Kent · London and the South East
Clapper Hill Gutter Survey
Gutter surveys across Clapper Hill, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. You get a clear report with photographs.
- Joints that drip after rain
- Downpipes that are split or coming away
- Overflowing eaves gutters
Gutter survey in Clapper Hill
Gutters have to slope gently towards the outlet to drain properly. When brackets sag or joints part, water pools, drips and spills over at the low points. We look along each run for sags, gaps and leaking joints and look at the brackets and downpipe clips. Recommendations are written down and prioritised by urgency where relevant. We survey valley gutters, parapet and box gutters and outlets and hoppers, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are brackets that have dropped or snapped and gutters full of debris and silt.
Village roofs often face open fields and take the full force of wind and rain, which is hard on ridges, chimneys, flashings and gutters. Older walls take a long time to dry once water gets in. A written report sets out what to deal with and in what order. Lead flashings and old chimney stacks are frequently where weather gets in first.
We write the report in plain English, so you don’t need to be a roofer to follow it. Each point is backed by a photo where possible.
- Location
- Clapper Hill (TN27)
- Region
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Why get it checked now?
It’s easy to put damp down to the wrong cause. When rainwater goods are the source, treating the wall alone won’t solve it. A gutter survey helps rule the rainwater system in or out. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like Clapper Hill, driving rain gets into any weakness, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Gutter survey starts from £150, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
Why us?
- 20+ years’ experience
- Surveys on any day of the week
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- An independent look at the roof
See what a roof survey costs and two real surveys.
Tips from our surveys
Most of what helps is simple and safe from ground level. Our suggestions:
- Watch ceilings under valley gutters for fresh marks
- Check that downpipes are firmly fixed to the wall
- Don’t climb a ladder to look in the gutters
- Get the gutters cleaned out every year
You receive a photo-illustrated written report and clear written recommendations. Share it with a contractor of your choice so they can see exactly what’s needed.
Get the gutters cleared every year, and more often if trees overhang the roof. The best time is typically after the leaves have dropped. Clean gutters can do their job.
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Questions from Clapper Hill
Is my home in Clapper Hill listed or in a conservation area?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. It matters most if you are planning to re-roof in a different material.
Will you come out to Clapper Hill?
Yes. Clapper Hill 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 as you book.
Will you check if gutters are causing damp inside?
The survey looks at whether rainwater is spilling onto the wall from overflows, leaking joints or loose downpipes. We cannot see inside walls, so we report on what’s visible.
How long will you be on site?
A visit normally takes about 1–2 hours at a house, depending on how many gutter runs and downpipes there are. We will give you an idea when booking.
Can you tell me if my old gutters contain asbestos?
No, that needs a specialist asbestos surveyor. On buildings from before 2000, we flag materials that could contain it so it can be checked before work starts.
How do I arrange a gutter survey in Clapper Hill?
Just call 07833 053749 or drop us an email. We will ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date.
Do you survey at weekends?
Yes, we carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays as well as weekdays. To book, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Different roofs, different checks
Lead-lined valley and parapet gutters
Some older roofs have a central valley running to the back and if it blocks, water can come indoors. We check it where it is safe to see.
Plastic (uPVC) gutters
On plastic systems, slipped joints are one of the most common faults. The report notes every one we spot.
The survey, step by step
There isn’t much for you to do on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we will get on with the inspection. A typical survey takes an hour or two at a house, depending on how many gutter runs and downpipes there are. Older rural homes like those around Clapper Hill can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. Each part is looked at from wherever it can be seen safely.
- You let us know where you’ve seen overflows, drips or damp.
- The eaves gutters, downpipes and fascias are checked from ground level and windows.
- Valleys, parapets and box gutters are inspected where they can safely be seen.
- The roof space is checked for staining, where it can be reached safely.
- You receive a report with photos and recommendations.
Getting ready for the survey
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the building owner or managing agent
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we’re looking at
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
Getting a price
Most bookings start with a short call: phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email. The price is agreed before a date is set.
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Gutter surveys in Clapper Hill: local notes
Handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles hung on pegs through two holes, are typical of older Kent buildings. The county’s older buildings also include oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them. The wider area around Clapper Hill has a long history of building, with Smallhythe Place about 4.8 miles south-east. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
For landlords with property near Headcorn station, the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at.
Clapper Hill is about 10 miles west of Ashford, in Kent. Anywhere in Clapper Hill, we can come and survey your property. Our area takes in places right across Kent, large and small. Our Maidstone page covers surveys nearby.
Postcode districts we cover here for gutter surveys: TN27. If you are just outside Clapper Hill, we cover Fosten Green (1 mile west), East End (1 mile south-west), Parkgate (1 mile south-east), London Beach (2 miles east) and Strood (3 miles south). Further out, we also cover Maidstone (13 miles north), Ashford (10 miles east), Foley Park (14 miles north), Paddock Wood (12 miles north-west), Tenterden (3 miles south-east) and Bearsted (12 miles north).
Around Clapper Hill
Typical jobs here are in homes near Wattle Wood and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Headcorn station, roughly 4.8 miles north. Other landmarks nearby include Mervyn Quinlan Museum (1.2 miles south-west) and Sissinghurst Castle (2.8 miles north-west).
Signs you need a gutter survey in Clapper Hill
Hidden gutters are often lined with lead or another sheet covering. When a lining splits or an outlet blocks, the water can come inside, because there’s no outer edge for it to spill over. Lead is also a target for theft.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Rotten fascias or stained soffits
- Hoppers and outlets full of debris
- Overflowing valley or parapet gutters
- Leaks at the gutter joints
If you live near a park such as Wattle Wood, or anywhere with mature trees, autumn leaves can block gutters and valleys, so outlets and downpipes are worth watching.
Before booking anyone
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- Whether VAT is added on top
- Which limits apply to the survey
- Their insurance cover
Should I look at the roof myself first?
Your own check is a good start, but it is not a survey. From the ground, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight.
It helps to keep a record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Send it with your enquiry and it will help the survey.