Kent · London and the South East
Gutter Survey in Edenbridge
We take a careful look at the gutter at your property in Edenbridge, and put it all in a report with photographs.
- Joints that drip after rain
- Gutters overflowing in heavy rain
- Cracked or loose downpipes
How the survey works
We work from the outside in: first the slopes, edges and gutters from every safe viewpoint, then the loft space where it can be reached. All told, expect an hour or two at most homes, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. In a smaller place like Edenbridge, as anywhere, the forecast plays a part: drone flights and thermal imaging need the right conditions, while a look from the ground and the loft can go ahead in most weather.
- We start by hearing about any drips, overflows or damp patches.
- Gutters, downpipes, fascias and soffits are inspected from safe vantage points.
- We check hidden gutters, such as valleys and parapets, where it’s 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.
Preparing for the visit
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
- Let us know where we can park nearby
- Leave side gates unlocked
Arrange a survey
Photos help, if you have them. Take them safely from the ground or a window. To get started, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Advice
About our gutter survey in Edenbridge
Some gutters are easy to see from the street, but many are not. Valley gutters between slopes, gutters behind parapet walls and box or secret gutters can overflow inside the building when they block. We inspect them as far as it is safe to see them using vantage points, the loft space and the roof itself where safe. Hidden gutters are a common source of leaks inside. Typical surveys look at cracked or loose downpipes and sagging gutters and loose brackets, across valley gutters, eaves gutters and fascias and soffits.
In a smaller place like Edenbridge, homes range from older cottages to bungalows and newer houses. Older roofs can have slate, clay tiles or other traditional coverings, while many later ones have concrete tiles. On older homes, chimney stacks, valleys and gutters are usually where the work is, and the fixings under the coverings matter too. Nails and battens under older coverings often give out before the slates or tiles themselves.
The Standard Survey adds moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey goes further, with thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Where
- Edenbridge (TN8)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Tips that help
A little preparation and a few simple habits help, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Our tips:
- Include valley, parapet and box gutters when clearing
- Have overhanging branches cut back
- Look out for overflows when it pours
- Have gutters cleared at least once a year
Once work is carried out, keep an eye on the gutters in the next downpour. Water should run to the outlets and away without spilling over, and if it does not, raise it with whoever did the job.
Get the gutters cleared every year or more often near trees. Late autumn, after the leaves have fallen, is a sensible time. Clear gutters can carry water away as they should.
Edenbridge homes and their roofs
Handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles hung on pegs through two holes, are typical of older Kent buildings. Kent’s older buildings take in oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses as well. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them. With Hever Castle about 2.4 miles south-east, Edenbridge sits in an area with a long building history. If yours is one of the older homes, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof.
For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St Peter and St Paul, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs. Landlords with a home close to Edenbridge Town station may find that a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let. Take a building like Edenbridge Primary School: its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale.
Edenbridge is about 6 miles north-east of East Grinstead, in Kent. Bookings from Edenbridge are handled just like any other: a call or an email, a price, then a date. Across Kent, we cover Edenbridge. There’s also a page for Crawley.
We survey roofs across the TN8 postcode area for gutter surveys and the streets around it. Local streets include Station Road, High Street and Wellingtonia Way. You’ll find Edenbridge on the B2026 and B2027, which makes it simple to reach. We also cover the places around Edenbridge: Marlpit Hill (1 mile north), Mowshurst (1 mile north-east), Troy Town (1 mile north-west), Pootings (2 miles north-east) and Four Elms (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also cover Sevenoaks (8 miles north-east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (10 miles south-east), Tonbridge (9 miles east), Swanley (14 miles north), Paddock Wood (14 miles east) and Southborough (9 miles east).
Landmarks near Edenbridge
We work in homes and buildings around The White Horse Inn and the streets around them. There is a railway station in Edenbridge itself: Edenbridge Town station. Nearby you’ll also find Haxted Watermill Museum (1.6 miles south-west) and Hever Castle (2.4 miles south-east).
DIY checks: what’s safe
A lot can be seen from the ground. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Please do not climb up for a closer look.
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from ground level and any work done on the roof. Send it with your enquiry, as it helps us focus the survey.
For landlords and managing agents
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work around your tenants.
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in, at a time agreed beforehand. We survey on weekdays and at weekends, which can make access easier.
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How we price gutter surveys
All our prices include VAT. What changes the price is:
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
- Roof area
There are three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, with VAT included. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
Helping us price your survey
A little information up front helps. Please include:
- Dates you’re working to, such as exchange
- The property’s address and postcode
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
Not sure which survey you need? It’s easiest to call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We’ll explain the options and the price.
What a gutter survey does not cover
This is not a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- Gutters out of sight from every safe viewpoint
- Underground drains, which need a CCTV drain survey
- The inside of a downpipe along its whole length
If you are not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or email us and we will give you a straight answer. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roofs we survey in Edenbridge
- Valley gutters
- Fascias and soffits
- Parapet and box gutters
- Downpipes
- Outlets and hoppers
- Eaves gutters
Questions from Edenbridge
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Edenbridge?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. It is worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Do you cover smaller places like Edenbridge?
Yes, Edenbridge is covered. We cover the whole of London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned beforehand.
How much is a gutter survey?
Our packages start from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, including VAT. Just phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form for a price.
Do you use drones?
Where it’s applicable and safe, yes. We are a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID), flying a sub-250g drone. Drone inspection is part of the Drone Roof Survey and the Premium Survey, where applicable.
Will you check the loft?
If the survey needs it and the loft space can be reached safely, yes. Please clear anything stored under the hatch.
What do I do with the report?
You’ll get the report by email. With Standard there is a follow-up consultation; with Premium, an in-person consultation, so you can talk the findings through.
Is a CCTV drain survey included?
No, we do not carry out CCTV drain surveys. We check gutters, outlets, hoppers, downpipes and overflows and note any sign that the drains need checking.