Kent · London and the South East
Gutter survey in Broomfield, Kent
A survey of gutters, valleys, outlets and downpipes in Broomfield, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photos.
- Sagging gutters and loose brackets
- Gutters full of debris and silt
- Leaking or loose downpipes
Should I look at the roof myself first?
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
Gutter surveys for homes and businesses in Broomfield
Most blocked gutters are full of leaves, moss or silt. Buildings near trees collect more, and moss washing off a tiled or slate roof adds to it. Our survey shows which gutters are blocked or standing full, which outlets and hoppers are choked and whether any overflows are doing their job. The photographs show you exactly what we found. Blocked gutters are easy to put off but it rarely improves. If you’ve noticed gutters full of debris and silt and leaks at the gutter joints, we can find out what’s behind it.
In a small place like Broomfield, many roofs stand in the open, 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 written report sets out what to deal with and in what order. Lead flashings and old chimney stacks are often where weather gets in first.
The Standard Survey adds moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Location
- Broomfield (ME17)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
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Questions from Broomfield
Do you cover smaller places like Broomfield?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We survey roofs across London and the South East. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
Can a landlord with a rental near Hollingbourne station book a roof survey?
Yes. We survey roofs for landlords, letting agents and managing agents as well as owners. Just call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the details.
Is a Saturday or Sunday visit possible?
Yes, we carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays as well as weekdays. To book, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Is there a good time of year to book a gutter survey?
You can book at any time of year. Booking before autumn and winter gives you time to plan, and a wet spell can show where gutters overflow.
Will you look at parapet and box gutters as well?
Yes, as far as they can be seen safely. We look from vantage points, the roof space and the roof itself where safe, and by drone where it is applicable.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Only when it is safe. Most of what we need can be seen from safe viewpoints, the loft and, where applicable, a drone.
What happens next?
The report arrives by email. The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation, and the Premium Survey an in-person consultation, so you can talk the findings through.
When to book a survey in Broomfield
Falling leaves are the most common cause of blocked gutters. Nearby trees drop leaves, twigs and seeds into gutters every autumn, and they collect at the outlets. Once an outlet is choked, the gutter fills and overflows.
A survey can pick up problems like:
- Leaking or loose downpipes
- Leaves and moss blocking gutters
- Overflowing eaves gutters
- Soffits marked by water
For landlords with property near Hollingbourne station, a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant.
Questions to ask before you book
- Whether the loft space is looked at, where there is one
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- How soon the report will arrive
Landlord and commercial surveys in Broomfield
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. Recommendations are set out with the most urgent first where relevant, which helps when budgeting.
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in, at a time agreed in advance. Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays, which helps when tenants work during the week.
What a gutter survey looks like in Broomfield
Older houses across Kent frequently have handmade clay or peg tiles, and many have tile-hung walls. 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. Historic houses like Leeds Castle, about 0.4 miles north-west, show how far back building in the area around Broomfield goes. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
Take a building like Leeds and Broomfield Church of England Primary School: its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale. The streets around a church such as Church of St Margaret are often among the oldest in a place, and if you own one of the older houses nearby, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look.
Broomfield is about 5 miles east of Maidstone, in Kent. Broomfield is one of many places we visit across Kent, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. Our area takes in places right across Kent, large and small.
Postcode districts we cover here for gutter surveys: ME17. Other places close to Broomfield include Chegworth (1 mile east), Ashbank (1 mile north-west), Kingswood (1 mile south), Eyhorne Street (1 mile north) and Leeds (1 mile west). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (5 miles west), Ashford (12 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (8 miles north-east), Faversham (12 miles north-east), Minster (14 miles north-east) and Kings Hill (10 miles west).
What’s near Broomfield
Around Broomfield, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Park Gate Inn and the streets around them. The closest station to Broomfield is Hollingbourne station, roughly 1.6 miles north of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Leeds Castle (within half a mile north-west) and KIMS hospital (4.5 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Detling Hill.
What affects the price in Broomfield
To price your survey, we check:
- The size of the roof
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
- The shape of the roof and its details
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
A Basic Survey starts from £150, inc. VAT. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400. We confirm the price for the job before you book.
What we need to know
The more you let us know, the easier it is to price the survey. When you contact us, let us know:
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- The address and postcode of the property
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
Every survey is priced before it’s booked, so you know the cost up front. Prices start from £150, including VAT. To book, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
How it works
The visit has one job: to see as much of the gutter as can safely be seen and record it clearly. Everything we note and photograph goes into the written report. It normally takes an hour or two for most houses, and longer for a large or complex roof. In a small place like Broomfield, access is normally 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.
- First, you tell us what you’ve seen, such as overflows or damp.
- Gutters, downpipes, fascias and soffits are inspected from safe vantage points.
- Any valley, parapet or box gutters are looked at as far as safe access allows.
- We look in the roof space, where there’s safe access, for signs of water getting in.
- The findings are written up with photos and recommendations.
Before we arrive
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we’re looking at
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
Book a survey
We survey roofs on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
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Useful tips for Broomfield property owners
Getting the most from a gutter survey starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Tips:
- Do not climb a ladder to look in the gutters
- Note any damp stains below the gutters
- Make sure downpipe clips are holding
- Look for new stains on ceilings below valleys after rain
Once work is carried out, keep an eye on the gutters in the next downpour. Rain should flow to the outlets and down the downpipes, and if it does not, raise it with whoever did the job.
Look at the gutters from indoors or the ground when it pours. Overflows and dripping joints are a sign to act before the walls suffer.