Kent · London and the South East
Broadstairs Gutter Survey
Wondering about the gutter at a property in Broadstairs? You can book a gutter survey in Broadstairs and across Kent, with plain-English findings.
- Valley or box gutters that overflow inside
- Sagging gutters and loose brackets
- Water spilling over the gutter edge
What we’re asked to look at in Broadstairs
Many people get in touch after seeing water pour over a gutter in heavy rain. Others spot damp patches, ceiling stains or green marks on the walls. The survey helps pin down the source before it causes more harm.
Look out for signs like these:
- Rotten fascias or stained soffits
- Leaking or loose downpipes
- Overflowing eaves gutters
- Leaves and moss blocking gutters
For businesses in and around places such as Westwood Cross, a dated report on the roof is useful for planning and for any lease discussions.
Questions to ask before booking
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- Their insurance cover
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- Will the report include photos?
Gutter surveys for homes and businesses in Broadstairs
We look at the rainwater system above ground level, from the gutters down to where the downpipes meet the ground. It’s not a CCTV drain survey and we cannot see inside buried drains. If the problem looks like a blocked or broken drain below ground, we will say so in the report, with a suggestion to book a separate drain survey. Anything we find above ground, such as a split hopper or a leaking downpipe, is photographed and recorded. If you’re worried about overflowing eaves gutters and gutters full of debris and silt, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
Semis and terraces in a town like Broadstairs share roof details with the neighbours. When a stack or gutter is shared, the problem may not be on your side alone. We can only inspect what we have access to, so shared parts are reported as far as they can safely be seen. It helps to mention any shared stacks or gutters when booking.
Findings are set out part by part, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets, each with a short note and a photograph. You will see the good as well as the bad.
- Where
- Broadstairs (CT10, CT9, CT12)
- Region
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What affects the price in Broadstairs
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. That comes down to:
- The size of the roof
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package you pick makes a difference too. The price is always agreed first.
Getting in touch
To price your survey accurately, we’ll ask about:
- Anything about access we should know
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
To get a price for gutter surveys in Broadstairs, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form. The address, the type of property and what you want to find out help us give you an accurate price.
For landlords and managing agents
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget, with the most urgent items set out first.
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
FAQs for Broadstairs
I let a flat near Broadstairs station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, that is a common request. Let us know whether a tenant or an agent will let us in, and we can send the report to you or your agent.
Is my home in Broadstairs listed or in a conservation area?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it is 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.
Do you work in Broadstairs?
Yes. We survey roofs in Broadstairs and the rest of Kent. To book, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Yes, where it is applicable. Flights depend on the weather on the day and airspace rules, and we check for restrictions near airports before flying. We are a CAA-registered drone operator.
Will the survey check for asbestos?
No, that needs a specialist asbestos surveyor. On buildings from before 2000, we flag materials that could contain it so you can arrange that check.
Do you need to get into the loft?
Yes, where the survey calls for it and there’s safe access. We look for staining, damp, daylight and signs of movement, as far as the space allows.
How experienced are you?
Over 20 years and more than 5,000 surveys, across London and South East England.
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Broadstairs
Broadstairs lies within about 1 mile of the sea, and being near the sea means more wind and salt than a roof inland would face. Salt corrodes metal fixings and flashings, and wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces, and driving rain gets into whatever gap is left. The wider area around Broadstairs has a long history of building, with Quex Park about 4.7 miles west. On older houses around here, roofs frequently carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
Landlords with a home close to Broadstairs station may find that a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak. The streets around a church like Parish Church of St Peter the Apostle are often among the oldest in a place, and if yours is one of the older homes nearby, the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine.
Broadstairs is about 16 miles east of Canterbury, in Kent. We visit Broadstairs as part of our work across Kent, for homes and businesses alike. Broadstairs is one of the towns and villages in Kent we cover for gutter surveys. You can also see our page for Canterbury.
Gutter surveys in CT10, CT9 and CT12 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Streets in the area include High Street, Union Square and Church Road, all of which we cover. Broadstairs sits on or near the A254 and A255. If you are just outside Broadstairs, we cover Upton (1 mile south-west), St Peter's (1 mile north-west), Northwood (1 mile south-west), Kingsgate (2 miles north) and Northdown (2 miles north). We also work in nearby towns like Deal (10 miles south), Herne Bay (13 miles west), Walmer (11 miles south), Whitfield (15 miles south-west), Sandwich (7 miles south-west) and Aylesham (14 miles south-west).
Landmarks near Broadstairs
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Charles Dickens School, The Charles Dickens School and The Little Albion Inn, among other places. Broadstairs has its own railway station: Broadstairs station. Well-known places in the area include Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother Hospital (2 miles north-west) and Westwood Cross (1.5 miles west). Not far away are Sandwich and Pegwell Bay.
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What a gutter survey doesn’t cover
To be straight with you, a roof survey has limits:
- Parts of gutters that cannot be seen safely
- Asbestos testing of old gutters, downpipes or soffits
- Pipes below ground level
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or email us and we will tell you. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What this survey covers
- Outlets and hoppers
- Parapet and box gutters
- Fascias and soffits
- Eaves gutters
- Valley gutters
- Downpipes
How the survey works
You do not need to do much on the day. Point out anything you’ve noticed, like stains, drips or loose pieces, and we will get on with the inspection. The survey itself takes an hour or two for most houses, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. For a home in Broadstairs, the main things we need are a way into the loft, a route to the back garden and somewhere to park. If you will not be there yourself, let us know who will let us in.
- 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.
- We check fascias, soffits and walls for water damage.
- You get photos and written recommendations, prioritised where relevant.
Before we arrive
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
How to book
We confirm the price for your roof before you book, so you know where you stand. Our price is from £150, including VAT. To book, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Advice
Tips from our surveys
Nothing here needs a ladder. Our suggestions:
- Check downpipe clips are holding
- Keep climbers away from the eaves
- Include valley, parapet and box gutters when clearing
- Watch for green marks down the brickwork
Questions about the report are welcome. The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation, and the Premium Survey includes an in-person consultation.
Have your gutters cleared at least once a year, and more often if trees overhang the roof. Late autumn, after the leaves have fallen, is a sensible time. Clear gutters can carry water away as they should.