Kent · London and the South East
Eccles Gutter Survey
Gutter surveys in Eccles, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. You get a clear report with photos.
- Gutters overflowing in heavy rain
- Hoppers and outlets full of debris
- Overflowing valley or parapet gutters
What a gutter survey looks like in Eccles
Historic houses such as Starkey Castle, about 3.2 miles north, show how far back building in the area around Eccles goes. 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. Across Kent, older roofs are frequently handmade clay or peg tiles, and tile-hanging on upper walls is a familiar sight. You’ll also find oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses among the county’s older buildings. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them.
For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St Peter and St Paul, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first. If you let a flat or house near New Hythe station, the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at. Shop and office owners around Fremlin Walk may find that a roof report helps plan work around trading rather than after a leak.
Eccles is about 3 miles south-west of Chatham, in Kent. Eccles is part of the area we cover and the surrounding area across London and South East England. We cover towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages.
Postcode districts we cover here for gutter surveys: ME20. Whether your property is on Bull Lane, Springett Close and Jenner Way or anywhere close by, we can survey it. Neighbouring places we cover for gutter surveys include Burham (1 mile north), Pratling Street (1 mile south-east), Forstal (1 mile south-east), New Hythe (1 mile south-west) and Scarborough (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (4 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (11 miles east), Dartford (14 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (13 miles west), Gravesend (9 miles north-west) and Tonbridge (12 miles south-west).
Landmarks near Eccles
Typical jobs here are in homes near Burham Marsh, The Red Bull Public House and Aylesford School, among other places. The nearest railway station is New Hythe station, roughly 1.1 miles south-west. Other landmarks nearby include Fremlin Walk (3.5 miles south-east) and Allington Castle (2.2 miles south-east). The countryside around Eccles includes Burham Down and Blue Bell Hill.
Gutter survey in Eccles: what you get
Gutters carry rain off the roof and away from the walls. When they block, leak or lose their fall, the water goes where it shouldn’t and that normally means the walls or the inside of the building. Our survey looks at the whole rainwater system above ground, from eaves gutters and valleys to outlets, hoppers and downpipes. The findings go into a written report with photos. We’re frequently asked to look into valley or box gutters that overflow inside and downpipes that are split or coming away, across fascias and soffits, downpipes and parapet and box gutters.
Some older homes in villages like Eccles 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 like clay tiles, slate and stone are often matched when work is done.
The report is written in plain words, so you don’t need to be a roofer to follow it. Photos show what each point refers to.
- Place
- Eccles (ME20)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What a survey costs
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- The size of the roof
- Height and safe access
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
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.
Booking your survey
There is no need for technical words. Just let us know:
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- When you need the report by
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so there is time to use the report before exchange. Otherwise, simply ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email whenever suits you.
Before and after the survey
You don’t need to be a roofer to help. What helps most:
- Check for spilling water in a downpour
- Look for new stains on ceilings below valleys after rain
- Make sure downpipe clips are holding
- Note any damp stains below the gutters
Questions about the report are welcome. With the Standard Survey there’s a follow-up consultation, and the Premium Survey includes an in-person consultation.
Have your gutters cleared at least once a year or more frequently near trees. The best time is normally after the leaves have dropped. Clean gutters can do their job.
Questions from Eccles
Will you come out to Eccles?
Yes, we do. We work right across London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned ahead of time.
Can a landlord with a rental near New Hythe station book a roof survey?
Yes, rented property is part of what we cover. Just call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and let us know about the building.
Do you survey underground drains?
No, CCTV drain work isn’t part of this survey. The survey covers gutters, outlets, hoppers, downpipes and overflows and flags signs of a drain problem.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
Over 20 years and more than 5,000 surveys, across London and South East England.
How long does a gutter survey take?
For a house, expect about 1–2 hours on site, with commercial buildings nearer 3–4 hours.
What happens next?
You will get the report by email. The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation, and the Premium Survey an in-person consultation.
Are you insured?
Every survey is covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, and details are available on request.
How the survey works
The aim of the visit is simple: to see as much of the gutter as can be seen safely and record it clearly. Everything we note and photograph goes into the written report. The visit usually takes about one to two hours for most homes, and longer where there are parapet, valley or box gutters to follow. Rural addresses near Eccles can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- We start with what you’ve noticed, like damp or overflowing gutters.
- We walk round the building and check the gutters, downpipes and fascias from the ground.
- We check hidden gutters as far as safe access allows.
- The loft space is checked for staining, where it can be reached safely.
- A written report with photographs and recommendations follows.
Preparing for the visit
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Leave a clear route to the loft
Booking a survey
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Advice
Landlord and commercial surveys in Eccles
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan, with the most urgent items set out first.
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. Recommendations are set out with the most urgent first where relevant, which helps when budgeting.
Places near Eccles
What else we do in Eccles
Should I look at the roof myself first?
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from ground level or a window. Overflowing water can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
You can learn a lot from the ground. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Please don’t climb up for a closer look.
Different roofs, different checks
Fascias and soffits
Most gutters are fixed to the fascia, so a rotten fascia can let the gutter drop. Damaged or stained boards are recorded.
Plastic (uPVC) gutters
Plastic can become brittle with age and split. We check joints, brackets and the line of each run.