Kent · London and the South East
Gutter survey in Dungeness, Kent
A survey of gutters, valleys, outlets and downpipes in Dungeness, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Get in touch for a price.
- Sagging gutters and loose brackets
- Water backing up from a hidden gutter
- Gutters overflowing in heavy rain
How a gutter survey works in Dungeness
We carry out gutter surveys in Dungeness as part of our cover across London and the South East. On the day, we inspect what can safely be seen from ground level, windows, the loft space and the roof where it’s safe. A visit usually takes roughly 1–2 hours for a house, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. Afterwards, you get a written report with photos and recommendations. We survey outlets and hoppers, fascias and soffits and parapet and box gutters, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are cracked or loose downpipes and gutters packed with leaves or moss.
Some older homes in villages like Dungeness 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. A roof report helps you plan work with that in mind. Older materials such as clay tiles, slate and stone are often matched when work is done.
You receive the findings by email, ready to forward to whoever needs them. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and same day for Premium.
- Location
- Dungeness (TN29)
- Region
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What we do, step by step
You do not need to do much on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we will get on with the inspection. The survey itself takes between one and two hours at a house, depending on how many gutter runs and downpipes there are. Older rural homes like those around Dungeness can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. Each part is looked at from wherever it can be seen safely.
- We agree which parts of the building you are most worried about.
- Each gutter run is checked for blockages, sags and leaking joints.
- Outlets, hoppers, downpipes and overflows are inspected.
- We check fascias, soffits and walls for water damage.
- You get photos and written recommendations, prioritised where relevant.
Before we arrive
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
Getting a price
Unsure which package suits your roof? The easiest way is to phone 07833 053749 or email us and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We’ll explain the options and the price.
Advice
Nearby places to Dungeness
Other services in Dungeness
What we look for on each type of roof
Plastic (uPVC) gutters
Older plastic gutters can turn brittle and crack. We check joints, brackets and the line of each run.
Box and secret gutters
A box gutter is built into the roof, often behind a parapet, so overflows can end up inside. We check them where they can be seen safely.
Useful tips for Dungeness property owners
Getting the most from a gutter survey starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Tips:
- Check downpipe clips are holding
- Keep climbers away from the eaves
- Check from ground level or a window, not a ladder
- Ask for valleys and parapet gutters to be cleared too
How quickly the report arrives depends on the package: within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium. It’s sent to you by email once it is done.
Look at the gutters from indoors or the ground when it pours. Overflows and dripping joints are a sign to act before damage builds up.
Your questions about gutter surveys in Dungeness
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Dungeness?
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.
Do you cover smaller places like Dungeness?
Yes. Dungeness is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. Our area covers London and the South East. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route as you book.
How fast do I get the report?
Basic reports arrive within 48 hours, Standard reports in 24–48 hours and Premium reports on the same day. All of them come by email.
How much is a gutter survey?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The size of the property and the access affect the price. To get a price, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Does the report include photos?
Yes. Photographs are part of every report.
Does someone need to be in?
That depends on the survey. For inside areas and the roof space, someone has to give us access.
Is a Saturday or Sunday visit possible?
Yes, we carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays as well as weekdays. Just call 07833 053749 or use the contact form to arrange it.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Dungeness
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord, with the report sent to whoever needs it. Access is agreed with the tenant beforehand.
Landlords, agents and building managers in Dungeness and across Kent can book any of our surveys. To discuss a property or a block, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Gutter surveys around Dungeness
The coast is about 1 mile or less from Dungeness, where sea air brings more salt and stronger wind than inland. Near the sea, metal fixings wear faster and loose pieces on a roof are more likely to lift, while driving rain finds any gap. Before planning roof work on an older home, find out whether it’s listed or in a conservation area. Listed building consent covers changes to a listed building’s special interest, and an Article 4 direction can bring extra controls in a conservation area.
For any home in Dungeness, it is the small, early fault that is cheapest to put right. For properties in and around Dungeness, we look at what can be seen safely and explain what we find.
Dungeness is about 11 miles south-west of Hythe, in Kent. Dungeness is part of the area we cover and the surrounding area as part of our work across London and the South East. Our Kent coverage includes Dungeness. There is also a page for Canterbury.
We survey roofs across TN29 for gutter surveys. We cover properties on Dungeness Road and Reactoe One Road and the roads around them. We also cover the places around Dungeness: Lydd-on-Sea (2 miles north), Greatstone-on-Sea (4 miles north), Lydd (4 miles north-west), Littlestone-on-Sea (4 miles north) and New Romney (5 miles north). We also work in nearby towns like Folkestone (14 miles north-east), Hythe (11 miles north-east), Cheriton (14 miles north-east), South Willesborough (15 miles north), Dymchurch (8 miles north) and Willesborough (15 miles north).
What’s near Dungeness
We work in homes and buildings around Britannia Inn. A little further out are Lydd Town Museum (3.7 miles north-west). For a walk, there is RSPB Dungeness and Burnthouse Pen.
How we price gutter surveys
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- How big the roof is
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
All our prices include VAT. Gutter survey starts from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for your survey before booking.
Booking your survey
Here’s what helps us most when you get in touch:
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- The property’s address and postcode
Our price is from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, so phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the details.
Honest limits
In fairness, there are limits to any roof survey:
- Parts of gutters that can’t be seen safely
- Blockages deep inside downpipes
- The inside of buried drains
If you are not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer before you book. What our survey covers.
What we look at
- Eaves gutters
- Fascias and soffits
- Downpipes
- Parapet and box gutters
- Outlets and hoppers
- Valley gutters