Kent · London and the South East
Chegworth Gutter Survey
Gutter surveys in Chegworth and the rest of Kent. We survey on weekdays and at weekends.
- Rotten fascias or stained soffits
- Dripping or leaking gutter joints
- Gutters packed with leaves or moss
Gutter surveys for homes and businesses in Chegworth
Your gutters take the rain from the roof and lead it away from the walls. When they block, leak or lose their fall, the water goes where it shouldn’t, often down the brickwork or into the building. We check the full rainwater system above ground, from eaves gutters and valleys to outlets, hoppers and downpipes. The findings go into a written report with photos. We survey eaves gutters, downpipes and fascias and soffits, and people most often book us about rotten fascias or stained soffits and leaking or loose downpipes.
Older buildings in small places like Chegworth may be listed or in a conservation area. If yours is, re-roofing in different materials may need consent, so the council is the place to check. 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.
If any part of the gutter couldn’t be seen safely, we say so in the report. That way, it’s clear what was covered and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Where
- Chegworth (ME17)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Chegworth
Historic houses such as Leeds Castle, about 0.9 miles west, show how far back building in the area around Chegworth goes. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. Many older homes in Kent have handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles held by pegs through two holes, and tile-hanging on their upper walls. Kent’s older buildings take in oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses as well. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them.
Take a building like Harrietsham Church of England Primary School: a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time. For landlords with property near Harrietsham station, a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant.
Chegworth is about 6 miles east of Maidstone, in Kent. We carry out gutter surveys for homeowners, landlords and businesses in Chegworth and nearby. We cover towns and villages across Kent, large and small. There is also a page for Maidstone.
Surveys in ME17 are booked the same way as anywhere else. We also cover the places around Chegworth: Broomfield (1 mile west), Pollhill (1 mile south-east), Harrietsham (1 mile east), Kingswood (1 mile south-west) and Eyhorne Street (1 mile north-west). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (6 miles west), Ashford (12 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (8 miles north-east), Faversham (11 miles north-east), Minster (14 miles north-east) and Kings Hill (11 miles west).
Around Chegworth
We work in homes and buildings around The Park Gate Inn and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Harrietsham station, about 1 mile east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include KIMS hospital (4.9 miles north-west) and Leeds Castle (0.9 miles west). Open spaces near Chegworth include Detling Hill.
Tips from our surveys
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Leave gutter checks at height to someone equipped for it
- Check downpipe clips are holding
- Have overhanging branches cut back
- Note any damp stains below the gutters
You receive a written report with photographs and clear written recommendations. Share it with a contractor of your choice so they know what needs doing.
Don’t forget valley, parapet and box gutters. They block in the same way as the gutters you can see but they’re much harder to spot, so ask for them to be included when gutters are cleared.
Also near Chegworth
More services for Chegworth
Roof by roof
Cast iron gutters
A cracked cast iron downpipe can leak down the wall unseen, so we look closely at the walls around them.
Box and secret gutters
A secret gutter is tucked under the slates or tiles at an abutment or valley, so they’re easy to forget. The report records what could and couldn’t be seen.
FAQs for Chegworth
Can a landlord with a rental near Harrietsham station book a roof survey?
Yes, rented property is part of what we cover. Just call 07833 053749 or email us and tell us about the building.
Is Chegworth within the area you cover?
Yes. Chegworth is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We work right across London and the South East. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when booking.
Will you check the drains below ground?
No. We check above-ground rainwater only, from the gutters to the bottom of the downpipes. If a drain below ground looks like the cause, the report says so.
What’s in the report?
It works through the roof part by part, in writing and with photos. Points are put by urgency where it matters.
What’s the price of a gutter survey?
Prices start 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 use the contact form.
Will you photograph what you find?
Yes, plenty. Each finding is shown in a picture where possible.
What happens next?
You will receive the report by email, and what you do next is up to you: use it with a seller, an insurer, a roofer or a managing agent.
Why it is worth a survey now in Chegworth
A blocked valley or parapet gutter does not spill harmlessly. It can back up into the loft space and the rooms below, often in the heaviest rain. Having them checked before autumn and winter makes sense. Older and listed buildings around Chegworth may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so leaving a defect until it’s urgent leaves less time to plan.
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Our price is from £150, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
Why book with us
- PI and public liability insurance
- Over 20 years’ experience
- Clear package prices, including VAT
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
Read how roof surveys are priced and our case studies.
Common roof problems in Chegworth
Brackets can loosen, corrode or snap over the years. Wet leaves and silt add a lot of weight, and that weight pulls sections out of line. Lose the fall and water gathers in the dip, then overflows.
Typical things we are asked to look at include:
- Rotten fascias or stained soffits
- Valley or box gutters that overflow inside
- Brackets that have dropped or snapped
- Leaking or loose downpipes
For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St Margaret, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look.
What to check before booking
- How they’ll see the roof: from the ground, the loft, the roof or by drone
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- Are they insured for the work?
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget, with the most urgent items set out first.
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait, which helps with budgets and planning.
How it works
On the day, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you want to find out. We then inspect everything that can be seen safely, using the ground, windows, the loft and a drone where applicable. The survey usually takes about one to two hours for a house, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. Somewhere as small as Chegworth, access is frequently the only tricky part. 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.
- The eaves gutters, downpipes and fascias are looked at from the ground and vantage points.
- We check hidden gutters, such as valleys and parapets, where it is safe to see them.
- The loft space is checked for water marks if it is safe to get into.
- The findings are written up with photographs and recommendations.
Getting ready for the survey
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
- Let us know where we can park nearby
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
How to book
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 use the contact form when you are ready.