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Gutter survey in Horns Green, Kent
Gutter surveys in Horns Green, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. You get a clear report with photographs.
- Leaves and moss blocking gutters
- Rotten fascias or stained soffits
- Water backing up from a hidden gutter
Landlords, agents and block managers in Horns Green
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work.
Where a roof is shared: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Tell us about it when booking and we’ll plan the visit with that in mind.
Gutter survey in Horns Green: what you get
Your gutters take the rain from the roof and lead it away from the walls. If they clog, drip or sag, the water ends up somewhere it shouldn’t and that normally means the walls or the inside of the building. We check the full rainwater system above ground, from eaves gutters and valleys to outlets, hoppers and downpipes. The findings go into a written report with photos. We survey fascias and soffits, valley gutters and eaves gutters, and the problems we are asked to look at most are fascia boards damaged by overflowing water and gutters packed with leaves or moss.
Village roofs often face open fields and take the full force of wind and rain, which is hard on ridges, chimneys, flashings and gutters. Older walls take a long time to dry once water gets in. A roof report shows what needs attention first. On exposed older roofs, chimneys and lead flashings are frequently the first to give way.
The written findings come 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
- Horns Green (TN14)
- Region
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
How the survey works
Every visit follows the same pattern: we listen to what’s been worrying you, inspect the roof from each safe vantage point, take photos as we go and record our findings for the written report. Most visits take between one and two hours at a house, depending on how many gutter runs and downpipes there are. Rural addresses near Horns Green can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- We ask about overflows, damp or leaks you’ve noticed.
- The eaves gutters, downpipes and fascias are checked from the ground and vantage points.
- Any valley, parapet or box gutters are looked at as far as safe access allows.
- Where the loft can be reached safely, we check it for staining or damp.
- We send a written report with photos and clear recommendations.
Preparing for the visit
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
Getting a price
Once you know what you need, call 07833 053749 or send us an email. We will suggest a package, agree the price and find a date.
Advice
Should I look at the roof myself first?
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from the ground and any work done on the roof. Send it with your enquiry.
Look up at the roof after a storm, from ground level: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Do not go up yourself.
Your questions about gutter surveys in Horns Green
Is Horns Green within the area you cover?
Yes, Horns Green is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
Can a landlord with a rental near Knockholt station book a roof survey?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for. Just phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the details, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Professional indemnity and public liability insurance cover our surveys. If you need details for a managing agent or a building owner, just ask.
Is a Saturday or Sunday visit possible?
Yes. We survey on weekdays and at weekends. Just phone 07833 053749 or send us an email to arrange a day.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. We look at the roof, not the whole building, and it is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. Many buyers have both.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Only when it is safe. Safe viewpoints, the loft space and a drone where applicable cover most of what’s needed, and the report notes anything we couldn’t see.
What happens after the survey?
The report arrives by email. With Standard there is a follow-up consultation; with Premium, an in-person consultation, so you can talk the findings through.
Do you need a gutter survey in Horns Green?
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.
A survey can pick up problems such as:
- Joints that drip after rain
- Overflowing eaves gutters
- Valley or box gutters that overflow inside
- Leaking or loose downpipes
Take an older house close to Church of St Peter and St Paul: the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- What the report includes, and whether it has photos
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
Also near Horns Green
Also in Horns Green
Roof by roof
Cast iron gutters
Cast iron tends to fail at the joints and fixings. We note corrosion, cracks and leaking joints where they can be seen.
Plastic (uPVC) gutters
Joints that have pulled apart are a common fault on plastic gutters. The report notes every one we spot.
Before and after the survey
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They apply to most roofs:
- Ask for valleys and parapet gutters to be cleared too
- Look for green streaks or damp patches on walls
- Look for downpipes coming loose
- Watch the gutters during heavy rain
Once work is carried out, keep an eye on the gutters in the next downpour. Water should run to the outlets and away without spilling over, and if it doesn’t, raise it with whoever did the job.
Do not forget valley, parapet and box gutters. They collect leaves and silt just like eaves gutters but they’re much harder to spot, so check they’re included in any clearing work.
Local roofs in Horns Green
About 2.1 miles north-west lies Down House, a reminder of how long the area around Horns Green has been built on. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. Older houses across Kent often have handmade clay or peg tiles, and many have tile-hung walls. Kent’s older buildings take in oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses as well. Whatever the covering, it is often the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first.
Anyone responsible for a site like Charles Darwin School will know that a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time. Landlords with a home close to Knockholt station may find that the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at.
Horns Green is about 5 miles west of Sevenoaks, in Kent. Anywhere in Horns Green, we can come and survey your property. We cover towns and villages across Kent. London is in our area too.
Gutter surveys in TN14 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. You will find streets such as Cudham Lane South and Thrift Lane, and we cover them all. We also cover the places around Horns Green: Burlings (1 mile north-east), Cudham (1 mile north-west), Berry's Green (1 mile north-west), Single Street (1 mile north-west) and Aperfield (2 miles west). Further out, we also cover Dartford (11 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (5 miles east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (14 miles south-east), Gravesend (15 miles north-east), Tonbridge (11 miles south-east) and Northfleet (14 miles north-east).
Near you in Horns Green
In Horns Green, that means homes and buildings near The Blacksmith's Arms, among other places. Horns Green’s nearest station is Knockholt station, roughly 3.4 miles north-east. Nearby you’ll also find Orpington Hospital (3.8 miles north). For a walk, there is Downe Bank and Betsom's Hill.