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Gutter Survey in Claygate Cross
Know where you stand with the gutter before you spend money on it. Gutter surveys in Claygate Cross, with photos and a clear written report.
- Brackets that have dropped or snapped
- Gutters full of debris and silt
- Leaks at the gutter joints
About our gutter survey in Claygate Cross
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, including gutters, valleys, outlets, hoppers and downpipes. You get a report with photographs. If you’re worried about gutters overflowing in heavy rain and brackets that have dropped or snapped, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
Older buildings in small places like Claygate Cross 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. A roof report helps you plan work with that in mind. Older materials such as clay tiles, slate and stone are frequently matched when work is done.
Every survey ends with a written report, with photos, sent by email. It sets out the condition of the gutter, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Location
- Claygate Cross (TN15)
- Region
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
FAQs for Claygate Cross
Is my home in Claygate Cross 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’re planning to re-roof in a different material.
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Borough Green & Wrotham station?
Of course. Let us know whether a tenant or an agent will let us in, and we can send the report to you or your agent.
Is a Saturday or Sunday visit possible?
Yes. Surveys are carried out seven days a week. Just phone 07833 053749 or send us an email to arrange a day.
Are hidden gutters like valleys and box gutters included?
Yes, as far as they can safely be seen. We use the ground, windows, the loft space and the roof where it is safe and a drone where it applies.
Could my damp wall be caused by the gutters?
Leaking gutters and downpipes are a common cause of damp walls, and we check for exactly that. If the evidence points elsewhere, we will say so as far as we can tell from what’s visible.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
How much is a gutter survey?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The size of the property and the access affect the price. To get a price, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Also in Claygate Cross
Gutter surveys around Claygate Cross
Historic houses such as Old Soar Manor, about 0.9 miles south-east, show how far back building in the area around Claygate Cross goes. 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. Oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses are part of the county’s older buildings too. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them.
If you live in an older home near The Church of the Good Shepherd, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look. Anyone responsible for a site like Borough Green Primary School will know that long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle.
Claygate Cross is about 5 miles east of Sevenoaks, in Kent. In Claygate Cross, as across Kent, every roof gets the same careful survey. Claygate Cross is one of the towns and villages in Kent we cover. Our Maidstone page covers surveys nearby.
All of TN15 is covered for gutter surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Whether your property is on Claygate Cross, Basted Lane and Winfield Lane or a nearby road, we can survey it. Neighbouring places we cover for gutter surveys include Crouch (1 mile east), Basted (1 mile north-west), Borough Green (1 mile north), Plaxtol (1 mile south) and Platt (1 mile north-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Maidstone (9 miles east), Dartford (12 miles north), Sevenoaks (5 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (10 miles south), Gravesend (11 miles north) and Tonbridge (5 miles south).
What’s near Claygate Cross
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Wrotham School, The Chequers Inn and Ivy Hatch Nature Reserve. The nearest railway station is Borough Green & Wrotham station, about 1.2 miles north. Nearby you will also find Ightham Court (1.7 miles north-west) and Beechin Wood Archery Museum (1.1 miles north-east).
Different roofs, different checks
Box and secret gutters
A secret gutter is tucked under the slates or tiles at an abutment or valley and is easy to overlook. We look at what’s visible and note what is not.
Cast iron gutters
Cracks often open on the back of cast iron downpipes, so we check the wall behind for staining.
Why it’s worth a survey now in Claygate Cross
A blocked valley or parapet gutter does not spill harmlessly. It can overflow into the building typically during the worst downpours. Having them checked before autumn and winter makes sense. In a place like Claygate Cross, a barn or garage roof left to fail puts whatever is inside at risk. It’s worth including them in a survey before a winter does the damage.
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how safely it can be seen. Prices start from £150, including VAT.
Why book us in Claygate Cross
- Packages from £150, with VAT included
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- 98% customer satisfaction
The survey, step by step
The visit usually starts outside and finishes in the loft: first the slopes, edges and gutters from every safe viewpoint, then the roof space where it can be reached. In total, it takes about one to two hours for most homes, and longer where there are parapet, valley or box gutters to follow. Older roofs in small places like Claygate Cross can have low, tight loft spaces, so it is useful to know whether there’s a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. We only go where it’s safe.
- You let us know where you’ve seen overflows, drips or damp.
- We walk round the building and check the gutters, downpipes and fascias from the ground.
- Valleys, parapets and box gutters are inspected where they can safely be seen.
- Where it’s safe, we check the loft for signs of water.
- You receive a report with photos and recommendations.
Preparing for the visit
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it’s shared
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Check we can get to the back of the property
How to book
Our price is from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, so phone 07833 053749 or email us with the details.
Related advice
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Landlords and agents in Claygate Cross book surveys as well as householders. A written report with photos gives you a clear record of the gutter, useful for planning maintenance.
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work around your tenants.
How we price gutter surveys
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before you book. This is what makes a difference:
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- The shape of the roof and its details
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- Which survey package you book
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, inc. VAT, and we will tell you which fits.
Helping us price your survey
To price your survey accurately, we’ll ask about:
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
- What made you get in touch
- The address and postcode of the property
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
Once you know what you need, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form. We’ll suggest a package, agree the price and find a date, weekday or weekend.
When to book a survey in Claygate Cross
Brackets can loosen, corrode or snap over the years. A gutter full of wet debris is heavy and the extra load drags the gutter down. Lose the fall and water gathers in the dip, then overflows.
Most people get in touch after spotting something like this:
- Joints that drip after rain
- Water backing up from a hidden gutter
- Choked outlets or hopper heads
- Gutters that have fallen out of line
Landlords with a home close to Borough Green & Wrotham station may find that a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let.
What to check before booking
- Their report turnaround times
- Their track record with similar roofs
- Are they insured for the work?
- What they won’t be able to tell you