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Gutter survey in Hawley, Kent
A survey of gutters, valleys, outlets and downpipes in Hawley, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photos.
- Leaking or loose downpipes
- Gutters full of debris and silt
- Valley or box gutters that overflow inside
How a gutter survey works in Hawley
Eaves gutters at the front of a building are easy to spot but plenty of gutters are tucked away. Valley, parapet, box and secret gutters can send water indoors when they overflow. We look at them as far as they can safely be seen using vantage points, the loft space and the roof itself where safe. Many leaks indoors start at a hidden gutter. If you’re worried about dripping or leaking gutter joints and valley or box gutters that overflow inside, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
Some older homes in villages like Hawley are 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 often expected.
What you get is a clear record of the gutter on the day we saw it. It’s useful straight away, and a good reference for later, like when you want to compare after future work.
- Location
- Hawley (DA2)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What affects the cost of gutter surveys
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. That comes down to:
- Which survey package you book
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- Roof area
There are 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 want to find out.
Helping us price your survey
These details help when you contact us:
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- What made you get in touch
- Your timetable, like an exchange date
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
To get a price for gutter surveys in Hawley, ring 07833 053749 or email us. The address, the type of property and what you’d like to know help us give you an accurate price.
Towns and villages near Hawley
What else we do in Hawley
Signs you need a gutter survey in Hawley
Gutter brackets work loose or corrode with age. A gutter full of wet debris is heavy, and that weight pulls sections out of line. Lose the fall and water gathers in the dip, then overflows.
It is worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Leaking or loose downpipes
- Valley or box gutters that overflow inside
- Gutters overflowing in heavy rain
- Joints that drip after rain
Trees in and around Darenth Country Park shed leaves that can end up in nearby gutters.
What to check before booking
- What the report includes, and whether it has photos
- How soon the report will arrive
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- Whether VAT is added on top
What a gutter survey doesn’t cover
A survey is a close look at the gutter, but it can’t do everything. Its limits include:
- Whether a material contains asbestos (a specialist asbestos surveyor’s job)
- Damage hidden inside walls or behind boards
- The inside of buried drains
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll tell you. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Eaves gutters
- Downpipes
- Fascias and soffits
- Outlets and hoppers
- Parapet and box gutters
- Valley gutters
Why get it checked now?
Damp walls are sometimes blamed on the wrong thing. When rainwater goods are the source, treating the wall alone will not solve it. Checking the gutters first helps you spend in the right place. Matching old materials, such as handmade tiles or stone slates, can take time to source. That’s one more reason to find defects before they become urgent.
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package matters as well. We will give you the figure before anything is booked.
Why book us in Hawley
- 98% of clients satisfied
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- Visits on any day of the week
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced or two real surveys.
Tips from our surveys
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Tips:
- Keep climbers away from the eaves
- Look for new stains on ceilings below valleys after rain
- Check that downpipes are firmly fixed to the wall
- Do not leave hidden gutters out of a clear-out
Where the evidence points to drains below ground, the report says so, so a drain survey can be arranged. Anything else we notice on the roof, as far as we can see it, is noted too.
Get the gutters cleared every year, and more frequently if trees overhang the roof. The best time is normally after the leaves have dropped. Clean gutters can do their job.
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Hawley
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. Oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses are part of the county’s older buildings too. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them. The wider area around Hawley has a long history of building, with Hall Place and Gardens about 3.3 miles north-west. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
For landlords with property near Farningham Road station, knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints. Take an older house close to Church of St John the Baptist: the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine.
Hawley is about 1 mile south of Dartford, in Kent. Hawley gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a close look at everything that’s safely in view, photographs and a clear written report. Hawley is one of the towns and villages in Kent we cover for gutter surveys. You can also see our page for London.
Postcode districts we cover here for gutter surveys: DA2. That includes homes and businesses on Ash Road, May Road and Shirehall Road. Neighbouring places we cover for gutter surveys include Clement Street (1 mile south-west), Sutton at Hone (1 mile south-east), Darenth (1 mile east), Dartford (1 mile north) and St Margarets (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Sevenoaks (10 miles south), Gravesend (7 miles east), Northfleet (5 miles east), Swanley (3 miles south-west), Kings Hill (13 miles south-east) and Swanscombe (3 miles north-east).
What’s near Hawley
We work in homes and buildings around Darenth Country Park, Leigh Academy and The Four Lymes pub, among other places. The closest station to Hawley is Farningham Road station, roughly 1.5 miles south of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Bluewater (2.4 miles north-east) and Darenth Park Hospital (1.7 miles north-east). Not far away are Wansunt Pit and Sawyers Lake.
How it works
You don’t need to do much on the day. Point out anything you’ve noticed, like stains, drips or loose pieces, and we’ll get on with the inspection. The survey itself takes an hour or two for most houses, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. Rural addresses near Hawley can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions are welcome. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- You tell us where you’ve seen overflows, drips or damp.
- The eaves gutters, downpipes and fascias are looked at from ground level and windows.
- We look at hidden gutters as far as safe access allows.
- The roof space is checked for staining, where it can be reached safely.
- A report with photographs and recommendations follows.
Before we arrive
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it is shared
- If you are buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Leave a clear route to the loft
Book a survey
To arrange a survey, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. You will know the price before anything is booked.
Advice
Common questions in Hawley
Is my home in Hawley listed or in a conservation area?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
I let a flat near Farningham Road station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, landlords and agents book with us as well as owners. Just call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and let us know about the building.
Are you structural engineers?
No. We point out what can be seen, such as sagging or deflection, but we don’t carry out calculations or give an engineer’s opinion. If we think you need an engineer, the report says so.
Is a Saturday or Sunday visit possible?
Yes. Surveys are carried out seven days a week. To find a day that suits, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Does the season matter for a gutter survey?
Any time of year works. Before the wetter months gives you time to plan any work though problems often show up after heavy rain.
How quickly is the report sent?
Report times are set by the package. Basic is within 48 hours, Standard is 24–48 hours and Premium is the same day. If you have a deadline, like an exchange date, let us know when you book.
Will the survey check for asbestos?
No. We do not test for asbestos. Where gutters, downpipes or soffits could be asbestos cement, we flag them and recommend a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before they’re disturbed.