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Gutter survey in Chitty, Kent
Find out the condition of the gutter at your property in Chitty. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Leaves and moss blocking gutters
- Joints that drip after rain
- Cracked or loose downpipes
Landlords, agents and block managers in Chitty
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord, with the report sent to whoever needs it. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan.
How a gutter survey works in Chitty
Gutters carry rain off the roof and away from the walls. If they clog, drip or sag, the water ends up somewhere it shouldn’t, often down the brickwork or into the building. Our survey looks at the whole rainwater system above ground, from eaves gutters and valleys to outlets, hoppers and downpipes. The findings go into a written report with photos. If you’re worried about rotten fascias or stained soffits and sagging gutters and loose brackets, we can find out what’s behind it, on eaves gutters, fascias and soffits and valley gutters alike.
In a village or hamlet like Chitty, 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.
We keep jargon out of it: if work is needed, the report says so clearly, along with how urgent it is.
- Location
- Chitty (CT3)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Why it’s worth a survey now in Chitty
Our report is a dated record of what we found, which helps when you plan work or brief a contractor. Without it, you are relying on what can be seen from the pavement. For an older or listed building in a place like Chitty, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so leaving a defect until it’s urgent leaves less time to plan.
All our prices include VAT. Gutter survey starts from £150, including VAT. You will know the price for your survey before you book.
Why book with us
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Every finding written up with photos
- 98% of customers satisfied
What a gutter survey looks like in Chitty
The coast is about 3 miles or less from Chitty, so there is more wind and more salt in the air than further inland. Metal fixings and flashings corrode faster in salt air, while gales work at loose ridges, slates and tiles, and driving rain gets into whatever gap is left. There are about 500,000 buildings on England’s list of listed buildings, and around 10,000 conservation areas. If your 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, so the council is the place to ask.
If you own a rental within reach of Herne Bay station, a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak. Take an older house close to Church of St Mary the Virgin: its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look. Trees in and around Grove Ferry Picnic Area shed leaves that can end up in nearby gutters, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls.
Chitty is about 4 miles south-east of Herne Bay, in Kent. We visit Chitty as part of our work across Kent, for homes and businesses alike. We cover towns and villages across Kent. You can also see our page for Canterbury.
We cover every part of CT3 for gutter surveys. We also cover the places around Chitty: Chislet (1 mile west), Hollow Street (1 mile south-west), Boyden Gate (1 mile north-west), Old Tree (1 mile west) and Highstead (1 mile north-west). Larger places within reach include Canterbury (7 miles south-west), Margate (9 miles east), Dover (14 miles south), Ramsgate (9 miles east), Broadstairs (10 miles east) and Whitstable (7 miles west).
Near you in Chitty
Around Chitty, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Grove Ferry Picnic Area and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Herne Bay station, roughly 4 miles north-west of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find St Martins Hospital (5.8 miles south-west). Open spaces near Chitty include West Blean and Thornden Woods.
What affects the price in Chitty
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. That comes down to:
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- Building height and the viewpoints available
To find out what your survey will cost, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and let us know about the roof. We’ll confirm the figure before booking.
Helping us price your survey
Getting the details right at the start saves time. Please include:
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- Dates you are working to, such as exchange
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
If you’re buying, it helps to book soon after your offer is accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. For any other survey, just ring 07833 053749 or email us when you’re ready.
How the survey works
On the day, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you’d like to know. After that, we look at everything we can see safely. The survey usually takes about 1–2 hours at a typical home, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. Rural addresses near Chitty 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.
- First, we agree the areas to focus on.
- We look along each run for debris, sagging and drips.
- Outlets, hoppers, downpipes and overflows are inspected.
- Fascias, soffits and the walls below are looked at for signs of overflow.
- You get photos and written recommendations, prioritised where relevant.
Before we arrive
- Tell us where we can park nearby
- If you’re buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Check we can get to the back of the property
Getting a price
Booking is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form, let us know about the property and we’ll explain which survey suits. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
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Questions from Chitty
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Chitty?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. It is worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Can a landlord with a rental near Herne Bay station book a roof survey?
Yes, rented property is part of what we cover. Just phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and tell us about the building.
What happens next?
You will get the report by email, with photographs and clear recommendations. With Standard there’s a follow-up consultation; with Premium, an in-person consultation, so you can talk the findings through.
Are you structural engineers?
No. Our survey isn’t a structural engineer’s report. We will recommend an engineer if we see signs that call for one.
Will I get photos?
Yes, plenty. Pictures sit next to the findings they show.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Where it helps and it is safe, yes. Whether we can fly on the day depends on the weather and the airspace rules, including flight restriction zones near airports. We are a CAA-registered drone operator.
How fast do I get the report?
Report times are set by the package. Basic is within 48 hours, Standard is 24–48 hours and Premium is the same day. Mention any deadline when you book.
Tips that help
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner:
- Include valley, parapet and box gutters when clearing
- Leave gutter checks at height to someone equipped for it
- Have overhanging branches cut back
- Note any damp stains below the gutters
You receive a written report with photos and recommendations, prioritised by urgency where relevant. You can pass it to whoever you choose to do the work so they can see exactly what’s needed.
Deal with drips, sags and loose downpipes early. They tend to get worse and spilled water harms brickwork and woodwork.
What a gutter survey does not cover
Our survey is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. Other limits to bear in mind:
- Hidden sections we can’t view safely
- Blockages deep inside downpipes
- Confirming asbestos in older rainwater goods
If you are not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or email us and we will give you a straight answer. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What we check
- Parapet and box gutters
- Eaves gutters
- Downpipes
- Valley gutters
- Fascias and soffits
- Outlets and hoppers