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Gutter survey in Clap Hill, Kent
Independent gutter surveys in Clap Hill. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- Gutters overflowing in heavy rain
- Dripping or leaking gutter joints
- Leaves and moss blocking gutters
Roof by roof
Box and secret gutters
Box and secret gutters frequently cause leaks indoors. Outlets, linings and overflows are checked as far as access allows.
Aluminium and other metal gutters
Aluminium and other metal gutters are used on many newer and commercial buildings. Joints, outlets and fixings are the parts we focus on.
Gutter survey in Clap Hill
Gutters are normally fixed to fascia boards, so fascias and soffits are part of the survey. Water that overflows for long enough can rot timber fascias and stain the soffits below. On buildings from before 2000, some soffits and rainwater goods may be asbestos cement. We do not test for asbestos, so we flag anything that might contain it for a specialist asbestos surveyor to check. We survey outlets and hoppers, eaves gutters and fascias and soffits, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are brackets that have dropped or snapped and overflowing eaves gutters.
Village roofs often face open fields and take the full force of wind and rain, so ridges, chimney stacks, flashings and gutters work hard. Older walls take a long time to dry once water gets in. A roof report shows what needs attention first. On exposed older roofs, chimneys and lead flashings are often the first to give way.
The written findings come by email, ready to forward to whoever needs them. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and same day for Premium.
- Location
- Clap Hill (TN25)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Prices for gutter surveys in Clap Hill
All our prices include VAT. What changes the price is:
- The shape of the roof and its details
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package matters as well. We will give you the figure before anything is booked.
Booking your survey
Here’s what helps us most when you get in touch:
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- The address and postcode of the property
- Your timetable, like an exchange date
When you are ready to go ahead, call 07833 053749 or email us. We will suggest a package, agree the price and find a date, weekday or weekend.
Nearby places to Clap Hill
What else we do in Clap Hill
Landlord and commercial surveys in Clap Hill
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 when budgeting.
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants, at a time agreed ahead of time. Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays, which helps when tenants work during the week.
Useful tips for Clap Hill property owners
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week, before and after a survey:
- Check from the ground or a window, not a ladder
- Get trees that overhang the gutters trimmed
- Watch for green marks down the brickwork
- Make sure downpipe clips are holding
For let and shared buildings, the report can go on file and use it to plan upkeep. Photos make it easier to explain the work to owners, tenants or contractors.
Hidden gutters need clearing too. They block in the same way as the gutters you can see but they’re much harder to spot, so check they’re included in any clearing work.
When you need someone else
Before booking, it is worth knowing what a survey won’t do:
- Parts of gutters that can’t be seen safely
- The inside of buried drains
- Rot or damp concealed behind fascias or inside walls
If you are not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will give you a straight answer. What a survey covers and does not.
Roof types and parts we check
- Parapet and box gutters
- Fascias and soffits
- Valley gutters
- Outlets and hoppers
- Eaves gutters
- Downpipes
How the survey works
The aim of the visit is simple: to look at the gutter as closely as is safe and record what we find. Notes and photos go into the written report. It usually takes about one to two hours for most homes, and longer where there are parapet, valley or box gutters to follow. Older rural homes like those around Clap Hill can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints, and anything we can’t see is noted.
- You tell us where you’ve seen overflows, drips or damp.
- The eaves gutters, downpipes and fascias are checked from ground level and windows.
- We look at hidden gutters as far as safe access allows.
- Where it is safe, we check the loft for signs of water.
- A written report with photos and recommendations follows.
Before the survey
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
Getting a price
If you’re buying, it’s useful to book soon after your offer is accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. Otherwise, simply ring 07833 053749 or email us whenever suits you.
Related advice
Local roofs in Clap Hill
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. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters. With Westenhanger Castle about 4.1 miles east, Clap Hill sits in an area with a long building history. 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 any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
For landlords with property near Ham Street station, knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints. Anyone responsible for a site like Aldington Primary School will know that large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other. For businesses in and around places like Ashford Designer Outlet, a dated report on the roof is useful for planning and for any lease discussions.
Clap Hill is about 4 miles south-east of Ashford, in Kent. We survey roofs in Clap Hill and the surrounding area across London and South East England. We cover towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Canterbury.
Postcode districts we cover here for gutter surveys: TN25. If you are just outside Clap Hill, we cover Aldington (1 mile south-east), Stonestreet Green (1 mile east), Bonnington (1 mile south-west), Aldington Frith (1 mile west) and Postling Green (1 mile south-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Ashford (4 miles north-west), Canterbury (14 miles north-east), Folkestone (10 miles east), Faversham (15 miles north), Hythe (6 miles east) and Preston (15 miles north).
Local landmarks in Clap Hill
We work in homes and buildings around Poulton Wood and Walnut Tree Inn. For rail, the closest station is Ham Street station, roughly 4.1 miles south-west. Nearby you’ll also find Lympne Castle (4.1 miles south-east) and William Harvey Hospital (3.3 miles north). Open spaces near Clap Hill include Hatch Park.
Clap Hill: your questions answered
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Ham Street station?
Yes, rented property is part of what we cover. You can ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and a few details.
How do I find out if my home in Clap Hill is listed?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Does someone need to be in?
That depends on the survey. Inside the building and in the loft, we need someone to let us in.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
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.
Do you need to get into the loft?
If there’s a loft and safe access to it, yes. The roof space can show things the outside can’t, like damp timbers, staining or daylight.
Will I get photos?
Yes. Photos are taken throughout the survey, and the report uses them to show each finding.
What does a gutter survey cost?
Our packages start from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, inc. VAT. For a price for your building, phone 07833 053749 or email us.