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Gutter survey in Brabourne, Kent
Know where you stand with the gutter before you spend money on it. We carry out gutter surveys in Brabourne.
- Rotten fascias or stained soffits
- Leaves and moss blocking gutters
- Sagging gutters and loose brackets
How a gutter survey works in Brabourne
Damp patches on inside walls, stains below a valley or water running down the brickwork frequently trace back to the gutters. Our gutter survey helps show whether the rainwater system is the cause, as far as can be seen safely. If the evidence points elsewhere, such as a flashing or the roof covering, we will say so, with a suggested next step. We survey downpipes, eaves gutters and fascias and soffits, and common reasons people get in touch are gutters that have fallen out of line and gutters full of debris and silt.
Older buildings in small places like Brabourne may be listed or in a conservation area. That can affect what materials can be used when work is done, so check with the council before planning anything. Knowing the roof’s condition helps you plan ahead with that in mind. Older materials such as clay tiles, slate and stone are frequently matched when work is done.
With the Standard Survey, you also get moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Where
- Brabourne (TN25)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What affects the price in Brabourne
Survey packages start from £150, with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on:
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- How big the roof is
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
A Basic Survey starts from £150, inc. VAT. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400. You’ll know the price for your survey before booking.
What we need to know
Getting the details right at the start saves time. Please include:
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- The type of building and roof, like pitched or flat
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
Not sure which survey you need? The easiest way is to phone 07833 053749 or email us and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We will talk you through the options and what they cost.
Your questions about gutter surveys in Brabourne
How do I find out if my home in Brabourne is listed?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Is Brabourne within the area you cover?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
What’s in the report?
It sets out what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, backed by photos. It also says if any part of the roof couldn’t be seen safely.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
Someone needs to let us in if we’re looking inside or in the loft. We’ll talk about access as you book.
Could my damp wall be caused by the gutters?
We check whether rainwater from the gutters is reaching the wall, through overflows, drips or damaged downpipes. We can’t see inside the wall itself, so the report covers what can be seen.
Can you tell me if my old gutters contain 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.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes. Shared roofs just need a little more planning. Tell us about it as you book and we will plan the survey around it.
Why get it checked now?
It is easy to put damp down to the wrong cause. When rainwater goods are the source, treating the wall alone will not solve it. Checking the gutters first helps you spend in the right place. In a small place like Brabourne, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package you pick makes a difference too. We’ll give you the figure before anything is booked.
Why us?
- Over 20 years’ experience
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- A report with photographs
- Clear package prices, including VAT
See our cost guide or our case studies.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Brabourne
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on.
Landlords, agents and building managers in Brabourne and across Kent can book any of our surveys. For a price for a let property or a block, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
What we do, step by step
A survey visit follows a simple order: we listen to what’s been worrying you, inspect the roof from every safe viewpoint, take photographs as we go and make notes for the report. Most visits take roughly 1–2 hours on an ordinary house, and more on a big or complicated roof. Cottages and farmhouses around Brabourne frequently have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. Each part is looked at from wherever it can be seen safely.
- We agree which parts of the building you’re most worried about.
- We look along each run for debris, sagging and drips.
- We check the outlets, hoppers, downpipes and any overflows.
- 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
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Let us know about parking near the property
How to book
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, and you can ring 07833 053749 or send us an email to find out.
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Common roof problems in Brabourne
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.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Hoppers and outlets full of debris
- Brackets that have dropped or snapped
- Downpipes that are split or coming away
- Joints that drip after rain
For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St Mary, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look.
What to check before booking
- What the report includes, and whether it has photos
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- Their track record with similar roofs
- Their report turnaround times
Gutter surveys in Brabourne: local notes
Historic houses like Westenhanger Castle, about 3.3 miles south-east, show how far back building in the area around Brabourne goes. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. Older houses across Kent frequently have handmade clay or peg tiles, and many have tile-hung walls. Oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses are part of the county’s older buildings too. Whatever the covering, it’s often the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first.
Take a building like Brabourne Church of England Primary School: large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other. For landlords with property near Westenhanger station, a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let.
Brabourne is about 6 miles east of Ashford, in Kent. In Brabourne, as across Kent, every roof gets the same careful survey. Brabourne is one of the places in Kent where we work for gutter surveys. You can also see our page for Canterbury.
We cover every part of TN25 for gutter surveys. Whether your property is on The Street and Canterbury Road or anywhere close by, we can survey it. We also cover the places around Brabourne: Bircholt Forstal (1 mile west), Brabourne Lees (1 mile south-west), Lilyvale (1 mile south-west), Smeeth (2 miles south-west) and Ridgeway (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also cover Ashford (6 miles west), Canterbury (11 miles north), Dover (13 miles east), Folkestone (8 miles south-east), Whitstable (15 miles north) and Faversham (13 miles north).
Near you in Brabourne
We work in homes and buildings around The Five Bells pub, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Westenhanger station, about 3.4 miles south-east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include William Harvey Hospital (3.6 miles west) and Lympne Castle (4.6 miles south). Not far away are Tolsford Hill and Hatch Park.
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Also in Brabourne
Tips from our surveys
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They apply to most roofs:
- Look for downpipes coming loose
- Look for new stains on ceilings below valleys after rain
- Book gutter clearing once a year, more frequently near trees
- Leave gutter checks at height to someone equipped for it
Report times depend on the package you choose: within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium. It is sent to you by email once it is done.
Don’t forget valley, parapet and box gutters. They collect leaves and silt just like eaves gutters but they’re much harder to spot, so make sure they’re included in any clearing work.