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Gutter survey in Highstreet, Kent
Gutter surveys in Highstreet, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. You get a clear report with photos.
- Valley or box gutters that overflow inside
- Sagging gutters and loose brackets
- Cracked or loose downpipes
Gutter surveys for homes and businesses in Highstreet
This survey covers rainwater above ground: gutters, outlets, hoppers, downpipes and overflows. It is not a CCTV drain survey and we can’t see inside buried drains. Where water seems to be backing up from 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. Typical surveys look at water spilling over the gutter edge and fascia boards damaged by overflowing water, across downpipes, outlets and hoppers and eaves gutters.
Some older homes in villages like Highstreet 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. Older materials such as clay tiles, slate and stone are often matched when work is done.
With the Standard Survey, you also get moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Place
- Highstreet (ME13)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What you can safely check yourself
You can learn a lot from ground level. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Please don’t climb up for a closer look.
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from the ground and any work done on the roof. Share it with us as you book.
Your questions about gutter surveys in Highstreet
Do roofs near the sea, like those around Highstreet, take more of a battering?
Generally, yes: wind and salt air take more of a toll near the sea. Exposed details such as ridges, verges, flashings and metal fixings are the ones to watch, and Highstreet is within about 2 miles of the coast.
Is my home in Highstreet listed or in a conservation area?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Do you survey at weekends?
Yes. We survey on weekdays and at weekends. Just call 07833 053749 or use the contact form to arrange a day.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. On a shared roof we can only inspect the parts we’re allowed to reach, and the report makes that clear.
What happens next?
We email you the written report with photos and recommendations. You can use it to talk to a seller, an insurer, a roofer or a managing agent, whichever applies.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Yes, where it is applicable. Flights depend on the weather on the day and airspace rules, and we check for restrictions near airports before flying. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID.
Is Highstreet in your area?
Yes. We cover Highstreet and the rest of Kent, as part of our work across London and South East England. To book, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
Tips from our surveys
Nothing here needs a ladder. A few suggestions:
- Look for green streaks or damp patches on walls
- Keep climbers away from the eaves
- Include valley, parapet and box gutters when clearing
- Check for spilling water in a downpour
How quickly the report arrives depends on the package: within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium. We email it to you once it is done.
Hidden gutters need clearing too. They block in the same way as the gutters you can see but you can’t check them from the street, so ask for them to be included when gutters are cleared.
When you need someone else
This isn’t a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. Other limits to bear in mind:
- What’s behind fascias and inside walls
- Underground drains, which need a CCTV drain survey
- Asbestos testing of old gutters, downpipes or soffits
If you’re not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer before booking. What a survey covers and does not.
Roofs we survey in Highstreet
- Fascias and soffits
- Downpipes
- Outlets and hoppers
- Valley gutters
- Eaves gutters
- Parapet and box gutters
Local roofs in Highstreet
Highstreet lies within about 2 miles of the sea, where sea air brings more salt and stronger wind than inland. Salt is hard on nails, clips and metal flashings, and strong wind lifts anything already loose on a roof. If your home is older, it’s worth knowing whether it is listed or in a conservation area before planning roof work. Listed building consent covers changes to a listed building’s special interest, and an Article 4 direction can bring extra controls in a conservation area.
Homes near green spaces such as Foxes Cross Bottom can get more leaves in their gutters in autumn, so outlets and downpipes are worth watching. If you let a flat or house near Whitstable station, a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let.
Highstreet is about 3 miles south-west of Whitstable, in Kent. Anywhere in Highstreet, we can carry out gutter surveys at your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. Our area takes in places right across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages.
All of ME13 is covered for gutter surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. That includes homes and businesses on Thanet Way and Highstreet Road. Neighbouring places we cover for gutter surveys include Waterham (1 mile west), Dargate (1 mile south-west), Seasalter (1 mile north), Hernhill (2 miles south-west) and Slutshole (2 miles south-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Ashford (14 miles south), Canterbury (5 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (11 miles west), Whitstable (3 miles north-east), Faversham (4 miles west) and Herne Bay (7 miles north-east).
Local landmarks in Highstreet
Typical jobs here are in homes near Foxes Cross Bottom and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Whitstable station, about 3 miles north-east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Whitstable and Tankerton Hospital (3.6 miles north-east) and Tankerton Castle (3.3 miles north-east). Not far away are Blean Woods RSPB Reserve.
Prices for gutter surveys in Highstreet
To price your survey, we check:
- House, block, shop or office
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
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. Our price is from £150, including VAT.
Helping us price your survey
There’s no need for technical words. Just tell us:
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- The address and postcode of the property
- Access details, like a loft hatch or a shared roof
Most bookings start with a short call: phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll ask a few questions about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
How the survey works
The aim of the visit is simple: to look at the gutter as closely as is safe and record what we find. Everything we note and photograph goes into the written report. The visit normally takes about 1–2 hours for most homes, and longer where there are parapet, valley or box gutters to follow. For a village or hamlet like Highstreet, the journey is planned beforehand: tell us about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. The roof is looked at from the ground, from windows, from the loft where there is safe access and from the roof where it is safe.
- 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.
- The loft space is checked for staining, where it can be reached safely.
- A report with photos and recommendations follows.
How to prepare
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- If you are buying, check with the agent that we can get in
Booking a survey
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Take them safely from the ground or a window; never climb up to get a better view. To get started, call 07833 053749 or email us.
Related advice
Surveys for landlords and agents in Highstreet
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work.
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. Recommendations are set out by urgency where it matters, which helps when budgeting.