Kent · London and the South East
Gutter Survey in Hollybushes
Find out the condition of the gutter at your property in Hollybushes from an independent roof surveyor. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Hoppers and outlets full of debris
- Cracked or loose downpipes
- Soffits marked by water
Checking the roof from ground level
It is useful to keep a record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Share it with us as you book.
Your own check is a good start, but it isn’t a survey. You will not see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from the ground, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
How a gutter survey works in Hollybushes
We check the rainwater system above ground level, from the gutters down to where the downpipes meet the ground. It’s not a CCTV drain survey and we can’t see inside buried drains. Where water seems to be backing up from below ground, we’ll say so in the report, with a suggestion to book a separate drain survey. Anything we find above ground, such as a split hopper or a leaking downpipe, is photographed and recorded. We survey eaves gutters, fascias and soffits and parapet and box gutters, and the problems we are asked to look at most are brackets that have dropped or snapped and downpipes that are split or coming away.
In a village or hamlet like Hollybushes, older cottages and farmhouses often sit alongside barns, outbuildings and a few newer houses. Older roofs may be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, often 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. Chimneys and lead flashings on old roofs often need the most attention.
You receive the findings by email, ready to forward to whoever needs them. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24–48 hours and Premium on the day.
- Place
- Hollybushes (ME9)
- Region
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Before and after the survey
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week:
- Leave gutter checks at height to someone equipped for it
- Look for green streaks or damp patches on walls
- Don’t leave hidden gutters out of a clear-out
- Get trees that overhang the gutters trimmed
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.
Get the gutters cleared every year, and more frequently if trees overhang the roof. The best time is typically after the leaves have dropped. Clear gutters can carry water away as they should.
Hollybushes homes and their roofs
Across Kent, older roofs are often handmade clay or peg tiles, and tile-hanging on upper walls is a familiar sight. The county’s older buildings also include oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first. With Belmont House and Gardens about 4.8 miles east, Hollybushes sits in an area with a long building history. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
If you live near a park such as Cromers Wood, or anywhere with mature trees, autumn leaves can block gutters and valleys. Landlords with a home close to Sittingbourne station may find that the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at. If your house is among the older ones in the streets near Church of St Mary and the Holy Cross, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs.
Hollybushes is about 4 miles south of Sittingbourne, in Kent. We visit Hollybushes as part of our work across Kent, for homes and businesses alike. Hollybushes is one of the towns and villages in Kent where we work. You can also see our page for Maidstone.
We work across ME9 for gutter surveys. We also cover the places around Hollybushes: Bluetown (1 mile east), Milstead (1 mile north-west), Wichling (1 mile south-east), Doddington (1 mile east) and Frinsted (2 miles west). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (9 miles west), Ashford (12 miles south-east), Canterbury (15 miles east), Sittingbourne (4 miles north), Whitstable (13 miles east) and Faversham (7 miles east).
Local landmarks in Hollybushes
We work in homes and buildings around Cromers Wood. Hollybushes’s nearest station is Sittingbourne station, about 3.7 miles north of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Sittingbourne Heritage Museum (3.5 miles north) and Newnham Castle (2.7 miles east).
What we do, step by step
When we arrive, we begin with a quick chat about the roof and anything that is worrying you. We then inspect everything that can safely be seen, using the ground, windows, the loft and a drone where applicable. The survey typically takes roughly 1–2 hours for most homes, and longer where there are parapet, valley or box gutters to follow. In a hamlet or village like Hollybushes, a postcode doesn’t always lead to the right gate, so a few directions are welcome. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- We agree which parts of the building you are most worried about.
- We look along each run for debris, sagging and drips.
- We check the outlets, hoppers, downpipes and any overflows.
- We check fascias, soffits and walls for water damage.
- Findings are photographed and set out in a written report.
Before we arrive
- Tell us about parking before the day
- Make sure the loft hatch can be reached
- Tell us about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
Book a survey
Not sure which survey you need? The easiest way is to call 07833 053749 or send us an email and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We’ll talk you through the options and what they cost.
Related advice
When you need someone else
It is a careful look at the gutter, not the whole story. The main limits are:
- Whether a material contains asbestos (a specialist asbestos surveyor’s job)
- The inside of a downpipe along its whole length
- Hidden sections we can’t view safely
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll recommend the right survey. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Downpipes
- Outlets and hoppers
- Eaves gutters
- Valley gutters
- Fascias and soffits
- Parapet and box gutters
Surveys for landlords and agents in Hollybushes
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in, at a time agreed beforehand. Surveys run seven days a week, which can make access easier.
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord. Access is agreed with the tenant beforehand.
Also near Hollybushes
Other services in Hollybushes
How the survey changes by roof type
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.
Fascias and soffits
Some older soffits may contain asbestos. Any we think could be are flagged for a specialist asbestos surveyor to check.
Common questions in Hollybushes
Is Hollybushes within the area you cover?
Yes, Hollybushes is covered. We cover the whole of London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned beforehand.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Hollybushes?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
Is a CCTV drain survey included?
No, we don’t carry out CCTV drain surveys. The survey covers gutters, outlets, hoppers, downpipes and overflows and flags signs of a drain problem.
How quickly is the report sent?
Basic reports arrive within 48 hours, Standard reports in 24–48 hours and Premium reports on the same day. All of them come by email.
How do I book a survey in Hollybushes?
To arrange a survey, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and tell us the address and what you’d like to know. We’ll confirm the price and agree a day with you.
What happens after the survey?
The report arrives by email. The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation, and the Premium Survey an in-person consultation, so you can talk the findings through.
What’s in the survey report?
It explains what we saw, what it means and what we’d suggest, backed by photographs. It also says if any part of the roof couldn’t be seen safely, so you know exactly what was covered.