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Gutter Survey in Culmers
We take a careful look at the gutter at your property in Culmers, and put it all in a written report with photos.
- Hoppers and outlets full of debris
- Gutters full of debris and silt
- Soffits marked by water
Gutter surveys for homes and businesses in Culmers
Damp patches on inside walls, stains below a valley or water running down the brickwork can often be traced to the gutters. We check whether gutters, outlets or downpipes are the likely source, from what can be seen safely. Where the cause looks more like the roof covering or a flashing, the report says so, with a suggested next step. If you’ve noticed gutters full of debris and silt and fascia boards damaged by overflowing water, we can find out what’s behind it, on valley gutters, parapet and box gutters and outlets and hoppers alike.
Older buildings in small places like Culmers may be listed or in a conservation area. That can affect what materials can be used when work is done, so check with the council before planning anything. Knowing the roof’s condition helps you plan ahead with that in mind. Where a building is listed, matching the existing roof materials is often expected.
The report is yours to share with whoever needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent, whichever applies.
- Location
- Culmers (ME13)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
How the survey works
On the day, we begin with a quick chat about the roof and anything that’s worrying you. After that, we look at everything we can see safely. Most surveys take between one and two hours for most houses, and more on a big or complicated roof. For a village or hamlet like Culmers, the journey is planned ahead of time: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. The roof is looked at from ground level, from windows, from the loft where there is safe access and from the roof where it’s safe.
- We agree which parts of the building you are most worried about.
- 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.
Before we arrive
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Jot down any questions you want answered
Getting a price
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, call 07833 053749 or email us.
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Landlords, agents and block managers in Culmers
Letting agents often book on a landlord’s behalf, and the report can go to both. Access is agreed with the tenant beforehand.
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants, at a time agreed ahead of time. We survey on any day of the week, which can make access easier.
Prices for gutter surveys in Culmers
Survey packages start from £150, inc. VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on how big and how high the roof is, access and the package you choose.
Helping us price your survey
We will usually ask about:
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- The reason for the survey, like buying, a leak or storm damage
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
Photos help, if you have them. Pictures from ground level or a window are fine, and please do not climb up for a closer look. To get started, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
Your questions about gutter surveys in Culmers
I let a flat near Faversham station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, rented property is part of what we cover. Just call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and tell us about the building.
Is the coastal weather around Culmers hard on roofs?
Generally, yes: wind and salt air take more of a toll near the sea. Exposed details such as ridges, verges, flashings and metal fixings are the ones to watch, and Culmers is within about 3 miles of the coast.
What’s the price of a gutter survey?
The Basic Survey starts from £150, the Standard from £250 and the Premium from £400, all including VAT. Just call 07833 053749 or send us an email for a price.
Does the report include photos?
Yes, plenty. Pictures sit next to the findings they show.
Will you walk on the roof?
Not always. Safety comes first, and fragile or steep roofs cannot always be walked on. We use safe viewpoints, the roof space and a drone where applicable.
Are you insured?
We are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, for every survey we carry out.
When does the report arrive?
It depends on the package: the Basic Survey report arrives within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey the same day. Reports are sent by email.
Tips that help
Nothing here needs a ladder. A few suggestions:
- Keep climbers away from the eaves
- Check the loft with care after heavy rain
- Have gutters cleared at least once a year
- Do not leave hidden gutters out of a clear-out
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.
Deal with drips, sags and loose downpipes early. They tend to get worse and spilled water harms brickwork and woodwork.
When you need someone else
Every survey has limits, and we’d rather be clear about that before booking. Bear these in mind:
- Asbestos testing of old gutters, downpipes or soffits
- Blockages deep inside downpipes
- Rot or damp concealed behind fascias or inside walls
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will tell you. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Downpipes
- Valley gutters
- Parapet and box gutters
- Outlets and hoppers
- Fascias and soffits
- Eaves gutters
What you can safely check yourself
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way. That part is for a survey.
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Photograph them and note the date.
Gutter surveys in Culmers: local notes
Culmers lies within about 3 miles of the sea, and being near the sea means more wind and salt than a roof inland would face. Salt corrodes metal fixings and flashings, and wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces, while driving rain finds any gap. An older home may be listed, or stand in a conservation area. To find out, check Historic England’s list and ask the council about conservation areas. In either case, a change of roofing material may need consent.
Take a building like Graveney Primary School: long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle. If you let a flat or house near Faversham station, a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant. For an older house near a landmark such as Church of All Saints, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs.
Culmers is about 2 miles east of Faversham, in Kent. We provide gutter surveys for homes and businesses in Culmers. Culmers is one of the towns and villages in Kent where we work. We also survey roofs in Canterbury.
Every address in ME13 is covered for gutter surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. We also cover Graveney (1 mile north-east), Goodnestone (1 mile south-west), Broom Street (1 mile north-west), Slutshole (1 mile south-east) and Hernhill (1 mile south-east). Larger places within reach include Ashford (13 miles south), Canterbury (7 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (9 miles west), Whitstable (4 miles north-east), Herne Bay (9 miles east) and Minster (9 miles north-west).
What’s near Culmers
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School and Mount Ephraim Gardens and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Faversham station, about 2.2 miles west of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Whitstable and Tankerton Hospital (5.5 miles north-east). For a walk, there is Blean Woods RSPB Reserve.