Kent · London and the South East
Gushmere Gutter Survey
Not sure what state the gutter is in? We carry out gutter surveys in Gushmere and across Kent, with plain-English findings.
- Overflowing valley or parapet gutters
- Water spilling over the gutter edge
- Gutters that have fallen out of line
What happens on the day
Every roof is different; as a rough guide, the survey takes between one and two hours at a house, depending on how many gutter runs and downpipes there are. If you have questions on the day, just ask. In a hamlet or village like Gushmere, a postcode does not always lead to the right gate, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- First, you tell us what you’ve seen, such as overflows or damp.
- We look along the gutters, downpipes and fascias from the ground and from windows.
- 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’s safe to get into.
- We send a written report with photos and clear recommendations.
Before we arrive
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it is shared
- Let us know about parking before the day
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we’re looking at
Arrange a survey
You can call us seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. For a price or to book, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
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Gutter survey in Gushmere: what you get
This survey covers rainwater above ground, from the gutters down to where the downpipes meet the ground. It isn’t a CCTV drain survey, so we can’t see inside underground pipes. If the problem looks like a blocked or broken drain below ground, the report will say so, so you can get the drains checked separately. Problems above ground, from split hoppers to leaking downpipes, are photographed and noted. If you are worried about overflowing valley or parapet gutters and fascia boards damaged by overflowing water, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
Somewhere as small as Gushmere, 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 frequently old. Each needs checking in its own way, and thatch is a specialist material we report on as far as it can be seen. Chimneys and lead flashings on old roofs often need the most attention.
Pictures do a lot of the work in our reports, because a photo of a cracked flashing says more than a paragraph. Anything out of sight on the day is listed as such.
- Place
- Gushmere (ME13)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
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Gushmere homes and their roofs
Gushmere lies within about 5 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. Historic houses such as Belmont House and Gardens, about 3.6 miles west, show how far back building in the area around Gushmere goes. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, like lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
For landlords with property near Selling station, a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant. Anyone responsible for a site like Selling Church of England Primary School will know that long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle.
Gushmere is about 3 miles south-east of Faversham, in Kent. Gushmere is one of many places we visit across Kent, for homes and businesses alike. Gushmere is one of the towns and villages in Kent where we work for gutter surveys. Canterbury is in our area too.
Every address in ME13 is covered for gutter surveys. Local streets include Selling Road and Vicarage Lane, all of which we cover. We also cover the places around Gushmere: Crouch (1 mile north-east), Selling (1 mile south), Neames Forstal (1 mile south-east), South Street (1 mile east) and Hogben's Hill (1 mile south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Ashford (10 miles south), Canterbury (7 miles east), Sittingbourne (9 miles north-west), Whitstable (7 miles north-east), Faversham (3 miles north-west) and Herne Bay (11 miles north-east).
Local landmarks in Gushmere
We work in homes and buildings around The Sondes Arms and Mount Ephraim Gardens and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Selling station, about 0.6 miles east. A little further out are Tower keep castle at Chilham (2.9 miles south-east). For a walk, there’s Blean Woods RSPB Reserve.
Practical tips
You do not need to be a roofer to help. Here’s what helps most:
- Note any damp stains below the gutters
- Get the gutters cleaned out every year
- Look for downpipes coming loose
- Check from ground level or a window, not a ladder
Questions about the report are welcome. The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation and the Premium Survey comes with an in-person one.
Deal with drips, sags and loose downpipes early. They tend to get worse, and the water they spill can damage walls and timber.
Do you need a gutter survey in Gushmere?
Moss grows on many tiled and slate roofs, and rain washes it down into the gutters. Mixed with grit from the roof, it settles as silt that holds water in the gutter and gives plants somewhere to grow.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Water backing up from a hidden gutter
- Rotten fascias or stained soffits
- Leaking or loose downpipes
- Gutters overflowing in heavy rain
For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St Mary, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs.
Before you book anyone
- When you will get the report
- How they’ll see the roof: from the ground, the loft, the roof or by drone
- Are they insured for the work?
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
What this survey cannot tell you
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, so a survey has limits:
- Underground drains, which need a CCTV drain survey
- Gutters out of sight from each safe vantage point
- What’s behind fascias and inside walls
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or email us and we will point you to the right survey before booking. What our survey covers.
What we check
- Parapet and box gutters
- Valley gutters
- Eaves gutters
- Fascias and soffits
- Outlets and hoppers
- Downpipes
Common questions in Gushmere
Is Gushmere within the area you cover?
Yes, Gushmere is covered. We work right across London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned beforehand.
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Selling station?
Yes, that’s a common request. Let us know whether a tenant or an agent will let us in, and we can send the report to you or your agent.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Where it’s applicable and safe, yes. We are a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID), flying a sub-250g drone. It’s included in the Drone Roof Survey and, where applicable, the Premium Survey.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. This is a survey of the roof only, and it is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. Many buyers have both.
Do I need to be at home?
Not always. An outside-only look can be arranged beforehand, but the loft and any rooms with damp need someone to let us in.
How much time does the visit need?
A visit typically takes an hour or two for most homes, and longer where there are parapet, valley or box gutters to follow. We’ll give you an idea when booking.
Does the season matter for a gutter survey?
Whenever suits you. If water is already spilling over, book sooner rather than later, because the walls take the water.
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.
Plastic (uPVC) gutters
Plastic rainwater systems are common on homes of many ages. As the seals age, joints can start to drip and brackets may drop under the weight of debris.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Gushmere
Landlords and agents in Gushmere book surveys as well as homeowners. A written report with photos gives you a clear record of the gutter.
Shared roofs need a little more planning: we need access agreed with the building owner or managing agent. Mention it when you get in touch and we will plan the survey around it.