Kent · London and the South East
Gutter survey in Colt's Hill, Kent
A survey of gutters, valleys, outlets and downpipes in Colt's Hill, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photographs.
- Downpipes that are split or coming away
- Leaks at the gutter joints
- Rotten fascias or stained soffits
For landlords and managing agents
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants, at a time agreed in advance. Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends, which can make access easier.
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work.
Gutter survey in Colt's Hill
Some gutters are easy to see from the street, but many aren’t. Valley, parapet, box and secret gutters can send water indoors when they overflow. We look at them as far as they can be seen safely, from ground level, from windows, from the loft space and from the roof where it is safe. Many leaks indoors start at a hidden gutter. Common reasons to book are blocked outlets and hoppers and gutters overflowing in heavy rain, on parapet and box gutters, eaves gutters and outlets and hoppers.
In a village or hamlet like Colt's Hill, older cottages and farmhouses frequently 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. Each needs checking in its own way, and thatch is a specialist material we report on as far as it can be seen. On older roofs, it is normally the chimneys and lead flashings that need work first.
The report records the gutter as we found it on the day. It is useful right away, and a good reference for later, like when you want to compare after future work.
- Place
- Colt's Hill (TN12)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Your questions about gutter surveys in Colt's Hill
Is Colt's Hill within the area you cover?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
How do I find out if my home in Colt's Hill is listed?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Do you look in the loft space?
If there’s a loft and safe access to it, yes. From inside, the underside of the roof often shows damp, staining or daylight that cannot be seen from outside.
Do you use drones?
Where it helps and the rules allow, yes. Our sub-250g drone is flown by a CAA-registered operator with a Flyer ID and Operator ID, and every flight depends on the airspace and the weather.
Will you walk on the roof?
Only where it is safe to do so. We check everything that can safely be seen: from ground level, from windows and vantage points, from the roof space, from the roof itself where safe and by drone where it applies. Anything we cannot see is noted in the report.
Can the survey be at a weekend?
Yes, we carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays as well as weekdays. To book, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Does the report include photographs?
Yes. We photograph the roof as we go, and they go into the written report.
The survey, step by step
The visit has one job: to look at the gutter as closely as is safe and record what we find. Notes and photos go into the written report. It normally takes roughly 1–2 hours for most homes, and longer where there are parapet, valley or box gutters to follow. Older roofs in small places like Colt's Hill can have low, tight loft spaces, so let us know about the loft hatch and any ladder. We only go where it’s safe.
- First, we agree the areas to focus on.
- We look along each run for debris, sagging and drips.
- Outlets, hoppers, downpipes and overflows are inspected.
- Fascias, soffits and the walls below are looked at for signs of overflow.
- You get photos and written recommendations, prioritised where relevant.
Getting ready for the survey
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
Getting a price
Most bookings start with a short call: phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll ask a few questions about the roof. You will have a price before anything is arranged.
Advice
How we price gutter surveys
Our packages start from £150, with VAT included. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
A Basic Survey starts from £150, inc. VAT. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400. We confirm the price for your survey before booking.
Getting in touch
If you can, have these to hand when you contact us:
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- The property’s address and postcode
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- Any deadline, like an exchange date
Every survey is priced before it’s booked, so you know where you stand. Our price is from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Colt's Hill homes and their roofs
Many older homes in Kent have handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles held by pegs through two holes, and tile-hanging on their upper walls. Kent’s older buildings take in oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses as well. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them. Older buildings may be listed or sit in a conservation area. Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the council can say whether a street is in a conservation area. In either case, a change of roofing material may need consent.
If you own one of the older houses in the streets near Five Oak Green Church, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs. If you live near a park such as Foal Hurst Wood, or anywhere with mature trees, autumn leaves can block gutters and valleys, so outlets and downpipes are worth watching. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Capel Primary School, large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other.
Colt's Hill is about 4 miles south-east of Tonbridge, in Kent. In Colt's Hill, as across Kent, every roof gets the same careful survey. Our area takes in places right across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. There’s also a page for Maidstone.
Postcode districts we cover here for gutter surveys: TN12. We offer gutter surveys to properties on Colts Hill and Maidstone Road. We also cover the places around Colt's Hill: Capel (1 mile west), Five Oak Green (1 mile north), Paddock Wood (1 mile east), Matfield (1 mile south-east) and Whetsted (1 mile north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (10 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (11 miles north-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (5 miles south-west), Tonbridge (4 miles north-west), Kings Hill (7 miles north) and Foley Park (11 miles north-east).
Around Colt's Hill
Around Colt's Hill, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Dovecote Inn, Foal Hurst Wood and Mascalls School and the streets around them. Colt's Hill’s nearest station is Paddock Wood station, about 1.5 miles north-east. A little further out are Tonbridge Castle (4.1 miles north-west) and The Hop Farm Museum (2.3 miles north-east). The countryside around Colt's Hill includes Barden Lake and Tudeley Woods RSPB reserve.
DIY checks: what’s safe
What you can’t do safely is get up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and falls from height are serious. That part is for a survey.
It is useful to keep a record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Share it with us when you book and it will help the survey.
How the survey changes by roof type
Box and secret gutters
Box and secret gutters often cause leaks indoors. Outlets, linings and overflows are checked as far as access allows.
Aluminium and other metal gutters
On big buildings, one blocked outlet can affect a long run so outlets get close attention.
Tips from our surveys
Nothing here needs a ladder. Our suggestions:
- Include valley, parapet and box gutters when clearing
- Watch ceilings under valley gutters for fresh marks
- Note any damp stains below the gutters
- Book gutter clearing once a year, more often near trees
You receive a photo-illustrated written report and clear written recommendations. You can pass it to whoever you choose to do the work so they know what needs doing.
Have your gutters cleared at least once a year, and more often if trees overhang the roof. The best time is normally after the leaves have dropped. Clear gutters can carry water away as they should.