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Gutter survey in Great Chart, Kent
Know where you stand with the gutter before you decide what to do next. Gutter surveys in Great Chart, with photographs and a clear written report.
- Leaves and moss blocking gutters
- Soffits marked by water
- Downpipes that are split or coming away
About our gutter survey in Great Chart
We check the rainwater system above ground level, from the gutters down to where the downpipes meet the ground. It is not a CCTV drain survey, so we cannot see inside underground pipes. If the problem looks like a blocked or broken drain below ground, we’ll say so in the report, so you can get the drains checked separately. Problems above ground, from split hoppers to leaking downpipes, are photographed and noted. If you’re worried about leaks at the gutter joints and water backing up from a hidden gutter, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
In a small place like Great Chart, many roofs stand in the open, so ridges, chimney stacks, flashings and gutters work hard. Damp in old walls is slow to dry, so a small leak can do a lot of harm. A written report sets out what to deal with and in what order. On exposed older roofs, chimneys and lead flashings are often the first to give way.
The report is yours to share with whoever needs it: a seller or estate agent, an insurer, a roofer, a builder or a managing agent, whichever applies.
- Where
- Great Chart (TN23)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Local roofs in Great Chart
Older houses across Kent frequently have handmade clay or peg tiles, and many have tile-hung walls. Kent’s older buildings take in oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses as well. Whatever the covering, it is often the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first. With Godinton House about 1.1 miles north, Great Chart sits in an area with a long building history. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead.
If you own a rental within reach of Ashford International station, a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak. If you own one of the older houses in the streets near Church of St Mary, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look. For businesses in and around places such as County Square, a dated report on the roof is useful for planning and for any lease discussions.
Great Chart is about 1 mile west of Ashford, in Kent. We carry out gutter surveys in Great Chart for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings, with a written report and photographs every time. Across Kent, we cover Great Chart and the places around it. Our Canterbury page covers surveys nearby.
Surveys in TN23 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Streets in the area include The Street, Toke Close and The Paddocks, and we cover them all. Other places close to Great Chart include Godinton (1 mile north-east), Chilmington Green (1 mile south-west), Stanhope (1 mile south-east), Ashford (1 mile east) and Fleeden (1 mile south-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Canterbury (14 miles north-east), Sittingbourne (14 miles north), Folkestone (15 miles east), Faversham (12 miles north), Hythe (12 miles south-east) and Davington (12 miles north).
Near you in Great Chart
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Little Black Dog pub, Ashford Community Woodland and John Wallis Academy, among other places. Great Chart’s nearest station is Ashford International station, about 1.8 miles east of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find County Square (1.6 miles east) and William Harvey Hospital (3.5 miles east). For a walk, there is Orlestone Forest.
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Great Chart: your questions answered
How do I find out if my home in Great Chart is listed?
We can’t confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Is Great Chart within the area you cover?
Yes, Great Chart is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Only when it’s safe. Safe viewpoints, the loft space and a drone where it applies cover most of what’s needed, and anything out of sight is recorded in the report.
What’s the best way to book?
Simply call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address. We’ll ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Yes, where it’s applicable. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID and fly a drone under 250g, and the airspace and weather are checked before every flight.
Will I get photos?
Yes. We photograph the roof as we go, and the report uses them to show each finding alongside our recommendations.
How long will you be on site?
Most visits to a house take about 1–2 hours, and longer for larger or complex roofs.
For landlords and managing agents
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work around your tenants.
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Great Chart. To discuss a property or a block, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
What we do, step by step
The visit typically starts outside and finishes in the loft: first the slopes, edges and gutters from every safe viewpoint, then the roof space where it can be reached. All told, expect about 1–2 hours at most homes, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. Older rural homes like those around Great Chart can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. Each part is looked at from wherever it can safely be seen.
- First, you tell us what you’ve seen, such as overflows or damp.
- The eaves gutters, downpipes and fascias are looked at from ground level and vantage points.
- Any valley, parapet or box gutters are looked at as far as safe access allows.
- The roof space is checked for water marks if it is safe to get into.
- You get a written report with photos and recommendations.
Preparing for the visit
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- If you’re buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Let us know about parking near the property
Booking a survey
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
Related advice
Should I look at the roof myself first?
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
You can learn a lot from the ground. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Please don’t climb up for a closer look.
How the survey changes by roof type
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.
Lead-lined valley and parapet gutters
Lead gutters need their linings, steps and outlets in good order where it’s safe to see them. Lead is also a target for theft.
Before and after the survey
There’s plenty you can do without going near the roof. What helps most:
- Do not leave hidden gutters out of a clear-out
- Make sure downpipe clips are holding
- Watch ceilings under valley gutters for fresh marks
- Book gutter clearing once a year, more often near trees
Questions about the report are welcome. The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation, and the Premium Survey includes an in-person consultation.
Watch your gutters from the ground or a window during heavy rain. Water spilling over the edge or out of a joint is a sign that something needs attention before the walls suffer.
Why act early in Great Chart
A gutter clear-out takes the leaves away, but it doesn’t tell you why a gutter overflows. Our survey also looks at falls, joints, brackets, outlets and downpipes, so you know whether there is more to it. Older cottages and farmhouses around Great Chart can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it is left.
Gutter survey starts from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included, and we can help you choose.
Why us?
- 98% customer satisfaction
- An independent look at the roof
- Package prices that include VAT
- Over 20 years’ experience