Kent · London and the South East
Gutter survey in Graveney, Kent
Find out what’s going on with the gutter before you decide what to do next. We carry out gutter surveys in Graveney.
- Water backing up from a hidden gutter
- Blocked outlets and hoppers
- Gutters packed with leaves or moss
Gutter survey in Graveney
Some gutters are easy to see from the street, but many aren’t. Valley gutters between slopes, gutters behind parapet walls and box or secret gutters can send water indoors when they overflow. We inspect them as far as it’s safe to see them, from the ground, from windows, from the roof space and from the roof where it is safe. Hidden gutters are a common source of leaks inside. Common reasons to book are gutters that have fallen out of line and overflowing eaves gutters, across fascias and soffits, outlets and hoppers and parapet and box gutters.
In a small place like Graveney, many roofs stand in the open, so ridges, chimney stacks, flashings and gutters work hard. Older walls take a long time to dry once water gets in. A written report sets out what to deal with and in what order. On exposed older roofs, chimneys and lead flashings are frequently the first to give way.
You receive the findings by email, ready to forward to whoever needs them. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and same day for Premium.
- Where
- Graveney (ME13)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What affects the price in Graveney
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- Height and safe access
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the report is not charged as an extra. Our price is from £150, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
What to tell us when you get in touch
Before you get in touch, it helps to have:
- Anything about access we should know
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- The property’s address and postcode
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
Unsure which package suits your roof? The easiest way is to ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We’ll talk you through the options and what they cost.
Common roof problems in Graveney
Some gutters may be too small, or have too few downpipes, for the roof they serve. Added roof area from an extension can load an older gutter and the weakness shows in a heavy downpour.
A survey can pick up problems such as:
- Valley or box gutters that overflow inside
- Water spilling over the gutter edge
- Hoppers and outlets full of debris
- Soffits marked by water
Take an older house close to Church of All Saints: corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- How they’ll see the roof: from the ground, the loft, the roof or by drone
- How long the report takes to arrive
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
Why it is worth a survey now in Graveney
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 typically keeps the fix smaller. In a place like Graveney, a barn or garage roof left to fail puts whatever is inside at risk. It’s worth including them in a survey before a winter does the damage.
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where it applies) come with the Premium Survey, which starts from £400, with VAT included. We will tell you which package suits the questions you have.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Graveney
- 20+ years’ experience
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- Photographs and a written report every time
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
Take a look at what a roof survey costs or what we found on two real jobs.
Towns and villages near Graveney
Also in Graveney
What a gutter survey looks like in Graveney
Graveney lies within about 2 miles of the sea, where sea air brings more salt and stronger wind than inland. Salt corrodes metal fixings and flashings, and wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces. Handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles hung on pegs through two holes, are typical of older Kent buildings. 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.
If you live near a park like South Swale, or anywhere with mature trees, autumn leaves can block gutters and valleys, and an overflowing gutter soon means a wet wall. If you let a flat or house near Faversham station, a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak.
Graveney is about 2 miles east of Faversham, in Kent. We visit Graveney as part of our work across Kent, for homes and businesses alike. Our area takes in places right across Kent, large and small. Our Canterbury page covers surveys nearby.
Gutter surveys in ME13 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. We cover properties on Murton Place, Sandbanks Lane and Seasalter Road and the roads around them. Neighbouring places we cover for gutter surveys include Culmers (1 mile south-west), Broom Street (1 mile north-west), Goodnestone (1 mile south-west), Hernhill (1 mile south-east) and Slutshole (1 mile south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Ashford (13 miles south), Canterbury (7 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (9 miles west), Whitstable (4 miles north-east), Herne Bay (9 miles east) and Minster (9 miles north-west).
Local landmarks in Graveney
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to South Swale and Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School, among other places. The nearest railway station is Faversham station, roughly 2.4 miles west. Other landmarks nearby include Tankerton Castle (4.9 miles north-east) and Whitstable and Tankerton Hospital (5.3 miles north-east). The countryside around Graveney includes Blean Woods RSPB Reserve.
When you need someone else
Some things can’t be seen without opening up the roof, and that sets some limits:
- What’s behind fascias and inside walls
- Underground drains, which need a CCTV drain survey
- Whether a material contains asbestos (a specialist asbestos surveyor’s job)
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or email us and we will tell you. What our survey covers.
What we look at
- Fascias and soffits
- Outlets and hoppers
- Downpipes
- Eaves gutters
- Valley gutters
- Parapet and box gutters
Landlord and commercial surveys in Graveney
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client, photos included.
Shared roofs need a little more planning: we need access agreed with the building owner or managing agent. Tell us about it when you book and we will plan the survey around it.
Graveney: your questions answered
Will you come out to Graveney?
Yes, Graveney is covered. We work right across London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it is useful to know about access.
Is my home in Graveney listed or in a conservation area?
We cannot confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
Not necessarily. An outside-only look can be arranged beforehand, but anything inside needs someone there to give access.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. It is a specialist roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 building survey. It focuses on the roof and can sit alongside a RICS survey.
How soon will I get the report?
That depends on the survey you book: the Basic Survey report arrives within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey the same day. The report is emailed to you.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes. Shared roofs just need a little more planning, with the building owner or managing agent. Mention it when you get in touch and we’ll plan the survey around it.
Can you give me structural calculations?
No. Our survey isn’t a structural engineer’s report, and it doesn’t include calculations. We will recommend an engineer if we see signs that call for one.
The survey, step by step
On the day, we begin with a quick chat about the roof and anything that is worrying you. We then inspect everything that can be seen safely, from the ground, from windows, in the roof space and by drone where applicable. The survey typically takes between one and two hours at a house, depending on how many gutter runs and downpipes there are. In a small place like Graveney, access is usually the main thing to plan. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- First, we agree the areas to focus on.
- We look along each run for debris, sagging and drips.
- We check the outlets, hoppers, downpipes and any overflows.
- We check fascias, soffits and walls for water damage.
- You get photos and written recommendations, prioritised where relevant.
Before the survey
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
Book a survey
A quick phone call is typically the easiest start: ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form, and we’ll ask about the building and what you need. You’ll have a price before anything is arranged.