Kent · London and the South East
Birchden Gutter Survey
A survey of gutters, valleys, outlets and downpipes for Birchden, from an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photos.
- Leaking or loose downpipes
- Gutters that have fallen out of line
- Blocked outlets and hoppers
How we price gutter surveys
To price your survey, we look at:
- How many separate roofs there are, like extensions, dormers and garages
- Roof area
- The shape of the roof and its details
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
There are three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
What to tell us when you get in touch
Getting the details right at the start saves time. It helps to include:
- What’s prompted the survey
- What kind of property and roof it is
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
Getting a price is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or email us and give us a few details about the property and we will explain which survey suits. The price is agreed up front.
Gutter surveys for homes and businesses in Birchden
Most blocked gutters are full of leaves, moss or silt. Buildings near trees collect more, and moss washing off a tiled or slate roof adds to it. We note where gutters are clogged or holding water, which outlets and hoppers are choked and whether any overflows are doing their job. The photos show you exactly what we found. It’s an easy job to put off but it rarely improves. We survey parapet and box gutters, eaves gutters and valley gutters, and common reasons people get in touch are fascia boards damaged by overflowing water and gutters full of debris and silt.
In a small place like Birchden, many roofs stand in the open, so ridges, chimney stacks, flashings and gutters work hard. Damp in old walls is slow to dry, so a small leak can do a lot of harm. A written report sets out what to deal with and in what order. On exposed older roofs, chimneys and lead flashings are often the first to give way.
After the visit, you get a report with photos, sent by email. It explains the condition of the gutter, the defects we found and what we recommend.
- Where
- Birchden (TN3)
- Region
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What a gutter survey does not cover
Before you book, it is worth knowing what a survey will not do:
- Hidden sections we cannot view safely
- Confirming asbestos in older rainwater goods
- The inside of a downpipe along its whole length
If you are not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will give you a straight answer before you book. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Outlets and hoppers
- Fascias and soffits
- Downpipes
- Valley gutters
- Parapet and box gutters
- Eaves gutters
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan.
Letting agents and landlords in Birchden book surveys as well as householders. A report with photographs gives you a clear record of the gutter, useful for planning maintenance.
Birchden questions
How do I find out if my home in Birchden is listed?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. It’s worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Can a landlord with a rental near Eridge station book a roof survey?
Yes, letting agents and landlords book with us as well as owners. Just phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and tell us about the building, including who will give access on the day.
Will I get photos?
Yes, every report has them. Each finding is shown in a picture where possible, which makes the report easy to follow.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
More than 5,000 surveys over 20+ years.
What will the report tell me?
It sets out what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, with photos throughout. Anything we couldn’t see safely is noted too.
What do I do with the report?
The report comes by email, and you decide the next step: raise it with a seller, send it to an insurer, brief a roofer or share it with a managing agent.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. It is a specialist roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 building survey. It focuses on the roof, so it sits alongside a building survey rather than replacing it.
What you can safely check yourself
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Take a photo and write down when you saw it.
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Don’t go up yourself.
Gutter surveys around Birchden
Across Kent, older roofs are often handmade clay or peg tiles, and tile-hanging on upper walls is a familiar sight. Kent’s older buildings take in oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses as well. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them. Historic houses such as Groombridge Place, about 0.8 miles north, show how far back building in the area around Birchden goes. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
Anyone responsible for a site like Groombridge St Thomas' Church of England Primary School will know that large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other. Shop and office owners around The Corn Exchange may find that a written record of the roof’s condition helps you plan maintenance rather than react to leaks. The streets around a church such as Church of St Thomas the Apostle are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if your home is one of the older ones nearby, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first.
Birchden is about 4 miles south-west of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in Kent. We survey roofs in Birchden and the rest of Kent, as part of our work across London and South East England. Across Kent, we cover Birchden. There’s also a page for Crawley.
Gutter surveys in TN3 are booked the same way as anywhere else. We also cover the places around Birchden: Groombridge (1 mile north-west), Stone Cross (2 miles north-west), Ashurst (2 miles north-west), Balls Green (2 miles west) and Fordcombe (3 miles north). We also work in nearby towns such as Sevenoaks (12 miles north), Royal Tunbridge Wells (4 miles north-east), Tonbridge (7 miles north-east), Kings Hill (15 miles north-east), Paddock Wood (10 miles north-east) and Southborough (4 miles north-east).
Local landmarks in Birchden
For rail, the closest station is Eridge station, roughly 1.2 miles south of the centre. A little further out are Bolebroke Castle (3.9 miles west) and The Corn Exchange (3.1 miles north-east). For a walk, there is Broadwater Warren RSPB Reserve.
The survey, step by step
Every visit follows the same pattern: we hear what you’ve seen, inspect the roof from every safe vantage point, take photographs as we go and make notes for the report. It normally takes roughly 1–2 hours on an ordinary house, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. In a hamlet or village like Birchden, a postcode does not always lead to the right gate, so a few directions are welcome. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- We start with what you’ve noticed, such as damp or overflowing gutters.
- We walk round the building and check the gutters, downpipes and fascias from ground level.
- We look at hidden gutters as far as safe access allows.
- Where it is safe, we check the loft for signs of water.
- You receive a report with photos and recommendations.
Before we arrive
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Tell us about parking before the day
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
Booking a survey
We confirm the price for the job before you book, so you know where you stand. Prices start from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
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What else we do in Birchden
Different roofs, different checks
Lead-lined valley and parapet gutters
We check the lining, the joints and the outlets where it is safe to see them. Missing lead is something we check for too.
Fascias and soffits
Soffits and timber fascias suffer when gutters overflow. They’re looked at as part of the survey.