Kent · London and the South East
Hoath Gutter Survey
A survey of gutters, valleys, outlets and downpipes around Hoath, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- Leaks at the gutter joints
- Overflowing valley or parapet gutters
- Gutters full of debris and silt
How we price gutter surveys
Prices vary from roof to roof, and it comes down to:
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
Prices start from £150, including VAT, for a Basic Survey. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400, both including VAT. We confirm the price for your roof before you book.
Getting in touch
To price your survey accurately, we will ask about:
- The address and postcode of the property
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- What made you get in touch
A quick phone call is typically the easiest start: phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll ask a few questions about the roof. You’ll have a price before anything is arranged.
Gutter surveys for homes and businesses in Hoath
This survey covers rainwater above ground, from the gutters down to where the downpipes meet the ground. It is not a CCTV drain survey, so we cannot see inside underground pipes. Where water seems to be backing up from below ground, the report will say so, so you can get the drains checked separately. Anything we find above ground, like a split hopper or a leaking downpipe, is photographed and recorded. If you’ve noticed soffits marked by water and valley or box gutters that overflow inside, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
Some older homes in villages like Hoath 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. Knowing the roof’s condition helps you plan ahead with that in mind. Older materials like clay tiles, slate and stone are often matched when work is done.
It isn’t only a list of defects. For each finding, it explains what it is, why it matters and what we’d recommend, so you can plan your next steps.
- Place
- Hoath (CT3)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Common questions in Hoath
I let a flat near Herne Bay station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for. You can phone 07833 053749 or email us with the address and what you need, and we will talk through which survey suits.
Do you cover smaller places like Hoath?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We work right across London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there as you book.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, if the freeholder or managing agent agrees access. We look at the parts we are given access to, and the report makes that clear.
How long will you be on site?
A visit usually takes about one to two hours at most homes; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. We’ll give you an idea when you book.
Do you survey underground drains?
No. We look at above-ground rainwater only, from the gutters to the bottom of the downpipes. If a drain below ground looks like the cause, the report says so.
Does the report include photographs?
Yes. We photograph the roof as we go, and they go into the written report alongside our recommendations.
Will you check if gutters are causing damp inside?
Leaking gutters and downpipes are a common cause of damp walls, and the survey looks for that. If the cause looks like something else, the report says so as far as we can tell from what’s visible.
Roof by roof
Aluminium and other metal gutters
Aluminium and other metal gutters are used on many newer and commercial buildings. Their joints and outlets still need checking.
Lead-lined valley and parapet gutters
Many older homes have lead-lined valley and parapet gutters. Splits and failed joints in the lead can let water straight in.
Do you need a gutter survey in Hoath?
Leaves are behind most blocked gutters. Nearby trees drop leaves, twigs and seeds into gutters every autumn and the debris builds up at the outlets. Once an outlet is choked, the gutter fills and overflows.
We are often asked to look at:
- Rotten fascias or stained soffits
- Sagging gutters and loose brackets
- Dripping or leaking gutter joints
- Leaking or loose downpipes
If you own a rental within reach of Herne Bay station, a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- What the report includes, and whether it has photographs
Checking the roof from the ground
Your own check is a good start, but it isn’t a survey. From ground level, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are frequently out of sight, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from the ground or a window. Overflowing water can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
Gutter surveys in Hoath: local notes
The coast is about 3 miles or less from Hoath, 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.
Take a building like Hoath Primary School: a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time. The streets around a church such as Church of the Holy Cross are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if you own one of the older houses nearby, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first.
Hoath is about 3 miles south-east of Herne Bay, in Kent. Bookings from Hoath are handled just like any other: a call or an email, a price, then a date. Across Kent, we cover Hoath and the places around it.
We cover every part of the CT3 postcode area for gutter surveys and the streets around it. You will find streets such as Church Road, Marley Lane and Barn Close. We also cover the places around Hoath: Maypole (1 mile north), Knave's Ash (1 mile west), Old Tree (1 mile north-east), Millbank (1 mile north) and Hollow Street (1 mile east). Larger places within reach include Canterbury (5 miles south-west), Margate (10 miles east), Dover (15 miles south-east), Ramsgate (11 miles east), Broadstairs (12 miles east) and Whitstable (6 miles west).
Local landmarks in Hoath
Around Hoath, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Spires Academy and Curtis Wood. The nearest railway station is Herne Bay station, roughly 2.9 miles north-west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include St Martins Hospital (4.6 miles south-west). Not far away are West Blean and Thornden Woods.
Other services in Hoath
Why act early in Hoath
Going up a ladder to check your own gutters carries real risk. You can see drips and overflows from ground level but hidden gutters are another matter. Our survey covers everything that’s safely in view and records it with photos. Outbuildings and barns around Hoath are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: 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.
Why book with us
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- Plain-English reports with photos
What we do, step by step
The aim of the visit is simple: to look at the gutter as closely as is safe and record what we find. Notes and photos go into the written report. The visit usually takes between one and two hours for a house, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. In a hamlet or village like Hoath, a postcode doesn’t always lead to the right gate, so a few directions are welcome. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- We ask about overflows, damp or leaks you’ve noticed.
- Gutters, downpipes, fascias and soffits are inspected from safe vantage points.
- We check hidden gutters, such as valleys and parapets, where it is safe to see them.
- Where the loft can be reached safely, we check it for staining or damp.
- You get a written report with photos and recommendations.
Getting ready for the survey
- Keep pets in another room
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Find any records of previous roof work
How to book
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, so call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the details.