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Gutter Survey in Bloodden
We carry out gutter surveys in Bloodden and the rest of Kent. Surveys run seven days a week.
- Rotten fascias or stained soffits
- Gutters overflowing in heavy rain
- Sagging gutters and loose brackets
When you need someone else
It’s a careful look at the gutter, not the whole story. Its limits include:
- Blockages deep inside downpipes
- Gutters out of sight from every safe viewpoint
- Confirming asbestos in older rainwater goods
If you are not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will give you a straight answer before booking. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Fascias and soffits
- Downpipes
- Eaves gutters
- Valley gutters
- Parapet and box gutters
- Outlets and hoppers
Gutter survey in Bloodden: what you get
Most gutters hang from the fascia boards at the eaves, so we look at the fascias and soffits too. Long-term overflowing can soften and rot timber boards and stain the soffits below. Older buildings, from before 2000, can have asbestos cement soffits, gutters or downpipes. We do not carry out asbestos testing, but we flag anything that could contain it. If you’ve noticed valley or box gutters that overflow inside and soffits marked by water, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
Village roofs often face open fields and take the full force of wind and rain, 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.
The written findings come by email, easy to pass on to a roofer, an agent or an insurer. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and same day for Premium.
- Location
- Bloodden (CT3)
- Region
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Nearby places to Bloodden
What else we do in Bloodden
When to book a survey in Bloodden
Most gutter joints rely on seals or sealant that wear out. Plastic gutters move with heat and cold so their joints can start to leak. Cast iron joints can corrode and part where the paint has failed.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Sagging gutters and loose brackets
- Downpipes that are split or coming away
- Overflowing eaves gutters
- Rotten fascias or stained soffits
For landlords with property near Adisham station, knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints.
Before you book anyone
- Their insurance cover
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- What they will not be able to tell you
- When you’ll get the report
Bloodden questions
Is my home in Bloodden listed or in a conservation area?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Can a landlord with a rental near Adisham station book a roof survey?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for. Just call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the details.
Does the season matter for a gutter survey?
You can book at any time of year. Booking before autumn and winter gives you time to plan, and a wet spell can show where gutters overflow.
How much is a gutter survey?
The Basic Survey starts from £150, the Standard from £250 and the Premium from £400, all inc. VAT. Just ring 07833 053749 or email us for a price.
Does someone need to be in?
It depends on what we need to see. For inside areas and the roof space, someone has to give us access; we’ll agree the details when booking.
What happens next?
We email you the written report with photos and recommendations. You can use it to talk to a seller, an insurer, a roofer or a managing agent, whichever applies.
Will you check the loft?
If the survey needs it and the loft space can be reached safely, yes. A clear path to the hatch helps.
Before and after the survey
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Watch for green marks down the brickwork
- Include valley, parapet and box gutters when clearing
- Look for new stains on ceilings below valleys after rain
- Have gutters cleared at least once a year
For let and shared buildings, the report can go on file and use it to plan upkeep. Photos make it easier to explain the work to owners, tenants or contractors.
Get small faults like a dripping joint or loose downpipe sorted quickly. They tend to get worse and spilled water harms brickwork and woodwork.
Different roofs, different checks
Plastic (uPVC) gutters
Older plastic gutters can turn brittle and crack. We check joints, brackets and the line of each run.
Fascias and soffits
Overflowing water stains soffits and rots timber. We check them along with the gutters.
What we do, step by step
When we arrive, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you need to know. After that, we check everything we can see safely, using the ground, windows, the loft and a drone where it applies. The survey usually takes an hour or two for most homes, and longer where there are parapet, valley or box gutters to follow. Older rural homes like those around Bloodden can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints.
- 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 the ground.
- Valleys, parapets and box gutters are inspected where they can safely be seen.
- Where it’s safe, we check the loft for signs of water.
- A written report with photographs and recommendations follows.
Preparing for the visit
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- If you are buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
Getting a price
Most bookings start with a short call: phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll ask a few questions about the roof. You’ll have a price before anything is arranged.
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Landlord and commercial surveys in Bloodden
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. Recommendations are set out in order of urgency where relevant, which helps when budgeting.
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget, putting the urgent items at the top.
Bloodden homes and their roofs
The wider area around Bloodden has a long history of building, with Goodnestone Park about 1.5 miles east. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. 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. You will also find oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses among the county’s older buildings. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them.
If you look after a building such as Adisham Church of England Primary School, long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle. If you own one of the older houses in the streets near Church of the Holy Innocents, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs.
Bloodden is about 6 miles south-east of Canterbury, in Kent. We visit Bloodden as part of our work across Kent, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. Across Kent, we cover Bloodden. There is also a page for Canterbury.
Surveys in CT3 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Other places close to Bloodden include Adisham (1 mile north-west), Aylesham (1 mile south), Bramling (2 miles north), Bekesbourne (2 miles north-west) and Womenswold (2 miles south). Further out, we also cover Canterbury (6 miles north-west), Margate (13 miles north-east), Dover (8 miles south-east), Folkestone (11 miles south), Ramsgate (12 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (13 miles north-east).
Near you in Bloodden
There’s a railway station in Bloodden itself: Adisham station. Other landmarks nearby include St Martins Hospital (4.5 miles north-west).