Kent · London and the South East
Egerton Gutter Survey
A survey of gutters, valleys, outlets and downpipes in Egerton, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photographs.
- Water backing up from a hidden gutter
- Gutters full of debris and silt
- Water spilling over the gutter edge
How a gutter survey works in Egerton
Damp patches on inside walls, stains below a valley or water running down the brickwork can frequently be traced to the gutters. Our gutter survey helps show whether the rainwater system is the cause, from whatever is safely visible. If the evidence points elsewhere, such as a flashing or the roof covering, we’ll say so. The next step is suggested too. If you’re worried about valley or box gutters that overflow inside and brackets that have dropped or snapped, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
Somewhere as small as Egerton, homes are often older cottages and farmhouses, with outbuildings and some newer houses. Roofs there can be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, and chimney stacks are often old. We report on what can be seen safely, and thatch is a specialist material. Chimneys and lead flashings on old roofs often need the most attention.
Most points in the report come with a picture, so you can see each defect rather than just read about it. If something couldn’t be seen safely, the report is clear about it.
- Where
- Egerton (TN27)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Local roofs in Egerton
England has around 10,000 conservation areas and about 500,000 listed buildings. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, so the council is the place to ask. Across Kent, older roofs are often handmade clay or peg tiles, and tile-hanging on upper walls is a familiar sight. The county’s older buildings also include oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look.
If you own one of the older houses in the streets near Church of St James, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look. If you own a rental within reach of Pluckley station, a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let.
Egerton is about 7 miles north-west of Ashford, in Kent. We cover Egerton and the rest of Kent. We cover towns and villages across Kent, large and small. Our Maidstone page covers surveys nearby.
Gutter surveys in TN27 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Whether your property is on The Street, Stevens Close and New Road or a nearby road, we can help. If you are just outside Egerton, we cover Mundy Bois (1 mile south), Newland Green (1 mile south-west), Egerton Forstal (1 mile south-west), Pembles Cross (1 mile west) and Potter's Forstal (1 mile west). We also work in nearby towns such as Maidstone (10 miles north-west), Ashford (7 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (10 miles north), Faversham (11 miles north-east), Kings Hill (15 miles west) and Davington (11 miles north-east).
Around Egerton
Egerton’s nearest station is Pluckley station, about 2.7 miles south of the centre. A little further out are Coldbridge Castle (1.5 miles west).
What you can safely check yourself
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Do not go up yourself.
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
How the survey works
Every roof is different; as a rough guide, the survey takes between one and two hours for most homes, and longer where there are parapet, valley or box gutters to follow. You are welcome to ask questions while we are there. For a village or hamlet like Egerton, the journey is planned in advance: let us know about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. On the day, we inspect what can safely be seen, inside and out.
- We start with what you’ve noticed, such as damp or overflowing gutters.
- The eaves gutters, downpipes and fascias are looked at from ground level and windows.
- We look at hidden gutters as far as safe access allows.
- Where it’s safe, we check the loft for signs of water.
- You receive a report with photos and recommendations.
Getting ready for the survey
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Leave a clear route to the loft
Arrange a survey
Our phone lines are open seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. For a price or to book, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Related advice
Your questions about gutter surveys in Egerton
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Pluckley station?
Yes, that is a common request. We just need to know who will give access, and the report can go straight to you or your agent.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Egerton?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
What’s the price of a gutter survey?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The price depends on the size of the building and how easy the gutters are to see. To get a price, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
What do I do with the report?
You’ll receive the report by email, and you decide the next step: raise it with a seller, send it to an insurer, brief a roofer or share it with a managing agent.
Do you use drones?
Where it helps and it is safe, yes. Flights depend on the weather on the day and airspace rules. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID.
Do you look in the loft space?
Yes, where the survey calls for it and there is safe access. We look for staining, damp, daylight and signs of movement.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, once access has been agreed. The roof of a block or converted house is frequently shared, so we need permission from the building owner or managing agent. We can only inspect what we’re given access to.
For landlords and managing agents
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. Recommendations are set out in order of urgency where relevant, which helps with budgets and planning.
With a portfolio of properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To discuss a number of properties, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Practical tips
A little preparation and a few simple habits help. Some pointers:
- Watch for green marks down the brickwork
- Check the loft with care after heavy rain
- Watch the gutters during heavy rain
- Leave gutter checks at height to someone equipped for it
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 doesn’t, raise it with whoever did the job.
Deal with drips, sags and loose downpipes early. Left alone, they typically grow and spilled water harms brickwork and woodwork.
What we are asked to look at in Egerton
A good many tiled and slate roofs carry moss, and heavy rain washes clumps of it into the gutters. With grit from the coverings, it forms a thick sludge that slows the flow and lets weeds take root.
Most people get in touch after spotting one of these:
- Sagging gutters and loose brackets
- Rotten fascias or stained soffits
- Choked outlets or hopper heads
- Water spilling over the gutter edge
If you look after a building such as Egerton Church of England Primary School, long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Will the report include photos?
- How they’ll see the roof: from ground level, the loft, the roof or by drone
- What experience they bring
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
What else we do in Egerton
Roof by roof
Fascias and soffits
Fascias carry the gutters, so rot in the boards can loosen the whole run. Damaged or stained boards are recorded.
Aluminium and other metal gutters
Long metal gutter runs on larger buildings can hide blocked outlets, so we check the outlets carefully.