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Gutter Survey in Bethersden
Gutter surveys in Bethersden from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
- Blocked outlets and hoppers
- Joints that drip after rain
- Overflowing eaves gutters
Signs you need a gutter survey in Bethersden
Many people get in touch after seeing water pour over a gutter in heavy rain. Others spot damp patches, ceiling stains or green marks on the walls. The survey helps pin down the source before more damage is done.
Look out for signs like these:
- Cracked or loose downpipes
- Gutters packed with leaves or moss
- Valley or box gutters that overflow inside
- Leaks at the gutter joints
If yours is one of the older homes in the streets near Church of St Margaret, the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- What they won’t be able to tell you
- How soon the report will arrive
- Their track record with similar roofs
Gutter surveys for homes and businesses in Bethersden
Owners get in touch after seeing an overflow, finding damp or planning ahead for winter. Landlords and managing agents use it to plan maintenance and buyers sometimes want the gutters looked at before they exchange. The survey and report follow the same steps whatever the reason, with photographs and written recommendations. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. Typical surveys look at blocked outlets and hoppers and water spilling over the gutter edge, on eaves gutters, parapet and box gutters and outlets and hoppers.
Older buildings in small places like Bethersden may be listed or in a conservation area. If yours is, re-roofing in different materials may need consent, so the council is the place to check. A roof report helps you plan work with that in mind. Where a building is listed, matching the existing roof materials is often expected.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the coverings down to the gutters, each with a short note and a photo. It records what’s sound as well as what is not.
- Where
- Bethersden (TN26)
- Region
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Bethersden homes and their roofs
The wider area around Bethersden has a long history of building, with Godinton House about 4 miles north-east. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. Handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles hung on pegs through two holes, are typical of older Kent buildings. Kent’s older buildings take in oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses as well. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first.
For landlords with property near Pluckley station, a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant. Take a building like Bethersden Primary School: a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time.
Bethersden is about 5 miles west of Ashford, in Kent. If you are in Bethersden, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: a call or an email, a price, then a date. Our Kent coverage includes Bethersden. Our Maidstone page covers surveys nearby.
Postcode districts we cover here for gutter surveys: TN26. If you need a gutter survey at a property on The Dene, Forge Hill and Forgefield or anywhere close by, we can survey it. Nearby, we also carry out gutter surveys in Wissenden (1 mile north-west), Further Quarter (2 miles west), Chambers' Green (2 miles north), Maltman's Hill (2 miles north-west) and High Halden (3 miles south-west). Further out, we also cover Maidstone (14 miles north-west), Ashford (5 miles east), Sittingbourne (15 miles north), Faversham (14 miles north-east), Hythe (15 miles east) and Davington (14 miles north-east).
Landmarks near Bethersden
Around Bethersden, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The George Public House. The nearest railway station is Pluckley station, about 2 miles north of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Woodchurch Village Life Museum (3.1 miles south) and Romden Castle (2.4 miles north-west). Not far away are Orlestone Forest.
Towns and villages near Bethersden
What else we do in Bethersden
Landlords, agents and block managers in Bethersden
If you own several properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To discuss a number of properties, call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the addresses.
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords, from shops and offices to industrial units. Larger roofs take longer, and they’re priced for the size.
Why get it checked now?
Going up a ladder to check your own gutters carries real risk. You can see drips and overflows from the ground, but valleys, parapets and box gutters are hard to see. We inspect as far as it’s safe to see and put it in writing. Older cottages and farmhouses around Bethersden can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it’s left.
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included.
What you get with us
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- 98% of customers satisfied
- An independent look at the roof
See what a roof survey costs and two real surveys.
How the survey works
There isn’t much for you to do on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we will take it from there. A typical survey takes an hour or two for most homes, and longer where there are parapet, valley or box gutters to follow. Somewhere like Bethersden needs a little journey planning: tell us about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. The roof is looked at from the ground, from windows, from the loft where there is safe access and from the roof where it’s safe.
- You tell us where you’ve seen overflows, drips or damp.
- The eaves gutters, downpipes and fascias are looked at from ground level and windows.
- We look at hidden gutters as far as safe access allows.
- The loft space is checked for staining, where it can be reached safely.
- A report with photographs and recommendations follows.
Before we arrive
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Tell us about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Keep pets in another room
Getting a price
Unsure which package suits your roof? The easiest way is to ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We’ll talk you through the options and what they cost.
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How we price gutter surveys
We confirm the price for the job before you book. This is what makes a difference:
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- Which survey package you book
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where it applies) come with the Premium Survey, from £400 including VAT. We can help you choose the package that fits what you’d like to know.
What to let us know when you get in touch
If you can, have these to hand when you get in touch:
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
To book a survey, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and tell us the address and what’s prompted the survey. We’ll confirm the price before booking.
Bethersden questions
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Bethersden?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. It matters most if you’re planning to re-roof in a different material.
Do you cover smaller places like Bethersden?
Yes, Bethersden is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
Are hidden gutters like valleys and box gutters included?
Yes. Hidden gutters are a common cause of leaks inside, so they’re an important part of the survey. Parts of them may not be visible, and we will note that in the report.
What happens next?
You’ll get the report by email, with photos and clear recommendations. With Standard there is a follow-up consultation; with Premium, an in-person consultation, so you can talk the findings through.
How soon will I get the report?
Basic reports arrive within 48 hours, Standard reports in 24–48 hours and Premium reports on the same day. All of them come by email.
Is it a structural engineer’s report?
No. We’re experienced roof surveyors, and visible signs such as sagging are noted, but we do not provide calculations or an engineer’s opinion. The report will say if you need an engineer.
Does the report include photographs?
Yes. The report includes photographs of what we found, so you can see exactly what each finding refers to.
Roof by roof
Plastic (uPVC) gutters
Older plastic gutters can turn brittle and crack. We check the joints, brackets and falls.
Fascias and soffits
Fascias carry the gutters, so a rotten fascia can let the gutter drop. We note soft, stained or damaged boards we can see.