
Small gutter faults rarely fix themselves. Every downpour adds to the damage on the walls, the fascias and sometimes the rooms inside. Getting it surveyed now shows what needs attention first. For older village homes like those around Alkham, the right replacement materials are not always easy to find quickly. That is one more reason to find defects before they become urgent.
Every price we give includes VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Gutter survey starts from £150, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Alkham
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- 5,000+ surveys completed
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Gutter surveys in Alkham: local notes
Alkham lies within about 3 miles of the sea, where sea air brings more salt and stronger wind than inland. Metal fixings and flashings corrode faster in salt air, while gales work at loose ridges, slates and tiles, while driving rain finds any gap. Acrise Place, about 3.9 miles west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Alkham. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
Trees in and around Sladden Wood shed leaves that can end up in nearby gutters, and an overflowing gutter soon means a wet wall. Landlords with a home close to Kearsney station may find that knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints.
Alkham is about 3 miles west of Dover, in Kent. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Alkham can all book gutter surveys. Across Kent, we cover Alkham and the places around it. For surveys nearby, see our Canterbury page.
Gutter surveys in CT15 are booked the same way as anywhere else. If you need a gutter survey at a property on Alkham Valley Road, Hogbrook Hill Lane and Newlyn's Meadow or a nearby road, we can help. If you are just outside Alkham, we cover South Alkham (1 mile south-west), Chalksole Green (1 mile north-west), Ewell Minnis (1 mile north), Wolverton (1 mile north-east) and Drellingore (1 mile south-west). Larger places within reach include Ashford (15 miles west), Canterbury (12 miles north-west), Dover (3 miles east), Folkestone (4 miles south-west), Deal (9 miles north-east) and Hythe (8 miles south-west).
Local landmarks in Alkham
We work in homes and buildings around Sladden Wood. The closest station to Alkham is Kearsney station, about 2.3 miles north-east of the centre. Nearby you will also find Folkestone Castle (3.7 miles south-west) and Crabble Corn Mill (2.6 miles east). Not far away are Dover Western Heights and Sugar Loaf Hill.
How the survey changes by roof type
Fascias and soffits
Some older soffits may contain asbestos. Any we think could be are flagged so a specialist asbestos surveyor can check them before they’re disturbed.
Aluminium and other metal gutters
Long metal gutter runs on larger buildings can hide blocked outlets, so we check the outlets carefully.
What you can safely check yourself
Look up at the roof after a storm, from the ground: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Do not go up yourself.
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from the ground or a window. Overflowing water can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
Alkham: your questions answered
Do roofs near the sea, like those around Alkham, 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.
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Kearsney station?
Yes, rented property is part of what we cover. You can call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and a few details, including who will give access on the day.
What does the report include?
It works through the roof part by part, in writing and with photos. The most urgent items are made clear.
Will you photograph what you find?
Yes. The report includes photographs of what we found.
Will you walk on the roof?
Not always. Safety comes first, and fragile or steep roofs cannot always be walked on. Safe viewpoints, the loft and a drone where it applies let us see the rest, and the report records anything we couldn’t see.
Do you look in the loft space?
Typically, if there’s one and it can be reached safely. The loft space can show things the outside can’t, such as damp timbers, staining or daylight.
Can the survey be at a weekend?
Yes. We survey on weekdays and at weekends. Just call 07833 053749 or drop us an email to arrange a day.
How the survey works
Where it’s relevant and can be reached safely, the roof space is checked as well as the outside. Inside, we look for staining, damp, gaps and signs of movement. All in, the survey typically takes roughly 1–2 hours for a house, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. Cottages and farmhouses around Alkham often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. Each part is looked at from wherever it can be seen safely.
- We start by hearing about any drips, overflows or damp patches.
- We look along the gutters, downpipes and fascias from ground level and from windows.
- Valley, parapet and box gutters are inspected as far as they can be seen safely.
- We look in the loft space, where there is safe access, for signs of water getting in.
- We send a written report with photos and clear recommendations.
Preparing for the visit
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
Arrange a survey
We confirm the price for the job before booking, so you know where you stand. Our price is from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Related advice
Do you need a gutter survey in Alkham?
Overflowing gutters in a downpour are a common reason to book. Others spot damp patches, ceiling stains or green marks on the walls. A survey helps show where the water is coming from before it causes more harm.
Look out for signs like these:
- Leaking or loose downpipes
- Dripping or leaking gutter joints
- Brackets that have dropped or snapped
- Choked outlets or hopper heads
For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St Anthony the Martyr, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first.
Before booking anyone
- What the survey will not cover
- How long the report takes to arrive
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs