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Gutter survey in Coldharbour, Kent
Gutter surveys in Coldharbour, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. Every survey ends with a written report and photos.
- Water backing up from a hidden gutter
- Blocked outlets and hoppers
- Leaking or loose downpipes
How a gutter survey works in Coldharbour
We survey gutters and rainwater systems in Coldharbour and right across London and the South East. On the day, we inspect everything that’s safely in view from the ground, windows, the roof space and the roof where it’s safe. A visit normally takes an hour or two at most homes, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. The written report follows, with photographs and recommendations. Typical surveys look at soffits marked by water and gutters that have fallen out of line, on valley gutters, parapet and box gutters and eaves gutters.
In a village or hamlet like Coldharbour, older cottages and farmhouses often sit alongside barns, outbuildings and a few newer houses. Older roofs may be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, frequently with chimneys that have stood a long time. We report on what can safely be seen, and thatch is a specialist material. Chimneys and lead flashings on old roofs frequently need the most attention.
The Standard Survey adds moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Place
- Coldharbour (TN11)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
DIY checks: what’s safe
A DIY look is useful, but it isn’t a survey. You will not see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from ground level, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
Look up at the roof after a storm, from ground level: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Don’t go up yourself.
Towns and villages near Coldharbour
What else we do in Coldharbour
Landlord and commercial surveys in Coldharbour
Letting agents and landlords in Coldharbour book surveys as well as homeowners. The report gives you a dated record of the gutter, with photographs.
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan, putting the urgent items at the top.
How the survey works
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 usually takes roughly 1–2 hours for most homes, and longer where there are parapet, valley or box gutters to follow. Around Coldharbour, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so let us know 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.
- We walk round the building and check the gutters, downpipes and fascias from ground level.
- We look at hidden gutters as far as safe access allows.
- Where it’s safe, we check the loft for signs of water.
- You receive a report with photos and recommendations.
Before the survey
- If it is not your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
How to book
To arrange a survey, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and tell us the address and what’s prompted the survey. We’ll confirm the price before you book.
Related advice
What we’re asked to look at in Coldharbour
Many gutter joints depend on rubber seals or sealant that age. Plastic gutters move with heat and cold so their joints can start to leak. Cast iron joints can corrode and part once the paint has worn away.
Here are some of the things we see often:
- Fascia boards damaged by overflowing water
- Gutters full of debris and silt
- Choked outlets or hopper heads
- Overflowing eaves gutters
Landlords with a home close to Hildenborough station may find that a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- What experience they bring
- What the survey won’t cover
- What insurance they carry
Coldharbour questions
How do I find out if my home in Coldharbour is listed?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. It’s worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Is Coldharbour within the area you cover?
Yes, we do. We work right across London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it is useful to know about access.
How do I book a survey in Coldharbour?
To book, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and tell us the address and what you want to find out. We’ll confirm the price and agree a day with you.
What will the report tell me?
You get our findings in writing, part by part, with photos, finishing with recommendations. The most urgent items are made clear.
Do you survey at weekends?
Yes. We survey on weekdays and at weekends. Just phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email to arrange a day.
What’s the price of a gutter survey?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The price depends on the size of the building and how easy the gutters are to see. To get a price, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Do you check valley and parapet gutters?
Yes. These gutters frequently cause leaks indoors when they block so we pay close attention to them. Some may only be partly visible, and we’ll note that in the report.
What a gutter survey does not cover
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, and that sets some limits:
- Damage hidden inside walls or behind boards
- Gutters out of sight from each safe vantage point
- Confirming asbestos in older rainwater goods
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will point you to the right survey before you book. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Coldharbour
- Valley gutters
- Parapet and box gutters
- Fascias and soffits
- Downpipes
- Eaves gutters
- Outlets and hoppers
What a survey costs
Our packages start from £150, including VAT. The price for your roof depends on:
- Which survey package you book
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on how big and how high the roof is, access and the package you choose.
Helping us price your survey
What helps most when you contact us:
- What kind of property and roof it is
- When you need the report by
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
- Access details, like a loft hatch or a shared roof
A quick phone call is typically the easiest start: phone 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll ask a few questions about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Coldharbour homes and their roofs
Historic houses such as Ightham Mote, about 2.2 miles north, show how far back building in the area around Coldharbour goes. If you own one of the older houses, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof. Older houses across Kent often have handmade clay or peg tiles, and many have tile-hung walls. You will also find oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses among the county’s older buildings. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them.
Take an older house close to Parish Church of St John: its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first. If you look after a building such as St Margaret Clitherow Catholic Primary School, large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other.
Coldharbour is about 2 miles north of Tonbridge, in Kent. We visit Coldharbour as part of our work across Kent, for homes and businesses alike. Our area takes in places right across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. For surveys nearby, see our Maidstone page.
We work across the TN11 postcode area for gutter surveys and the streets around it. Neighbouring places we cover for gutter surveys include Hildenborough (1 mile south-west), Hilden Park (1 mile south), Watt's Cross (1 mile west), Budds (1 mile north) and Stocks Green (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (12 miles east), Dartford (15 miles north), Sevenoaks (5 miles north-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (6 miles south), Gravesend (15 miles north) and Northfleet (15 miles north).
Near you in Coldharbour
Typical jobs here are in homes near Hugh Christie Technology College and The Flying Dutchman Public House. The nearest railway station is Hildenborough station, roughly 1.6 miles south-west. Other landmarks nearby include Tonbridge Castle (2.2 miles south) and The Milne Museum (2 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Tudeley Woods RSPB reserve and Barden Lake.