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Gutter survey in Foley Park, Kent
Know where you stand with the gutter before you decide what to do next. We carry out gutter surveys in Foley Park, with photographs and a clear written report.
- Leaking or loose downpipes
- Dripping or leaking gutter joints
- Blocked outlets and hoppers
How a gutter survey works in Foley Park
Gutters are typically fixed to fascia boards, so fascias and soffits are part of the survey. Water that overflows for long enough can rot timber fascias and stain the soffits below. On buildings from before 2000, some soffits and rainwater goods may be asbestos cement. We don’t test for asbestos, so we flag anything that might contain it for a specialist asbestos surveyor to check. We survey eaves gutters, parapet and box gutters and valley gutters, and common reasons people get in touch are cracked or loose downpipes and soffits marked by water.
In a smaller place like Foley Park, some roofs stand more exposed to wind and rain than in a built-up town. Ridge tiles, verges, chimney stacks and flashings take the worst of it. A careful look shows whether anything has started to loosen. Once one ridge tile or slate moves, wind gets under the next one too.
The report is written in plain words, so it makes sense without any roofing background. Each point is backed by a photo where possible.
- Place
- Foley Park (ME14, ME15, ME16)
- Region
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What happens on the day
There isn’t much for you to do on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we’ll take it from there. The survey itself takes about 1–2 hours for a house, and more on a big or complicated roof. In a smaller place like Foley Park, parking is seldom the issue; lanes, gates and long drives are worth mentioning. Low roofs on bungalows can often be seen well from ground level, and the loft shows the rest.
- First, we agree the areas to focus on.
- Each gutter run is checked for blockages, sags and leaking joints.
- We check the outlets, hoppers, downpipes and any overflows.
- We check fascias, soffits and walls for water damage.
- Findings are photographed and set out in a written report.
How to prepare
- Let us know where we can park nearby
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
Book a survey
Our phone lines are open seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. For a price or to book, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
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Foley Park homes and their roofs
Across Kent, older roofs are frequently 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. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters. About 2.9 miles south-east lies Stoneacre, a reminder of how long the area around Foley Park has been built on. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
Trees in and around Vinters Valley Park shed leaves that can end up in nearby gutters, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls. Shop and office owners around The Mall Maidstone may find that a dated report on the roof is useful for planning and for any lease discussions.
Foley Park is about 1 mile north of Maidstone, in Kent. If you are in Foley Park, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Foley Park is one of the places in Kent we cover.
Gutter surveys in ME14, ME15 and ME16 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. That includes homes and businesses on Well Road, Rock Road and Byron Road. Main roads around Foley Park include the A249. Neighbouring places we cover for gutter surveys include Penenden Heath (1 mile north-east), Harbourland (1 mile north), Grove Green (1 mile east), Ringlestone (1 mile north-west) and Maidstone (1 mile south). Within a short drive, we also cover Sittingbourne (10 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (15 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (15 miles south-west), Gravesend (12 miles north-west), Tonbridge (12 miles south-west) and Northfleet (13 miles north-west).
Around Foley Park
Typical jobs here are in homes near Valley Park School, Vinters Valley Park and The Hollybush Public House, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Maidstone East station, roughly 0.6 miles south-west. Nearby you’ll also find Queen's Own Royal West Kent Regiment Museum (0.6 miles south-west) and KIMS hospital (1.1 miles east). For a walk, there is Burham Down and Boxley Hills.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Foley Park
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants. Surveys run seven days a week, which can make access easier.
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too, including offices, shops and units. Bigger roofs take more time, and they’re priced for the size.
When to book a survey in Foley Park
Leaves are behind most blocked gutters. Nearby trees drop leaves, twigs and seeds into gutters every autumn, and they collect at the outlets. Once an outlet is choked, the gutter fills and overflows.
People typically book a survey after spotting something like this:
- Brackets that have dropped or snapped
- Gutters packed with leaves or moss
- Cracked or loose downpipes
- Leaks at the gutter joints
For an older house near a landmark like Church of St Luke, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- What happens after the report arrives
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- Whether VAT is added on top
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
Foley Park questions
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Foley Park?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. It matters most if you are planning to re-roof in a different material.
Can a landlord with a rental near Maidstone East station book a roof survey?
Yes. We survey roofs for landlords, letting agents and managing agents as well as owners. You can call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and what you need.
Do you test soffits or gutters for asbestos?
No. We do not test for asbestos. Where gutters, downpipes or soffits could be asbestos cement, we flag them and recommend a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before they’re disturbed.
How do I book a survey in Foley Park?
Just call 07833 053749 or send us an email. We will ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date.
Do you cover Foley Park?
Yes. We survey roofs in Foley Park and the rest of Kent. To book, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, once access has been agreed. The roof of a block or converted house is often shared, so whoever owns or manages the building needs to agree access. We can only inspect what we’re given access to.
What does the report include?
It explains what we saw, what it means and what we’d suggest, backed by photographs. It also says if any part of the roof couldn’t be seen safely, so you know exactly what was covered.
What we look for on each type of roof
Fascias and soffits
On buildings from before 2000, soffits may be asbestos cement. We flag any that could be so a specialist asbestos surveyor can check them before they’re disturbed.
Aluminium and other metal gutters
Metal gutters can suffer at joints and where different metals meet. Any leaks or corrosion we spot go in the report.
How we price gutter surveys
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before booking. This is what makes a difference:
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- The shape of the roof and its details
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package you pick makes a difference too. The price is always agreed first.
Helping us price your survey
The more you tell us, the easier it is to price the survey. When you get in touch, it helps to mention:
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- When you need the report by
- The type of building and roof, like pitched or flat
We confirm the exact price before booking, so you know the cost up front. Gutter survey starts from £150, including VAT. To book, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
What this survey cannot tell you
We only report whatever is safely visible on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- Whether a material contains asbestos (a specialist asbestos surveyor’s job)
- Parts of gutters that can’t be seen safely
- Rot or damp concealed behind fascias or inside walls
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or email us and we will tell you before you book. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roofs we survey in Foley Park
- Downpipes
- Parapet and box gutters
- Valley gutters
- Eaves gutters
- Fascias and soffits
- Outlets and hoppers