Kent · London and the South East
Fosten Green Gutter Survey
Wondering about the gutter at a property in Fosten Green? You can book a gutter survey in Fosten Green and across Kent, with plain-English findings.
- Gutters overflowing in heavy rain
- Hoppers and outlets full of debris
- Downpipes that are split or coming away
The survey, step by step
Where it’s relevant and can be reached safely, the loft space is checked as well as the outside. Inside, we look for staining, damp, gaps and signs of movement, as far as the space allows. The whole visit normally takes about 1–2 hours for most homes, and longer where there are parapet, valley or box gutters to follow. Older rural homes like those around Fosten Green can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. Each part is looked at from wherever it can be seen safely.
- We agree which parts of the building you’re most worried about.
- 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.
- You get photos and written recommendations, prioritised where relevant.
How to prepare
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we’re looking at
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Tell us about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
Arrange a survey
For a price for gutter surveys in Fosten Green, phone 07833 053749 or email us. Some details about the property and the roof help us price the survey accurately.
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Gutter surveys for homes and businesses in Fosten Green
Damp on walls, water marks under a valley or streaks down the brickwork can frequently be traced to the gutters. Our gutter survey helps show whether the rainwater system is the cause, as far as can safely be seen. If the evidence points elsewhere, like a flashing or the roof covering, we’ll say so. The next step is suggested too. We survey downpipes, parapet and box gutters and eaves gutters, and people most often book us about leaking or loose downpipes and gutters overflowing in heavy rain.
In a small place like Fosten Green, many roofs stand in the open, so ridges, chimney stacks, flashings and gutters work hard. Damp in old walls is slow to dry, so a small leak can do a lot of harm. A roof report shows what needs attention first. On exposed older roofs, chimneys and lead flashings are often the first to give way.
You can share the report with anyone who needs it: a seller or estate agent, an insurer, a roofer, a builder or a managing agent, whichever applies.
- Place
- Fosten Green (TN27)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Nearby places to Fosten Green
Other services in Fosten Green
Can I check my roof myself?
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from the ground or a window. Water spilling over the edge can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
Roof by roof
Box and secret gutters
Secret gutters are hidden under the edge of the roof covering, so they’re easy to forget. The report records what could and couldn’t be seen.
Cast iron gutters
Cast iron gutters and downpipes are found on many older buildings. They last well when painted but corrode once the paint wears off.
Practical tips
Most of what helps is simple and safe from the ground. A few suggestions:
- Leave gutter checks at height to someone equipped for it
- Watch ceilings under valley gutters for fresh marks
- Check downpipe clips are holding
- Note any damp stains below the gutters
Landlords and managing agents can keep the report with the building’s records to help plan maintenance. The photographs help when you explain the work to others.
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.
What affects the cost of gutter surveys
We confirm the price for the job before booking. This is what makes a difference:
- Roof area
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- Basic, Standard or Premium
One thing that affects the price is the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, including VAT. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
Getting in touch
What helps most when you contact us:
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- Where the property is, with the postcode
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, so call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the details.
Fosten Green homes and their roofs
Listing and conservation areas can both shape what roof work is allowed on an older home. The council is the place to check, along with Historic England’s list. 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. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first.
For landlords with property near Headcorn station, the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at.
Fosten Green is about 11 miles west of Ashford, in Kent. Whether the building in Fosten Green is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, we can survey the roof. Fosten Green is one of the places in Kent we cover. You can also see our page for Maidstone.
Gutter surveys in TN27 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Other places close to Fosten Green include Clapper Hill (1 mile east), East End (1 mile south), Parkgate (2 miles south-east), London Beach (3 miles east) and Strood (3 miles south-east). We also work in nearby towns like Maidstone (12 miles north), Ashford (11 miles east), Kings Hill (15 miles north-west), Foley Park (13 miles north), Paddock Wood (11 miles north-west) and Tenterden (4 miles south-east).
What’s near Fosten Green
Fosten Green’s nearest station is Headcorn station, about 4.6 miles north of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Mervyn Quinlan Museum (0.9 miles south) and Sissinghurst Castle (2.1 miles north-west).
Do you need a gutter survey in Fosten Green?
Overflowing gutters in a downpour are a common reason to book. Others spot damp patches, ceiling stains or green marks on the walls. The survey helps pin down the source before more damage is done.
Look out for signs like these:
- Hoppers and outlets full of debris
- Leaking or loose downpipes
- Water spilling over the gutter edge
- Gutters that have fallen out of line
Take an older house close to St Margaret's Church: the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine.
What to check before booking
- How they’ll see the roof: from the ground, the loft, the roof or by drone
- Are they insured for the work?
- What happens after the report arrives
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
Common questions in Fosten Green
Is my home in Fosten Green listed or in a conservation area?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it is in a conservation area. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
Will you come out to Fosten Green?
Yes. Fosten Green is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We survey roofs across London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there as you book.
Do you use drones?
Where it helps and the rules allow, yes. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID and fly a drone under 250g, and every flight depends on the airspace and the weather.
Is there a good time of year to book a gutter survey?
There is no wrong time. If you’ve already seen a gutter overflowing, it is best not to wait, because the walls take the water.
Do you look in the loft space?
Normally, if there is one and it can be reached safely. From inside, the underside of the roof often shows damp, staining or daylight that can’t be seen from outside.
Are you insured?
We are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, for every survey we carry out.
What does a gutter survey cost?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The size of the property and the access affect the price. For a price, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.