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Gutter Survey in Crockhurst Street
Find out the condition of the gutter at your property in Crockhurst Street from an independent roof surveyor. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Hoppers and outlets full of debris
- Soffits marked by water
- Joints that drip after rain
Roof by roof
Cast iron gutters
Cracks often open on the back of cast iron downpipes, so we check the wall behind for staining.
Lead-lined valley and parapet gutters
Many older homes have lead-lined valley and parapet gutters. Splits and failed joints in the lead can let water straight in.
Gutter survey in Crockhurst Street: what you get
This survey covers rainwater above ground, from the gutters down to where the downpipes meet the ground. It is not a CCTV drain survey and we can’t see inside buried drains. Where water seems to be backing up from below ground, we’ll say so in the report, 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. Common reasons to book are gutters that have fallen out of line and leaks at the gutter joints, across downpipes, parapet and box gutters and fascias and soffits.
In a village or hamlet like Crockhurst Street, older cottages and farmhouses often sit alongside barns, outbuildings and a few newer houses. Roofs there can be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, and chimney stacks are often old. We report on what can be seen safely, and thatch is a specialist material. On older roofs, it’s usually the chimneys and lead flashings that need work first.
Report times depend on the survey you book: the Basic Survey within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey on the same day.
- Where
- Crockhurst Street (TN11)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Gutter surveys around Crockhurst Street
Handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles hung on pegs through two holes, are typical of older Kent buildings. Oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses are part of the county’s older buildings too. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first. England has around 10,000 conservation areas and about 500,000 listed buildings. If your home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission, so check with the council.
If you let a flat or house near Tonbridge station, knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints. If you live in an older home near Church of All Saints, the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine.
Crockhurst Street is about 2 miles south-east of Tonbridge, in Kent. We provide gutter surveys for homes and businesses in Crockhurst Street and the surrounding area. We cover towns and villages across Kent. We also survey roofs in Maidstone.
Here we cover the TN11 postcode area for gutter surveys. Other places close to Crockhurst Street include Tudeley (1 mile north-west), Tudeley Hale (1 mile north), Capel (1 mile east), Five Oak Green (1 mile east) and Colt's Hill (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (11 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (9 miles north-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (4 miles south-west), Kings Hill (7 miles north-east), Foley Park (11 miles north-east) and Paddock Wood (3 miles east).
What’s near Crockhurst Street
We work in homes and buildings around The George And Dragon Public House, Hillview School for Girls and The Schools at Somerhill, among other places. Crockhurst Street’s nearest station is Tonbridge station, roughly 2.5 miles west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Tonbridge Castle (2.5 miles north-west) and Tonbridge Cottage Hospital (2.2 miles west). Open spaces near Crockhurst Street include Tudeley Woods RSPB reserve and Barden Lake.
Before and after the survey
A little preparation and a few simple habits help, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Our tips:
- Check downpipe clips are holding
- Have gutters cleared at least once a year
- Get trees that overhang the gutters trimmed
- Check for spilling water in a downpour
The report comes with photos and clear written recommendations. You can pass it to whoever you choose to do the work so they can see exactly what’s needed.
Get the gutters cleared every year or more often near trees. The best time is typically after the leaves have dropped. Clean gutters can do their job.
What we do, step by step
We check the roof from outside and, where it is relevant and there’s safe access, from inside the loft space too. In the loft, the signs we look for are staining, damp, daylight and sagging. The whole visit normally takes about 1–2 hours for most homes, and longer where there are parapet, valley or box gutters to follow. Older roofs in small places like Crockhurst Street can have low, tight loft spaces, so tell us about the loft hatch and any ladder. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- We agree which parts of the building you’re most worried about.
- We look along each run for debris, sagging and drips.
- 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.
Before the survey
- Let us know where we can park nearby
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
How to book
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so there’s time to use the report before exchange. For any other survey, just ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email when you’re ready.
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Why get it checked now?
Climbing a ladder to look in the gutters yourself is risky. From ground level you can spot drips and overflows but hidden gutters are another matter. Our survey covers whatever is safely visible and records it with photos. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like Crockhurst Street, driving rain gets into any weakness, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
Gutter survey starts from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included.
Why book us in Crockhurst Street
- PI and public liability insurance
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- Surveys seven days a week
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced and what we found on two real jobs.
When to book a survey in Crockhurst Street
Some gutters may be too small, or have too few downpipes, for the roof they serve. Added roof area from an extension can load an older gutter, and a heavy downpour shows up the problem.
A survey can pick up problems like:
- Gutters overflowing in heavy rain
- Gutters full of debris and silt
- Dripping or leaking gutter joints
- Soffits marked by water
If you look after a building such as Capel Primary School, its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale.
Questions to ask before booking
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- What insurance they carry
- How long the report takes to arrive
- What the survey will not cover
Common questions in Crockhurst Street
How do I find out if my home in Crockhurst Street is listed?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Can a landlord with a rental near Tonbridge station book a roof survey?
Yes. We survey roofs for landlords, letting agents and managing agents as well as owners. You can phone 07833 053749 or email us with the address and what you need.
Does someone need to be in?
If the survey includes the loft or the inside of the building, someone needs to let us in. We will talk about access when booking.
How fast do I get the report?
The Premium Survey report comes the same day, the Standard within 24–48 hours and the Basic within 48 hours. Each one is emailed, ready to forward.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Not unless it is safe. Safe viewpoints, the loft space and a drone where it applies cover most of what’s needed.
What will the report tell me?
Written findings with photographs, explaining the condition of the gutter, any defects and our recommendations, by urgency where it matters. The Standard Survey adds moisture detection and a structural check, and the Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies and structural analysis.
Can the survey be at a weekend?
Yes, we carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays as well as weekdays. Just ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form to arrange it.
DIY checks: what’s safe
Keep a simple record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Share it with us when booking, as it helps us focus the survey.
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.