Kent · London and the South East
Gutter survey in Cold Harbour, Kent
A survey of gutters, valleys, outlets and downpipes around Cold Harbour, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Leaves and moss blocking gutters
- Hoppers and outlets full of debris
- Fascia boards damaged by overflowing water
Why get it checked now?
Overflowing water soaks the walls under the gutter. Left for months, that can lead to damp inside, worn pointing and rotten timber. Finding the cause now normally keeps the fix smaller. Matching old materials, like handmade tiles or stone slates, can take time to source. That’s one more reason to find defects before they become urgent.
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so the price reflects that. You will know the figure before booking.
Why us?
- 20+ years’ experience
- An independent view of the roof
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
Read what a roof survey costs or two real surveys.
How a gutter survey works in Cold Harbour
Most blocked gutters are full of leaves, moss or silt. Homes close to trees fill their gutters faster, and moss washing off a tiled or slate roof adds to it. Our survey shows which gutters are blocked or standing full, which outlets and hoppers are choked and whether overflows are working. Photos show each problem clearly. Blocked gutters are easy to put off but it rarely improves. We survey downpipes, parapet and box gutters and valley gutters, and people most frequently book us about leaking or loose downpipes and choked outlets or hopper heads.
Some older homes in villages like Cold Harbour are 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. Knowing the roof’s condition helps you plan ahead with that in mind. Where a building is listed, matching the existing roof materials is often expected.
The report doesn’t just list problems. It explains what we found, why it matters and what we recommend.
- Place
- Cold Harbour (ME17)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Cold Harbour questions
I let a flat near Charing station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, rented property is part of what we cover. Just phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and tell us about the building, including who will give access on the day.
Do you cover smaller places like Cold Harbour?
Yes, Cold Harbour is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
Will you go up on the roof?
Not unless it is safe. Safe viewpoints, the loft space and a drone where applicable cover most of what’s needed, and the report notes anything we couldn’t see.
Are you structural engineers?
No. We’re roof surveyors, not structural engineers, and it does not include calculations. If we see signs that need an engineer’s opinion, we’ll recommend one.
What’s in the report?
It sets out what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, with photos throughout. Anything we couldn’t see safely is noted too, so you know exactly what was covered.
Does someone need to be in?
That depends on the survey. Inside the building and in the loft, we need someone to let us in; we’ll agree the details when you book.
Does the season matter for a gutter survey?
Any time of year works. Booking before autumn and winter gives you time to plan though problems often show up after heavy rain.
Cold Harbour homes and their roofs
The wider area around Cold Harbour has a long history of building, with Belmont House and Gardens about 3.8 miles north-east. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. Older houses across Kent often 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. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters.
For landlords with property near Charing station, knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints. If you live near a park like Spuckles and Kennelling Woods, or anywhere with mature trees, autumn leaves can block gutters and valleys, and an overflowing gutter soon means a wet wall. For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St Lawrence, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first.
Cold Harbour is about 7 miles south-west of Faversham, in Kent. We survey roofs in Cold Harbour and the surrounding area across London and South East England. Across Kent, we cover Cold Harbour and the places around it. There’s also a page for Maidstone.
We survey roofs across ME17 for gutter surveys. Neighbouring places we cover for gutter surveys include Warren Street (1 mile north-west), Payden Street (1 mile north-west), Lenham Heath (2 miles south-west), Charing Heath (2 miles south) and Lenham Forstal (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (11 miles west), Ashford (8 miles south-east), Canterbury (14 miles east), Sittingbourne (7 miles north), Whitstable (14 miles north-east) and Faversham (7 miles north-east).
Near you in Cold Harbour
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Harrow pub and Spuckles and Kennelling Woods and the streets around them. Cold Harbour’s nearest station is Charing station, roughly 2.3 miles south. Well-known places in the area include Newnham Castle (3.4 miles north).
How the survey changes by roof type
Plastic (uPVC) gutters
On plastic systems, slipped joints are one of the most common faults. We record each one we can see.
Cast iron gutters
A good many period homes still have cast iron rainwater goods. Kept painted, they can last a long time but corrode once the paint wears off.
Checking the roof from the ground
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from ground level or a window. Water spilling over the edge can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
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.
The survey, step by step
There isn’t much for you to do on the day. Point out anything you’ve noticed, like stains, drips or loose pieces, and we will take it from there. The survey itself takes roughly 1–2 hours for most houses, and longer for a large or complex roof. Around Cold Harbour, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so it helps to know whether there is a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. We only go where it is safe.
- 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 be seen safely.
- The roof space is checked for staining, where it can be reached safely.
- You receive a report with photos and recommendations.
Before we arrive
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
Getting a price
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, so phone 07833 053749 or email us with the details.
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What affects the price in Cold Harbour
Survey packages start from £150, with VAT included. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- House, block, shop or office
- The size of the roof
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package you pick makes a difference too. We will give you the figure before anything is booked.
What we need to know
When you call or email, these details help:
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- The type of building and roof, like pitched or flat
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
You can call us seven days a week. For a price or to book, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
For landlords and managing agents
With a portfolio of properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To arrange surveys for several addresses, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the addresses.
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on, photographs included.