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Gutter survey in Cobham, Kent
Wondering about the gutter at a property in Cobham? You can book a gutter survey in Cobham and across Kent, with plain-English findings.
- Sagging gutters and loose brackets
- Dripping or leaking gutter joints
- Fascia boards damaged by overflowing water
What a survey costs
Not every roof costs the same to survey, and it comes down to:
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where applicable) come with the Premium Survey, which starts from £400, inc. VAT. We can help you choose the package that fits what you want to find out.
Booking your survey
To price your survey accurately, we’ll ask about:
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- What’s prompted the survey
Our phone lines are open seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. To book or ask a question, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
About our gutter survey in Cobham
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 buyers sometimes want the gutters looked at before they exchange. The survey and report follow the same steps whatever the reason, with photos and written recommendations. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. If you’re worried about hoppers and outlets full of debris and gutters that have fallen out of line, we can find out what’s behind it.
Some older homes in villages like Cobham are 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. Knowing the roof’s condition helps you plan ahead with that in mind. Older materials such as clay tiles, slate and stone are frequently matched when work is done.
The report is yours to share with whoever needs it: a seller or estate agent, an insurer, a roofer, a builder or a managing agent.
- Place
- Cobham (DA12)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
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Signs you need a gutter survey in Cobham
Most gutter joints rely on seals or sealant that wear out. Plastic gutters move with heat and cold so their joints can start to leak. Cast iron joints can corrode and part where the paint has failed.
Problems we come across frequently include:
- Gutters packed with leaves or moss
- Leaks at the gutter joints
- Valley or box gutters that overflow inside
- Cracked or loose downpipes
If you live near a park like Jeskyns, or anywhere with mature trees, autumn leaves can block gutters and valleys, so outlets and downpipes are worth watching.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- What experience they bring
- Whether the roof space is looked at, where there is one
- What insurance they carry
How the survey works
We work from the outside in: outside views come first, then the loft space if there’s safe access. All told, expect roughly 1–2 hours at most homes, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. In a small place like Cobham, access is usually the main thing to plan. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- We agree which parts of the building you are most worried about.
- We look along each run for debris, sagging and drips.
- We check the outlets, hoppers, downpipes and any overflows.
- We check fascias, soffits and walls for water damage.
- Findings are photographed and set out in a written report.
Preparing for the visit
- Tell us about parking before the day
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
Book a survey
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To find a date that works for you, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Advice
Gutter surveys in Cobham: local notes
Cobham is within about 5 miles of the coast, so there is more wind and more salt in the air than further inland. Salt corrodes metal fixings and flashings, and wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces. With Cobham College about 0.2 miles south-west, Cobham sits in an area with a long building history. On older houses around here, roofs frequently carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
If you live in an older home near Parish Church of St Mary Magdalene, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs. If you look after a building such as Cobham Primary School, its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale.
Cobham is about 3 miles south of Gravesend, in Kent. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Cobham can all book gutter surveys. We cover towns and villages across Kent, large and small. Our Maidstone page covers surveys nearby.
Gutter surveys in DA12 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. We offer gutter surveys to properties on The Street, Lawrence Drive and Cobhambury Road and the roads around them. We also cover Upper Bush (2 miles south-east), Lower Bush (2 miles south-east), Cuxton (2 miles south-east), North Halling (3 miles south-east) and Upper Halling (3 miles south). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (10 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (15 miles east), Dartford (8 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (12 miles south-west), Gravesend (3 miles north) and Tonbridge (14 miles south).
Landmarks near Cobham
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Thamesview School, The Ship Inn and Jeskyns. The nearest railway station is Sole Street station, about 1.2 miles south-west. Well-known places in the area include Rochester Castle (4.3 miles east) and Gravesham Community Hospital (3.9 miles north-west). For a walk, there’s Gad's Hill and Ranscombe Farm.
Common questions in Cobham
Is Cobham within the area you cover?
Yes. Cobham is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when you book.
Is the coastal weather around Cobham hard on roofs?
It can do. Cobham is within about 5 miles of the sea, and coastal roofs tend to see faster wear on metal parts and more wind lifting loose pieces.
Can you give me structural calculations?
No. Our survey is not a structural engineer’s report, and it does not include calculations. If we see signs that need an engineer’s opinion, we’ll recommend one.
Does someone need to be in?
Not necessarily. An outside-only look can be arranged beforehand, but anything inside needs someone there to give access.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Yes, where it’s applicable. Our sub-250g drone is flown by a CAA-registered operator with a Flyer ID and Operator ID, and the airspace and weather are checked before every flight.
What’s in the survey report?
It explains what we saw, what it means and what we’d suggest, backed by photos. Anything we couldn’t see safely is noted too.
Could my damp wall be caused by the gutters?
Overflowing gutters frequently lead to damp walls, and we check for exactly that. If the evidence points elsewhere, we’ll say so, based on what we can see.
Useful tips for Cobham property owners
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out:
- Don’t leave hidden gutters out of a clear-out
- Have gutters cleared at least once a year
- Don’t climb a ladder to look in the gutters
- Note any damp stains below the gutters
If we think the problem lies underground, we’ll say so, so you can arrange a drain survey. Anything else we notice on the roof, as far as we can see it, is noted too.
Look at the gutters from indoors or the ground when it pours. Overflows and dripping joints are a sign to act before damage builds up.
Why it is worth a survey now in Cobham
A blocked valley or parapet gutter doesn’t spill harmlessly. It can overflow into the building usually during the worst downpours. It’s worth having these gutters looked at before the wetter months. Around Cobham, older homes frequently have old roof timbers, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it’s left.
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the report is not charged as an extra. Our price is from £150, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
What you get with us
- An independent view of the roof
- Package prices that include VAT
- PI and public liability insurance
- Over 20 years’ experience
Read how roof surveys are priced and what we found on two real jobs.
What a gutter survey doesn’t cover
This is not a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- The inside of buried drains
- The inside of a downpipe along its whole length
- Gutters out of sight from every safe vantage point
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or email us and we will point you to the right survey. What our survey covers.
What we check
- Eaves gutters
- Fascias and soffits
- Outlets and hoppers
- Valley gutters
- Downpipes
- Parapet and box gutters