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Fawkham Green Gutter Survey
Know where you stand with the gutter before you spend money on it. We carry out gutter surveys in Fawkham Green, with photos and a clear written report.
- Gutters full of debris and silt
- Sagging gutters and loose brackets
- Dripping or leaking gutter joints
Gutter survey in Fawkham Green
Damp on walls, water marks under a valley or streaks down the brickwork can often be traced to the gutters. Our gutter survey helps show whether the rainwater system is the cause, as far as can safely be seen. Where the cause looks more like the roof covering or a flashing, the report says so, with a suggested next step. We survey downpipes, parapet and box gutters and outlets and hoppers, and people most frequently book us about gutters full of debris and silt and choked outlets or hopper heads.
Some older homes in villages like Fawkham Green 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 yours to share with whoever needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent, whichever applies.
- Location
- Fawkham Green (DA3)
- Region
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What you can safely check yourself
A lot can be seen from ground level. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Please do not climb up for a closer look.
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
What this survey can’t tell you
A survey is a careful look at the gutter, but it can’t do everything. The main limits are:
- What’s behind fascias and inside walls
- Gutters out of sight from each safe vantage point
- The inside of a downpipe along its whole length
If you’re not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will give you a straight answer. The full list of what we check.
What we look at
- Downpipes
- Valley gutters
- Eaves gutters
- Outlets and hoppers
- Fascias and soffits
- Parapet and box gutters
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The survey, step by step
Every roof is different; as a rough guide, the survey takes between one and two hours at a house, depending on how many gutter runs and downpipes there are. You are welcome to ask questions while we’re there. Older roofs in small places like Fawkham Green can have low, tight loft spaces, so tell us about the loft hatch and any ladder. We only go where it’s safe.
- First, we agree the areas to focus on.
- Each gutter run is checked for blockages, sags and leaking joints.
- Outlets, hoppers, downpipes and overflows are inspected.
- We check fascias, soffits and walls for water damage.
- Findings are photographed and set out in a written report.
Getting ready for the survey
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Keep pets in another room
Getting a price
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. Otherwise, simply ring 07833 053749 or send us an email whenever suits you.
Advice
Tips from our surveys
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They apply to most roofs:
- Get the gutters cleaned out every year
- Do not climb a ladder to look in the gutters
- Watch the gutters during heavy rain
- Look for green streaks or damp patches on walls
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.
Have overhanging branches and climbing plants cut back from the roof using someone with the right kit. Fewer leaves in the gutters means fewer blockages.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Fawkham Green
Where a roof is shared: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Mention it when you contact us and we will plan the visit with that in mind.
With a portfolio of properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To arrange surveys for several addresses, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the addresses.
Gutter surveys in Fawkham Green: local notes
Lullingstone Castle, about 3.6 miles west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Fawkham Green. Older homes in the wider area frequently have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years. Handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles hung on pegs through two holes, are typical of older Kent buildings. The county’s older buildings also include oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters.
If your house is among the older ones in the streets near Parish Church of Saint Peter and Saint Paul, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs. If you let a flat or house near Longfield station, the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at. Anyone responsible for a site like New Ash Green Primary School will know that long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle.
Fawkham Green is about 6 miles south-west of Northfleet, in Kent. We visit Fawkham Green as part of our work across Kent, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. Across Kent, we cover Fawkham Green and the places around it. We also survey roofs in Maidstone.
Here we cover the DA3 postcode area for gutter surveys. If you need a gutter survey at a property on Fawkham Green Road, Brands Hatch Road and Valley Road or a nearby road, we can help. Nearby, we also carry out gutter surveys in Speed Gate (1 mile north-west), West Yoke (1 mile east), Ash (1 mile south-east), West Kingsdown (2 miles south-west) and Maplescombe (2 miles west). Further out, we also cover Maidstone (13 miles south-east), Dartford (6 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (7 miles south-west), Gravesend (6 miles north-east), Tonbridge (12 miles south) and Northfleet (6 miles north-east).
Around Fawkham Green
We work in homes and buildings around Longfield Academy and The Rising Sun pub. The nearest railway station is Longfield station, about 2.3 miles north-east. Well-known places in the area include Eynsford Castle (2.9 miles west) and Darent Valley Hospital (4.9 miles north).
Why get it checked now?
Going up a ladder to check your own gutters carries real risk. You can see drips and overflows from ground level but hidden gutters are another matter. Our survey covers everything that’s safely in view and records it with photos. Outbuildings and barns around Fawkham Green are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. It’s worth including them in a survey before a winter does the damage.
Every price we give includes VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Prices start from £150, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
Why us?
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- Surveys seven days a week
- Clear package prices, including VAT
- PI and public liability insurance
Take a look at our cost guide and what we found on two real jobs.
Fawkham Green questions
Can a landlord with a rental near Longfield station book a roof survey?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for. You can call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and what you need.
Will you come out to Fawkham Green?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
How experienced are you?
We’ve been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Every survey is covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, and we can provide details if a managing agent needs them.
How long will you be on site?
Most visits to a house take about 1–2 hours, and longer for larger or complex roofs.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Not always. Some roofs are too steep or fragile to walk on safely. We use safe viewpoints, the roof space and a drone where it applies.
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 note any sign that the drains need checking.