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Gutter Survey in Godmersham
Gutter surveys in Godmersham from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys.
- Water spilling over the gutter edge
- Leaks at the gutter joints
- Downpipes that are split or coming away
Gutter surveys for homes and businesses in Godmersham
Owners get in touch after seeing an overflow, finding damp or planning ahead for winter. Landlords and managing agents use it to plan maintenance, and some buyers want the rainwater system checked before exchange. Whoever books, we inspect and report in the same way with photos and clear recommendations. We survey on weekdays and at weekends. If you’re worried about brackets that have dropped or snapped and leaves and moss blocking gutters, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
Village roofs often face open fields and take the full force of wind and rain, which is hard on ridges, chimneys, flashings and gutters. Older walls take a long time to dry once water gets in. A roof report shows what needs attention first. Lead flashings and old chimney stacks are often where weather gets in first.
It is not only a list of defects. For each finding, it explains what it is, why it matters and what we’d recommend.
- Place
- Godmersham (CT4)
- Region
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
DIY checks: what’s safe
Look up at the roof after a storm, from the ground: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Do not go up yourself.
Your own check is a good start, but it is not a survey. From the ground, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are frequently out of sight.
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What else we do in Godmersham
Your questions about gutter surveys in Godmersham
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Chilham station?
Of course. We just need to know who will give access, and the report can go straight to you or your agent.
Will you come out to Godmersham?
Yes, Godmersham is covered. We cover the whole of London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it is useful to know about access.
How do I arrange a gutter survey in Godmersham?
To arrange a survey, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address, the type of property and what’s prompted the survey. We will confirm the price and agree a day with you.
Will the survey check for asbestos?
No, that needs a specialist asbestos surveyor. On buildings from before 2000, we flag materials that could contain it so you can arrange that check.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes. A shared roof needs access agreed first, with the building owner or managing agent. Mention it when you get in touch and we’ll explain what’s needed.
Will you go up on the roof?
Not always. Safety comes first, and fragile or steep roofs can’t always be walked on. Safe viewpoints, the loft and a drone where applicable let us see the rest.
Are hidden gutters like valleys and box gutters included?
Yes, where it is safe to see them. We use the ground, windows, the roof space and the roof where it’s safe, and by drone where it’s applicable.
Why get it checked now?
Water spilling from a gutter runs down and soaks the wall below. Left for months, that can lead to damp inside, worn pointing and rotten timber. Spotting the problem early tends to mean a simpler fix. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like Godmersham, driving rain gets into any weakness, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
Every price we give includes VAT. Gutter survey starts from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for your roof before booking.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Godmersham
- Plain-English reports with photos
- Clear package prices, with VAT included
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
Read what a roof survey costs or two real surveys.
When you need someone else
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, and that sets some limits:
- The inside of buried drains
- Parts of gutters that can’t be seen safely
- Confirming asbestos in older rainwater goods
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or email us and we will point you to the right survey before booking. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roof types and parts we check
- Parapet and box gutters
- Fascias and soffits
- Outlets and hoppers
- Eaves gutters
- Valley gutters
- Downpipes
What we do, step by step
Every visit follows the same pattern: we listen to what’s been worrying you, inspect the roof from every safe vantage point, photograph what we find and record our findings for the written report. It normally takes about 1–2 hours on an ordinary house, and more on a big or complicated roof. Somewhere as small as Godmersham, 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.
- We ask about overflows, damp or leaks you’ve noticed.
- Gutters, downpipes, fascias and soffits are inspected from safe vantage points.
- Any valley, parapet or box gutters are looked at as far as safe access allows.
- The loft space is checked for water marks if it’s safe to get into.
- The findings are written up with photos and recommendations.
Before we arrive
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the building owner or managing agent
Booking a survey
Booking is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or send us an email, let us know about the property and we will explain which survey suits. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
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When to book a survey in Godmersham
Hidden gutters are often lined with lead or another sheet covering. Splits and blocked outlets in these gutters can send water straight into the building, because there’s no outer edge for it to spill over. Lead linings can also be stolen.
Most people get in touch when they’ve noticed one of these:
- Joints that drip after rain
- Gutters packed with leaves or moss
- Downpipes that are split or coming away
- Overflowing eaves gutters
Take an older house close to Church of St Lawrence: its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look.
What to check before booking
- What they will not be able to tell you
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- How soon the report will arrive
Local roofs in Godmersham
Across Kent, older roofs are often 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. Whatever the covering, it’s often the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first. Before planning roof work on an older home, find out whether it’s listed or in a conservation area. Listed building consent covers changes to a listed building’s special interest, and an Article 4 direction can bring extra controls in a conservation area.
Trees in and around Godmersham Park shed leaves that can end up in nearby gutters. If you let a flat or house near Chilham station, knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints.
Godmersham is about 7 miles south-west of Canterbury, in Kent. Surveys in Godmersham work the same way as everywhere we cover: a careful inspection, photos and a written report. Across Kent, we cover Godmersham and the places around it. For surveys nearby, see our Canterbury page.
All of CT4 is covered for gutter surveys. Local streets include The Street and Eggarton Lane. We also cover Bilting (1 mile south-west), Mountain Street (1 mile north), Chilham (2 miles north), Old Wives Lees (2 miles north) and Shottenden (3 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Ashford (7 miles south-west), Canterbury (7 miles north-east), Sittingbourne (13 miles north-west), Folkestone (13 miles south-east), Whitstable (10 miles north) and Faversham (7 miles north-west).
Local landmarks in Godmersham
Typical jobs here are in homes near Godmersham Park, among other places. The closest station to Godmersham is Chilham station, about 1.8 miles north. A little further out are William Harvey Hospital (5.8 miles south) and Chilham Castle (1.7 miles north).
Roof by roof
Lead-lined valley and parapet gutters
We check the lining, the joints and the outlets where it’s safe to see them. Lead is also a target for theft.
Box and secret gutters
Box gutters sit within the roof or behind a wall and when it overflows, water can get indoors. We inspect them as far as it’s safe to see them.