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Brabourne Lees Gutter Survey
We take a careful look at the gutter at your property in Brabourne Lees, and put it all in a written report with photos.
- Downpipes that are split or coming away
- Water spilling over the gutter edge
- Valley or box gutters that overflow inside
Brabourne Lees questions
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Westenhanger station?
Yes, rented property is part of what we cover. Just ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and tell us about the building.
Is my home in Brabourne Lees listed or in a conservation area?
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 it a structural engineer’s report?
No. We’re experienced roof surveyors, and visible signs such as sagging are noted, but calculations and an engineer’s opinion are outside what we do. The report will say if you need an engineer.
What’s the price of a gutter survey?
The Basic Survey starts from £150, the Standard from £250 and the Premium from £400, all including VAT. Just ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form for a price.
Will the survey check for asbestos?
No, that is a job for a specialist asbestos surveyor. We point out materials on older buildings that could contain asbestos so you can arrange that check.
Could my damp wall be caused by the gutters?
Overflowing gutters frequently lead to damp walls, and the survey looks for that. If the cause looks like something else, the report says so, based on what we can see.
When is the best time for a gutter survey?
You can book at any time of year. Before the wetter months gives you time to plan any work, and a wet spell can show where gutters overflow.
Gutter survey in Brabourne Lees: what you get
Eaves gutters at the front of a building are easy to spot, but many aren’t. Valley, parapet, box and secret gutters can send water indoors when they overflow. We inspect them as far as it is safe to see them, from the ground, from windows, from the loft space and from the roof where it’s safe. Hidden gutters are a common source of leaks inside. We survey downpipes, eaves gutters and valley gutters, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are hoppers and outlets full of debris and soffits marked by water.
In a small place like Brabourne Lees, many roofs stand in the open, so ridges, chimney stacks, flashings and gutters work hard. Older walls take a long time to dry once water gets in. 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.
You receive the findings 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
- Brabourne Lees (TN25)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
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What we do, step by step
We check the roof from outside and, where it is relevant and there is safe access, from inside the roof space too. In the loft, the signs we look for are staining, damp, daylight and sagging. All in, the survey typically takes roughly 1–2 hours at a typical home; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. Somewhere like Brabourne Lees needs a little journey planning: let us know about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. On the day, we inspect whatever is safely visible, inside and out.
- First, you let us know what you’ve seen, such as overflows or damp.
- The eaves gutters, downpipes and fascias are looked at from ground level and vantage points.
- We check hidden gutters, like valleys and parapets, where it’s safe to see them.
- The loft space is checked for water marks if it’s safe to get into.
- We send a written report with photos and clear recommendations.
Before the survey
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
Book a survey
Most bookings start with a short call: ring 07833 053749 or email us. You will have a price before anything is arranged.
Advice
What a gutter survey looks like in Brabourne Lees
About 3.2 miles south-east lies Westenhanger Castle, a reminder of how long the area around Brabourne Lees has been built on. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. Handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles hung on pegs through two holes, are typical of older Kent buildings. You’ll also find oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses among the county’s older buildings. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters.
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Smeeth Community 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 roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant. Take an older house close to Church of St Mary: corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs.
Brabourne Lees is about 5 miles east of Ashford, in Kent. Brabourne Lees gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a careful inspection, photographs and a written report. We cover towns and villages across Kent, large and small. Canterbury is in our area too.
All of TN25 is covered for gutter surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Streets in the area include Knatchbull Way, Mountbatten Way and Prospect Way, and we cover them all. Neighbouring places we cover for gutter surveys include Smeeth (1 mile south-west), Lilyvale (1 mile south-east), Bircholt Forstal (1 mile north), Ridgeway (1 mile west) and Stone Hill (1 mile south-east). We also work in nearby towns like Ashford (5 miles west), Canterbury (12 miles north-east), Dover (14 miles east), Folkestone (9 miles east), Faversham (14 miles north) and Hythe (6 miles south-east).
Around Brabourne Lees
For rail, the closest station is Westenhanger station, about 3.4 miles south-east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Lympne Castle (4.2 miles south-east) and William Harvey Hospital (2.9 miles north-west). Not far away are Hatch Park and Tolsford Hill.
Roof by roof
Fascias and soffits
Some older soffits may contain asbestos. We flag any that could be so a specialist asbestos surveyor can check them before they’re disturbed.
Cast iron gutters
Cast iron gutters and downpipes are found on many older buildings. Kept painted, they can last a long time but corrode once the paint wears off.
What a survey costs
We confirm the exact price before you book. These are the things that affect it:
- The size of the roof
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included.
What we need to know
If you can, have these to hand when you contact us:
- What made you get in touch
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
To arrange a survey, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and tell us the address and what’s prompted the survey. You will know the price before anything is booked.
Honest limits
This is not a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. Other limits to bear in mind:
- Gutters out of sight from each safe vantage point
- Asbestos testing of old gutters, downpipes or soffits
- Blockages deep inside downpipes
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll suggest the right survey before you book. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What this survey covers
- Eaves gutters
- Downpipes
- Fascias and soffits
- Outlets and hoppers
- Parapet and box gutters
- Valley gutters
What happens if roof problems are left?
Our report is a dated record of what we found, useful when you are planning maintenance or getting work priced. Without it, you are relying on what can be seen from the pavement. Around Brabourne Lees, older homes frequently have old roof timbers, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it is left.
A Basic Survey starts from £150, with VAT included. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400, both including VAT. You will know the price for your survey before booking.
Why book with us
- Every finding written up with photos
- Clear package prices, including VAT
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- 5,000+ surveys completed
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced or what we found on two real jobs.
Useful tips for Brabourne Lees property owners
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They apply to most roofs:
- Watch ceilings under valley gutters for fresh marks
- Ask for valleys and parapet gutters to be cleared too
- Look for green streaks or damp patches on walls
- Keep climbers away from the eaves
Landlords and managing agents can keep the report with the building’s records to help plan maintenance. Photos make it easier to explain the work to owners, tenants or contractors.
Watch your gutters from ground level or a window during heavy rain. Overflows and dripping joints are a sign to act before damage builds up.