Kent · London and the South East
Gutter survey in Broad Tenterden, Kent
A survey of gutters, valleys, outlets and downpipes for Broad Tenterden, from an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photos.
- Soffits marked by water
- Leaks at the gutter joints
- Choked outlets or hopper heads
When you need someone else
It helps to know what a survey will not do before you book:
- Blockages deep inside downpipes
- Hidden sections we can’t view safely
- Whether a material contains asbestos (a specialist asbestos surveyor’s job)
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will tell you. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Valley gutters
- Parapet and box gutters
- Eaves gutters
- Downpipes
- Outlets and hoppers
- Fascias and soffits
About our gutter survey in Broad Tenterden
Some gutters are easy to see from the street, but many are not. Valley, parapet, box and secret gutters can send water indoors when they overflow. We check them as far as they can be seen safely, from the ground, from windows, from the roof space and from the roof where it is safe. Many leaks indoors start at a hidden gutter. If you’ve noticed valley or box gutters that overflow inside and blocked outlets and hoppers, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
In a village or hamlet like Broad Tenterden, 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. Chimneys and lead flashings on old roofs often need the most attention.
You can share the report with anyone who needs it: a seller or estate agent, an insurer, a roofer, a builder or a managing agent, whichever applies.
- Where
- Broad Tenterden (TN30)
- Region
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Useful tips for Broad Tenterden property owners
Nothing here needs a ladder. Our suggestions:
- Keep climbers away from the eaves
- Watch for green marks down the brickwork
- Check for spilling water in a downpour
- Make sure downpipe clips are holding
Where the evidence points to drains below ground, the report says so, so you can arrange a drain survey. Anything else we notice on the roof, as far as we can see it, is noted too.
Have your gutters cleared at least once a year, and more frequently if trees overhang the roof. Late autumn, after the leaves have fallen, is a sensible time. Clean gutters can do their job.
What a survey costs
Prices always include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
- The roof’s overall size
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
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 to let us know when you contact us
Before you get in touch, it’s useful to have:
- Dates you are working to, such as exchange
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- What kind of property and roof it is
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. For any other survey, just ring 07833 053749 or email us when you are ready.
FAQs for Broad Tenterden
Do you carry out roof surveys in Broad Tenterden?
Yes, Broad Tenterden is one of the places we work. The survey and report are the same in Broad Tenterden as anywhere else.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Broad Tenterden?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it’s in a conservation area. 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.
Could my damp wall be caused by the gutters?
Overflowing gutters frequently lead to damp walls, and we check for exactly 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?
There is no wrong time. If water is already spilling over, book sooner rather than later, because the walls take the water.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. We check the parts we’re given access to, and the report makes that clear.
Can you tell me if my old gutters contain asbestos?
No. We do not carry out asbestos testing. If rainwater goods or soffits look like they could contain asbestos, we note it and recommend a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before they’re disturbed.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Yes, where it’s applicable. 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.
Nearby places to Broad Tenterden
What else we do in Broad Tenterden
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in, at a time agreed in advance. We survey on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays, which helps when tenants work during the week.
Letting agents and landlords in Broad Tenterden book surveys as well as householders. The report gives you a dated record of the gutter, with photos.
How the survey changes by roof type
Fascias and soffits
Some older soffits may contain asbestos. Any we think could be are flagged for a specialist asbestos surveyor to check.
Cast iron gutters
A good many period homes still have cast iron rainwater goods. Kept painted, they can last a long time, but rust where the paint fails.
Local roofs in Broad Tenterden
Smallhythe Place, about 1.6 miles south, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Broad Tenterden. 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 often have handmade clay or peg tiles, and many have tile-hung walls. 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 live near a park like Turners Field, or anywhere with mature trees, autumn leaves can block gutters and valleys, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls. If you look after a building such as Tenterden Church of England Junior School, long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle. If your home is one of the older ones in the streets near Parish Church of St Mildred, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs.
Broad Tenterden is about 9 miles south-west of Ashford, in Kent. Bookings from Broad Tenterden are handled just like any other: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Broad Tenterden is one of the places in Kent where we work for gutter surveys. For surveys nearby, see our Maidstone page.
Here we cover the TN30 postcode area for gutter surveys. If you need a gutter survey at a property on Smallhythe Road and Small Hythe Road or a nearby road, we can help. Nearby, we also carry out gutter surveys in Tenterden (1 mile north), Small Hythe (1 mile south), St Michaels (2 miles north), Strood (2 miles west) and Parkgate (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Ashford (9 miles north-east), Paddock Wood (15 miles north-west), Bearsted (15 miles north), Park Wood (14 miles north-west), Kennington (11 miles north-east) and New Romney (12 miles south-east).
Around Broad Tenterden
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Vine Inn, Turners Field and Homewood School and Sixth Form Centre and the streets around them. Well-known places in the area include Benenden Hospital (3.8 miles north-west) and Tenterden and District Museum (0.7 miles north-west).
What happens on the day
On the day, we begin with a quick chat about the roof and anything that’s worrying you. We then inspect everything that can safely be seen, using the ground, windows, the loft and a drone where it applies. Most surveys take roughly 1–2 hours for most homes, and longer where there are parapet, valley or box gutters to follow. Somewhere like Broad Tenterden needs a little journey planning: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. On the day, we inspect what can be seen safely, inside and out.
- First, we agree the areas to focus on.
- Each gutter run is checked for blockages, sags and leaking joints.
- Outlets, hoppers, downpipes and overflows are inspected.
- We check fascias, soffits and walls for water damage.
- Findings are photographed and set out in a written report.
Before we arrive
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it’s shared
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
Book a survey
Our price is from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, and you can ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email to find out.