Gutter Survey in Kent

About gutter surveys in Kent

Eaves gutters at the front of a building are easy to spot, but many are not. Valley, parapet, box and secret gutters can overflow inside the building when they block. We inspect them as far as it’s safe to see them, from the ground, from windows, from the loft space and from the roof where it is safe. Hidden gutters are a common source of leaks inside. We’re often asked to look into fascia boards damaged by overflowing water and blocked outlets and hoppers, on parapet and box gutters, fascias and soffits and outlets and hoppers.

We check the roof from outside and, where it is relevant and there is safe access, from inside the loft space too. Inside, we look for staining, damp, gaps and signs of movement, as far as the space allows. All in, the survey usually takes about one to two hours at a house, depending on how many gutter runs and downpipes there are.

1. We start with what you’ve noticed, like damp or overflowing gutters.
2. We walk round the building and check the gutters, downpipes and fascias from ground level.
3. Valleys, parapets and box gutters are inspected where they can be seen safely.
4. The roof space is checked for staining, where it can be reached safely.
5. A report with photographs and recommendations follows.

Prices in Kent

The cost of a survey depends on the roof: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how it can be reached and seen safely. Prices start from £150, including VAT.

Why choose Independent Roof Survey

• Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
• A written report with photographs
• Surveys seven days a week
• 5,000+ surveys completed

Getting a price

Most bookings start with a short call: ring 07833 053749 or email us and we will ask a few questions about the roof. You’ll have a price before anything is arranged.

Near you in Maidstone

In Maidstone, that means homes and buildings near Paper Makers Arms, Maidstone Grammar School and St Philip's Church. You’ll also find River Len LNR (within half a mile north-east), South Borough Primary School (under half a mile south) and St Augustine Academy (1.2 miles west). Maidstone’s nearest station is Maidstone West station, roughly 0.6 miles north-west. A little further out are Maidstone Carriage Museum (within half a mile north-west) and Oakwood Hospital (1.8 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Burham Down and Boxley Hills.

Tips that help

A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Some tips:

• Check downpipe clips are holding
• Include valley, parapet and box gutters when clearing
• Have gutters cleared at least once a year
• Check from the ground or a window, not a ladder

The report comes with photos and clear written recommendations. Share it with a contractor of your choice so they can see exactly what’s needed.

Hidden gutters need clearing too. They collect leaves and silt just like eaves gutters but they’re much harder to spot, so ask for them to be included when gutters are cleared.

What affects the cost of gutter surveys

Not every roof costs the same to survey, and it comes down to:

• If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
• Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
• How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
• Commercial roofs and larger buildings

All our prices include VAT. Gutter survey starts from £150, including VAT. We confirm the exact price before booking.

Booking your survey

A little information up front helps. Please include:

• The kind of building and roof involved
• The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
• Your timetable, such as an exchange date
• Where the property is, with the postcode

Getting a price is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or send us an email, let us know about the property and we’ll recommend the right survey. We confirm the price before anything is booked.