Kent · London and the South East
Chartham Gutter Survey
Get a clear view of the gutter at a property in Chartham from an independent roof surveyor. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Gutters full of debris and silt
- Hoppers and outlets full of debris
- Leaking or loose downpipes
Before and after the survey
You don’t need to be a roofer to help. What helps most:
- Don’t leave hidden gutters out of a clear-out
- Check for spilling water in a downpour
- Make sure downpipe clips are holding
- Note any damp stains below the gutters
If we think the problem lies underground, we will say so, so a drain survey can be arranged. Anything else we notice on the roof, as far as we can see it, is noted too.
Get the gutters cleared every year or more often near trees. Late autumn, after the leaves have fallen, is a sensible time. Clear gutters can carry water away as they should.
About our gutter survey in Chartham
Owners get in touch after seeing an overflow, finding damp or planning ahead for winter. Landlords and managing agents use the report to plan upkeep and buyers sometimes want the gutters looked at before they exchange. The survey and report follow the same steps whatever the reason, with photos and written recommendations. We survey on weekdays and at weekends. We survey downpipes, fascias and soffits and outlets and hoppers, and common reasons people get in touch are water spilling over the gutter edge and dripping or leaking gutter joints.
In a village or hamlet like Chartham, older cottages and farmhouses often sit alongside barns, outbuildings and a few newer houses. Older roofs may be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, often with chimneys that have stood a long time. Each needs checking in its own way, and thatch is a specialist material we report on as far as it can be seen. On older roofs, it’s normally the chimneys and lead flashings that need work first.
Findings are set out part by part, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets. You’ll see the good as well as the bad.
- Place
- Chartham (CT4)
- Region
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Common questions in Chartham
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Chartham station?
Of course. Let us know whether a tenant or an agent will let us in, and the report can go straight to you or your agent.
Will you come out to Chartham?
Yes, Chartham is covered. We cover the whole of London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned ahead of time.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Yes, where it is applicable. 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.
What does a gutter survey cost?
Gutter survey starts from £150, including VAT. The price depends on the size of the building and how easy the gutters are to see. For a price, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
How experienced are you?
Over 20 years and more than 5,000 surveys.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. On a shared roof we can only inspect the parts we are allowed to reach.
What do I do with the report?
You will get the report by email. With Standard there’s a follow-up consultation; with Premium, an in-person consultation, so you can talk the findings through.
Checking the roof from the ground
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Take a photo and write down when you saw it.
It’s useful to keep a record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Share it with us when booking.
Signs you need a gutter survey in Chartham
Hidden gutters are frequently lined with lead or another sheet covering. When a lining splits or an outlet blocks, the water can come inside as there’s nowhere harmless for it to go. Lead is also a target for theft.
Things that frequently lead to a survey include:
- Hoppers and outlets full of debris
- Gutters packed with leaves or moss
- Joints that drip after rain
- Soffits marked by water
Living close to No Man's Orchard is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn, and an overflowing gutter soon means a wet wall.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- Which limits apply to the survey
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
What affects the cost of gutter surveys
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- Roof area
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
Gutter survey starts from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included.
Booking your survey
To price your survey accurately, we will ask about:
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- When you need the report by
- The reason for the survey, like buying, a leak or storm damage
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. For any other survey, just call 07833 053749 or send us an email when you are ready.
When you need someone else
It is a careful look at the gutter, not the whole story. The main limits are:
- Gutters out of sight from every safe vantage point
- Damage hidden inside walls or behind boards
- Confirming asbestos in older rainwater goods
If you’re not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or email us and we will give you a straight answer before booking. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Parapet and box gutters
- Valley gutters
- Fascias and soffits
- Downpipes
- Outlets and hoppers
- Eaves gutters
What a gutter survey looks like in Chartham
Handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles hung on pegs through two holes, are typical of older Kent buildings. Oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses are part of the county’s older buildings too. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first. Listing and conservation areas can both shape what roof work is allowed on an older home. Your council and Historic England’s list will tell you where you stand, before anyone quotes for re-roofing.
For landlords with property near Chartham station, the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at. If your house is among the older ones in the streets near Church of St Mary, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs.
Chartham is about 3 miles south-west of Canterbury, in Kent. From houses to flats and shops in Chartham, we can survey the roof on a weekday or at the weekend. Our area takes in places right across Kent.
Surveys in CT4 are booked the same way as anywhere else. We cover properties on Station Road, River Court and The Green and the roads around them. Close by, we survey roofs in Shalmsford Street (1 mile south), Mystole (1 mile south-west), Chartham Hatch (1 mile north), Garlinge Green (2 miles south) and Thanington (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Ashford (10 miles south-west), Canterbury (3 miles north-east), Dover (15 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (14 miles north-west), Folkestone (14 miles south-east) and Whitstable (7 miles north).
Local landmarks in Chartham
We work in homes and buildings around No Man's Orchard and The Artichoke Inn. There is a railway station in Chartham itself: Chartham station. Nearby you’ll also find Chilham Castle (2.7 miles west) and Whitefriars Shopping Centre (3.1 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Blean Woods RSPB Reserve.
Nearby places to Chartham
What else we do in Chartham
How the survey works
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 roughly 1–2 hours at a typical home; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. Cottages and farmhouses around Chartham often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. Each part is looked at from wherever it can be seen safely, and anything we can’t see is noted.
- We start with what you’ve noticed, such as damp or overflowing gutters.
- We walk round the building and check the gutters, downpipes and fascias from ground level.
- We look at hidden gutters as far as safe access allows.
- The loft space is checked for staining, where it can be reached safely.
- A written report with photos and recommendations follows.
Preparing for the visit
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
Getting a price
To get a price for gutter surveys in Chartham, phone 07833 053749 or email us. The address, the type of property and what you want to find out help us give you an accurate price.