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Gutter survey in East End, Kent
Wondering about the gutter at a property in East End? You can book a gutter survey in East End and across Kent.
- Dripping or leaking gutter joints
- Sagging gutters and loose brackets
- Soffits marked by water
Gutter survey in East End: what you get
We carry out gutter surveys in East End as part of our cover across London and South East England. On the day, we inspect what can safely be seen, from ground level, from windows and from the roof space. A visit normally takes an hour or two for most houses, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. The written report follows, with photographs and recommendations. We survey parapet and box gutters, outlets and hoppers and eaves gutters, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are water backing up from a hidden gutter and gutters full of debris and silt.
Somewhere as small as East End, homes are frequently older cottages and farmhouses, with outbuildings and some newer houses. Older roofs may be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, often with chimneys that have stood a long time. We report on whatever is safely visible, and thatch is a specialist material. On older roofs, it’s normally the chimneys and lead flashings that need work first.
Where we cannot see part of the gutter, the report says so. You will know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t.
- Where
- East End (TN17)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What we look for on each type of roof
Plastic (uPVC) gutters
Joints that have pulled apart are a common fault on plastic gutters. The report notes every one we spot.
Lead-lined valley and parapet gutters
Many older homes have lead-lined valley and parapet gutters. Splits and failed joints in the lead can let water straight in.
Places near East End
What else we do in East End
How we price gutter surveys
To price your survey, we look at:
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how safely it can be seen. Our price is from £150, including VAT.
Getting in touch
A little information up front helps. It helps to include:
- Anything about access we should know
- What’s prompted the survey
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
If you are buying, it is useful to book soon after your offer is accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. For any other survey, just call 07833 053749 or send us an email when you are ready.
What this survey cannot tell you
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, so a survey has limits:
- Whether a material contains asbestos (a specialist asbestos surveyor’s job)
- The inside of a downpipe along its whole length
- Underground drains, which need a CCTV drain survey
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will tell you before you book. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Valley gutters
- Fascias and soffits
- Downpipes
- Parapet and box gutters
- Eaves gutters
- Outlets and hoppers
East End questions
Does a conservation area affect roof work in East End?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it’s in a conservation area. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
Do you carry out roof surveys in East End?
Yes, East End is one of the places we work. Every survey there gets the same written report with photographs, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, as long as access is agreed. Roofs over flats are often shared, so the building owner or managing agent needs to agree access. We can only inspect what we are given access to.
Are you structural engineers?
No. We note visible signs such as sagging or deflection, but we are not structural engineers and don’t carry out calculations. If we think you need an engineer, the report says so.
Will you look at parapet and box gutters as well?
Yes. These gutters often cause leaks indoors when they block, so they’re an important part of the survey. Parts of them may not be visible, and the report says so.
How do I book a survey in East End?
It’s easiest to call 07833 053749 or send us an email. Give us the address and some details about the roof, and we will take it from there. Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends.
Can the survey be at a weekend?
Yes. Surveys are carried out on any day of the week. To find a day that suits, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
What happens on the day
A survey visit follows a simple order: we hear what you’ve seen, look at the roof from every safe viewpoint, take photographs as we go and make notes for the report. It usually takes about one to two hours on an ordinary house, and longer for a large or complex roof. Older rural homes like those around East End 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 start with what you’ve noticed, such as damp or overflowing gutters.
- The eaves gutters, downpipes and fascias are checked from ground level and windows.
- We check hidden gutters as far as safe access allows.
- Where it is safe, we check the loft for signs of water.
- You receive a report with photos and recommendations.
Preparing for the visit
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the building owner or managing agent
Booking a survey
Every survey is priced before it is booked, so you know where you stand. Our price is from £150, including VAT. To book, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
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Local roofs in East End
Many older homes in Kent have handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles held by pegs through two holes, and tile-hanging on their upper walls. The county’s older buildings also include oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters. Smallhythe Place, about 5 miles south-east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around East End. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
East End is about 11 miles west of Ashford, in Kent. Bookings from East End are handled just like any other: a call or an email, a price, then a date. Our area takes in places right across Kent. For surveys nearby, see our Maidstone page.
Here we cover the TN17 postcode area for gutter surveys. If you need a gutter survey at a property on Wood Lane, Mockbeggar Lane and Jackson Way or anywhere close by, we can survey it. Other places close to East End include Fosten Green (1 mile north), Clapper Hill (1 mile north-east), Parkgate (1 mile east), West Cross (2 miles south) and Strood (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also cover Maidstone (13 miles north), Ashford (11 miles east), Foley Park (14 miles north), Paddock Wood (12 miles north-west), Tenterden (3 miles east) and Bearsted (13 miles north).
Near you in East End
Well-known places in the area include Sissinghurst Castle (2.5 miles north-west) and Benenden Hospital (less than half a mile south).
Landlord and commercial surveys in East End
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 with less disruption.
Shared roofs need a little more planning: we need access agreed with the building owner or managing agent. Tell us about it as you book and we will plan the survey around it.
When to book a survey in East End
Overflowing gutters in a downpour are a common reason to book. Others spot damp patches, ceiling stains or green marks on the walls. The survey helps pin down the source before more damage is done.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Sagging gutters and loose brackets
- Cracked or loose downpipes
- Choked outlets or hopper heads
- Water spilling over the gutter edge
The streets around a church such as St Margaret's Church are often among the oldest in a place, and if your home is one of the older ones nearby, the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine.
Questions to ask before booking
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- Whether the loft space is looked at, where there is one
- Their insurance cover