Kent · London and the South East
Hales Place Gutter Survey
Gutter surveys in Hales Place, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. Every survey ends with a written report and photographs.
- Dripping or leaking gutter joints
- Gutters that have fallen out of line
- Fascia boards damaged by overflowing water
Gutter surveys for homes and businesses in Hales Place
Gutters carry rain off the roof and away from the walls. When they block, leak or lose their fall, the water goes where it shouldn’t and that usually means the walls or the inside of the building. Our survey looks at the whole rainwater system above ground, including gutters, valleys, outlets, hoppers and downpipes. The findings go into a written report with photos. Typical surveys look at brackets that have dropped or snapped and gutters overflowing in heavy rain, across downpipes, eaves gutters and valley gutters.
Around Hales Place, gardens, hedges and nearby trees can mean leaves and moss end up on roofs and in gutters. Blocked gutters overflow and soak the walls below. It’s the kind of slow problem a roof report picks up early. Plants growing from a gutter or moss on the tiles are signs worth noting from the ground.
Where we can’t see part of the gutter, the report says so. That way, it’s clear what was covered and what wasn’t.
- Where
- Hales Place (CT2, CT1)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Should I look at the roof myself first?
A DIY look is useful, but it isn’t a survey. From the ground, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight.
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from the ground or a window. Water spilling over the edge can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
Common questions in Hales Place
I let a flat near Canterbury West station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for. Just call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the details.
How do I find out if my home in Hales Place is listed?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it’s worth checking before planning any.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
Over 20 years and more than 5,000 surveys, across London and South East England.
Will I get photos?
Yes, plenty. Pictures sit next to the findings they show, so you can see what we mean.
Is it a structural engineer’s report?
No. Our survey is not a structural engineer’s report, and it does not include calculations. If we see signs that need an engineer’s opinion, we’ll recommend one.
What does the report include?
It works through the roof part by part, in writing and with photos. The most urgent items are made clear.
What happens next?
The report arrives by email. The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation, and the Premium Survey an in-person consultation, so you can talk the findings through.
Hales Place homes and their roofs
Hales Place lies within about 5 miles of the sea, and being near the sea means more wind and salt than a roof inland would face. Metal fixings and flashings corrode faster in salt air, while gales work at loose ridges, slates and tiles, while driving rain finds any gap. Listing and conservation areas can both shape what roof work is allowed on an older home. Your council and Historic England’s list will tell you where you stand, before anyone quotes for re-roofing.
Living close to Bus Company Island is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn, so outlets and downpipes are worth watching. If you live in an older home near Church of St Stephen, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look. If you look after a shop, office or commercial unit, for example near Whitefriars Shopping Centre, a written record of the roof’s condition helps you plan maintenance rather than react to leaks.
Hales Place is about 1 mile north of Canterbury, in Kent. Surveys in Hales Place work the same way as everywhere we cover: a close look at whatever is safely visible, photographs and a clear written report. Hales Place is one of the places in Kent where we work for gutter surveys.
Surveys in CT2 and CT1 are booked the same way as anywhere else. You’ll find streets such as Downs Road, Godden Road and Tunstall Road, all of which we cover. We also cover Canterbury (1 mile south), Harbledown (1 mile south-west), Rough Common (1 mile west), Wincheap (2 miles south) and Upper Harbledown (2 miles west). Further out, we also cover Ashford (14 miles south-west), Margate (14 miles north-east), Dover (14 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (15 miles west), Folkestone (15 miles south) and Ramsgate (15 miles east).
Around Hales Place
Typical jobs here are in homes near Archbishop's School, St Thomas of Canterbury Church and St Edmund's School. Other local landmarks include Ye Olde Beverlie Inn (within half a mile south) and Bus Company Island (0.8 miles south). Hales Place’s nearest station is Canterbury West station, about 0.8 miles south. Nearby you will also find Whitefriars Shopping Centre (1.2 miles south) and Canterbury Castle (1.4 miles south). Open spaces near Hales Place include Blean Woods RSPB Reserve.
What affects the cost of gutter surveys
Survey packages start from £150, inc. VAT. The price for your roof depends on:
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- The shape of the roof and its details
- House, block, shop or office
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, with VAT included, and we will tell you which fits.
What we need to know
The more you tell us, the easier it is to price the survey. When you get in touch, it helps to mention:
- Anything about access we should know
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- The address and postcode of the property
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Pictures from the ground or a window are fine; never climb up to get a better view. To send them or to book, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Towns and villages near Hales Place
Other services in Hales Place
When you need someone else
Some things cannot be seen without opening up the roof, so a survey has limits:
- The inside of a downpipe along its whole length
- Pipes below ground level
- Rot or damp concealed behind fascias or inside walls
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or email us and we will suggest the right survey before you book. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roofs we survey in Hales Place
- Valley gutters
- Outlets and hoppers
- Eaves gutters
- Parapet and box gutters
- Downpipes
- Fascias and soffits
Useful tips for Hales Place property owners
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Some tips:
- Check that downpipes are firmly fixed to the wall
- Get the gutters cleaned out every year
- Do not climb a ladder to look in the gutters
- Check the loft with care after heavy rain
Where the evidence points to drains below ground, the report says so, so you can arrange a drain survey. Anything else we notice on the roof, as far as we can see it, is noted too.
Have your gutters cleared at least once a year or more often near trees. The best time is usually after the leaves have dropped. Clean gutters can do their job.
What we look for on each type of roof
Fascias and soffits
On buildings from before 2000, soffits may be asbestos cement. Any we think could be are flagged for a specialist asbestos surveyor to check.
Cast iron gutters
Cast iron gutters and downpipes are found on many older buildings. They last well when painted but corrode once the paint wears off.
How the survey works
The visit has one job: to look at the gutter as closely as is safe and record what we find. Notes and photographs go into the written report. It usually takes about one to two hours at a house, depending on how many gutter runs and downpipes there are. With a bit of garden around a house, as there frequently is around Hales Place, the roof can be viewed from several angles. Mention any side of the property we can’t get to. The loft, where there is safe access, completes the picture.
- We start with what you’ve noticed, like damp or overflowing gutters.
- We walk round the building and check the gutters, downpipes and fascias from the ground.
- We look at hidden gutters as far as safe access allows.
- Where it is safe, we check the loft for signs of water.
- A written report with photos and recommendations follows.
Getting ready for the survey
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the building owner or managing agent
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
Arrange a survey
Unsure which package suits your roof? The easiest way is to call 07833 053749 or email us and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We’ll talk you through the options and what they cost.