Kent · London and the South East
Gutter Survey in Godinton
Wondering about the gutter at a property in Godinton? We carry out gutter surveys in Godinton and across Kent, with plain-English findings.
- Soffits marked by water
- Hoppers and outlets full of debris
- Leaks at the gutter joints
How a gutter survey works in Godinton
Leaves, moss and silt are the usual reasons gutters block. Homes close to trees fill their gutters faster and moss from the roof slopes makes it worse. Our survey shows which gutters are blocked or standing full and where outlets or hoppers are choked and whether any overflows are doing their job. Photos show each problem clearly. It’s an easy job to put off but it rarely improves. If you’re worried about rotten fascias or stained soffits and valley or box gutters that overflow inside, we can find out what’s behind it.
Around Godinton, gardens, hedges and nearby trees can mean leaves and moss end up on roofs and in gutters. Blocked gutters overflow and soak the walls below. It is the kind of slow problem a roof report picks up early. Moss on the roof and weeds in the gutter are both easy to spot from the ground.
The report records the gutter as we found it on the day. That makes it useful now and a handy reference later, for instance when you want to check whether anything has changed.
- Place
- Godinton (TN23, TN25, TN24)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Why act early in Godinton
Water spilling from a gutter runs down and soaks the wall below. Given time, it can cause damp patches, damaged pointing and rot in nearby timber. Finding the cause now normally keeps the fix smaller. On a bungalow or cottage around Godinton, the roof sits close to the rooms below, so water can show inside quickly once it gets past the covering. Catching the cause first saves redecorating as well.
There are three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
Why book with us
- Prices that include VAT
- PI and public liability insurance
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- Surveys seven days a week
Take a look at our cost guide and what we found on two real jobs.
How the survey works
We’ll ask a few questions first, like when any problem began and what work has been done before. Then the inspection itself takes roughly 1–2 hours at most homes, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. A visit to a smaller place like Godinton is no different on the day: outside, inside and from any safe vantage point, in that order. Point out any stains, cracks or loose pieces you’ve spotted.
- We start by hearing about any drips, overflows or damp patches.
- The eaves gutters, downpipes and fascias are checked from ground level and vantage points.
- Valley, parapet and box gutters are inspected as far as they can be seen safely.
- We look in the roof space, where there is safe access, for signs of water getting in.
- You get a written report with photos and recommendations.
Before the survey
- Keep pets in another room
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
Arrange a survey
We confirm the exact price before you book, so you know the cost up front. Prices start from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
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Local roofs in Godinton
Older houses across Kent frequently have handmade clay or peg tiles, and many have tile-hung walls. You’ll 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. About 0.8 miles north-west lies Godinton House, a reminder of how long the area around Godinton has been built on. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
If you run a business near County Square, a roof report helps plan work around trading rather than after a leak. For landlords with property near Ashford International station, a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak.
Godinton is about 1 mile north-west of Ashford, in Kent. Godinton is part of the area we cover and the surrounding area as part of our work across London and the South East. Godinton is one of the towns and villages in Kent we cover for gutter surveys. Our Canterbury page covers surveys nearby.
Surveys in TN23, TN25 and TN24 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Streets in the area include Chart Road, Bridge Road and Chart Avenue. We also cover the places around Godinton: Great Chart (1 mile south-west), Ashford (1 mile south-east), Potters Corner (1 mile north), Stanhope (1 mile south) and Bockhanger (2 miles north-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Canterbury (13 miles north-east), Sittingbourne (14 miles north), Folkestone (15 miles east), Faversham (11 miles north), Hythe (12 miles south-east) and Davington (12 miles north).
Local landmarks in Godinton
We work in homes and buildings around Highworth Grammar School, The Little Black Dog pub and Ashford Warren and Hoads Wood, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Ashford International station, roughly 1.4 miles south-east. Other landmarks nearby include County Square (1.1 miles east) and William Harvey Hospital (3 miles east). For a walk, there’s Hatch Park.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
With a portfolio of properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To arrange surveys for several addresses, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work.
Godinton: your questions answered
How do I find out if my home in Godinton is listed?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it’s in a conservation area. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Ashford International station?
Yes, rented property is part of what we cover. You can call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and a few details, including who will give access on the day.
Will you check if gutters are causing damp inside?
We check whether rainwater from the gutters is reaching the wall, through overflows, drips or damaged downpipes. We cannot see inside walls, so the report covers what can be seen.
How experienced are you?
We have more than 20 years’ experience and have completed over 5,000 surveys.
Will you check the drains below ground?
No, we don’t carry out CCTV drain surveys. We check gutters, outlets, hoppers, downpipes and overflows and flags signs of a drain problem.
Will I get photos?
Yes. The report includes photos of what we found, so you can see each point for yourself.
Will you look at parapet and box gutters as well?
Yes. Hidden gutters are a common cause of leaks inside so we pay close attention to them. Some may only be partly visible, and we’ll note that in the report.
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Signs you need a gutter survey in Godinton
Falling leaves are the most common cause of blocked gutters. Every autumn, trees fill gutters with leaves, twigs and seeds, and they collect at the outlets. A choked outlet soon means a full, overflowing gutter.
Problems we come across often include:
- Gutters full of debris and silt
- Soffits marked by water
- Water spilling over the gutter edge
- Water backing up from a hidden gutter
Take an older house close to Church of St Mary: its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first.
Before booking anyone
- What exactly goes into their report
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- Which limits apply to the survey
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
What you can safely check yourself
A DIY look is useful, but it is not a survey. You won’t see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from ground level.
You can learn a lot from ground level. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Please don’t climb up for a closer look.
Practical tips
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They apply to most roofs:
- Include valley, parapet and box gutters when clearing
- Book gutter clearing once a year, more often near trees
- Leave gutter checks at height to someone equipped for it
- Keep climbers away from the eaves
You receive a report with photographs and clear written recommendations. Share it with a contractor of your choice so they know what needs doing.
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.