Kent · London and the South East
Gutter Survey in Guilton
A survey of gutters, valleys, outlets and downpipes in Guilton, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Get in touch for a price.
- Dripping or leaking gutter joints
- Choked outlets or hopper heads
- Leaves and moss blocking gutters
Gutter survey in Guilton: what you get
Eaves gutters at the front of a building are easy to spot, 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 check them as far as they can be seen safely, from ground level, from windows, from the roof space and from the roof where it is safe. Hidden gutters are a common source of leaks inside. If you are worried about gutters that have fallen out of line and dripping or leaking gutter joints, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
Older buildings in small places like Guilton may be listed or in a conservation area. That can affect what materials can be used when work is done, so check with the council before planning anything. A roof report helps you plan work with that in mind. Where a building is listed, matching the existing roof materials is frequently expected.
Nothing in the report is left vague: if work is needed, the report says so clearly, along with how urgent it is.
- Where
- Guilton (CT3)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
The survey, step by step
Where it is relevant and can be reached safely, the loft space is checked as well as the outside. In the loft, the signs we look for are staining, damp, daylight and sagging. The whole visit normally takes about one to two hours for most houses, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. Older roofs in small places like Guilton can have low, tight loft spaces, so it’s useful to know whether there’s a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- We ask about overflows, damp or leaks you’ve noticed.
- We look along the gutters, downpipes and fascias from ground level and from windows.
- Valley, parapet and box gutters are inspected as far as they can safely be seen.
- Where the loft can be reached safely, we check it for staining or damp.
- You get a written report with photos and recommendations.
Before we arrive
- If you are buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
How to book
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so there is time to use the report before exchange. Otherwise, simply phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form whenever suits you.
Advice
Landlords, agents and block managers in Guilton
If you own several properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To discuss a number of properties, ring 07833 053749 or email us with the addresses.
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work.
Roof by roof
Lead-lined valley and parapet gutters
Lead linings are common in valleys and parapet gutters on older houses. Splits and failed joints in the lead can let water straight in.
Fascias and soffits
Soffits and timber fascias suffer when gutters overflow. They’re looked at as part of the survey.
Also near Guilton
Also in Guilton
What affects the price in Guilton
To price your survey, we look at:
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- The roof’s overall size
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
We offer three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you’d like to know.
What to tell us when you get in touch
Before you get in touch, it helps to have:
- The property’s address and postcode
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
- What made you get in touch
Photos help, if you have them. Take them safely from ground level or a window. To send them or to book, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Why get it checked now?
Our report is a dated record of what we found, useful when you’re planning maintenance or getting work priced. Without one, it is guesswork from the ground. Matching old materials, such as handmade tiles or stone slates, can take time to source. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included, and we can help you choose.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Guilton
- Package prices that include VAT
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- 20+ years’ experience
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced and what we found on two real jobs.
What a gutter survey looks like in Guilton
Many older homes in Kent have handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles held by pegs through two holes, and tile-hanging on their upper walls. You’ll also find oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses among the county’s older buildings. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first. The wider area around Guilton has a long history of building, with Goodnestone Park about 3 miles south-west. If your home is one of the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
If you live in an older home near Church of St Nicholas, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look. Landlords with a home close to Sandwich station may find that the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at.
Guilton is about 7 miles north-west of Deal, in Kent. We survey roofs in Guilton as part of our work across London and the South East. Guilton is one of the towns and villages in Kent we cover for gutter surveys. For surveys nearby, see our Canterbury page.
Here we cover the CT3 postcode area for gutter surveys. Whether your property is on Guilton, Durlock Road and Poulton Lane or anywhere close by, we can survey it. We also cover the places around Guilton: Durlock (1 mile south-west), Ash (1 mile east), Weddington (1 mile north-east), Flemings (1 mile south-east) and Cop Street (1 mile north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Canterbury (8 miles west), Margate (9 miles north-east), Dover (10 miles south), Folkestone (14 miles south), Ramsgate (7 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (9 miles north-east).
Near you in Guilton
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Chequer Inn, among other places. Guilton’s nearest station is Sandwich station, about 3.3 miles east. A little further out are White Mill (2.6 miles east). The countryside around Guilton includes Monk's Wall nature reserve.
FAQs for Guilton
Can a landlord with a rental near Sandwich station book a roof survey?
Yes. We survey roofs for landlords, letting agents and managing agents as well as owners. Just ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the details, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
Do you cover smaller places like Guilton?
Yes, Guilton is covered. Our area covers London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it’s useful to know about access.
Can the survey be at a weekend?
Yes, weekend visits are possible as well as weekdays. Just call 07833 053749 or use the contact form to arrange it.
Could my damp wall be caused by the gutters?
The survey looks at whether rainwater is spilling onto the wall, through overflows, drips or damaged downpipes. We cannot see inside the wall itself, so the report covers what can be seen.
Will you go up on the roof?
Not unless it’s safe. Most of what we need can be seen from safe viewpoints, the loft and, where it applies, a drone, and anything out of sight is recorded in the report.
Do you test soffits or gutters for asbestos?
No. We don’t test for asbestos. If rainwater goods or soffits look like they could contain asbestos, we note it and recommend a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before they’re disturbed.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. This is a survey of the roof only, so it is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. Many buyers have both.
Do you need a gutter survey in Guilton?
Most gutter joints rely on seals or sealant that wear out. Plastic sections expand and contract with the weather, and in time their joints can drip. On cast iron, joints can rust and open up where the paint has failed.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Cracked or loose downpipes
- Dripping or leaking gutter joints
- Brackets that have dropped or snapped
- Choked outlets or hopper heads
Take a building like Ash Cartwright and Kelsey Church of England Primary School: a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time.
What to check before booking
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- Whether VAT is added on top
- What experience they bring
- What follow-up you get after the report