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Faversham Gutter Survey
A survey of gutters, valleys, outlets and downpipes across Faversham, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Get in touch for a price.
- Overflowing valley or parapet gutters
- Fascia boards damaged by overflowing water
- Overflowing eaves gutters
What a gutter survey doesn’t cover
Some things cannot be seen without opening up the roof, and that sets some limits:
- Asbestos testing of old gutters, downpipes or soffits
- The inside of a downpipe along its whole length
- Rot or damp concealed behind fascias or inside walls
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll tell you. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Valley gutters
- Downpipes
- Parapet and box gutters
- Fascias and soffits
- Outlets and hoppers
- Eaves gutters
Gutter survey in Faversham: what you get
We carry out gutter surveys in Faversham as part of our cover across London and South East England. We inspect everything we can see safely, from ground level, from windows and from the roof space. A visit typically takes about 1–2 hours for a house, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. The written report follows, with photographs and recommendations. We survey downpipes, valley gutters and fascias and soffits, and the problems we are asked to look at most are water backing up from a hidden gutter and water spilling over the gutter edge.
Around Faversham, semis and terraces share chimneys, gutters and roof lines with the house next door. A shared chimney stack or a gutter run across two houses means a defect may sit partly on someone else’s property. Shared parts are looked at as far as they can be seen safely from the property we’re surveying. It’s useful to mention any shared stacks or gutters when booking.
Findings are set out part by part, from the coverings down to the gutters. You’ll see the good as well as the bad.
- Place
- Faversham (ME13)
- Region
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Should I look at the roof myself first?
What you cannot do safely is get up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and falls from height are serious. That is where a survey comes in, using safe viewpoints and a drone where applicable.
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Take a photo and write down when you saw it.
Gutter surveys in Faversham: local notes
Faversham lies within about 3 miles of the sea, and being near the sea means more wind and salt than a roof inland would face. Salt corrodes metal fixings and flashings, and wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces, and driving rain gets into whatever gap is left. The wider area around Faversham has a long history of building, with Belmont House and Gardens about 3.5 miles south-west. On older houses around here, roofs frequently carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead.
If you look after a building like Ethelbert Road Primary School, long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle. If you let a flat or house near Faversham station, a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant. If you live in an older home near Church of St Mary Magdalene, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs.
Faversham is about 9 miles west of Canterbury, in Kent. We visit Faversham as part of our work across Kent, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. Faversham is one of the towns and villages in Kent we cover for gutter surveys. Canterbury is in our area too.
Surveys in ME13 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. We cover properties on Bedlington Square, Market Place and Market Street. Faversham is on the A2 and A251, which makes it straightforward to reach. If you’re just outside Faversham, we cover Davington (1 mile north-west), The Brents (1 mile north-east), Preston (1 mile south-east), Ospringe (1 mile south-west) and Whitehill (1 mile south-west). Larger places within reach include Ashford (12 miles south), Canterbury (9 miles east), Sittingbourne (7 miles west), Whitstable (7 miles east), Herne Bay (11 miles east) and Minster (8 miles north-west).
Landmarks near Faversham
Around Faversham, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Mechanics Arms, Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School and Oare Meadow. There is a railway station in Faversham itself: Faversham station. A little further out are Newnham Castle (4.2 miles south-west).
Different roofs, different checks
Fascias and soffits
Overflowing water stains soffits and rots timber. We check them along with the gutters.
Box and secret gutters
Hidden gutters are a common source of leaks inside. We look at the outlets, linings and overflows where safe.
The survey, step by step
We’ll ask a few questions first, about the roof’s history, any leaks and past repairs. The inspection then takes between one and two hours at a house, depending on how many gutter runs and downpipes there are. For a home in Faversham, the main things we need are a way into the loft, a route to the back garden and somewhere to park. Someone needs to let us in, so tell us who that will be.
- We ask about overflows, damp or leaks you’ve noticed.
- The eaves gutters, downpipes and fascias are checked from the ground and vantage points.
- Any valley, parapet or box gutters are looked at as far as safe access allows.
- We look in the loft space, where there’s safe access, for signs of water getting in.
- The findings are written up with photographs and recommendations.
Before the survey
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
- Leave side gates unlocked
How to book
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To find a date that works for you, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
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Why it is worth a survey now in Faversham
When a valley or parapet gutter blocks, the water has nowhere safe to go. It can back up into the roof space and the rooms below, frequently in the heaviest rain. Having them checked before autumn and winter makes sense. On homes in Faversham, the joint between an extension and the house is where a slow leak tends to start. Left for a few seasons, it can spoil plaster, skirting and flooring inside.
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package matters as well. We’ll give you the figure before anything is booked.
What you get with us
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Surveys seven days a week
- Plain-English reports with photos
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced or what we found on two real jobs.
Faversham questions
Do roofs near the sea, like those around Faversham, take more of a battering?
Yes, coastal weather is harder on roofs: there’s more wind, and more salt in the air. Exposed details such as ridges, verges, flashings and metal fixings are the ones to watch, and Faversham is within about 3 miles of the coast.
How do I find out if my home in Faversham is listed?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. It matters most if you’re planning to re-roof in a different material.
What do I do with the report?
You receive the written report by email, with photographs and recommendations. You can use it to talk to a seller, an insurer, a roofer or a managing agent, whichever applies.
Will you check the loft?
Yes, where the survey calls for it and there is safe access. Inside, we look for damp, staining, gaps and sagging, as far as the space allows.
Is a Saturday or Sunday visit possible?
Yes, weekend visits are possible as well as weekdays. To book, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
Does the season matter for a gutter survey?
You can book at any time of year. Booking before autumn and winter gives you time to plan, and a wet spell can show where gutters overflow.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, across 20+ years of surveying roofs, with 98% customer satisfaction.
Tips from our surveys
Nothing here needs a ladder. Our suggestions:
- Look for new stains on ceilings below valleys after rain
- Get trees that overhang the gutters trimmed
- Check downpipe clips are holding
- Leave gutter checks at height to someone equipped for it
Report times depend on the package you choose: within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium. It is sent to you by email as soon as it’s ready.
Hidden gutters need clearing too. They block in the same way as the gutters you can see but you can’t check them from the street, so ask for them to be included when gutters are cleared.