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Gutter survey in Goodnestone, Kent
Gutter surveys in Goodnestone from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us.
- Overflowing eaves gutters
- Blocked outlets and hoppers
- Rotten fascias or stained soffits
Do you need a gutter survey in Goodnestone?
Hidden gutters are often lined with lead or another sheet covering. When a lining splits or an outlet blocks, the water can come inside as there is nowhere harmless for it to go. Lead is also a target for theft.
It’s worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Gutters overflowing in heavy rain
- Leaks at the gutter joints
- Brackets that have dropped or snapped
- Overflowing valley or parapet gutters
If yours is one of the older homes in the streets near St Bartholomew's Church, the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- How they’ll see the roof: from ground level, the loft, the roof or by drone
- What follow-up you get after the report
- Whether VAT is added on top
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
About our gutter survey in Goodnestone
Your gutters take the rain from the roof and lead it away from the walls. If they clog, drip or sag, the water ends up somewhere it shouldn’t and that usually means the walls or the inside of the building. We check the full rainwater system above ground, including gutters, valleys, outlets, hoppers and downpipes. You get a report with photographs. We’re frequently asked to look into gutters overflowing in heavy rain and hoppers and outlets full of debris, on valley gutters, outlets and hoppers and parapet and box gutters.
Somewhere as small as Goodnestone, homes are often older cottages and farmhouses, with outbuildings and some newer houses. Roofs there can be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, and chimney stacks are often old. We report on whatever is safely visible, and thatch is a specialist material. On older roofs, it is normally the chimneys and lead flashings that need work first.
Where we can’t see part of the gutter, the report says so. That way, it is clear what was covered and what wasn’t.
- Where
- Goodnestone (ME13)
- Region
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Should I look at the roof myself first?
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Photograph them and note the date, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Overflowing water can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
Places near Goodnestone
Also in Goodnestone
Different roofs, different checks
Box and secret gutters
Hidden gutters are a common source of leaks inside. Outlets, linings and overflows are checked as far as access allows.
Aluminium and other metal gutters
Aluminium and other metal gutters are used on many newer and commercial buildings. Joints, outlets and fixings are the parts we focus on.
Common questions in Goodnestone
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Faversham station?
Yes, letting agents and landlords book with us as well as owners. You can ring 07833 053749 or email us with the address and a few details.
Is Goodnestone within the area you cover?
Yes, Goodnestone is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
Will you go up on the roof?
Only when it is safe. Safety comes first, and fragile or steep roofs cannot always be walked on. We use safe viewpoints, the roof space and a drone where it applies.
What’s the best way to book?
To arrange a survey, call 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 find a day that suits.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes. A shared roof needs access agreed first. Let us know about it as you book and we’ll explain what’s needed.
What does the report include?
You get our findings in writing, part by part, with photos, finishing with recommendations. Points are put in order of urgency where relevant.
Will you check if gutters are causing damp inside?
Overflowing gutters often lead to damp walls, and the survey looks for that. If the cause looks like something else, the report says so as far as we can tell from what’s visible.
What happens on the day
Every visit follows the same pattern: we listen to what’s been worrying you, inspect the roof from every safe vantage point, take photos as we go and record our findings for the written report. Most visits take between one and two hours for most homes, and longer where there are parapet, valley or box gutters to follow. Around Goodnestone, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so let us know about the loft hatch and any ladder. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- We agree which parts of the building you are most worried about.
- We look along each run for debris, sagging and drips.
- 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
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the building owner or managing agent
- Leave side gates unlocked
- If you’re buying, check with the agent that we can get in
Booking a survey
To get a price for gutter surveys in Goodnestone, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form. The address, the type of property and what you want to find out help us give you an accurate price.
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What affects the cost of gutter surveys
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- Which survey package you book
- How big the roof is
All our prices include VAT. Gutter survey starts from £150, including VAT. You’ll know the price for your roof before booking.
What to let us know when you get in touch
The more you let us know, the easier it is to price the survey. When you contact us, let us know:
- When you need the report by
- What made you get in touch
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
Unsure which package suits your roof? The easiest way is to call 07833 053749 or send us an email and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We will explain the options and the price.
What this survey can’t tell you
To be straight with you, a roof survey has limits:
- The inside of a downpipe along its whole length
- Hidden sections we cannot view safely
- What’s behind fascias and inside walls
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will tell you before booking. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What we look at
- Parapet and box gutters
- Eaves gutters
- Outlets and hoppers
- Fascias and soffits
- Valley gutters
- Downpipes
What a gutter survey looks like in Goodnestone
Goodnestone lies within about 3 miles of the sea, and being near the sea means more wind and salt than a roof inland would face. Metal fixings and flashings corrode faster in salt air, while gales work at loose ridges, slates and tiles, while driving rain finds any gap. Across Kent, older roofs are often handmade clay or peg tiles, and tile-hanging on upper walls is a familiar sight. Oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses are part of the county’s older buildings too. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them.
Belmont House and Gardens lies about 5 miles south-west, so building around Goodnestone goes back a long way. Older roofs nearby often mix original materials with later repairs, and the survey shows where each one is. If you look after a building such as Graveney Primary School, a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time.
Goodnestone is about 2 miles east of Preston, in Kent. We visit Goodnestone as part of our work across Kent, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. Across Kent, we cover Goodnestone. There’s also a page for Canterbury.
Gutter surveys in ME13 are booked the same way as anywhere else. If you need a gutter survey at a property on Head Hill Road and Cherrywood or a nearby road, we can survey it. If you are just outside Goodnestone, we cover Culmers (1 mile north-east), Graveney (1 mile north-east), Broom Street (1 mile north), Staplestreet (1 mile south-east) and Slutshole (1 mile south-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Ashford (12 miles south), Canterbury (7 miles east), Sittingbourne (9 miles west), Whitstable (5 miles north-east), Herne Bay (9 miles north-east) and Minster (9 miles north-west).
Local landmarks in Goodnestone
In Goodnestone, that means homes and buildings near Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School and Mount Ephraim Gardens, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Faversham station, roughly 1.9 miles west. Nearby you’ll also find Whitstable and Tankerton Hospital (5.8 miles north-east). For a walk, there’s Blean Woods RSPB Reserve.