Kent · London and the South East
Gutter survey in Harvel, Kent
A survey of gutters, valleys, outlets and downpipes for Harvel and the rest of Kent. Surveys run seven days a week.
- Blocked outlets and hoppers
- Cracked or loose downpipes
- Dripping or leaking gutter joints
What we cannot see
Our findings are based on what we can see safely on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- Asbestos testing of old gutters, downpipes or soffits
- Pipes below ground level
- Parts of gutters that can’t be seen safely
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll recommend the right survey. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Harvel
- Parapet and box gutters
- Eaves gutters
- Outlets and hoppers
- Fascias and soffits
- Downpipes
- Valley gutters
Gutter surveys for homes and businesses in Harvel
Gutters have to slope gently towards the outlet or water sits in them. When brackets sag or joints part, water pools, drips and spills over where the gutter dips. We check the line of each run as far as we can see it, along with the brackets and downpipe fixings. Recommendations are written down and prioritised by urgency where relevant. We survey eaves gutters, valley gutters and outlets and hoppers, and people most often book us about sagging gutters and loose brackets and blocked outlets and hoppers.
Somewhere as small as Harvel, homes are frequently older cottages and farmhouses, with outbuildings and some newer houses. Older roofs may be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, frequently with chimneys that have stood a long time. Each needs checking in its own way, and thatch is a specialist material we report on as far as it can be seen. On older roofs, it’s normally the chimneys and lead flashings that need work first.
The report doesn’t just list problems. For each finding, it explains what it is, why it matters and what we’d recommend.
- Location
- Harvel (DA13)
- Region
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Your questions about gutter surveys in Harvel
Will you come out to Harvel?
Yes, Harvel is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
How do I find out if my home in Harvel is listed?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. It is worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Are hidden gutters like valleys and box gutters included?
Yes. These gutters frequently cause leaks indoors when they block, so they’re an important part of the survey. Parts of them may not be visible, and we will note that in the report.
How quickly is the report sent?
It depends on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day. Reports are sent by email.
Does someone need to be in?
Someone needs to let us in if we are looking inside or in the loft. We’ll talk about access when booking.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. It is a specialist roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 building survey. It focuses on the roof, so it sits alongside a building survey rather than replacing it.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, once access has been agreed. Roofs over flats are often shared, so whoever owns or manages the building needs to agree access. We can only inspect what we are given access to.
Leave it or get it looked at?
Our report is a dated record of what we found, which helps when you plan work or brief a contractor. Without one, it’s guesswork from the ground. Around Harvel, older homes often have old roof timbers, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it’s left.
Prices start from £150, inc. VAT, for a Basic Survey. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, both including VAT. We confirm the exact price before you book.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Harvel
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- Clear package prices, inc. VAT
Landlords, agents and block managers in Harvel
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan, putting the urgent items at the top.
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too, including offices, shops and units. Bigger roofs take more time.
Signs you need a gutter survey in Harvel
Many people get in touch after seeing water pour over a gutter in heavy rain. Others notice a damp wall, a stained ceiling or a green streak down the brickwork. The survey helps pin down the source before it causes more harm.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Cracked or loose downpipes
- Valley or box gutters that overflow inside
- Leaks at the gutter joints
- Overflowing eaves gutters
Take an older house close to Church of Our Lady of the Meadow: its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- How long the report takes to arrive
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
DIY checks: what’s safe
Your own check is a good start, but it is not a survey. From ground level, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Water spilling over the edge can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
What a gutter survey looks like in Harvel
Older houses across Kent frequently have handmade clay or peg tiles, and many have tile-hung walls. The county’s older buildings also include oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses. Whatever the covering, it’s frequently the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first. Cobham College, about 3.4 miles north-east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Harvel. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years.
If you live near a park like Trosley Country Park, or anywhere with mature trees, autumn leaves can block gutters and valleys. If you own a rental within reach of Sole Street station, a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak.
Harvel is about 6 miles south of Gravesend, in Kent. Roofs in Harvel get the same thorough look as anywhere else in Kent. Our Kent coverage includes Harvel. For surveys nearby, see our Maidstone page.
Here we cover the DA13 postcode area for gutter surveys. If you need a gutter survey at a property on St Francis Road, Hart Lane and Harvel Street or anywhere close by, we can help. If you’re just outside Harvel, we cover Priestwood Green (1 mile north), Culverstone Green (1 mile south-west), Priestwood (1 mile north), South Street (1 mile north-west) and Vigo Village (1 mile south). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (9 miles south-east), Dartford (9 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (9 miles south-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (15 miles south), Gravesend (6 miles north) and Tonbridge (11 miles south).
Landmarks near Harvel
We work in homes and buildings around Meopham School and Trosley Country Park. The closest station to Harvel is Sole Street station, about 2.7 miles north. Well-known places in the area include Leybourne Castle (3.6 miles south-east) and Coldrum Long Barrow (1.6 miles south). The countryside around Harvel includes Ranscombe Farm.
The survey, step by step
Expect us to ask a few questions before we start, about the roof’s history, any leaks and past repairs. Then the inspection itself takes about 1–2 hours at a typical home, and longer for a large or complex roof. Somewhere like Harvel needs a little journey planning: tell us about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. The roof is looked at from ground level, from windows, from the loft where there is safe access and from the roof where it is safe.
- We ask about overflows, damp or leaks you’ve noticed.
- 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.
- We look in the roof space, where there’s safe access, for signs of water getting in.
- We send a written report with photos and clear recommendations.
Before the survey
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we’re looking at
- If it isn’t your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Jot down any questions you want answered
How to book
Photos help, if you have them. Take them safely from ground level or a window. To get started, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.