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Gutter survey in Borden, Kent
Wondering about the gutter at a property in Borden? You can book a gutter survey in Borden and across Kent.
- Overflowing eaves gutters
- Downpipes that are split or coming away
- Choked outlets or hopper heads
FAQs for Borden
Is the coastal weather around Borden hard on roofs?
Generally, yes: wind and salt air take more of a toll near the sea. Exposed details such as ridges, verges, flashings and metal fixings are the ones to watch.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Borden?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it is 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.
What do I do with the report?
We email you the written report with photographs and recommendations. You can use it to talk to a seller, an insurer, a roofer or a managing agent, whichever applies.
Is there a good time of year to book a gutter survey?
You can book at any time of year. Before the wetter months gives you time to plan any work though problems often show up after heavy rain.
How do I book a survey in Borden?
The quickest way is to call 07833 053749 or send us an email. Give us the address and a few details about the roof, and we will take it from there. Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
How quickly is the report sent?
Each package has its own report time. Basic is within 48 hours, Standard is 24–48 hours and Premium is the same day. Mention any deadline as you book.
Can a gutter survey explain damp on my walls?
We check whether rainwater from the gutters is reaching the wall from overflows, leaking joints or loose downpipes. We can’t see inside the wall itself, so the report covers what can be seen.
How a gutter survey works in Borden
We check the rainwater system above ground level: gutters, outlets, hoppers, downpipes and overflows. It isn’t a CCTV drain survey and we can’t see inside buried drains. If the problem looks like a blocked or broken drain below ground, the report will say so, with a suggestion to book a separate drain survey. Problems above ground, from split hoppers to leaking downpipes, are photographed and noted. If you’re worried about dripping or leaking gutter joints and hoppers and outlets full of debris, we can find out what’s behind it.
Village roofs often face open fields and take the full force of wind and rain, which is hard on ridges, chimneys, flashings and gutters. Damp in old walls is slow to dry, so a small leak can do a lot of harm. A roof report shows what needs attention first. Lead flashings and old chimney stacks are frequently where weather gets in first.
We write the report in plain English, so it makes sense without any roofing background. Photographs show what each point refers to, and recommendations are put with the most urgent first where relevant.
- Where
- Borden (ME9)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What a survey costs
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. That comes down to:
- Roof area
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
To find out what your survey will cost, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
What to let us know when you get in touch
These details help when you contact us:
- What’s prompted the survey
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
- The kind of building and roof involved
- The address and postcode of the property
Unsure which package suits your roof? It’s easiest to ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We will explain the options and the price.
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What we look for on each type of roof
Aluminium and other metal gutters
Metal gutters can suffer at joints and where different metals meet. Any leaks or corrosion we spot go in the report.
Plastic (uPVC) gutters
Joints that have pulled apart are a common fault on plastic gutters. The report notes every one we spot.
How it works
When we arrive, we begin with a quick chat about the roof and anything that is worrying you. After that, we check everything we can see safely, using the ground, windows, the loft and a drone where applicable. Most surveys take roughly 1–2 hours at a house, depending on how many gutter runs and downpipes there are. Somewhere like Borden needs a little journey planning: tell us about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. The roof is looked at from ground level, from windows, from the loft where there’s safe access and from the roof where it’s safe.
- We agree which parts of the building you are most worried about.
- We look along each run for debris, sagging and drips.
- Outlets, hoppers, downpipes and overflows are inspected.
- Fascias, soffits and the walls below are looked at for signs of overflow.
- Findings are photographed and set out in a written report.
How to prepare
- If you are buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Make sure the loft hatch can be reached
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
Getting a price
Photos help, if you have them. Pictures from ground level or a window are fine; never climb up to get a better view. To get started, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
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Why act early in Borden
Climbing a ladder to look in the gutters yourself is risky. You can see drips and overflows from ground level but hidden gutters are another matter. Our survey covers everything that’s safely in view and records it with photos. Older and listed buildings around Borden may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so a defect found early gives time to plan the work properly.
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on the size and height of the roof, how it can be seen safely and the package you choose.
Why us?
- 98% customer satisfaction
- Surveys on any day of the week
- An independent look at the roof
- Package prices that include VAT
Read our cost guide and our case studies.
Gutter surveys around Borden
Borden lies within about 4 miles of the sea, so there’s more wind and more salt in the air than further inland. Salt is hard on nails, clips and metal flashings, and strong wind lifts anything already loose on a roof, while driving rain finds any gap. England has around 10,000 conservation areas and about 500,000 listed buildings. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, so the council is the place to ask.
If you look after a building like Borden Church of England Primary School, long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle. Take an older house close to Church of St Peter and St Paul: corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs.
Borden is about 1 mile south-west of Sittingbourne, in Kent. In Borden, as across Kent, every roof gets the same careful survey. We cover towns and villages across Kent, large and small. There’s also a page for Maidstone.
All of ME9 is covered for gutter surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. We cover properties on The Street, Mountview and Homestead View. Nearby, we also carry out gutter surveys in Heart's Delight (1 mile south-east), Tunstall (1 mile south-east), Sittingbourne (1 mile north-east), Highsted (2 miles south-east) and Rodmersham Green (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (9 miles south-west), Ashford (15 miles south-east), Whitstable (14 miles east), Faversham (8 miles east), Minster (7 miles north-east) and Kings Hill (14 miles west).
Near you in Borden
Around Borden, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Westlands School and Cromers Wood and the streets around them. The closest station to Borden is Sittingbourne station, roughly 1.4 miles north-east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Court Hall Museum (1.6 miles north-east) and Bayford Court (1.7 miles north-east).
Useful tips for Borden property owners
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Have overhanging branches cut back
- Look for green streaks or damp patches on walls
- Book gutter clearing once a year, more frequently near trees
- Watch ceilings under valley gutters for fresh marks
The report comes with photos and clear written recommendations. Share it with a contractor of your choice so they know what needs doing.
Hidden gutters need clearing too. They collect leaves and silt just like eaves gutters but you can’t check them from the street, so make sure they’re included in any clearing work.
What we’re asked to look at in Borden
Moss grows on many tiled and slate roofs, and heavy rain washes clumps of it into the gutters. Mixed with grit from the roof, it settles as silt that slows the flow and lets weeds take root.
Here are some of the things we see often:
- Sagging gutters and loose brackets
- Choked outlets or hopper heads
- Leaks at the gutter joints
- Gutters overflowing in heavy rain
Landlords with a home close to Sittingbourne station may find that the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- What follow-up you get after the report
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- Which limits apply to the survey
- How long the report takes to arrive