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Gutter survey in Chilmington Green, Kent
Find out what’s going on with the gutter before you decide what to do next. We carry out gutter surveys in Chilmington Green.
- Overflowing valley or parapet gutters
- Blocked outlets and hoppers
- Gutters full of debris and silt
Gutter surveys for homes and businesses in Chilmington Green
We look at the rainwater system above ground level, from the gutters down to where the downpipes meet the ground. It isn’t a CCTV drain survey and we cannot see inside buried drains. Where water seems to be backing up from below ground, we’ll say so in the report, so you can get the drains checked separately. Anything we find above ground, like a split hopper or a leaking downpipe, is photographed and recorded. If you’re worried about gutters full of debris and silt and water spilling over the gutter edge, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on fascias and soffits, downpipes and outlets and hoppers alike.
In a village or hamlet like Chilmington Green, older cottages and farmhouses frequently 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. We report on whatever is safely visible, and thatch is a specialist material. On older roofs, it is usually the chimneys and lead flashings that need work first.
Where we cannot see part of the gutter, the report says so. You’ll know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t.
- Place
- Chilmington Green (TN23)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Landlord and commercial surveys in Chilmington Green
Landlords and letting agents in Chilmington Green book surveys as well as homeowners. A written report with photos gives you a clear record of the gutter.
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget.
Checking the roof from ground level
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Do not go up yourself.
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from ground level or a window. Water spilling over the edge can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
What this survey cannot tell you
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, so a survey has limits:
- Parts of gutters that can’t be seen safely
- Damage hidden inside walls or behind boards
- What’s hidden inside a downpipe
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will recommend the right survey. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What this survey covers
- Valley gutters
- Eaves gutters
- Outlets and hoppers
- Downpipes
- Parapet and box gutters
- Fascias and soffits
How the survey works
Photographs are taken throughout the visit, so you can see in the report what we found and where. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available. Most surveys take about one to two hours at a typical home, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. Rural addresses near Chilmington Green can be hard to find from a postcode alone, 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.
- We ask about overflows, damp or leaks you’ve noticed.
- The eaves gutters, downpipes and fascias are checked from ground level and 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 is safe access, for signs of water getting in.
- You get a report with photographs and recommendations.
Preparing for the visit
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
- Tell us about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
Booking a survey
Getting a price is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or email us, tell us about the property and we’ll explain which survey suits. The price is agreed up front.
Advice
Practical tips
Nothing here needs a ladder. Our suggestions:
- Leave gutter checks at height to someone equipped for it
- Watch for green marks down the brickwork
- Include valley, parapet and box gutters when clearing
- Make sure downpipe clips are holding
Where the evidence points to drains below ground, the report says so, so a drain survey can be arranged. We also note anything else we spot on the roof while we are there.
Get trees and climbers near the eaves trimmed back using someone with the right kit. Fewer leaves in the gutters means fewer blockages.
Prices for gutter surveys in Chilmington Green
Our packages start from £150, with VAT included. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- Height and safe access
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
One thing that affects the price is the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all inc. VAT. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
What we need to know
If you can, have these to hand when you contact us:
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- What made you get in touch
- The property’s address and postcode
- Anything about access we should know
Photos help, if you have them. Pictures from ground level or a window are fine. To send them or to book, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Also near Chilmington Green
Also in Chilmington Green
Local roofs in Chilmington Green
Godinton House, about 1.9 miles north, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Chilmington Green. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, 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.
If you own a rental within reach of Ashford International station, a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant. Homes near green spaces like Ashford Community Woodland can get more leaves in their gutters in autumn, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls. If you look after a building such as Great Chart Primary School, its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale.
Chilmington Green is about 2 miles west of Ashford, in Kent. From houses to flats and shops in Chilmington Green, we can survey the roof on a weekday or at the weekend. Chilmington Green is one of the towns and villages in Kent where we work. There is also a page for Canterbury.
We work across the TN23 postcode area for gutter surveys and the streets around it. If you need a gutter survey at a property on Mock Lane, Oakwood Mews and Hays Mews or a nearby road, we can survey it. Other places close to Chilmington Green include Great Chart (1 mile north-east), Fleeden (1 mile west), Daniel's Water (1 mile north-west), Stanhope (1 mile east) and Stubb's Cross (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Canterbury (15 miles north-east), Sittingbourne (15 miles north), Folkestone (15 miles east), Faversham (13 miles north), Hythe (12 miles east) and Davington (13 miles north).
Near you in Chilmington Green
Around Chilmington Green, our work takes us to homes and buildings near John Wallis Academy, Ashford Community Woodland and The Little Black Dog pub, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Ashford International station, roughly 2.3 miles east of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find County Square (2.3 miles north-east) and William Harvey Hospital (3.9 miles east). For a walk, there is Orlestone Forest.
Your questions about gutter surveys in Chilmington Green
Will you come out to Chilmington Green?
Yes, Chilmington Green is covered. We survey roofs across London and the South East, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
How do I find out if my home in Chilmington Green is listed?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. It matters most if you are planning to re-roof in a different material.
Are you insured?
Our surveys are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance. If you need details for a managing agent or a building owner, just ask.
Will you look at parapet and box gutters as well?
Yes. Hidden gutters are a common cause of leaks inside so we pay close attention to them. Parts of them may not be visible, and we will note that in the report.
What will the report tell me?
Written findings with photos, covering the condition of the gutter, the defects we found and what we recommend. Standard adds moisture detection and a structural check; Premium adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable and structural analysis.
How many surveys have you done?
We’ve completed more than 5,000 surveys, across 20+ years of surveying roofs.
Will you check if gutters are causing damp inside?
We check whether rainwater from the gutters is reaching the wall from overflows, leaking joints or loose downpipes. We can’t see inside the wall itself, so we report on what’s visible.