Kent · London and the South East
Gutter survey in Dartford, Kent
Gutter surveys in Dartford and the rest of Kent. We survey seven days a week.
- Leaks at the gutter joints
- Water spilling over the gutter edge
- Sagging gutters and loose brackets
Gutter survey in Dartford: what you get
A gutter needs a steady fall towards its outlet or water sits in them. When brackets sag or joints part, water pools, drips and spills over at the low points. We check the line of each run as far as we can see it, along with the brackets and downpipe fixings. Recommendations are written down and prioritised by urgency where relevant. We’re often asked to look into dripping or leaking gutter joints and water backing up from a hidden gutter, on fascias and soffits, outlets and hoppers and downpipes.
Around Dartford, semis and terraces share chimneys, gutters and roof lines with the house next door. When a stack or gutter is shared, the problem may not be on your side alone. We can only inspect what we have access to, so shared parts are reported as far as they can be seen safely. It is useful to mention any shared stacks or gutters as you book.
It isn’t only a list of defects. It explains what we found, why it matters and what we recommend.
- Location
- Dartford (DA1, DA2, DA5, DA13)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Dartford questions
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Dartford station?
Yes, that’s a common request. We just need to know who will give access, and we can send the report to you or your agent.
Do you cover Dartford?
Yes. Our area covers London and South East England, and Dartford is part of that. Just phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and let us know about the property, and we will talk through which survey suits.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Where it helps and it is safe, yes. Whether we can fly on the day depends on the weather and the airspace rules. We are a CAA-registered drone operator.
How long will you be on site?
For a house, expect about 1–2 hours on site, and longer for larger or complex roofs.
Is a Saturday or Sunday visit possible?
Yes, weekend visits are possible as well as weekdays. Just call 07833 053749 or use the contact form to arrange it.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, as long as access is agreed. The roof of a block or converted house is often shared, so we need permission from the freeholder or managing agent. We inspect only the parts we are allowed to reach.
Will you check if gutters are causing damp inside?
Overflowing gutters frequently lead to damp walls, and the survey looks for that. If the evidence points elsewhere, we will say so, based on what we can see.
What affects the cost of gutter surveys
To price your survey, we look at:
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- Which survey package you book
To find out what your survey will cost, phone 07833 053749 or email us and tell us about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Helping us price your survey
You don’t need to know any roofing terms. It’s enough to tell us:
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- When you need the report by
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so there is time to use the report before exchange. For any other survey, just phone 07833 053749 or send us an email when you are ready.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Dartford
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord, with the report sent to whoever needs it. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
Landlords and agents in Dartford book surveys as well as householders. A written report with photos gives you a clear record of the gutter, which helps you plan work between tenancies.
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What we do, step by step
Expect us to ask a few questions before we start, such as when any problem began and what work has been done before. The inspection then takes between one and two hours at a house, depending on how many gutter runs and downpipes there are. Semi-detached and terraced homes in a town like Dartford often share a roof line with the neighbours, so shared parts are looked at as far as they can be seen from your property. It’s useful to know about previous repairs, leaks or recent work, so time on site goes where it’s needed.
- We ask about overflows, damp or leaks you’ve noticed.
- Gutters, downpipes, fascias and soffits are inspected from safe vantage points.
- Valley, parapet and box gutters are inspected as far as they can be seen safely.
- Where the loft can be reached safely, we check it for staining or damp.
- We send a written report with photos and clear recommendations.
Before we arrive
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- If you are buying, check with the agent that we can get in
Booking a survey
Booking is simple: just call 07833 053749 or send us an email, let us know about the property and we’ll explain which survey suits. The price is agreed up front.
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Can I check my roof myself?
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.
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from ground level and any work done on the roof. Share it with us when booking.
Why act early in Dartford
It is easy to put damp down to the wrong cause. If a leaking gutter or downpipe is the source, other work on the wall will not stop it. A gutter survey helps rule the rainwater system in or out. Extensions and dormers on homes around Dartford often hide the first signs of trouble at their joints with the main roof. A few wet winters later, it can mean new plaster and decorating as well as roof work.
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package matters as well. We’ll give you the figure before anything is booked.
Why book us in Dartford
- A written report with photos
- Clear package prices, with VAT included
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- 98% of customers satisfied
Read how roof surveys are priced or what we found on two real jobs.
What we’re asked to look at in Dartford
Overflowing gutters in a downpour are a common reason to book. Others spot damp patches, ceiling stains or green marks on the walls. A survey helps show where the water is coming from before it causes more harm.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Blocked outlets and hoppers
- Leaking or loose downpipes
- Gutters overflowing in heavy rain
- Leaves and moss blocking gutters
Living close to Central Park is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls.
Before booking anyone
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- What experience they bring
- Whether the loft space is looked at, where there is one
- Whether you get a written report with photos
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Dartford
About 2.8 miles west lies Hall Place and Gardens, a reminder of how long the area around Dartford has been built on. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. Older houses across Kent frequently have handmade clay or peg tiles, and many have tile-hung walls. Kent’s older buildings take in oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses as well. Whatever the covering, it is often the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first.
Take a building like Dartford Primary Academy: large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other. For businesses in and around places such as Bluewater, a dated report on the roof is useful for planning and for any lease discussions.
Dartford is about 14 miles east of London, in Kent. Surveys in Dartford work the same way as everywhere we cover: a careful inspection, photographs and a written report. Our area takes in places right across Kent. We also survey roofs in London.
Postcode districts we cover here for gutter surveys: DA1, DA2, DA5 and DA13. You’ll find streets such as High Street, Market Street and Temple Hill Square, and we cover them all. Dartford is on the A2 and A206, so it’s easy for us to get to. We also cover Temple Hill (1 mile north), Hawley (1 mile south), Stone (2 miles east), Clement Street (2 miles south) and Darenth (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also cover Sevenoaks (11 miles south), Gravesend (7 miles east), Northfleet (5 miles east), Swanley (4 miles south-west), Kings Hill (14 miles south-east) and Swanscombe (3 miles east). Being one of Kent’s larger places, Dartford has homes, rented property and businesses of every kind.
Near you in Dartford
Around Dartford, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Rose pub, Stone Lodge School and Leigh Academy, among other places. Dartford has its own railway station: Dartford station. Nearby you’ll also find Dartford Library (within half a mile west) and Bluewater (2.1 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Wansunt Pit and Sawyers Lake.