Kent · London and the South East
Gutter survey in Broad Oak, Kent
A survey of gutters, valleys, outlets and downpipes for Broad Oak and the rest of Kent. We survey on weekdays and at weekends.
- Valley or box gutters that overflow inside
- Hoppers and outlets full of debris
- Gutters packed with leaves or moss
Gutter survey in Broad Oak
Most gutters hang from the fascia boards at the eaves, 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 don’t carry out asbestos testing, but we flag anything that could contain it. We survey fascias and soffits, outlets and hoppers and eaves gutters, and people most often book us about soffits marked by water and gutters packed with leaves or moss.
In a village or hamlet like Broad Oak, older cottages and farmhouses frequently sit alongside barns, outbuildings and a few newer houses. Older roofs may be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, often 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. On older roofs, it’s typically the chimneys and lead flashings that need work first.
You can share the report with anyone who needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent.
- Where
- Broad Oak (CT2)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Why it’s worth a survey now in Broad Oak
When a valley or parapet gutter blocks, the water has nowhere safe to go. It can overflow into the building, frequently in the heaviest rain. It is worth having these gutters looked at before the wetter months. Matching old materials, such as handmade tiles or stone slates, can take time to source. That’s one more reason to find defects before they become urgent.
Price depends partly on the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all including VAT. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
What you get with us
- An independent look at the roof
- Visits on any day of the week
- 98% customer satisfaction
- Every finding written up with photos
Read our cost guide and what we found on two real jobs.
What we look for on each type of roof
Fascias and soffits
On buildings from before 2000, soffits may be asbestos cement. We flag any that could be so a specialist asbestos surveyor can check them before they’re disturbed.
Box and secret gutters
Box and secret gutters frequently cause leaks indoors. We check the outlets, linings and overflows where safe.
How the survey works
We do not take risks to get a closer look. Everything that can be seen safely is inspected, and if part of the roof cannot be seen, the report says so. The survey usually takes about one to two hours for most homes, and longer where there are parapet, valley or box gutters to follow. Cottages and farmhouses around Broad Oak frequently have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints, and anything we cannot see is noted.
- You let us know where you’ve seen overflows, drips or damp.
- We walk round the building and check the gutters, downpipes and fascias from the ground.
- Valleys, parapets and box gutters are inspected where they can be seen safely.
- The loft space is checked for staining, where it can be reached safely.
- You receive a report with photos and recommendations.
Getting ready for the survey
- Check we can get to the back of the property
- Tell us about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
How to book
Every survey is priced before it’s booked, so you know where you stand. Gutter survey starts from £150, including VAT. To book, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
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How we price gutter surveys
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before booking. These are the things that affect it:
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- The roof’s overall size
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
Every price we give includes VAT. Gutter survey starts from £150, including VAT. You’ll know the price for your roof before you book.
What to let us know when you get in touch
A few details help us point you to the right survey and price. When you contact us, it’s useful to mention:
- Access details, like a loft hatch or a shared roof
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- The property’s address and postcode
To get a price for gutter surveys in Broad Oak, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form. The address, the type of property and what you need to know help us give you an accurate price.
What you can safely check yourself
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Overflowing water can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
You can learn a lot from ground level. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Please do not climb up for a closer look.
FAQs for Broad Oak
Is the coastal weather around Broad Oak hard on roofs?
It can do. Within about 5 miles of the sea, as Broad Oak is, metal fixings wear faster and gales find any loose ridge or slate.
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Sturry station?
Yes, rented property is part of what we cover. Just call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and let us know about the building.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
We are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, for every survey we carry out.
Will I get photos?
Yes. The report includes photos of what we found.
Do you cover Broad Oak?
Yes. We cover Broad Oak and the rest of Kent. For a price, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Do you use drones?
Where it helps and the rules allow, yes. Our sub-250g drone is flown by a CAA-registered operator with a Flyer ID and Operator ID, and every flight depends on the airspace and the weather.
Can you tell me if my old gutters contain asbestos?
No, that is a job for a specialist asbestos surveyor. We point out materials on older buildings that could contain asbestos so it can be checked before work starts.
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Broad Oak
Broad Oak is within about 5 miles of the coast, where sea air brings more salt and stronger wind than inland. Salt corrodes metal fixings and flashings, and wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces, and driving rain gets into whatever gap is left. Handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles hung on pegs through two holes, are typical of older Kent buildings. The county’s older buildings also include oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first.
If you look after a shop, office or commercial unit, for example near Whitefriars Shopping Centre, a roof report helps plan work around trading rather than after a leak. For an older house near a landmark such as St Nicholas' Church, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first. If you live near a park like Chequer's Wood and Old Park, or anywhere with mature trees, autumn leaves can block gutters and valleys, so outlets and downpipes are worth watching.
Broad Oak is about 2 miles north-east of Canterbury, in Kent. Surveys in Broad Oak work the same way as everywhere we cover: a careful look at whatever is safely visible, photographs and a clear written report. We cover towns and villages across Kent.
Postcode districts we cover here for gutter surveys: CT2. We cover properties on Porty Road, Madeleine Road and Dragon Way and the roads around them. We also cover the places around Broad Oak: Sturry (1 mile east), Calcott (1 mile north), Westbere (2 miles east), Hicks Forstal (2 miles north-east) and Hersden (2 miles east). Further out, we also cover Margate (13 miles north-east), Dover (14 miles south-east), Ramsgate (13 miles east), Broadstairs (14 miles east), Whitstable (5 miles north-west) and Deal (14 miles south-east).
Landmarks near Broad Oak
Around Broad Oak, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Chequer's Wood and Old Park, Spires Academy and Royal Oak Public House, among other places. The closest station to Broad Oak is Sturry station, roughly 0.7 miles south-east of the centre. A little further out are St Martins Hospital (2.2 miles south) and Whitefriars Shopping Centre (2.6 miles south-west). For a walk, there’s West Blean and Thornden Woods.
Useful tips for Broad Oak property owners
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Some tips:
- Check from ground level or a window, not a ladder
- Check downpipe clips are holding
- Get trees that overhang the gutters trimmed
- Ask for valleys and parapet gutters to be cleared too
If we think the problem lies underground, we’ll say so, so a drain survey can be arranged. We also note anything else we spot on the roof while we’re there.
Hidden gutters need clearing too. They collect leaves and silt just like eaves gutters but you cannot check them from the street, so ask for them to be included when gutters are cleared.