Kent · London and the South East
Gutter survey in Crouch, Kent
Gutter surveys across Crouch, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. You get a clear report with photographs.
- Overflowing eaves gutters
- Blocked outlets and hoppers
- Gutters full of debris and silt
Should I look at the roof myself first?
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery. That part is for a survey, using safe viewpoints and a drone where it applies.
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Photograph them and note the date, which helps when we check the roof.
How a gutter survey works in Crouch
Leaves, moss and silt are the usual reasons gutters block. Buildings near trees collect more and moss from the roof slopes makes it worse. Our survey shows which gutters are blocked or standing full and where outlets or hoppers are choked and whether overflows are working. Photos show each problem clearly. Blocked gutters are easy to put off but it rarely improves. We are often asked to look into leaves and moss blocking gutters and fascia boards damaged by overflowing water, on valley gutters, outlets and hoppers and downpipes.
In a village or hamlet like Crouch, 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. 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 frequently need the most attention.
We keep jargon out of it: if work is needed, the report says so clearly.
- Where
- Crouch (ME13)
- Region
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Why it is worth a survey now in Crouch
Water spilling from a gutter runs down and soaks the wall below. Given time, it can cause damp patches, damaged pointing and rot in nearby timber. Spotting the problem early tends to mean a simpler fix. Outbuildings and barns around Crouch are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. It is worth including them in a survey before a winter does the damage.
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on the size and height of the roof, how it can safely be seen and which survey you book.
What you get with us
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- Drones and thermal imaging where applicable
- Packages from £150, with VAT included
- Over 20 years’ experience
Read what a roof survey costs or two real surveys.
Signs you need a gutter survey in Crouch
Many people get in touch after seeing water pour over a gutter in heavy rain. Others notice a damp wall, a stained ceiling or a green streak down the brickwork. A survey helps show where the water is coming from before more damage is done.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Gutters that have fallen out of line
- Blocked outlets and hoppers
- Soffits marked by water
- Overflowing eaves gutters
If you let a flat or house near Selling station, the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at.
What to check before booking
- Is VAT included in the price?
- What they will not be able to tell you
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
Practical tips
Getting the most from a gutter survey starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Some tips:
- Get the gutters cleaned out every year
- Watch the gutters during heavy rain
- Check that downpipes are firmly fixed to the wall
- Include valley, parapet and box gutters when clearing
You receive a photo-illustrated written report and recommendations, prioritised by urgency where relevant. You can pass it to whoever you choose to do the work so they know what needs doing.
Hidden gutters need clearing too. They block in the same way as the gutters you can see but they’re much harder to spot, so make sure they’re included in any clearing work.
Local roofs in Crouch
Crouch lies within about 5 miles of the sea, so there is more wind and more salt in the air than further inland. Metal fixings and flashings corrode faster in salt air, while gales work at loose ridges, slates and tiles, while driving rain finds any gap. 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. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look.
If you live in an older home near Church of St Peter and St Paul, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look. If you look after a building like Boughton-under-Blean and Dunkirk Primary School, large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other.
Crouch is about 3 miles south-east of Preston, in Kent. Whether the building in Crouch is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, the roof can be surveyed on a weekday or at the weekend. Crouch is one of the places in Kent where we work. Canterbury is in our area too.
Gutter surveys in ME13 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Nearby, we also carry out gutter surveys in South Street (1 mile south-east), Gushmere (1 mile south-west), Neames Forstal (1 mile south), Hickmans Green (1 mile east) and Oversland (1 mile south-east). Further out, we also cover Ashford (10 miles south), Canterbury (6 miles east), Sittingbourne (10 miles north-west), Whitstable (6 miles north-east), Faversham (3 miles north-west) and Herne Bay (10 miles north-east).
Landmarks near Crouch
In Crouch, that means homes and buildings near The Sondes Arms and Mount Ephraim Gardens. Crouch’s nearest station is Selling station, roughly 0.5 miles south. Other landmarks nearby include Tower keep castle at Chilham (3 miles south). Not far away are Blean Woods RSPB Reserve.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Crouch
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too, including offices, shops and units. Larger roofs take longer, so they’re priced to suit.
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.
The survey, step by step
We check the roof from outside and, where it is relevant and there is safe access, from inside the loft space too. In the loft, the signs we look for are staining, damp, daylight and sagging. All in, the survey usually takes an hour or two for most homes, and longer where there are parapet, valley or box gutters to follow. In a small place like Crouch, access is normally the main thing to plan. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- You let us know where you’ve seen overflows, drips or damp.
- The eaves gutters, downpipes and fascias are checked from ground level and windows.
- We check hidden gutters as far as safe access allows.
- The loft space is checked for staining, where it can be reached safely.
- A written report with photos and recommendations follows.
Getting ready for the survey
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Let us know about parking before the day
Getting a price
Booking is simple: just call 07833 053749 or send us an email and give us a few details about the property and we will point you to the right survey. The price is agreed up front.
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FAQs for Crouch
Is my home in Crouch listed or in a conservation area?
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, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Is Crouch within the area you cover?
Yes. Crouch 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 as you book.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Not always. Safety comes first, and fragile or steep roofs can’t always be walked on. We use safe viewpoints, the loft space and a drone where it applies, and the report records anything we couldn’t see.
Is there a good time of year to book a gutter survey?
Whenever suits you. If water is already spilling over, book sooner rather than later, because the walls take the water.
What happens after the survey?
You’ll get the report by email. The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation, and the Premium Survey an in-person consultation, so you can talk the findings through.
Are you insured?
Every survey is covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, and we can provide details if a managing agent needs them.
How long does a gutter survey take?
A visit normally takes between one and two hours for most homes, and longer where there are parapet, valley or box gutters to follow. We will give you an idea as you book.