Kent · London and the South East
Appledore Heath Gutter Survey
Find out what’s going on with the gutter before you decide what to do next. Gutter surveys in Appledore Heath.
- Gutters full of debris and silt
- Hoppers and outlets full of debris
- Joints that drip after rain
About our gutter survey in Appledore Heath
We survey gutters and rainwater systems in Appledore Heath and right across London and South East England. We inspect everything we can see safely from ground level, windows, the loft space and the roof where it’s safe. A visit usually takes an hour or two at a typical home, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. The written report follows, with photographs and recommendations. We survey eaves gutters, parapet and box gutters and valley gutters, and common reasons people get in touch are gutters that have fallen out of line and gutters full of debris and silt.
Somewhere as small as Appledore Heath, homes are often older cottages and farmhouses, with outbuildings and some newer houses. Roofs there can be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, and chimney stacks are frequently old. We report on what can be seen safely, and thatch is a specialist material. Chimneys and lead flashings on old roofs often need the most attention.
After the visit, you get a report with photos, sent by email. It explains the condition of the gutter, the defects we found and what we recommend.
- Place
- Appledore Heath (TN26)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
FAQs for Appledore Heath
Will you come out to Appledore Heath?
Yes. Appledore Heath is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We work right across London and the South East. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when booking.
Is my home in Appledore Heath listed or in a conservation area?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it’s worth checking before planning any.
Do you survey at weekends?
Yes, we carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays as well as weekdays. Just phone 07833 053749 or email us to arrange it.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
Not always. An outside-only look can be arranged beforehand, but anything inside needs someone there to give access.
When does the report arrive?
The Premium Survey report comes the same day, the Standard within 24–48 hours and the Basic within 48 hours. All of them come by email.
How long does a gutter survey take?
It normally takes roughly 1–2 hours at a house, depending on how many gutter runs and downpipes there are. We’ll give you an idea as you book.
Also near Appledore Heath
Also in Appledore Heath
What a gutter survey does not cover
To be straight with you, a roof survey has limits:
- The inside of a downpipe along its whole length
- Damage hidden inside walls or behind boards
- Underground drains, which need a CCTV drain survey
If you’re not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will give you a straight answer before you book. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What this survey covers
- Eaves gutters
- Parapet and box gutters
- Fascias and soffits
- Outlets and hoppers
- Downpipes
- Valley gutters
Gutter surveys in Appledore Heath: local notes
With Smallhythe Place about 3.6 miles west, Appledore Heath sits in an area with a long building history. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, like lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. Handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles hung on pegs through two holes, are typical of older Kent buildings. You’ll also find oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses among the county’s older buildings. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first.
For landlords with property near Appledore (Kent) station, the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at.
Appledore Heath is about 8 miles south-west of Ashford, in Kent. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Appledore Heath can all book gutter surveys, with a written report and photographs every time. Appledore Heath is one of the towns and villages in Kent where we work for gutter surveys. Our Maidstone page covers surveys nearby.
Gutter surveys in TN26 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. If you need a gutter survey at a property on School Road, Heathside and Woodchurch Road or a nearby road, we can survey it. Other places close to Appledore Heath include Appledore (1 mile south), Stone in Oxney (2 miles south-west), Reading Street (2 miles west), Brattle (2 miles north) and Brook Street (2 miles north-west). We also work in nearby towns like Ashford (8 miles north-east), Hythe (13 miles east), Tenterden (4 miles north-west), Kennington (10 miles north-east), New Romney (8 miles south-east) and Staplehurst (13 miles north-west).
Near you in Appledore Heath
The nearest railway station is Appledore (Kent) station, roughly 1.6 miles east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Woodchurch Village Life Museum (3 miles north). Open spaces near Appledore Heath include Orlestone Forest.
Practical tips
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Look for new stains on ceilings below valleys after rain
- Book gutter clearing once a year, more often near trees
- Keep climbers away from the eaves
- Check downpipe clips are holding
Where the evidence points to drains below ground, the report says so, so you can arrange a drain survey. Anything else we notice on the roof, as far as we can see it, is noted too.
Have your gutters cleared at least once a year or more often near trees. The best time is usually after the leaves have dropped. Clear gutters can carry water away as they should.
How we price gutter surveys
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- Which survey package you book
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package matters as well. We’ll give you the figure before anything is booked.
Booking your survey
A few details help us recommend the right survey and price. When you contact us, tell us:
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- Anything about access we should know
- The address and postcode of the property
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, and you can phone 07833 053749 or send us an email to find out.
What we do, step by step
Safety comes first on every visit. Everything that can be seen safely is inspected, and anything we cannot see is noted in the report. The survey typically takes between one and two hours for a house, or half a day or so for a commercial building. In a small place like Appledore Heath, access is normally the main thing to plan. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- You tell us where you’ve seen overflows, drips or damp.
- The eaves gutters, downpipes and fascias are checked from ground level and windows.
- We look at hidden gutters as far as safe access allows.
- The roof space is checked for staining, where it can be reached safely.
- You receive a report with photos and recommendations.
Before we arrive
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
Arrange a survey
Photos help, if you have them. Take them safely from the ground or a window. To send them or to book, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
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Signs you need a gutter survey in Appledore Heath
Falling leaves are the most common cause of blocked gutters. Every autumn, trees fill gutters with leaves, twigs and seeds and the debris builds up at the outlets. Once an outlet is choked, the gutter fills and overflows.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Gutters that have fallen out of line
- Dripping or leaking gutter joints
- Water backing up from a hidden gutter
- Gutters full of debris and silt
Take an older house close to Church of St Peter and St Paul: its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look.
Questions to ask before booking
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- Their report turnaround times
- What experience they bring
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
Why it’s worth a survey now in Appledore Heath
It’s easy to put damp down to the wrong cause. If a leaking gutter or downpipe is the source, other work on the wall will not stop it. A gutter survey helps rule the rainwater system in or out. Matching old materials, like handmade tiles or stone slates, can take time to source. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, inc. VAT, and we can help you choose.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Appledore Heath
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- Over 20 years’ experience
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- An independent view of the roof
Read what a roof survey costs and two real surveys.