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Gutter survey in Crockham Hill, Kent
A survey of gutters, valleys, outlets and downpipes in Crockham Hill, using drones and thermal imaging where applicable. Get in touch for a price.
- Leaves and moss blocking gutters
- Valley or box gutters that overflow inside
- Leaking or loose downpipes
The survey, step by step
Once we’ve finished looking, we write up our findings in a report with photos. On timing, it normally takes between one and two hours for most homes, and longer where there are parapet, valley or box gutters to follow. Somewhere like Crockham Hill needs a little journey planning: tell us about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. On the day, we inspect what can safely be seen, inside and out.
- You tell us where you’ve seen overflows, drips or damp.
- The eaves gutters, downpipes and fascias are looked at 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 the survey
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Keep pets in another room
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
Getting a price
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. For any other survey, just ring 07833 053749 or email us when you’re ready.
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How a gutter survey works in Crockham Hill
Damp on walls, water marks under a valley or streaks down the brickwork often trace back to the gutters. Our gutter survey helps show whether the rainwater system is the cause, as far as can safely be seen. Where the cause looks more like the roof covering or a flashing, the report says so. The next step is suggested too. If you are worried about gutters that have fallen out of line and hoppers and outlets full of debris, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
In a village or hamlet like Crockham 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. 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’s said too.
- Place
- Crockham Hill (TN8)
- Region
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Questions from Crockham Hill
How do I find out if my home in Crockham Hill is listed?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it’s in a conservation area. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Can a landlord with a rental near Edenbridge station book a roof survey?
Yes, that’s a common request. Let us know whether a tenant or an agent will let us in, and we can send the report to you or your agent.
Could my damp wall be caused by the gutters?
We check whether rainwater from the gutters is reaching the wall from overflows, leaking joints or loose downpipes. We cannot see inside the wall itself, so the report covers what can be seen.
Can the survey be at a weekend?
Yes, weekend visits are possible as well as weekdays. To book, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
What’s the best way to book?
To arrange a survey, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address, the type of property and what’s prompted the survey. We will confirm the price and find a day that suits.
How much time does the visit need?
It usually takes about one to two hours at a house, depending on how many gutter runs and downpipes there are. You will know roughly how long when we arrange the visit.
How many surveys have you done?
We have more than 20 years’ experience and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys.
What a gutter survey looks like in Crockham Hill
Older houses across Kent often have handmade clay or peg tiles, and many have tile-hung walls. Oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses are part of the county’s older buildings too. Whatever the covering, it is often the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first. About 1 mile north-east lies Chartwell, a reminder of how long the area around Crockham Hill has been built on. If your home is one of the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
If you let a flat or house near Edenbridge station, a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant.
Crockham Hill is about 6 miles south-west of Sevenoaks, in Kent. Anywhere in Crockham Hill, we can come and survey your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. Our area takes in places right across Kent. There is also a page for Crawley.
Surveys in TN8 are booked the same way as anywhere else. You’ll find streets such as Deanery Road, Main Road and Spout Lane. We also cover the places around Crockham Hill: Goodley Stock (1 mile north), Pootings (1 mile south-east), Puddledock (1 mile east), The Chart (1 mile north-west) and Troy Town (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Sevenoaks (6 miles north-east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (11 miles south-east), Tonbridge (10 miles east), Swanley (12 miles north-east), Kings Hill (15 miles east) and Paddock Wood (15 miles east).
Around Crockham Hill
The nearest railway station is Edenbridge station, roughly 1.9 miles south of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Hever Castle (4 miles south-east) and Haxted Watermill Museum (3.4 miles south-west). Open spaces near Crockham Hill include Betsom's Hill and Dryhill Nature Reserve.
What a survey costs
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. The main factors are:
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- House, block, shop or office
- The roof’s overall size
To find out what your survey will cost, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and tell us about the roof. We will confirm the figure before booking.
What to tell us when you contact us
You don’t need to know any roofing terms. Just let us know:
- The address and postcode of the property
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- The kind of building and roof involved
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, and you can call 07833 053749 or send us an email to find out.
When to book a survey in Crockham Hill
Plenty of tiled and slate roofs carry moss, and rain washes it down into the gutters. Mixed with grit from the roof, it settles as silt that holds water in the gutter and gives plants somewhere to grow.
Here are some of the things we see frequently:
- Overflowing valley or parapet gutters
- Blocked outlets and hoppers
- Gutters full of debris and silt
- Cracked or loose downpipes
Take an older house close to Holy Trinity Church: the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine.
Questions to ask before you book
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- When you will get the report
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- Which limits apply to the survey
Also near Crockham Hill
Also in Crockham Hill
Roof by roof
Plastic (uPVC) gutters
Many homes have plastic gutters and downpipes. Their joints can leak as the seals wear, and brackets can sag under load.
Cast iron gutters
Cracks often open on the back of cast iron downpipes, so we check the wall behind for staining.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
It helps to keep a record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Share it with us as you book and it will help the survey.
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Overflowing water can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
Before and after the survey
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner, before and after a survey:
- Look out for overflows when it pours
- Check from the ground or a window, not a ladder
- Have gutters cleared at least once a year
- 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.
Hidden gutters need clearing too. They collect leaves and silt just like eaves gutters but they’re much harder to spot, so ask for them to be included when gutters are cleared.