Kent · London and the South East
Gutter Survey in Colliers Green
Find out what’s going on with the gutter before you decide what to do next. We carry out gutter surveys in Colliers Green, with photographs and a clear written report.
- Valley or box gutters that overflow inside
- Water spilling over the gutter edge
- Choked outlets or hopper heads
What happens on the day
We’ll ask a few questions first, such as when any problem began and what work has been done before. The inspection then takes roughly 1–2 hours at a typical home, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. Somewhere like Colliers Green needs a little journey planning: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. The roof is looked at from ground level, from windows, from the loft where there’s safe access and from the roof where it’s safe.
- First, we agree the areas to focus on.
- Each gutter run is checked for blockages, sags and leaking joints.
- We check the outlets, hoppers, downpipes and any overflows.
- We check fascias, soffits and walls for water damage.
- You get photos and written recommendations, prioritised where relevant.
Getting ready for the survey
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
How to book
When you’re ready to go ahead, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email. We will suggest a package, agree the price and find a date.
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About our gutter survey in Colliers Green
This survey covers rainwater above ground: gutters, outlets, hoppers, downpipes and overflows. It isn’t a CCTV drain survey, so we cannot see inside underground pipes. If the problem looks like a blocked or broken drain below ground, the report will say so, with a suggestion to book a separate drain survey. Anything we find above ground, such as a split hopper or a leaking downpipe, is photographed and recorded. We are often asked to look into leaks at the gutter joints and gutters that have fallen out of line, across eaves gutters, parapet and box gutters and valley gutters.
In a village or hamlet like Colliers Green, older cottages and farmhouses frequently sit alongside barns, outbuildings and a few newer houses. Roofs there can be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, and chimney stacks are frequently old. We report on what can be seen safely, and thatch is a specialist material. Chimneys and lead flashings on old roofs often need the most attention.
Nothing in the report is left vague: where something needs attention, it says so plainly, and where it can wait, that is said too.
- Place
- Colliers Green (TN17)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What a gutter survey doesn’t cover
Our survey is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. Other limits to bear in mind:
- The inside of buried drains
- Rot or damp concealed behind fascias or inside walls
- Blockages deep inside downpipes
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll tell you before booking. What our survey covers.
What we check
- Valley gutters
- Parapet and box gutters
- Outlets and hoppers
- Fascias and soffits
- Downpipes
- Eaves gutters
Your questions about gutter surveys in Colliers Green
Will you come out to Colliers Green?
Yes. Colliers Green is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We work right across London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when booking.
Can a landlord with a rental near Marden station book a roof survey?
Of course. Let us know whether a tenant or an agent will let us in, and we can send the report to you or your agent.
Is a Saturday or Sunday visit possible?
Yes, we carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays as well as weekdays. Just call 07833 053749 or send us an email to arrange it.
How long will you be on site?
It normally takes between one and two hours at a house, depending on how many gutter runs and downpipes there are. We’ll give you an idea when you book.
Are hidden gutters like valleys and box gutters included?
Yes, as far as they can safely be seen. We look from vantage points, the loft space and the roof itself where safe, and by drone where it’s applicable.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. We check the roof, not the whole building, and it is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. Many buyers have both.
Will the survey check for asbestos?
No. We don’t test for asbestos. Where gutters, downpipes or soffits could be asbestos cement, we flag them so a specialist asbestos surveyor can check before any work.
Gutter surveys in Colliers Green: local notes
Older houses across Kent frequently have handmade clay or peg tiles, and many have tile-hung walls. You’ll 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. Historic houses like Scotney Castle, about 4.9 miles south-west, show how far back building in the area around Colliers Green goes. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
For landlords with property near Marden station, the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at. Trees in and around The Gill shed leaves that can end up in nearby gutters.
Colliers Green is about 7 miles south-east of Paddock Wood, in Kent. We carry out gutter surveys in Colliers Green for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings, with a written report and photographs every time. Our area takes in places right across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Maidstone.
Surveys in TN17 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Close by, we survey roofs in Flishinghurst (1 mile south), Horden (1 mile north), Wilsley Green (2 miles south-east), Wilsley Pound (2 miles south-east) and Cranbrook Common (2 miles east). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (10 miles north), Ashford (15 miles east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (11 miles west), Tonbridge (12 miles north-west), Kings Hill (11 miles north-west) and Foley Park (11 miles north).
Near you in Colliers Green
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to High Weald Academy and The Gill, among other places. Colliers Green’s nearest station is Marden station, about 3.9 miles north of the centre. A little further out are Sissinghurst Castle (3 miles east) and Benenden Hospital (5.1 miles south-east).
Common roof problems in Colliers Green
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 the weakness shows in a heavy downpour.
Most people get in touch when they’ve noticed one of these:
- Blocked outlets and hoppers
- Leaks at the gutter joints
- Overflowing valley or parapet gutters
- Cracked or loose downpipes
Take a building like Colliers Green Church of England Primary School: long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle.
What to check before booking
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- When you’ll get the report
- What follow-up you get after the report
- Whether you get a written report with photos
Before and after the survey
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They apply to most roofs:
- Get trees that overhang the gutters trimmed
- Have gutters cleared at least once a year
- Make sure downpipe clips are holding
- Look for new stains on ceilings below valleys after rain
If we think the problem lies underground, we’ll say so, so a drain survey can be arranged. We also note anything else we spot on the roof while we’re there.
Look at the gutters from indoors or the ground when it pours. Water spilling over the edge or out of a joint is a sign that something needs attention before the walls suffer.
Why act early in Colliers Green
A written report gives you a dated record of the gutters’ condition, useful when you are planning maintenance or getting work priced. Without it, you are relying on what can be seen from the pavement. For an older or listed building in a place like Colliers Green, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so leaving a defect until it is urgent leaves less time to plan.
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on the size and height of the roof, how it can be seen safely and which survey you book.
Why book us in Colliers Green
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- An independent view of the roof
Take a look at our cost guide or what we found on two real jobs.
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What else we do in Colliers Green
Can I check my roof myself?
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, which helps when we check the roof.
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and a fall can be serious. That part is for a survey, using safe viewpoints and a drone where applicable.