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Aylesford Gutter Survey
Need a gutter survey in Aylesford? We can help, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- Choked outlets or hopper heads
- Rotten fascias or stained soffits
- Overflowing valley or parapet gutters
About our gutter survey in Aylesford
Gutters are usually fixed to fascia boards, so fascias and soffits are part of the survey. Long-term overflowing can soften and rot timber boards and stain the soffits below. On buildings from before 2000, some soffits and rainwater goods may be asbestos cement. We don’t carry out asbestos testing, but we flag anything that could contain it. We’re often asked to look into joints that drip after rain and leaves and moss blocking gutters, across parapet and box gutters, outlets and hoppers and valley gutters.
Houses in smaller places like Aylesford can face open ground, where wind and driving rain hit the roof harder. Ridge tiles, verges, chimney stacks and flashings take the worst of it. Checking those edges shows whether anything has begun to work loose. Once one ridge tile or slate moves, wind gets under the next one too.
You can share the report with anyone who needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent.
- Where
- Aylesford (ME20)
- Region
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Local roofs in Aylesford
About 4.5 miles north lies Starkey Castle, a reminder of how long the area around Aylesford has been built on. 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. Many older homes in Kent have handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles held by pegs through two holes, and tile-hanging on their upper walls. Oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses are part of the county’s older buildings too. Whatever the covering, it’s often the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first.
Living close to Ditton Quarry is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn. Shop and office owners around Fremlin Walk may find that a roof report helps plan work around trading rather than after a leak. If you look after a building such as Aylesford Primary School, large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other.
Aylesford is about 3 miles north-west of Maidstone, in Kent. Roofs in Aylesford get the same thorough look as anywhere else in Kent. Aylesford is one of the places in Kent we cover.
Here we cover the ME20 postcode area for gutter surveys. That includes homes and businesses on Station Road, High Street and Hall Road. Other places close to Aylesford include Ditton (1 mile west), Allington (1 mile south-east), East Malling (2 miles west), Well Street (2 miles south-west) and Fant (2 miles south). Further out, we also cover Maidstone (3 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (12 miles east), Dartford (15 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (12 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (14 miles south-west) and Gravesend (10 miles north-west).
Landmarks near Aylesford
Typical jobs here are in homes near Aylesford School, The Chequers pub and Ditton Quarry and the streets around them. There’s a railway station in Aylesford itself: Aylesford station. A little further out are Allington Castle (1.7 miles east) and Medway megaliths (1.7 miles north-east). For a walk, there’s Burham Down and Blue Bell Hill.
The survey, step by step
Every roof is different, but as a rough guide the survey takes roughly 1–2 hours at a house, depending on how many gutter runs and downpipes there are. If you have questions on the day, just ask. In a smaller place like Aylesford, as anywhere, the forecast plays a part: drone flights and thermal imaging need the right conditions, while a look from ground level and the loft can go ahead in most weather.
- We ask about overflows, damp or leaks you’ve noticed.
- We look along the gutters, downpipes and fascias from the ground and from windows.
- We check hidden gutters, like valleys and parapets, where it is safe to see them.
- The loft space is checked for water marks if it’s safe to get into.
- The findings are written up with photos and recommendations.
How to prepare
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Let us know about parking near the property
Arrange a survey
Our price is from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, so ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the details.
Advice
Practical tips
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner:
- Check the loft with care after heavy rain
- Book gutter clearing once a year, more often near trees
- Ask for valleys and parapet gutters to be cleared too
- Check that downpipes are firmly fixed to the wall
Landlords and managing agents can keep the report with the building’s records and use it to plan upkeep. Photos make it easier to explain the work to owners, tenants or contractors.
Watch your gutters from ground level or a window during heavy rain. Water spilling over the edge or out of a joint is a sign that something needs attention before damage builds up.
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Roof by roof
Lead-lined valley and parapet gutters
Lead linings are common in valleys and parapet gutters on older houses. Splits and failed joints in the lead can let water straight in.
Aluminium and other metal gutters
Long metal gutter runs on larger buildings can hide blocked outlets so outlets get close attention.
Aylesford: your questions answered
Will you come out to Aylesford?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Aylesford station?
Yes, rented property is part of what we cover. Just call 07833 053749 or send us an email and tell us about the building, including who will give access on the day.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Where it is applicable and safe, yes. We fly a sub-250g drone and we’re a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID). It is included in the Drone Roof Survey and, where it applies, the Premium Survey.
Are you structural engineers?
No. We’re roof surveyors, not structural engineers. We’ll recommend an engineer if we see signs that call for one.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, if whoever owns or manages the building agrees access. We check the parts we’re given access to, and the report makes that clear.
Does the season matter for a gutter survey?
Any time of year works. Booking before autumn and winter gives you time to plan though problems often show up after heavy rain.
Is a CCTV drain survey included?
No, CCTV drain work isn’t part of this survey. We check gutters, outlets, hoppers, downpipes and overflows and note any sign that the drains need checking.
What we cannot see
It’s useful to know what a survey will not do before booking:
- Asbestos testing of old gutters, downpipes or soffits
- Parts of gutters that cannot be seen safely
- The inside of buried drains
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll suggest the right survey. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roofs we survey in Aylesford
- Eaves gutters
- Parapet and box gutters
- Downpipes
- Fascias and soffits
- Valley gutters
- Outlets and hoppers
What affects the cost of gutter surveys
Survey packages start from £150, with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on:
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included.
Getting in touch
You do not need to know any roofing terms. Just tell us:
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Take them safely from the ground or a window. To send them or to book, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Why act early in Aylesford
A gutter clear-out takes the leaves away but it won’t explain why water keeps spilling over. We also check the falls, joints, brackets, outlets and downpipes to show whether something else is wrong. Around Aylesford, a leak in an older house can soak into timbers and plaster, which is far harder to put right than the roof fault itself.
To find out what your survey will cost, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and a few details. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Aylesford
- Over 20 years’ experience
- An independent look at the roof
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- More than 5,000 surveys completed