Kent · London and the South East
Boughton Corner Gutter Survey
A careful look at the gutter at your property in Boughton Corner, with photographs and a written report.
- Leaks at the gutter joints
- Leaves and moss blocking gutters
- Valley or box gutters that overflow inside
Gutter survey in Boughton Corner
Gutters are normally fixed to fascia boards, so fascias and soffits are part of the survey. Long-term overflowing can soften and rot timber boards and mark the soffits underneath. 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. We’re frequently asked to look into gutters that have fallen out of line and soffits marked by water, across outlets and hoppers, valley gutters and fascias and soffits.
In a village or hamlet like Boughton Corner, older cottages and farmhouses often sit alongside barns, outbuildings and a few newer houses. Older roofs may be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, frequently with chimneys that have stood a long time. Each needs checking in its own way, and thatch is a specialist material we report on as far as it can be seen. Chimneys and lead flashings on old roofs frequently need the most attention.
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
- Boughton Corner (TN25)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Can I check my roof myself?
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and falls from height are serious. That’s where a survey comes in.
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from the ground or a window. Water spilling over the edge can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
Why get it checked now?
When a valley or parapet gutter blocks, the water has nowhere safe to go. It can back up into the loft space and the rooms below usually during the worst downpours. Having them checked before autumn and winter makes sense. Matching old materials, such as handmade tiles or stone slates, can take time to source. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Our price is from £150, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
Why book with us
- Photographs and a written report every time
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Surveys on any day of the week
- 98% of customers satisfied
Read what a roof survey costs and two real surveys.
Questions from Boughton Corner
Can a landlord with a rental near Wye 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 email us with the address and what you need, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
Will you come out to Boughton Corner?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We work right across London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when you book.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. We look at the roof, not the whole building, so it’s not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. Many buyers have both.
Do you test soffits or gutters for asbestos?
No, that’s a job for a specialist asbestos surveyor. We point out materials on older buildings that could contain asbestos so you can arrange that check.
Will I get photos?
Yes. Photos are taken throughout the survey, and they go into the written report alongside our recommendations.
What insurance do you have?
Our cover is professional indemnity plus public liability.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
It depends on what we need to see. For inside areas and the loft space, someone has to give us access, while outside access can be discussed when booking.
How the survey works
Expect us to ask a few questions before we start, such as when any problem began and what work has been done before. The inspection then takes about one to two hours for a house, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. For a village or hamlet like Boughton Corner, the journey is planned in advance: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. On the day, we inspect everything that’s safely in view, inside and out.
- First, we agree the areas to focus on.
- 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.
- You get photos and written recommendations, prioritised where relevant.
Before we arrive
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
Book a survey
We survey roofs on any day of the week. To find a date that works for you, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
Related advice
Signs you need a gutter survey in Boughton Corner
Brackets can loosen, corrode or snap over the years. A gutter full of wet debris is heavy, and that weight pulls sections out of line. Once the fall is lost, water sits at the low point and spills over.
People normally book a survey when they’ve noticed something like this:
- Leaking or loose downpipes
- Joints that drip after rain
- Rotten fascias or stained soffits
- Valley or box gutters that overflow inside
Landlords with a home close to Wye station may find that a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let.
Questions to ask before you book
- How soon the report will arrive
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- How they’ll see the roof: from the ground, the loft, the roof or by drone
- What the survey won’t cover
Roof by roof
Aluminium and other metal gutters
On big buildings, one blocked outlet can affect a long run so outlets get close attention.
Box and secret gutters
Hidden gutters are a common source of leaks inside. Outlets, linings and overflows are checked as far as access allows.
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Also in Boughton Corner
Gutter surveys in Boughton Corner: local notes
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. Oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses are part of the county’s older buildings too. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them. Historic houses such as Godinton House, about 4.4 miles south-west, show how far back building in the area around Boughton Corner goes. Older homes in the wider area frequently have features worth a closer look, like 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.
Anyone responsible for a site like Lady Joanna Thornhill Endowed 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 County Square may find that a dated report on the roof is useful for planning and for any lease discussions.
Boughton Corner is about 4 miles north-east of Ashford, in Kent. We survey roofs in Boughton Corner and the rest of Kent, as part of our work across London and South East England. Our area takes in places right across Kent, large and small. You can also see our page for Canterbury.
Gutter surveys in TN25 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Other places close to Boughton Corner include Boughton Aluph (1 mile west), Kempe's Corner (1 mile south), Wye (1 mile south-east), Brook (3 miles south-east) and Hassell Street (3 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Ashford (4 miles south-west), Canterbury (9 miles north-east), Sittingbourne (13 miles north-west), Folkestone (13 miles south-east), Whitstable (12 miles north-east) and Faversham (8 miles north).
What’s near Boughton Corner
Around Boughton Corner, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Tickled Trout pub, Wye School and Wye School, among other places. The nearest railway station is Wye station, about 0.8 miles south-east of the centre. Nearby you will also find William Harvey Hospital (3.7 miles south) and County Square (3.8 miles south-west). Open spaces near Boughton Corner include Hatch Park.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client, photos included.
Landlords and agents in Boughton Corner book surveys as well as homeowners. The report gives you a dated record of the gutter, with photos.