Kent · London and the South East
Challock Gutter Survey
Need a gutter survey in Challock? We can help, with a written report you can act on. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Gutters packed with leaves or moss
- Downpipes that are split or coming away
- Leaks at the gutter joints
Landlords, agents and block managers in Challock
Letting agents often book on a landlord’s behalf. Access is agreed with the tenant ahead of time.
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan, putting the urgent items at the top.
About our gutter survey in Challock
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. We note where gutters are clogged or holding water and where outlets or hoppers are choked and whether any overflows are doing their job. The photographs show you exactly what we found. It is an easy job to put off, but they rarely get better. We survey downpipes, valley gutters and eaves gutters, and people most often book us about choked outlets or hopper heads and brackets that have dropped or snapped.
In a small place like Challock, many roofs stand in the open, 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 written report sets out what to deal with and in what order. On exposed older roofs, chimneys and lead flashings are often the first to give way.
The report is written in plain words, so you do not need to be a roofer to follow it. Photographs show what each point refers to.
- Where
- Challock (TN25)
- Region
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Nearby places to Challock
Other services in Challock
What affects the cost of gutter surveys
All our prices include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
There are three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, with VAT included. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
What we need to know
Before you get in touch, it is useful to have:
- What’s prompted the survey
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- Your timetable, like an exchange date
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
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 call 07833 053749 or send us an email whenever suits you.
Local roofs in Challock
The wider area around Challock has a long history of building, with Belmont House and Gardens about 3.9 miles north. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters. Older houses across Kent often 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. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them.
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Challock Primary School, its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale. If you let a flat or house near Wye station, a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let.
Challock is about 5 miles north of Ashford, in Kent. We provide gutter surveys for homeowners, landlords and businesses in Challock. We cover towns and villages across Kent, large and small. We also survey roofs in Canterbury.
Postcode districts we cover here for gutter surveys: TN25. That includes homes and businesses on Chapmans Close, Blind Lane and Old Clock House Green. Other places close to Challock include Pested (1 mile north), Paddock (1 mile west), Stocker's Head (3 miles west), Badlesmere (3 miles north) and Throwley Forstal (3 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (15 miles west), Ashford (5 miles south), Canterbury (10 miles north-east), Sittingbourne (11 miles north-west), Whitstable (11 miles north-east) and Faversham (7 miles north).
Around Challock
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Chequers pub and The Hayesbrook School, among other places. Challock’s nearest station is Wye station, about 3.3 miles south-east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Tower keep castle at Chilham (3.9 miles north-east) and William Harvey Hospital (5.6 miles south).
What happens on the day
You do not need to do much on the day. Point out anything you’ve noticed, such as stains, drips or loose pieces, and we will take it from there. A typical survey takes about one to two hours at most homes, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. In a hamlet or village like Challock, a postcode does not always lead to the right gate, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- First, we agree the areas to focus on.
- Each gutter run is checked for blockages, sags and leaking joints.
- 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.
Getting ready for the survey
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
Book a survey
Prices start from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, so ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the details.
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What we can’t see
It helps to know what a survey won’t do before you book:
- Blockages deep inside downpipes
- Pipes below ground level
- Whether a material contains asbestos (a specialist asbestos surveyor’s job)
If you’re not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will give you a straight answer before booking. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What we check
- Fascias and soffits
- Valley gutters
- Parapet and box gutters
- Eaves gutters
- Outlets and hoppers
- Downpipes
When to book a survey in Challock
Valley, parapet and box gutters are often lined with lead or a sheet material. When a lining splits or an outlet blocks, the water can come inside, because there’s no outer edge for it to spill over. Lead is also a target for theft.
Most people get in touch after spotting one of these:
- Water backing up from a hidden gutter
- Blocked outlets and hoppers
- Joints that drip after rain
- Soffits marked by water
If you live in an older home near Church of St Cosmas and St Damian, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look.
Questions to ask before you book
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- Are they insured for the work?
- How soon the report will arrive
Why act early in Challock
Damp walls are sometimes blamed on the wrong thing. When rainwater goods are the source, treating the wall alone won’t solve it. A gutter survey helps rule the rainwater system in or out. In a small place like Challock, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on how big and how high the roof is, access and which survey you book.
What you get with us
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- An independent view of the roof
- 20+ years’ experience
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced and our case studies.
Your questions about gutter surveys in Challock
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Wye station?
Yes, that is a common request. Let us know whether a tenant or an agent will let us in, and the report can go straight to you or your agent.
Do you cover smaller places like Challock?
Yes. Challock is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. Our area covers London and the South East. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when you book.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Yes, where it is applicable. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID and fly a drone under 250g, and the airspace and weather are checked before every flight.
How soon will I get the report?
Each package has its own report time. Basic is within 48 hours, Standard is 24–48 hours and Premium is the same day. If you have a deadline, such as an exchange date, tell us when you book.
What does the report include?
It works through the roof part by part, in writing and with photos, and ends with what we recommend. The most urgent items are made clear.
Is a CCTV drain survey included?
No, we don’t carry out CCTV drain surveys. The survey covers gutters, outlets, hoppers, downpipes and overflows and note any sign that the drains need checking.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. This is a survey of the roof only, so it is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It can sit alongside a RICS survey if you want both.