Kent · London and the South East
Gutter Survey in Broom Street
Gutter surveys around Broom Street, with a written report you can act on. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- Sagging gutters and loose brackets
- Water backing up from a hidden gutter
- Soffits marked by water
Gutter surveys for homes and businesses in Broom Street
Gutters have to slope gently towards the outlet to drain properly. When brackets sag or joints part, water pools, drips and spills over where the gutter dips. We look along each run for sags, gaps and leaking joints and look at the brackets and downpipe clips. You get written recommendations, prioritised by urgency where relevant. If you’ve noticed water backing up from a hidden gutter and choked outlets or hopper heads, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
Older buildings in small places like Broom Street may be listed or in a conservation area. That can affect what materials can be used when work is done, so check with the council before planning anything. Knowing the roof’s condition helps you plan ahead with that in mind. Where a building is listed, matching the existing roof materials is often expected.
We keep jargon out of it: where something needs attention, it says so plainly.
- Where
- Broom Street (ME13)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
How the survey changes by roof type
Box and secret gutters
A box gutter is built into the roof, frequently behind a parapet and when it overflows, water can get indoors. We check them where they can safely be seen.
Plastic (uPVC) gutters
Older plastic gutters can turn brittle and crack. We check joints, brackets and the line of each run.
Nearby places to Broom Street
More services for Broom Street
Checking the roof from ground level
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Don’t go up yourself.
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Overflowing water can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
What a gutter survey looks like in Broom Street
The coast is about 2 miles or less from Broom Street, and being near the sea means more wind and salt than a roof inland would face. Near the sea, metal fixings wear faster and loose pieces on a roof are more likely to lift, 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. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters.
Homes near green spaces such as South Swale can get more leaves in their gutters in autumn, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls. If you look after a building like Graveney Primary School, its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale.
Broom Street is about 2 miles east of Faversham, in Kent. Broom Street gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a proper look at everything that’s safely in view, photos and a clear written report. Broom Street is one of the towns and villages in Kent we cover. We also survey roofs in Canterbury.
We survey roofs across ME13 for gutter surveys and the streets around it. If you are just outside Broom Street, we cover Graveney (1 mile south-east), Culmers (1 mile south-east), Goodnestone (1 mile south), Slutshole (2 miles south-east) and Hernhill (2 miles south-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Ashford (13 miles south), Canterbury (7 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (9 miles west), Whitstable (5 miles north-east), Herne Bay (9 miles east) and Minster (9 miles north-west).
Landmarks near Broom Street
We work in homes and buildings around South Swale and Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Faversham station, roughly 2.1 miles south-west. Nearby you will also find Whitstable and Tankerton Hospital (5.6 miles north-east).
Honest limits
We only report everything that’s safely in view on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- Pipes below ground level
- The inside of a downpipe along its whole length
- Parts of gutters that can’t be seen safely
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will tell you before you book. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Broom Street
- Fascias and soffits
- Eaves gutters
- Downpipes
- Outlets and hoppers
- Parapet and box gutters
- Valley gutters
What happens on the day
Where it is relevant and can be reached safely, the loft space is checked as well as the outside. In the loft, the signs we look for are staining, damp, daylight and sagging, as far as the space allows. All in, the survey usually takes about one to two hours for most homes, and longer where there are parapet, valley or box gutters to follow. In a small place like Broom Street, access is typically the main thing to plan. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- We ask about overflows, damp or leaks you’ve noticed.
- Gutters, downpipes, fascias and soffits are inspected from safe vantage points.
- Valley, parapet and box gutters are inspected as far as they can be seen safely.
- We look in the roof space, where there is safe access, for signs of water getting in.
- You get a report with photographs and recommendations.
Before we arrive
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
Booking a survey
We confirm the price for your roof before booking, so you know the cost up front. Prices start from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
Advice
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Landlords and agents in Broom Street book surveys as well as homeowners. A photo-illustrated written report gives you a clear record of the gutter, useful for planning maintenance.
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords, from shops and offices to industrial units. Bigger roofs take more time.
When to book a survey in Broom Street
A good many tiled and slate roofs carry moss, and heavy rain washes clumps of it into the gutters. Mixed with grit from the roof, it settles as silt that holds water in the gutter and lets weeds take root.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Dripping or leaking gutter joints
- Rotten fascias or stained soffits
- Hoppers and outlets full of debris
- Overflowing valley or parapet gutters
If you live in an older home near Church of All Saints, the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine.
Questions to ask before booking
- Their insurance cover
- What experience they bring
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- When you’ll get the report
Your questions about gutter surveys in Broom Street
Is the coastal weather around Broom Street hard on roofs?
Frequently, yes. Within about 2 miles of the sea, as Broom Street is, metal fixings wear faster and gales find any loose ridge or slate.
Can a landlord with a rental near Faversham station book a roof survey?
Yes, letting agents and landlords book with us as well as owners. Just call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and let us know about the building, including who will give access on the day.
Will you look at parapet and box gutters as well?
Yes, where it is safe to see them. We look from vantage points, the loft space and the roof itself where safe and a drone where applicable.
What do I do with the report?
You will get the report by email, with photos and clear recommendations. With Standard there’s a follow-up consultation; with Premium, an in-person consultation.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We have more than 20 years’ experience and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
When is the best time for a gutter survey?
Any time of year works. Before the wetter months gives you time to plan any work though problems frequently show up after heavy rain.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Where it helps and it’s safe, yes. Flights depend on the weather on the day and airspace rules, and we check for restrictions near airports before flying. We’re a CAA-registered drone operator.