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Gutter survey in Ash, Kent
Wondering about the gutter at a property in Ash? You can book a gutter survey in Ash and across Kent.
- Water spilling over the gutter edge
- Rotten fascias or stained soffits
- Leaves and moss blocking gutters
Gutter survey in Ash: what you get
This survey covers rainwater above ground, from the gutters down to where the downpipes meet the ground. It is not a CCTV drain survey and we can’t see inside buried drains. If the problem looks like a blocked or broken drain below ground, we’ll say so in the report, with a suggestion to book a separate drain survey. Problems above ground, from split hoppers to leaking downpipes, are photographed and noted. If you’ve noticed leaking or loose downpipes and water spilling over the gutter edge, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
In a village or hamlet like Ash, older cottages and farmhouses often sit alongside barns, outbuildings and a few newer houses. Older roofs may be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, often with chimneys that have stood a long time. We report on everything that’s safely in view, and thatch is a specialist material. On older roofs, it’s usually the chimneys and lead flashings that need work first.
The Standard Survey adds moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Where
- Ash (TN15, DA3)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
DIY checks: what’s safe
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
A lot can be seen from the ground. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Never climb onto the roof to look.
When to book a survey in Ash
Many gutter joints depend on rubber seals or sealant that age. Plastic sections expand and contract with the weather, and in time their joints can drip. On cast iron, joints can rust and open up once the paint has worn away.
Things that often lead to a survey include:
- Water backing up from a hidden gutter
- Fascia boards damaged by overflowing water
- Leaking or loose downpipes
- Overflowing eaves gutters
If you look after a building like New Ash Green Primary School, its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale.
What to check before booking
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- What the survey will not cover
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Whether VAT is added on top
Also in Ash
What we cannot see
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, and that sets some limits:
- What’s behind fascias and inside walls
- Underground drains, which need a CCTV drain survey
- Gutters out of sight from every safe viewpoint
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will recommend the right survey. The full list of what we check.
What we check
- Eaves gutters
- Parapet and box gutters
- Fascias and soffits
- Downpipes
- Outlets and hoppers
- Valley gutters
What we look for on each type of roof
Plastic (uPVC) gutters
Plastic can become brittle with age and split. We check joints, brackets and the line of each run.
Aluminium and other metal gutters
Metal gutters can suffer at joints and where different metals meet. Any leaks or corrosion we spot go in the report.
How we price gutter surveys
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- House, block, shop or office
- The size of the roof
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package you pick makes a difference too. The price is always agreed first.
What we need to know
The more you tell us, the easier it is to price the survey. When you get in touch, it’s useful to mention:
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- Anything about access we should know
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- The address and postcode of the property
Getting a price is simple: just call 07833 053749 or drop us an email, let us know about the property and we will explain which survey suits. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
Questions from Ash
Is my home in Ash listed or in a conservation area?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. It matters most if you’re planning to re-roof in a different material.
Will you come out to Ash?
Yes, we do. We cover the whole of London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned beforehand.
What happens next?
You receive the written report by email, with photographs and recommendations. It’s yours to share with a seller, insurer, roofer or managing agent, whichever applies.
Do you check valley and parapet gutters?
Yes, as far as they can safely be seen. We look from vantage points, the roof space and the roof itself where safe and a drone where it applies.
How fast do I get the report?
The Premium Survey report comes the same day, the Standard within 24–48 hours and the Basic within 48 hours. Each one is emailed, ready to forward.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, over more than 20 years.
Do you use drones?
Yes, where it is applicable. Our sub-250g drone is flown by a CAA-registered operator with a Flyer ID and Operator ID, and every flight depends on the airspace and the weather.
Gutter surveys around Ash
Lullingstone Castle, about 4.2 miles west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Ash. If your home is one of the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, 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. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look.
The streets around a church such as Parish Church of Saint Peter and Saint Paul are often among the oldest in a place, and if your house is among the older ones nearby, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look. Landlords with a home close to Longfield station may find that knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints.
Ash is about 6 miles south-west of Northfleet, in Kent. We cover Ash and the rest of Kent. Ash is one of the towns and villages in Kent we cover. We also survey roofs in Maidstone.
Postcode districts we cover here for gutter surveys: TN15 and DA3. Local streets include Ash Road, The Street and Billet Hill, all of which we cover. Other places close to Ash include West Yoke (1 mile north), Fawkham Green (1 mile north-west), Speed Gate (1 mile north-west), Stansted (2 miles south) and West Kingsdown (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also cover Maidstone (12 miles south-east), Dartford (7 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (7 miles south-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (15 miles south), Gravesend (6 miles north-east) and Tonbridge (11 miles south).
What’s near Ash
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The White Swan Public House, among other places. The nearest railway station is Longfield station, about 2.8 miles north of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Darent Valley Hospital (5.6 miles north) and Eynsford Castle (3.6 miles west).
What we do, step by step
Safety comes first on every visit. We inspect everything that’s safely in view, and if part of the roof cannot be seen, the report says so. Most visits take about 1–2 hours at a typical home, and more on a big or complicated roof. Older rural homes like those around Ash can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. Each part is looked at from wherever it can safely be seen, and anything we cannot see is noted.
- We agree which parts of the building you’re most worried about.
- We look along each run for debris, sagging and drips.
- We check the outlets, hoppers, downpipes and any overflows.
- Fascias, soffits and the walls below are looked at for signs of overflow.
- You get photos and written recommendations, prioritised where relevant.
Before the survey
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
Arrange a survey
Most bookings start with a short call: phone 07833 053749 or email us, and we’ll ask about the building and what you need. You’ll have a price before anything is arranged.