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Gutter survey in Barnes Cray, Kent
A careful look at the gutter at your property in Barnes Cray, and put it all in a written report with photos.
- Fascia boards damaged by overflowing water
- Overflowing eaves gutters
- Leaves and moss blocking gutters
Gutter survey in Barnes Cray
Gutters are usually fixed to fascia boards, so fascias and soffits are part of the survey. Water that overflows for long enough can rot timber fascias and stain the soffits below. On buildings from before 2000, some soffits and rainwater goods may be asbestos cement. We don’t test for asbestos, so we flag anything that might contain it for a specialist asbestos surveyor to check. If you’re worried about downpipes that are split or coming away and joints that drip after rain, we can find out what’s behind it, on eaves gutters, valley gutters and parapet and box gutters alike.
Trees around homes in smaller places like Barnes Cray drop leaves, twigs and moss onto roofs and into gutters. Blocked gutters overflow and soak the walls below. A report spots that kind of slow problem before it becomes damp inside. Plants growing from a gutter or moss on the tiles are signs worth noting from the ground.
How fast the report arrives depends on the package: the Basic Survey within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey on the same day.
- Location
- Barnes Cray (DA1, DA8)
- Region
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
When you need someone else
Every survey has limits, and it is better to know them up front. Bear these in mind:
- What’s behind fascias and inside walls
- Hidden sections we cannot view safely
- What’s hidden inside a downpipe
If you’re not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer before you book. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What this survey covers
- Parapet and box gutters
- Outlets and hoppers
- Eaves gutters
- Downpipes
- Fascias and soffits
- Valley gutters
Useful tips for Barnes Cray property owners
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner:
- Make sure downpipe clips are holding
- Watch ceilings under valley gutters for fresh marks
- Leave gutter checks at height to someone equipped for it
- Note any damp stains below the gutters
Questions about the report are welcome. With the Standard Survey there is a follow-up consultation and the Premium Survey comes with an in-person one.
Have overhanging branches and climbing plants cut back from the roof using someone with the right kit. Less debris means fewer blocked outlets.
When to book a survey in Barnes Cray
Sometimes a gutter struggles with the area of roof draining into it. An extension or extra roof slope can add water to an existing gutter, and a heavy downpour shows up the problem.
Typical things we’re asked to look at include:
- Water backing up from a hidden gutter
- Blocked outlets and hoppers
- Leaking or loose downpipes
- Fascia boards damaged by overflowing water
Take a building like Haberdashers' Aske's Crayford Academy: its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- What they will not be able to tell you
- How they’ll see the roof: from ground level, the loft, the roof or by drone
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
What happens on the day
On the day, we begin with a quick chat about the roof and anything that’s worrying you. After that, we look at everything we can see safely, from ground level, from windows, in the loft space and by drone where it applies. The survey usually takes between one and two hours at a house, depending on how many gutter runs and downpipes there are. Homes around Barnes Cray frequently have gardens on more than one side, which gives us room to step back and see the roof. Mention any side of the property we can’t get to. Inside, the loft is checked where it can be reached safely.
- First, you let us know what you’ve seen, like overflows or damp.
- We look along the gutters, downpipes and fascias from ground level and from windows.
- Valley, parapet and box gutters are inspected as far as they can be seen safely.
- Where the loft can be reached safely, we check it for staining or damp.
- The findings are written up with photographs and recommendations.
Preparing for the visit
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
Arrange a survey
Most bookings start with a short call: ring 07833 053749 or send us an email. The price is agreed before a date is set.
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Cast iron gutters
A cracked cast iron downpipe can leak down the wall unseen, so we check the wall behind for staining.
Fascias and soffits
On buildings from before 2000, soffits may be asbestos cement. Any we think could be are flagged for a specialist asbestos surveyor to check.
FAQs for Barnes Cray
Is my home in Barnes Cray listed or in a conservation area?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it’s in a conservation area. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
Can a landlord with a rental near Slade Green station book a roof survey?
Yes. We survey roofs for landlords, letting agents and managing agents as well as owners. You can ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and what you need, and we will talk through which survey suits.
What does the report include?
It sets out what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, with photos throughout. It also says if any part of the roof couldn’t be seen safely.
What’s the best way to book?
To book, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address, the type of property and what’s prompted the survey. We’ll confirm the price and find a day that suits.
What’s the price of a gutter survey?
The Basic Survey starts from £150, the Standard from £250 and the Premium from £400, all inc. VAT. For a price for your building, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Yes, where it’s 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.
Are you structural engineers?
No. We are roof surveyors, not structural engineers. We will recommend an engineer if we see signs that call for one.
Local roofs in Barnes Cray
Older houses across Kent frequently 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. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look. The wider area around Barnes Cray has a long history of building, with Hall Place and Gardens about 1.7 miles south-west. Older homes in the wider area frequently have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
Homes near green spaces such as Braeburn Park can get more leaves in their gutters in autumn, so outlets and downpipes are worth watching. If you let a flat or house near Slade Green station, a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant.
Barnes Cray is about 2 miles north-west of Dartford, in Kent. Anywhere in Barnes Cray, we can carry out gutter surveys at your property. Across Kent, we cover Barnes Cray. Our London page covers surveys nearby.
All of DA1 and DA8 is covered for gutter surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. If you need a gutter survey at a property on Stour Road, Wilmot Road and Maiden Lane or a nearby road, we can help. If you’re just outside Barnes Cray, we cover Slade Green (1 mile north), North End (1 mile north), Crayford (1 mile south-west), Barnehurst (1 mile west) and Bexley Riverside (1 mile north-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Sevenoaks (12 miles south), Gravesend (8 miles east), Northfleet (7 miles east), Swanley (4 miles south), Swanscombe (4 miles east) and Windmill Hill (8 miles east).
What’s near Barnes Cray
Typical jobs here are in homes near Braeburn Park, Bird in Hand pub and Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School. For rail, the closest station is Slade Green station, roughly 0.7 miles north. Nearby you’ll also find West Hill Hospital (1 mile south-east) and Dartford Library (1.4 miles south-east). Open spaces near Barnes Cray include Wansunt Pit.
Why it is worth a survey now in Barnes Cray
Our report is a dated record of what we found, which helps when you plan work or brief a contractor. Without it, you’re relying on what can be seen from the pavement. With lower homes, common in places like Barnes Cray, there is little between a roof defect and the ceiling, so water can show inside quickly once it gets past the covering. Finding the cause first saves a second job inside.
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so the price reflects that. You’ll know the figure before booking.
Why book us in Barnes Cray
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- An independent view of the roof
- Package prices that include VAT
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
See how roof surveys are priced or what we found on two real jobs.