Kent · London and the South East
Boughton Green Gutter Survey
A careful look at the gutter at your property in Boughton Green, with photographs and a written report.
- Overflowing valley or parapet gutters
- Dripping or leaking gutter joints
- Cracked or loose downpipes
Practical tips
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner, before and after a survey:
- Have overhanging branches cut back
- Check from the ground or a window, not a ladder
- Book gutter clearing once a year, more frequently near trees
- Look out for overflows when it pours
The report comes with photos and clear written recommendations. Share it with a contractor of your choice so they know what needs doing.
Do not forget valley, parapet and box gutters. They collect leaves and silt just like eaves gutters but you cannot check them from the street, so check they’re included in any clearing work.
Gutter survey in Boughton Green: what you get
This survey covers rainwater above ground: gutters, outlets, hoppers, downpipes and overflows. It is not a CCTV drain survey, so we cannot see inside underground pipes. Where water seems to be backing up from below ground, the report will say so, so you can get the drains checked separately. Problems above ground, from split hoppers to leaking downpipes, are photographed and noted. We survey parapet and box gutters, downpipes and fascias and soffits, and people most frequently book us about water backing up from a hidden gutter and joints that drip after rain.
In a small place like Boughton Green, many roofs stand in the open, 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 written report sets out what to deal with and in what order. Lead flashings and old chimney stacks are often where weather gets in first.
The report is written in plain words, so you do not need to be a roofer to follow it. Photos show what each point refers to, and recommendations are put with the most urgent first where relevant.
- Place
- Boughton Green (ME17, ME15)
- Region
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What affects the cost of gutter surveys
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. That comes down to:
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- House, block, shop or office
To find out what your survey will cost, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and some details. We’ll confirm the figure before booking.
What to let us know when you contact us
A few details help us recommend the right survey and price. When you get in touch, it is useful to mention:
- Dates you’re working to, like exchange
- The property’s address and postcode
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
You can call us seven days a week. To book or ask a question, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
How the survey changes by roof type
Fascias and soffits
Overflowing water stains soffits and rots timber. We check them along with the gutters.
Box and secret gutters
Box gutters sit within the roof or behind a wall and when it overflows, water can get indoors. We check them where they can safely be seen.
Checking the roof from the ground
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Photograph them and note the date, which helps when we check the roof.
A lot can be seen from the ground. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Please don’t climb up for a closer look.
More services for Boughton Green
Local roofs in Boughton Green
With Stoneacre about 2.5 miles north-east, Boughton Green sits in an area with a long building history. 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. 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. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first.
If you look after a building such as Boughton Monchelsea Primary School, a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time. Landlords with a home close to East Farleigh station may find that knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints. If you live in an older home near Coxheath Congregational Church, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look.
Boughton Green is about 2 miles south of Maidstone, in Kent. From houses to flats and shops in Boughton Green, the roof can be surveyed. Boughton Green is one of the towns and villages in Kent we cover for gutter surveys.
All of ME17 and ME15 is within our area for gutter surveys. If you need a gutter survey at a property on Heath Road, Green Lane and Jolly Road or a nearby road, we can help. We also cover the places around Boughton Green: Boughton Monchelsea (1 mile east), Loose (1 mile north-west), Park Wood (1 mile north-east), Linton (1 mile south-west) and Wierton (1 mile south-east). Larger places within reach include Sittingbourne (12 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (15 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (13 miles south-west), Gravesend (15 miles north-west), Tonbridge (11 miles west) and Kings Hill (6 miles north-west).
Around Boughton Green
Around Boughton Green, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Curious Eatery pub and Cornwallis Academy. For rail, the closest station is East Farleigh station, roughly 2.4 miles north-west. A little further out are Kent Fire Brigade Museum (1.9 miles north) and Oakwood Hospital (3.1 miles north-west).
Your questions about gutter surveys in Boughton Green
I let a flat near East Farleigh station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, that’s a common request. We just need to know who will give access, and the report can go straight to you or your agent.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Boughton Green?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. 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.
How long will you be on site?
For a house, expect about 1–2 hours on site, and longer for larger or complex roofs.
Will you check the loft?
Yes, where the survey calls for it and there’s safe access. Inside, we look for damp, staining, gaps and sagging.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. We check the parts we are given access to.
What’s in the survey report?
Written findings with photos, explaining the condition of the gutter, any defects and our recommendations. Standard adds moisture detection and a structural check; Premium adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies and structural analysis.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We’ve been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys.
What we can’t see
Some things can’t be seen without opening up the roof, so a survey has limits:
- Whether a material contains asbestos (a specialist asbestos surveyor’s job)
- Damage hidden inside walls or behind boards
- Pipes below ground level
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll suggest the right survey before booking. What a survey covers and does not.
Roofs we survey in Boughton Green
- Valley gutters
- Fascias and soffits
- Outlets and hoppers
- Parapet and box gutters
- Eaves gutters
- Downpipes
What we do, step by step
Safety comes first on every visit. Everything that can be seen safely is inspected, and anything we cannot see is noted in the report. Most visits take about 1–2 hours at a house, depending on how many gutter runs and downpipes there are. In a small place like Boughton Green, access is typically the main thing to plan. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- We start with what you’ve noticed, like damp or overflowing gutters.
- The eaves gutters, downpipes and fascias are checked from ground level and windows.
- Valleys, parapets and box gutters are inspected where they can be seen safely.
- Where it’s safe, we check the loft for signs of water.
- You receive a report with photos and recommendations.
Before the survey
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
How to book
We survey roofs seven days a week. To find a date that works for you, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.