Kent · London and the South East
Gutter Survey in Burlings
A survey of gutters, valleys, outlets and downpipes across Burlings, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Get in touch for a price.
- Gutters that have fallen out of line
- Gutters overflowing in heavy rain
- Hoppers and outlets full of debris
Gutter surveys for homes and businesses in Burlings
We carry out gutter surveys in Burlings as part of our cover across London and South East England. We inspect everything we can see safely from the ground, windows, the roof space and the roof where it’s safe. Time on site normally takes about 1–2 hours at most homes, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. The written report follows, with photos and recommendations. We survey fascias and soffits, parapet and box gutters and eaves gutters, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are gutters packed with leaves or moss and fascia boards damaged by overflowing water.
Village roofs frequently face open fields and take the full force of wind and rain, which is hard on ridges, chimneys, flashings and gutters. 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. On exposed older roofs, chimneys and lead flashings are often the first to give way.
The Standard Survey adds moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey goes further, with thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Where
- Burlings (TN14)
- Region
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What you can safely check yourself
Look up at the roof after a storm, from the ground: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Overflowing water can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
Prices for gutter surveys in Burlings
All our prices include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- Which survey package you book
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
- How big the roof is
A Basic Survey starts from £150, with VAT included. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400, both with VAT included. You will know the price for the job before booking.
Helping us price your survey
You don’t need to know any roofing terms. It is enough to let us know:
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- The address and postcode of the property
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
For a price for gutter surveys in Burlings, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email. The address, the type of property and what you’d like to know help us price the survey accurately.
FAQs for Burlings
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Knockholt station?
Yes, letting agents and landlords book with us as well as owners. You can phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and a few details, including who will give access on the day.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Burlings?
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 need to get into the loft?
Where it’s relevant to the survey and there is safe access, yes. A clear path to the hatch helps, and if the loft can’t be reached safely, the report says so.
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, and a wet spell can show where gutters overflow.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Only when it’s safe. Safe viewpoints, the loft space and a drone where applicable cover most of what’s needed, and anything out of sight is recorded in the report.
Can you tell me if my old gutters contain asbestos?
No. We do not carry out asbestos testing. Where gutters, downpipes or soffits could be asbestos cement, we flag them so a specialist asbestos surveyor can check before any work.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance, for every survey we carry out.
Also near Burlings
What else we do in Burlings
When to book a survey in Burlings
Hidden gutters are frequently lined with lead or another sheet covering. Splits and blocked outlets in these gutters can send water straight into the building, because there is no outer edge for it to spill over. Lead is also a target for theft.
A survey can pick up problems such as:
- Gutters packed with leaves or moss
- Cracked or loose downpipes
- Water backing up from a hidden gutter
- Dripping or leaking gutter joints
The streets around a church like St Katharine's Church 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.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- What the survey will not cover
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
Different roofs, different checks
Fascias and soffits
Most gutters are fixed to the fascia, so a rotten fascia can let the gutter drop. Damaged or stained boards are recorded.
Plastic (uPVC) gutters
Plastic rainwater systems are common on homes of many ages. Their joints can leak as the seals wear and brackets may drop under the weight of debris.
Useful tips for Burlings property owners
Most of what helps is simple and safe from the ground. A few suggestions:
- Watch the gutters during heavy rain
- Have overhanging branches cut back
- Check that downpipes are firmly fixed to the wall
- Note any damp stains below the gutters
Landlords and managing agents can keep the report with the building’s records and use it to plan upkeep. Photos make it easier to explain the work to owners, tenants or contractors.
Do not forget valley, parapet and box gutters. They collect leaves and silt just like eaves gutters but they’re much harder to spot, so ask for them to be included when gutters are cleared.
Gutter surveys around Burlings
Historic houses like Down House, about 2.2 miles north-west, show how far back building in the area around Burlings goes. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. 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. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first.
Take a building like Charles Darwin School: its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale. For landlords with property near Knockholt station, a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant.
Burlings is about 5 miles north-west of Sevenoaks, in Kent. If you’re in Burlings, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: a call or an email, a price, then a date. Across Kent, we cover Burlings and the places around it. We also survey roofs in London.
Every address in TN14 is within our area for gutter surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Neighbouring places we cover for gutter surveys include Horns Green (1 mile south-west), Cudham (1 mile north-west), Berry's Green (1 mile west), Single Street (1 mile north-west) and Luxted (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also cover Dartford (11 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (5 miles south-east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (14 miles south-east), Gravesend (15 miles north-east), Tonbridge (11 miles south-east) and Northfleet (14 miles north-east).
What’s near Burlings
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Blacksmith's Arms, among other places. The nearest railway station is Knockholt station, about 3 miles north-east. Other landmarks nearby include Orpington Hospital (3.6 miles north). Open spaces near Burlings include Downe Bank and Betsom's Hill.
How it works
After the inspection, everything we found is written up as a written report with photos, sent to you by email. On timing, most surveys take about 1–2 hours at most homes, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. Somewhere like Burlings needs a little journey planning: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. The roof is looked at from ground level, from windows, from the loft where there is safe access and from the roof where it is safe.
- You tell us where you’ve seen overflows, drips or damp.
- We walk round the building and check the gutters, downpipes and fascias from the ground.
- Valleys, parapets and box gutters are inspected where they can safely be seen.
- Where it is safe, we check the loft for signs of water.
- You receive a report with photos and recommendations.
Getting ready for the survey
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
Getting a price
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. Otherwise, simply phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email whenever suits you.