Kent · London and the South East
Gutter Survey in Broadstone
A survey of gutters, valleys, outlets and downpipes in Broadstone, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Get in touch for a price.
- Gutters overflowing in heavy rain
- Rotten fascias or stained soffits
- Leaks at the gutter joints
How a gutter survey works in Broadstone
Damp on walls, water marks under a valley or streaks down the brickwork can often be traced to the gutters. Our gutter survey helps show whether the rainwater system is the cause, as far as can safely be seen. Where the cause looks more like the roof covering or a flashing, the report says so. The next step is suggested too. If you are worried about sagging gutters and loose brackets and gutters overflowing in heavy rain, we can find out what’s behind it.
Village roofs frequently face open fields and take the full force of wind and rain, so ridges, chimney stacks, flashings and gutters work hard. Damp in old walls is slow to dry, so a small leak can do a lot of harm. A roof report shows what needs attention first. Lead flashings and old chimney stacks are often where weather gets in first.
Where we cannot see part of the gutter, the report says so. You’ll know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t.
- Where
- Broadstone (ME17)
- Region
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What we do, step by step
Expect us to ask a few questions before we start, about the roof’s history, any leaks and past repairs. Then the inspection itself takes about 1–2 hours at a house, depending on how many gutter runs and downpipes there are. For a village or hamlet like Broadstone, the journey is planned in advance: tell us about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. On the day, we inspect what can safely be seen, inside and out.
- We start with what you’ve noticed, such as damp or overflowing gutters.
- The eaves gutters, downpipes and fascias are checked from ground level and windows.
- Valleys, parapets and box gutters are inspected where they can safely be seen.
- Where it’s safe, we check the loft for signs of water.
- You receive a report with photos and recommendations.
Preparing for the visit
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Make sure the loft hatch can be reached
Getting a price
Every survey is priced before it is booked, so you know the cost up front. Our price is from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Advice
Broadstone homes and their roofs
Handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles hung on pegs through two holes, are typical of older Kent buildings. Kent’s older buildings take in oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses as well. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them. The wider area around Broadstone has a long history of building, with Leeds Castle about 3.7 miles north-west. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
If you own a rental within reach of Lenham station, knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints.
Broadstone is about 8 miles south-east of Maidstone, in Kent. We visit Broadstone as part of our work across Kent, for homes and businesses alike. Broadstone is one of the places in Kent we cover. You can also see our page for Maidstone.
We cover every part of the ME17 postcode area for gutter surveys and the streets around it. Local streets include Boughton Park, Headcorn Road and Eastwood Road. Close by, we survey roofs in Eastwood (1 mile north-west), Grafty Green (1 mile north-east), Liverton Street (1 mile north-east), Boughton Malherbe (1 mile north-east) and Ulcombe (1 mile north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (8 miles north-west), Ashford (10 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (10 miles north), Faversham (12 miles north-east), Kings Hill (12 miles north-west) and Davington (12 miles north-east).
Around Broadstone
We work in homes and buildings around The Kings Head Public House and the streets around them. Broadstone’s nearest station is Lenham station, roughly 2.9 miles north-east. A little further out are Coldbridge Castle (1.2 miles east) and The Dog Collar Museum (3.6 miles north-west).
What happens if roof problems are left?
A written report gives you a dated record of the gutters’ condition, which helps when you plan work or brief a contractor. Without it, you’re relying on what can be seen from the pavement. Around Broadstone, older homes often have old roof timbers, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it’s left.
All our prices include VAT. Prices start from £150, including VAT. We confirm the exact price before booking.
Why us?
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- Every finding written up with photos
- Over 20 years’ experience
See what a roof survey costs or what we found on two real jobs.
Places near Broadstone
What else we do in Broadstone
What affects the cost of gutter surveys
Prices always include VAT. What changes the price is:
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- The roof’s overall size
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so the price reflects that. The price is confirmed before you book.
Helping us price your survey
These details help when you contact us:
- What’s prompted the survey
- Your timetable, like an exchange date
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- The property’s address and postcode
Once you know what you need, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email. From there it’s a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day, weekday or weekend.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Broadstone
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords, from shops and offices to industrial units. Larger roofs take longer.
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants. We survey on weekdays and at weekends, which helps when tenants work during the week.
Broadstone questions
Will you come out to Broadstone?
Yes. Broadstone is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. Our area covers London and the South East. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there as you book.
Is my home in Broadstone listed or in a conservation area?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Do you test soffits or gutters for asbestos?
No, that’s a job for a specialist asbestos surveyor. On buildings from before 2000, we flag materials that could contain it so you can arrange that check.
Do I need to be at home?
That depends on the survey. Inside the building and in the loft, we need someone to let us in, while outside access can be discussed when you book.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Where it is applicable and safe, yes. We fly a sub-250g drone and we’re a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID). Drone inspection is part of the Drone Roof Survey and the Premium Survey, where it applies.
Can you give me structural calculations?
No. We are experienced roof surveyors, and visible signs such as sagging are noted, but we don’t provide calculations or an engineer’s opinion. The report will say if you need an engineer.
Is a Saturday or Sunday visit possible?
Yes. We survey on weekdays and at weekends. To find a day that suits, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
Tips that help
There is plenty you can do without going near the roof. Here’s what helps most:
- Make sure downpipe clips are holding
- Check from ground level or a window, not a ladder
- Watch ceilings under valley gutters for fresh marks
- Don’t leave hidden gutters out of a clear-out
How quickly the report arrives depends on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day. It’s sent to you by email as soon as it’s ready.
Deal with drips, sags and loose downpipes early. They tend to get worse, and the water they spill can damage walls and timber.
Checking the roof from ground level
What you can’t do safely is get up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and falls from height are serious. That part is for a survey.
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from the ground or a window. Water spilling over the edge can point to a blockage or a sagging run.