Kent · London and the South East
Gutter survey in Frogham, Kent
Independent gutter surveys in Frogham. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- Water backing up from a hidden gutter
- Joints that drip after rain
- Gutters that have fallen out of line
About our gutter survey in Frogham
We look at the rainwater system above ground level, from the gutters down to where the downpipes meet the ground. It is not a CCTV drain survey and we can’t see inside buried drains. If the problem looks like a blocked or broken drain below ground, the report will say so, so you can get the drains checked separately. Anything we find above ground, such as a split hopper or a leaking downpipe, is photographed and recorded. If you’ve noticed soffits marked by water and blocked outlets and hoppers, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
Somewhere as small as Frogham, homes are frequently older cottages and farmhouses, with outbuildings and some newer houses. Older roofs may be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, often with chimneys that have stood a long time. Each needs checking in its own way, and thatch is a specialist material we report on as far as it can be seen. Chimneys and lead flashings on old roofs often need the most attention.
Report times depend on the survey you book: the Basic Survey within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey on the same day.
- Where
- Frogham (CT15)
- Region
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Questions from Frogham
I let a flat near Snowdown station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for. Just call 07833 053749 or email us with the details.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Frogham?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it is worth checking before planning any.
What’s the best way to book?
It’s easiest to call 07833 053749 or use the contact form. Let us know the address and a little about the roof. Surveys run seven days a week.
What happens after the survey?
The report comes 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.
Will you check the loft?
Where it is relevant to the survey and there is safe access, yes. Please clear anything stored under the hatch, and if the loft can’t be reached safely, the report says so.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, if the building owner or managing agent agrees access. We check the parts we are given access to.
What insurance do you have?
We are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
What a gutter survey looks like in Frogham
The wider area around Frogham has a long history of building, with Goodnestone Park about 2.4 miles north. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. Across Kent, older roofs are often handmade clay or peg tiles, and tile-hanging on upper walls is a familiar sight. You will also find oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses among the county’s older buildings. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first.
If you own a rental within reach of Snowdown station, a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak. If you live in an older home near Church of St Nicholas, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look.
Frogham is about 6 miles north-west of Dover, in Kent. Surveys in Frogham work the same way as everywhere we cover: a careful inspection, photographs and a written report. We cover towns and villages across Kent. You can also see our page for Canterbury.
All of CT15 is within our area for gutter surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. We also cover the places around Frogham: Barfrestone (1 mile south-east), Snowdown (1 mile north-west), Nonington (1 mile north), Woolage Village (1 mile west) and Elvington (1 mile east). Further out, we also cover Canterbury (8 miles north-west), Margate (14 miles north-east), Dover (6 miles south-east), Folkestone (9 miles south), Ramsgate (12 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (14 miles north-east).
Near you in Frogham
The closest station to Frogham is Snowdown station, about 0.8 miles north-west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Buckland Hospital (6 miles south-east).
Landlords, agents and block managers in Frogham
Letting agents frequently book on a landlord’s behalf, with the report sent to whoever needs it. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too. Larger roofs take longer.
Different roofs, different checks
Cast iron gutters
Cracks often open on the back of cast iron downpipes, so we check the wall behind for staining.
Lead-lined valley and parapet gutters
A London butterfly roof drains to a central valley gutter, and a blockage there can overflow inside. We check it where it’s safe to see.
What affects the price in Frogham
We confirm the price for your survey before you book. This is what makes a difference:
- House, block, shop or office
- The roof’s overall size
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how it can be reached and seen safely. Our price is from £150, including VAT.
What to let us know when you get in touch
These details help when you contact us:
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Your timetable, like an exchange date
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, so phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the details.
How it works
We will 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. Somewhere as small as Frogham, access is often the only tricky part. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- First, you tell us what you’ve seen, such as overflows or damp.
- The eaves gutters, downpipes and fascias are looked at from the ground and vantage points.
- Valley, parapet and box gutters are inspected as far as they can be seen safely.
- We look in the loft space, where there’s safe access, for signs of water getting in.
- The findings are written up with photos and recommendations.
How to prepare
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
- Find any records of previous roof work
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
How to book
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so there’s time to use the report before exchange. For any other survey, just phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form when you are ready.
Advice
Signs you need a gutter survey in Frogham
Brackets can loosen, corrode or snap over the years. Wet leaves and silt add a lot of weight, and that weight pulls sections out of line. Once the fall is lost, water sits at the low point and spills over.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Water backing up from a hidden gutter
- Leaves and moss blocking gutters
- Sagging gutters and loose brackets
- Fascia boards damaged by overflowing water
Anyone responsible for a site like Nonington Church of England Primary School will know that large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other.
What to check before booking
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- What they will not be able to tell you
- Is VAT included in the price?
- Are they insured for the work?
What this survey can’t tell you
It is a careful look at the gutter, not the whole story. The main limits are:
- Pipes below ground level
- What’s hidden inside a downpipe
- Parts of gutters that cannot be seen safely
If you are not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll give you a straight answer before booking. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Frogham
- Downpipes
- Parapet and box gutters
- Outlets and hoppers
- Eaves gutters
- Valley gutters
- Fascias and soffits