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Gutter Survey in Ashbank
Gutter surveys across Ashbank, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. Every survey ends with a written report and photos.
- Joints that drip after rain
- Choked outlets or hopper heads
- Gutters full of debris and silt
The survey, step by step
We don’t take risks to get a closer look. Everything that can safely be seen is inspected, and anything we can’t see is noted in the report. Most visits take between one and two hours at a house, depending on how many gutter runs and downpipes there are. Older rural homes like those around Ashbank 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.
- We agree which parts of the building you are most worried about.
- Each gutter run is checked for blockages, sags and leaking joints.
- Outlets, hoppers, downpipes and overflows are inspected.
- Fascias, soffits and the walls below are looked at for signs of overflow.
- Findings are photographed and set out in a written report.
How to prepare
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
Arrange a survey
Once you know what you need, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form. We’ll suggest a package, agree the price and find a date.
Advice
Gutter survey in Ashbank: what you get
Gutters carry rain off the roof and away from the walls. When they block, leak or lose their fall, the water goes where it shouldn’t and that typically means the walls or the inside of the building. We check the full rainwater system above ground, from eaves gutters and valleys to outlets, hoppers and downpipes. You get a report with photos. We are frequently asked to look into blocked outlets and hoppers and gutters full of debris and silt, on parapet and box gutters, outlets and hoppers and eaves gutters.
Older buildings in small places like Ashbank may be listed or in a conservation area. That can affect what materials can be used when work is done, so check with the council before planning anything. Knowing the roof’s condition helps you plan ahead with that in mind. Where a building is listed, matching the existing roof materials is frequently expected.
What you get is a clear record of the gutter on the day we saw it. It’s useful straight away, and a good reference for later.
- Where
- Ashbank (ME17)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Your questions about gutter surveys in Ashbank
Will you come out to Ashbank?
Yes, Ashbank is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Ashbank?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it is worth checking before planning any.
Do you survey at weekends?
Yes. Surveys are carried out seven days a week. Just ring 07833 053749 or email us to arrange a day.
What’s in the survey report?
It explains what we saw, what it means and what we’d suggest, backed by photos. It also says if any part of the roof couldn’t be seen safely.
Are you structural engineers?
No. We point out what can be seen, such as sagging or deflection, but we do not carry out calculations or give an engineer’s opinion. Where an engineer is needed, we say so in the report.
When is the best time for a gutter survey?
You can book at any time of year. Before the wetter months gives you time to plan any work, and a wet spell can show where gutters overflow.
What’s the price of a gutter survey?
Gutter survey starts from £150, including VAT. The size of the property and the access affect the price. For a price, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Tips from our surveys
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner, before and after a survey:
- Note any damp stains below the gutters
- Book gutter clearing once a year, more frequently near trees
- Get trees that overhang the gutters trimmed
- Look for downpipes coming loose
Report times depend on the package you choose: within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium. It is sent to you by email as soon as it is ready.
Deal with drips, sags and loose downpipes early. Left alone, they normally grow and spilled water harms brickwork and woodwork.
Different roofs, different checks
Aluminium and other metal gutters
Joints and fixings are the weak points on metal gutters. We record any corrosion or leaks we see.
Plastic (uPVC) gutters
On plastic systems, slipped joints are one of the most common faults. We record each one we can see.
Common roof problems in Ashbank
Leaves are behind most blocked gutters. Nearby trees drop leaves, twigs and seeds into gutters every autumn and the debris builds up at the outlets. Once an outlet is choked, the gutter fills and overflows.
We are often asked to look at:
- Leaks at the gutter joints
- Leaves and moss blocking gutters
- Fascia boards damaged by overflowing water
- Downpipes that are split or coming away
Take a building like Leeds and Broomfield Church of England Primary School: its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Whether the roof space is looked at, where there is one
- How they’ll see the roof: from ground level, the loft, the roof or by drone
- What they will not be able to tell you
- Will the report include photos?
Nearby places to Ashbank
What else we do in Ashbank
How we price gutter surveys
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. That comes down to:
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- Which survey package you book
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
For a price for your roof in Ashbank, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and tell us about the roof. We will confirm the figure before booking.
What we need to know
To price your survey accurately, we will ask about:
- The kind of building and roof involved
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
Every survey is priced before it’s booked, so you know the cost up front. Our price is from £150, including VAT. To book, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Local roofs in Ashbank
Older houses across Kent often have handmade clay or peg tiles, and many have tile-hung walls. The county’s older buildings also include oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters. About 0.6 miles east lies Leeds Castle, a reminder of how long the area around Ashbank has been built on. If your home is one of the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
For an older house near a landmark such as St Nicholas's Church, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first. Landlords with a home close to Hollingbourne station may find that a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant.
Ashbank is about 4 miles east of Maidstone, in Kent. Ashbank gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a careful inspection, photographs and a written report. We cover towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages.
Every address in ME17 is covered for gutter surveys. Local streets include George Lane and Wykeham Grove, all of which we cover. Other places close to Ashbank include Leeds (1 mile south-west), Broomfield (1 mile south-east), Eyhorne Street (1 mile north-east), Chegworth (1 mile east) and Hollingbourne (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (4 miles west), Ashford (13 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (8 miles north-east), Tonbridge (15 miles west), Faversham (12 miles east) and Minster (14 miles north-east).
What’s near Ashbank
We work in homes and buildings around The George Inn. The closest station to Ashbank is Hollingbourne station, about 1.1 miles north-east. Well-known places in the area include KIMS hospital (3.6 miles north-west) and The Dog Collar Museum (0.6 miles east). Not far away are Detling Hill.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
Look up at the roof after a storm, from the ground: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Don’t go up yourself.
It helps to keep a record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Send it with your enquiry.