Kent · London and the South East
Gutter survey in Claygate, Kent
A careful look at the gutter at your property in Claygate, and put it all in a report with photographs.
- Choked outlets or hopper heads
- Sagging gutters and loose brackets
- Leaking or loose downpipes
How a gutter survey works in Claygate
People book a gutter survey when gutters overflow, when damp appears or before the wetter months. Landlords and managing agents use the report to plan upkeep, and some buyers want the rainwater system checked before exchange. The survey and report follow the same steps whatever the reason, with photos and written recommendations. We survey on weekdays and at weekends. We’re often asked to look into downpipes that are split or coming away and gutters overflowing in heavy rain, on valley gutters, downpipes and fascias and soffits.
Somewhere as small as Claygate, homes are often older cottages and farmhouses, with outbuildings and some newer houses. Older roofs may be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, frequently with chimneys that have stood a long time. We report on everything that’s safely in view, and thatch is a specialist material. On older roofs, it’s normally the chimneys and lead flashings that need work first.
What you get is a clear record of the gutter on the day we saw it. It’s useful right away, and a good reference for later, for example when you want to check whether anything has changed.
- Location
- Claygate (TN12)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
When to book a survey in Claygate
Plenty of tiled and slate roofs carry moss, and rain washes it down into the gutters. Mixed with grit from the roof, it settles as silt that holds water in the gutter and lets weeds take root.
Common reasons to book include:
- Soffits marked by water
- Gutters packed with leaves or moss
- Blocked outlets and hoppers
- Overflowing valley or parapet gutters
If your house is among the older ones in the streets near Church of St Margaret, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs.
What to check before booking
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- Will the report include photos?
- What insurance they carry
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How we price gutter surveys
Prices vary from roof to roof, and it comes down to:
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- How big the roof is
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on how big and how high the roof is, how it can safely be seen and which survey you book.
What to tell us when you contact us
A little information up front helps. It helps to include:
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- The property’s address and postcode
- The kind of building and roof involved
Our phone lines are open seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. For a price or to book, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Claygate
What can be done to an older roof may depend on listing or a conservation area. The council is the place to check, along with Historic England’s list, ideally before any re-roofing is planned. Older houses across Kent frequently have handmade clay or peg tiles, and many have tile-hung walls. Kent’s older buildings take in oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses as well. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look.
If you own a rental within reach of Marden station, knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints.
Claygate is about 7 miles south-west of Maidstone, in Kent. Whether the building in Claygate is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, we can survey the roof on a weekday or at the weekend. Claygate is one of the towns and villages in Kent we cover for gutter surveys. Our Maidstone page covers surveys nearby.
We survey roofs across the TN12 postcode area for gutter surveys. Local streets include Sheephurst Lane, Maidstone Road and Spenny Lane, and we cover them all. Neighbouring places we cover for gutter surveys include Pearson's Green (1 mile south-west), Marden Beech (2 miles south-east), Marden (2 miles east), Queen Street (2 miles north-west) and Castle Hill (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also cover Maidstone (7 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (14 miles north-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (8 miles west), Tonbridge (8 miles west), Kings Hill (7 miles north) and Foley Park (8 miles north-east).
Landmarks near Claygate
We work in homes and buildings around The White Hart pub. Claygate’s nearest station is Marden station, roughly 1.8 miles east of the centre. A little further out are South East Romany Museum (2.7 miles east).
What you can safely check yourself
Look up at the roof after a storm, from the ground: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
You can learn a lot from ground level. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Please don’t climb up for a closer look.
The survey, step by step
After the inspection, everything we found is written up in a report with photos, sent to you by email. As for time on site, most surveys take between one and two hours at a house, depending on how many gutter runs and downpipes there are. In a hamlet or village like Claygate, a postcode does not always lead to the right gate, so a few directions are welcome. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- First, you let us know what you’ve seen, such as overflows or damp.
- The eaves gutters, downpipes and fascias are looked at 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 loft space, where there is safe access, for signs of water getting in.
- You get a photo-illustrated written report and recommendations.
How to prepare
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Tell us where we can park nearby
Getting a price
We confirm the price for your survey before booking, so you know the cost up front. Our price is from £150, including VAT. To book, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Advice
Surveys for landlords and agents in Claygate
If you own several properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To arrange surveys for several addresses, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Shared roofs need a little more planning: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Let us know about it when you book and we’ll plan the survey around it.
Common questions in Claygate
Do you cover smaller places like Claygate?
Yes. Claygate is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. Our area covers London and the South East. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when you book.
Can a landlord with a rental near Marden station book a roof survey?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for. You can call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and what you need.
What does the report include?
You get our findings in writing, part by part, with photos. Points are put by urgency where it matters.
Does the season matter for a gutter survey?
Any time of year works. Before the wetter months gives you time to plan any work, and a wet spell can show where gutters overflow.
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, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Does someone need to be in?
Not always. An outside-only look can be arranged beforehand, but the loft and any rooms with damp need someone to let us in.
What insurance do you have?
Every survey is covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
What a gutter survey doesn’t cover
We only report whatever is safely visible on the day, so there are some things a survey can’t cover:
- What’s hidden inside a downpipe
- Parts of gutters that cannot be seen safely
- What’s behind fascias and inside walls
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will tell you before you book. What a survey covers and does not.
What this survey covers
- Downpipes
- Fascias and soffits
- Outlets and hoppers
- Eaves gutters
- Valley gutters
- Parapet and box gutters