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Goudhurst Gutter Survey
Gutter surveys across Goudhurst, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. Every survey ends with a written report and photos.
- Gutters overflowing in heavy rain
- Leaking or loose downpipes
- Blocked outlets and hoppers
How the survey works
We’ll ask a few questions first, such as when any problem began and what work has been done before. Then the inspection itself takes about one to two hours at most homes, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. In a hamlet or village like Goudhurst, a postcode doesn’t always lead to the right gate, so a few directions are welcome. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- First, we agree the areas to focus on.
- 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.
- Findings are photographed and set out in a written report.
Before the survey
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
How to book
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Advice
Gutter survey in Goudhurst: what you get
Some gutters are easy to see from the street, but many aren’t. Valley, parapet, box and secret gutters can overflow inside the building when they block. We inspect them as far as it’s safe to see them using vantage points, the roof space and the roof itself where safe. Many leaks indoors start at a hidden gutter. If you’ve noticed leaking or loose downpipes and gutters full of debris and silt, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
In a village or hamlet like Goudhurst, older cottages and farmhouses often sit alongside barns, outbuildings and a few 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. On older roofs, it’s normally the chimneys and lead flashings that need work first.
With the Standard Survey, you also get moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey goes further, with thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Place
- Goudhurst (TN17)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
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Questions from Goudhurst
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Marden station?
Yes, letting agents and landlords book with us as well as owners. You can call 07833 053749 or email us with the address and some details, including who will give access on the day.
Is my home in Goudhurst listed or in a conservation area?
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.
Is it a structural engineer’s report?
No. We’re experienced roof surveyors, and visible signs such as sagging are noted, but calculations and an engineer’s opinion are outside what we do. If one is needed, the report says so.
What happens after the survey?
The report arrives by email, with photographs and clear recommendations. With Standard there is a follow-up consultation; with Premium, an in-person consultation.
How much is a gutter survey?
Gutter survey starts from £150, including VAT. The size of the property and the access affect the price. For a price, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
Is a CCTV drain survey included?
No, we do not carry out CCTV drain surveys. We check gutters, outlets, hoppers, downpipes and overflows and note any sign that the drains need checking.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, as long as access is agreed. Roofs over flats are often shared, so the building owner or managing agent needs to agree access. We can only inspect what we’re given access to.
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Goudhurst
Across Kent, older roofs are frequently 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. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them. The wider area around Goudhurst has a long history of building, with Scotney Castle about 2.6 miles south-west. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years.
If you live in an older home near St Mary's Church, the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine. If you own a rental within reach of Marden station, a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak. If you live near a park such as The Gill, or anywhere with mature trees, autumn leaves can block gutters and valleys, and an overflowing gutter soon means a wet wall.
Goudhurst is about 8 miles east of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in Kent. Goudhurst is one of many places we visit across Kent. Across Kent, we cover Goudhurst and the places around it. Maidstone is in our area too.
All of TN17 is within our area for gutter surveys. Local streets include High Street, Church Road and Back Lane. Neighbouring places we cover for gutter surveys include Smallbridge (1 mile north-west), Brandfold (1 mile north), Broad Ford (1 mile north-west), Capel Cross (2 miles north) and Glassenbury (2 miles south-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Maidstone (11 miles north), Royal Tunbridge Wells (8 miles west), Tonbridge (10 miles north-west), Kings Hill (11 miles north), Foley Park (12 miles north) and Paddock Wood (5 miles north-west).
Local landmarks in Goudhurst
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Star And Eagle Hotel and The Gill, among other places. Goudhurst’s nearest station is Marden station, about 4.5 miles north of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Finchcocks Musical Museum (1.6 miles south-west) and Ticehurst House Hospital (5.1 miles south-west). The countryside around Goudhurst includes Bewl Water.
Useful tips for Goudhurst property owners
Nothing here needs a ladder. Our suggestions:
- Get the gutters cleaned out every year
- Do not leave hidden gutters out of a clear-out
- Check from the ground or a window, not a ladder
- Check the loft with care after heavy rain
Report times depend on the package you choose: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day. We email it to you once it’s done.
Get the gutters cleared every year, and more often if trees overhang the roof. Late autumn, after the leaves have fallen, is a sensible time. Clean gutters can do their job.
Roof by roof
Plastic (uPVC) gutters
Many homes have plastic gutters and downpipes. As the seals age, joints can start to drip, and brackets can sag under load.
Cast iron gutters
Cracks frequently open on the back of cast iron downpipes, so we look closely at the walls around them.
Why it is worth a survey now in Goudhurst
When a valley or parapet gutter blocks, the water has nowhere safe to go. It can overflow into the building, often in the heaviest rain. Having them checked before autumn and winter makes sense. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like Goudhurst, driving rain gets into any weakness, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
To find out what your survey will cost, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and a few details. We’ll confirm the figure before booking.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Goudhurst
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- Plain-English reports with photos
- Surveys on weekdays and at weekends
Read what a roof survey costs and what we found on two real jobs.
What affects the cost of gutter surveys
Prices always include VAT. What changes the price is:
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
- Basic, Standard or Premium
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on the size and height of the roof, how it can be seen safely and which survey you book.
What to tell us when you contact us
When you call or email, these details help:
- What made you get in touch
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
If you are buying, it is useful to book soon after your offer is accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. For any other survey, just call 07833 053749 or send us an email when you are ready.
When you need someone else
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, so a survey has limits:
- Pipes below ground level
- Confirming asbestos in older rainwater goods
- The inside of a downpipe along its whole length
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will suggest the right survey before you book. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What this survey covers
- Fascias and soffits
- Parapet and box gutters
- Downpipes
- Eaves gutters
- Valley gutters
- Outlets and hoppers