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Gutter survey in Eastwood, Kent
Gutter surveys in Eastwood, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. Every survey ends with a written report and photos.
- Valley or box gutters that overflow inside
- Gutters overflowing in heavy rain
- Gutters that have fallen out of line
What we’re asked to look at in Eastwood
Many people get in touch after seeing water pour over a gutter in heavy rain. Others spot damp patches, ceiling stains or green marks on the walls. The survey helps pin down the source before more damage is done.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Valley or box gutters that overflow inside
- Downpipes that are split or coming away
- Leaves and moss blocking gutters
- Water spilling over the gutter edge
If you look after a building such as Ulcombe Church of England Primary School, long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle.
Questions to ask before booking
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- Will the report include photos?
- What the survey won’t cover
- Their insurance cover
How a gutter survey works in Eastwood
Most gutters hang from the fascia boards at the eaves, so fascias and soffits are part of the survey. Long-term overflowing can soften and rot timber boards and mark the soffits underneath. On buildings from before 2000, some soffits and rainwater goods may be asbestos cement. We don’t carry out asbestos testing, so we flag anything that might contain it for a specialist asbestos surveyor to check. If you’ve noticed leaking or loose downpipes and gutters full of debris and silt, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
Older buildings in small places like Eastwood may be 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. Where a building is listed, matching the existing roof materials is frequently expected.
Nothing in the report is left vague: where something needs attention, it says so plainly.
- Location
- Eastwood (ME17)
- Region
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
When you need someone else
In fairness, there are limits to any roof survey:
- Parts of gutters that cannot be seen safely
- Whether a material contains asbestos (a specialist asbestos surveyor’s job)
- Underground drains, which need a CCTV drain survey
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will tell you before you book. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Eastwood
- Eaves gutters
- Valley gutters
- Parapet and box gutters
- Outlets and hoppers
- Downpipes
- Fascias and soffits
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Eastwood
Older houses across Kent frequently have handmade clay or peg tiles, and many have tile-hung walls. Oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses are part of the county’s older buildings too. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them. Leeds Castle, about 3.4 miles north-west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Eastwood. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters.
For landlords with property near Harrietsham station, the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at.
Eastwood is about 7 miles south-east of Maidstone, in Kent. Wherever you are in Eastwood, we can come and survey your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. Our area takes in places right across Kent. Maidstone is in our area too.
Surveys in ME17 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Close by, we survey roofs in Broadstone (1 mile south-east), Grafty Green (1 mile east), Ulcombe (1 mile north-west), Fairbourne Heath (1 mile north) and Liverton Street (1 mile north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (7 miles north-west), Ashford (10 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (10 miles north), Faversham (12 miles north-east), Kings Hill (12 miles north-west) and Davington (12 miles north-east).
What’s near Eastwood
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Provender Public House, among other places. Eastwood’s nearest station is Harrietsham station, roughly 2.8 miles north. Well-known places in the area include The Dog Collar Museum (3.2 miles north-west) and Coldbridge Castle (1.6 miles east).
Towns and villages near Eastwood
Also in Eastwood
How it works
Where it is relevant and can be reached safely, the loft space is checked as well as the outside. Inside, we look for staining, damp, gaps and signs of movement, as far as the space allows. The whole visit usually takes about 1–2 hours on an ordinary house; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. Somewhere like Eastwood needs a little journey planning: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. The roof is looked at from ground level, from windows, from the loft where there’s safe access and from the roof where it is safe.
- We agree which parts of the building you are most worried about.
- We look along each run for debris, sagging and drips.
- We check the outlets, hoppers, downpipes and any overflows.
- Fascias, soffits and the walls below are looked at for signs of overflow.
- You get photos and written recommendations, prioritised where relevant.
Before we arrive
- Check we can get to the back of the property
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
Arrange a survey
To book a survey, phone 07833 053749 or email us with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. We’ll confirm the price before you book.
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Why it’s worth a survey now in Eastwood
Climbing a ladder to look in the gutters yourself is risky. You can see drips and overflows from ground level but hidden gutters are another matter. We inspect as far as it is safe to see and put it in writing. Older cottages and farmhouses around Eastwood can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it is left.
A Basic Survey starts from £150, with VAT included. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400, both with VAT included. You’ll know the exact price before booking.
Why us?
- Packages from £150, including VAT
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- PI and public liability insurance
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
Take a look at what a roof survey costs or two real surveys.
FAQs for Eastwood
How do I find out if my home in Eastwood is listed?
We cannot confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Will you come out to Eastwood?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
What will the report tell me?
Written findings with photographs, covering the condition of the gutter, the defects we found and what we recommend, by urgency where it matters. The Standard Survey adds moisture detection and a structural check, and the Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable and structural analysis.
Do you use drones?
Where it is applicable and safe, yes. We fly a sub-250g drone and we’re a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID). It’s included in the Drone Roof Survey and, where it applies, the Premium Survey.
How quickly is the report sent?
Report times are set by the package. Basic is within 48 hours, Standard is 24–48 hours and Premium is the same day. If you have a deadline, such as an exchange date, tell us as you book.
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 drop us an email to arrange it.
Is a CCTV drain survey included?
No, we don’t carry out CCTV drain surveys. We check gutters, outlets, hoppers, downpipes and overflows and note any sign that the drains need checking.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Eastwood
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.
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants, at a time agreed in advance. We survey on weekdays and at weekends, which helps when tenants work during the week.
What affects the cost of gutter surveys
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before booking. These are the things that affect it:
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- The shape of the roof and its details
Gutter survey starts from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on how big and how high the roof is, access and the package you choose.
What to tell us when you get in touch
Here’s what helps us most when you contact us:
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
Gutter survey starts from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, and you can call 07833 053749 or use the contact form to find out.