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Gutter survey in Dungate, Kent
Find out the condition of the gutter at your property in Dungate. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Dripping or leaking gutter joints
- Overflowing valley or parapet gutters
- Cracked or loose downpipes
Gutter survey in Dungate
We survey gutters and rainwater systems in Dungate and right across London and South East England. On the day, we inspect what can be seen safely from the ground, windows, the roof space and the roof where it is safe. Time on site usually takes between one and two hours for most homes, and longer where there are parapet, valley or box gutters to follow. The written report follows, with photos and recommendations. We survey fascias and soffits, outlets and hoppers and valley gutters, and common reasons people get in touch are fascia boards damaged by overflowing water and valley or box gutters that overflow inside.
Some older homes in villages like Dungate are listed or in a conservation area. If yours is, re-roofing in different materials may need consent, so the council is the place to check. Knowing the roof’s condition helps you plan ahead with that in mind. Older materials like clay tiles, slate and stone are often matched when work is done.
You can share the report with anyone who needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent.
- Location
- Dungate (ME9)
- Region
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
How it works
When we arrive, we begin with a quick chat about the roof and anything that’s worrying you. We then inspect everything that can safely be seen. Most surveys take an hour or two for a house, and more on a big or complicated roof. Around Dungate, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so tell us about the loft hatch and any ladder. We only go where it is safe.
- We ask about overflows, damp or leaks you’ve noticed.
- Gutters, downpipes, fascias and soffits are inspected from safe vantage points.
- We check hidden gutters, such as valleys and parapets, where it is safe to see them.
- 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
- Tell us about parking before the day
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- If it is not your property yet, arrange access through the agent
Getting a price
To book a survey, ring 07833 053749 or email us and let us know the address and what’s prompted the survey. We will confirm the price before you book.
Advice
What we are asked to look at in Dungate
Many gutter joints depend on rubber seals or sealant that age. Plastic gutters move with heat and cold so their joints can start to leak. Cast iron joints can corrode and part once the paint has worn away.
Most people get in touch after spotting something like this:
- Rotten fascias or stained soffits
- Dripping or leaking gutter joints
- Gutters overflowing in heavy rain
- Gutters packed with leaves or moss
Take a building like Milstead and Frinsted Church of England 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
- What they won’t be able to tell you
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- What exactly goes into their report
- Their track record with similar roofs
Towns and villages near Dungate
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Useful tips for Dungate property owners
There is plenty you can do without going near the roof. Here’s what helps most:
- Have gutters cleared at least once a year
- Check for spilling water in a downpour
- Do not climb a ladder to look in the gutters
- Include valley, parapet and box gutters when clearing
For let and shared buildings, the report can go on file to help plan maintenance. Photos make it easier to explain the work to owners, tenants or contractors.
Don’t forget valley, parapet and box gutters. They collect leaves and silt just like eaves gutters but you can’t check them from the street, so ask for them to be included when gutters are cleared.
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 valleys, parapets and box gutters are hard to see. We inspect as far as it’s safe to see and put it in writing. For an older or listed building in a place like Dungate, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so leaving a defect until it’s urgent leaves less time to plan.
Gutter survey starts from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on how big and how high the roof is, how it can be seen safely and the package you choose.
Why book with us
- Drones and thermal imaging where it applies
- PI and public liability insurance
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- Prices that include VAT
Take a look at what a roof survey costs or our case studies.
Gutter surveys around Dungate
Dungate lies within about 5 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. The wider area around Dungate has a long history of building, with Belmont House and Gardens about 4.6 miles south-east. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
If your house is among the older ones in the streets near Church of St Catherine, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs. Landlords with a home close to Sittingbourne station may find that a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant.
Dungate is about 3 miles south of Sittingbourne, in Kent. Bookings from Dungate are handled just like any other: a call or an email, a price, then a date. Our area takes in places right across Kent, large and small. Maidstone is in our area too.
Here we cover the ME9 postcode area for gutter surveys. If you are just outside Dungate, we cover Newbury (1 mile north-east), Kingsdown (1 mile east), Rodmersham Green (1 mile north), Highsted (1 mile north) and Bapchild (1 mile north-east). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (10 miles west), Ashford (12 miles south-east), Canterbury (14 miles east), Sittingbourne (3 miles north), Whitstable (13 miles east) and Faversham (6 miles east).
What’s near Dungate
Typical jobs here are in homes near Fulston Manor School and Cromers Wood, among other places. The nearest railway station is Sittingbourne station, roughly 2.9 miles north of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Sittingbourne Heritage Museum (2.6 miles north) and Newnham Castle (2.5 miles south-east).
What affects the cost of gutter surveys
We confirm the price for the job before booking. These are the things that affect it:
- Roof area
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- Which survey package you book
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
All our prices include VAT. Gutter survey starts from £150, including VAT. We confirm the exact price before booking.
What we need to know
There’s no need for technical words. Just let us know:
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
Gutter survey starts from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, so call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the details.
Questions from Dungate
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Sittingbourne station?
Yes. We survey roofs for landlords, letting agents and managing agents as well as owners. You can call 07833 053749 or email us with the address and what you need.
How do I find out if my home in Dungate is listed?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. 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 you tell me if my old gutters contain asbestos?
No, that needs a specialist asbestos surveyor. We point out materials on older buildings that could contain asbestos so you can arrange that check.
Will you photograph what you find?
Yes, every report has them. Each finding is shown in a picture where possible, which makes the report easy to follow.
Do you survey at weekends?
Yes. We survey on weekdays and at weekends. To find a day that suits, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
How long will you be on site?
For a house, expect about 1–2 hours on site, with commercial buildings nearer 3–4 hours.
Is a CCTV drain survey included?
No. We check above-ground rainwater only down to where the downpipes reach the ground. Where a below-ground drain seems to be the problem, we’ll tell you.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Dungate
Landlords and agents in Dungate book surveys as well as homeowners. The report gives you a dated record of the gutter, with photos, which helps you plan work between tenancies.
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. Recommendations are set out by urgency where it matters, which helps with budgets and planning.