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Gutter survey in Henhurst, Kent
A survey of gutters, valleys, outlets and downpipes in Henhurst, using drones and thermal imaging where it applies. Get in touch for a price.
- Gutters that have fallen out of line
- Hoppers and outlets full of debris
- Downpipes that are split or coming away
About our gutter survey in Henhurst
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, often down the brickwork or into the building. Our survey looks at the whole rainwater system above ground, from eaves gutters and valleys to outlets, hoppers and downpipes. You get a written report with photos. We survey outlets and hoppers, eaves gutters and fascias and soffits, and people most often book us about gutters overflowing in heavy rain and brackets that have dropped or snapped.
In a village or hamlet like Henhurst, older cottages and farmhouses often sit alongside barns, outbuildings and a few newer houses. Roofs there can be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, and chimney stacks are often 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.
Nothing in the report is left vague: where something needs attention, it says so plainly, along with how urgent it is.
- Where
- Henhurst (DA12)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Roof by roof
Aluminium and other metal gutters
Joints and fixings are the weak points on metal gutters. Any leaks or corrosion we spot go in the report.
Box and secret gutters
Secret gutters are hidden under the edge of the roof covering, so they’re easy to forget. The report records what could and couldn’t be seen.
For landlords and managing agents
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on, photos included.
When you need someone else
This is not a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. Other limits to bear in mind:
- The inside of a downpipe along its whole length
- Rot or damp concealed behind fascias or inside walls
- Parts of gutters that can’t be seen safely
If you’re not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will give you a straight answer. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Henhurst
- Fascias and soffits
- Downpipes
- Valley gutters
- Eaves gutters
- Parapet and box gutters
- Outlets and hoppers
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Henhurst
Henhurst lies within about 4 miles of the sea, so there’s more wind and more salt in the air than further inland. Near the sea, metal fixings wear faster and loose pieces on a roof are more likely to lift. The wider area around Henhurst has a long history of building, with Cobham College about 1 mile south-east. 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 let a flat or house near Sole Street station, a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak. If you live near a park like Jeskyns, or anywhere with mature trees, autumn leaves can block gutters and valleys. The streets around a church such as Church of St Margaret are often among the oldest in a place, and if yours is one of the older homes nearby, the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine.
Henhurst is about 2 miles south of Gravesend, in Kent. We carry out gutter surveys in Henhurst for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings. Henhurst is one of the towns and villages in Kent we cover. There is also a page for Maidstone.
All of DA12 is within our area for gutter surveys. Other places close to Henhurst include Singlewell or Ifield (1 mile north-west), Istead Rise (1 mile west), Gravesend (2 miles north), Denton (2 miles north) and Northfleet Green (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also cover Maidstone (11 miles south-east), Dartford (8 miles west), Sevenoaks (12 miles south-west), Tonbridge (15 miles south), Northfleet (3 miles north-west) and Swanley (9 miles west).
What’s near Henhurst
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Jeskyns, The George Inn and Thamesview School, among other places. The nearest railway station is Sole Street station, roughly 1.3 miles south. Nearby you will also find Gravesham Museum (2.8 miles north) and Gravesham Community Hospital (3 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Sawyers Lake and Gad's Hill.
What affects the price in Henhurst
When we price a survey, we consider:
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how it can be reached and seen safely. Prices start from £150, including VAT.
Booking your survey
You do not need to know any roofing terms. It is enough to let us know:
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
To book a survey, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and tell us the address and what’s prompted the survey. We will confirm the price before you book.
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Tips from our surveys
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Have gutters cleared at least once a year
- Leave gutter checks at height to someone equipped for it
- Check that downpipes are firmly fixed to the wall
- Note any damp stains below the gutters
The report comes with photos and recommendations, prioritised by urgency where relevant. Share it with a contractor of your choice so they know what needs doing.
Have your gutters cleared at least once a year, and more frequently if trees overhang the roof. The best time is typically after the leaves have dropped. Clean gutters can do their job.
What happens on the day
Once we’ve finished looking, we write up our findings in a report with photographs, sent to you by email. As for time on site, it normally takes roughly 1–2 hours at a house, depending on how many gutter runs and downpipes there are. Older rural homes like those around Henhurst can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. Each part is looked at from wherever it can be seen safely.
- We agree which parts of the building you are most worried about.
- Each gutter run is checked for blockages, sags and leaking joints.
- Outlets, hoppers, downpipes and overflows are inspected.
- Fascias, soffits and the walls below are looked at for signs of overflow.
- Findings are photographed and set out in a written report.
Before the survey
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Jot down any questions you want answered
Booking a survey
A quick phone call is typically the easiest start: ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email. You’ll have a price before anything is arranged.
Advice
Henhurst: your questions answered
Does being near the coast affect roofs in Henhurst?
Places near the sea get more wind and more salt in the air than inland, and both are hard on roofs. Salt is hard on nails, clips and metal flashings, while strong wind lifts anything already loose.
Is my home in Henhurst listed or in a conservation area?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. It is worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Only if it’s safe. We inspect whatever is safely visible: from ground level, from windows, from inside the roof space, from the roof where it is safe and by drone where it applies. Anything we can’t see is noted in the report.
Do you cover Henhurst?
Yes. We carry out gutter surveys in Henhurst, and the service is the same as everywhere else we work.
Can a gutter survey explain damp on my walls?
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 we report on what’s visible.
Are you structural engineers?
No. Our survey is not a structural engineer’s report. If we see signs that need an engineer’s opinion, we will recommend one.
How long will you be on site?
It usually takes about 1–2 hours at a typical home, and longer for a large or complex roof. You’ll know roughly how long when we arrange the visit.