Kent · London and the South East
Gutter Survey in Clement Street
A survey of gutters, valleys, outlets and downpipes for Clement Street and the rest of Kent. Surveys run seven days a week.
- Sagging gutters and loose brackets
- Hoppers and outlets full of debris
- Soffits marked by water
What we do, step by step
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 normally takes about 1–2 hours at most homes, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. Around Clement Street, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so tell us about the loft hatch and any ladder. We only go where it is safe.
- You tell us where you’ve seen overflows, drips or damp.
- The eaves gutters, downpipes and fascias are looked at from ground level and windows.
- We look at hidden gutters as far as safe access allows.
- Where it’s safe, we check the loft for signs of water.
- A photo-illustrated written report and recommendations follows.
Preparing for the visit
- Tell us about parking before the day
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
Getting a price
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, and you can phone 07833 053749 or email us to find out.
Related advice
Gutter survey in Clement Street
Gutters are usually fixed to fascia boards, so fascias and soffits are part of the survey. Water that overflows for long enough can rot timber fascias and mark the soffits underneath. Older buildings, from before 2000, can have asbestos cement soffits, gutters or downpipes. We don’t test for asbestos, so we flag anything that might contain it for a specialist asbestos surveyor to check. We’re often asked to look into gutters full of debris and silt and cracked or loose downpipes, across downpipes, fascias and soffits and parapet and box gutters.
Older buildings in small places like Clement Street may be listed or in a conservation area. That can affect what materials can be used when work is done, so check with the council before planning anything. A roof report helps you plan work with that in mind. Where a building is listed, matching the existing roof materials is often expected.
Nothing in the report is left vague: where something needs attention, it says so plainly, and where it can wait, that’s said too.
- Place
- Clement Street (BR8)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Towns and villages near Clement Street
What else we do in Clement Street
Clement Street questions
Is my home in Clement Street listed or in a conservation area?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it’s worth checking before planning any.
Do you cover smaller places like Clement Street?
Yes, Clement Street is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
What happens next?
You’ll get the report by email. The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation, and the Premium Survey an in-person consultation.
Is it a structural engineer’s report?
No. We note visible signs like sagging or deflection, but we don’t carry out calculations or give an engineer’s opinion. If we think you need an engineer, the report says so.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We have completed more than 5,000 surveys, across 20+ years of surveying roofs, and 98% of clients are satisfied.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. Our survey is a roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey of the whole building. It focuses on the roof and can sit alongside a RICS survey.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, once access has been agreed. The roof of a block or converted house is often shared, so we need permission from the freeholder or managing agent. We inspect only the parts we are allowed to reach.
Why get it checked now?
Water spilling from a gutter runs down and soaks the wall below. Left for months, that can lead to damp inside, worn pointing and rotten timber. Spotting the problem early tends to mean a simpler fix. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like Clement Street, driving rain gets into any weakness, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
Price depends partly on the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all with VAT included. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
Why us?
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- Over 20 years’ experience
- Surveys on any day of the week
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced and two real surveys.
What affects the cost of gutter surveys
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- The roof’s overall size
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, including VAT, and we can help you choose.
Getting in touch
Some details help us suggest the right survey and price. When you contact us, let us know:
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- The type of building and roof, like pitched or flat
- What made you get in touch
If you’re buying, it helps to book soon after your offer is accepted, so there is time to use the report before exchange. For any other survey, just call 07833 053749 or drop us an email when you’re ready.
Common roof problems in Clement Street
Sometimes a gutter struggles with the area of roof draining into it. An extension or extra roof slope can add water to an existing gutter, and a heavy downpour shows up the problem.
People typically book a survey after spotting one of these:
- Rotten fascias or stained soffits
- Leaking or loose downpipes
- Dripping or leaking gutter joints
- Gutters overflowing in heavy rain
If you live in an older home near Church of Saint Paul, the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine.
What to check before booking
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- Is VAT included in the price?
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- How soon the report will arrive
Gutter surveys around Clement Street
Handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles hung on pegs through two holes, are typical of older Kent buildings. Kent’s older buildings take in oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses as well. Whatever the covering, it’s often the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first. Hall Place and Gardens, about 3.3 miles north-west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Clement Street. 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.
Take a building like Sutton-At-Hone Church of England Primary School: long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle. Living close to Dartford Heath is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn.
Clement Street is about 2 miles south of Dartford, in Kent. If you are in Clement Street, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: a call or an email, a price, then a date. Across Kent, we cover Clement Street and the places around it. You can also see our page for London.
We survey roofs across the BR8 postcode area for gutter surveys and the streets around it. We also cover Hawley (1 mile north-east), Sutton at Hone (1 mile east), South Darenth (2 miles south-east), Darenth (2 miles east) and St Margarets (2 miles east). Further out, we also cover Sevenoaks (9 miles south), Gravesend (7 miles east), Tonbridge (15 miles south), Northfleet (6 miles east), Kings Hill (13 miles south-east) and Swanscombe (4 miles north-east).
Local landmarks in Clement Street
We work in homes and buildings around Dartford Heath, Wilmington Academy and The Plough pub and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Farningham Road station, about 1.3 miles south-east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Eynsford Castle (3 miles south) and West Hill Hospital (2.2 miles north). Open spaces near Clement Street include Wansunt Pit.
Useful tips for Clement Street property owners
Getting the most from a gutter survey starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Tips:
- Check that downpipes are firmly fixed to the wall
- Look for green streaks or damp patches on walls
- Check from the ground or a window, not a ladder
- Book gutter clearing once a year, more often near trees
Questions about the report are welcome. The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation and the Premium Survey comes with an in-person one.
Deal with drips, sags and loose downpipes early. Left alone, they usually grow, and the water they spill can damage walls and timber.
What you can safely check yourself
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
Keep a simple record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Send it with your enquiry and it will help the survey.