Kent · London and the South East
Howt Green Gutter Survey
Not sure what state the gutter is in? You can book a gutter survey in Howt Green and across Kent, with plain-English findings.
- Gutters full of debris and silt
- Brackets that have dropped or snapped
- Leaks at the gutter joints
What happens on the day
Safety comes first on every visit. Everything that can be seen safely is inspected, and if part of the roof cannot be seen, the report says so. Most visits take an hour or two on an ordinary house, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. Cottages and farmhouses around Howt Green frequently have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. Each part is looked at from wherever it can safely be seen, and anything we cannot see is noted.
- We agree which parts of the building you’re most worried about.
- We look along each run for debris, sagging and drips.
- Outlets, hoppers, downpipes and overflows are inspected.
- We check fascias, soffits and walls for water damage.
- Findings are photographed and set out in a written report.
Getting ready for the survey
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
Book a survey
A quick phone call is normally the easiest start: ring 07833 053749 or email us and we will ask a few questions about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
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About our gutter survey in Howt Green
Eaves gutters at the front of a building are easy to spot, but many are not. Valley, parapet, box and secret gutters can overflow inside the building when they block. We check them as far as they can be seen safely, from the ground, from windows, from the loft space and from the roof where it is safe. Hidden gutters are a common source of leaks inside. If you’ve noticed downpipes that are split or coming away and overflowing valley or parapet gutters, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
Older buildings in small places like Howt Green may be 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. Where a building is listed, matching the existing roof materials is frequently expected.
The Standard Survey adds moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey goes further, with thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Where
- Howt Green (ME9)
- Region
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Can I check my roof myself?
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, which helps when we look at the roof.
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
Why it is worth a survey now in Howt Green
Damp walls are sometimes blamed on the wrong thing. When rainwater goods are the source, treating the wall alone will not solve it. Checking the gutters first helps you spend in the right place. Around Howt Green, older homes often have old roof timbers, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it’s left.
We offer three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, with VAT included. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
What you get with us
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- 20+ years’ experience
- Package prices that include VAT
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
Take a look at our cost guide and our case studies.
Howt Green homes and their roofs
Howt Green is within about 2 miles of the coast, so there’s more wind and more salt in the air than further inland. Salt is hard on nails, clips and metal flashings, and strong wind lifts anything already loose on a roof, and driving rain gets into whatever gap is left. Handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles hung on pegs through two holes, are typical of older Kent buildings. Kent’s older buildings take in oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses as well. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters.
If you own a rental within reach of Kemsley station, the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at. Homes near green spaces such as Milton Creek Country Park can get more leaves in their gutters in autumn.
Howt Green is about 1 mile north-west of Sittingbourne, in Kent. From houses to flats and shops in Howt Green, we can survey the roof. Our Kent coverage includes Howt Green. There’s also a page for Maidstone.
Gutter surveys in ME9 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. If you’re just outside Howt Green, we cover Kemsley (1 mile east), Iwade (1 mile north), Sittingbourne (1 mile south-east), Milton Regis (1 mile south-east) and Murston (2 miles south-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Maidstone (11 miles south-west), Whitstable (13 miles east), Faversham (8 miles south-east), Minster (5 miles north-east), Kings Hill (15 miles south-west) and Davington (8 miles south-east).
Near you in Howt Green
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Milton Creek Country Park, The Three Hats Inn and Westlands School and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Kemsley station, about 0.6 miles east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Castle Rough (1.4 miles east) and Court Hall Museum (0.9 miles south-east).
What a survey costs
When we price a survey, we consider:
- How many separate roofs there are, like extensions, dormers and garages
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- Building height and the viewpoints available
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package you pick makes a difference too. We’ll give you the figure before anything is booked.
Booking your survey
Getting the details right at the start saves time. Please include:
- When you need the report by
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- The address and postcode of the property
Unsure which package suits your roof? The easiest way is to phone 07833 053749 or email us and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We will explain the options and the price.
Your questions about gutter surveys in Howt Green
Do you cover smaller places like Howt Green?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Howt Green?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. It matters most if you’re planning to re-roof in a different material.
What’s the best way to book?
Just phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form. We’ll ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date, weekday or weekend.
Is there a good time of year to book a gutter survey?
Any time of year works. Before the wetter months gives you time to plan any work though problems often show up after heavy rain.
Do you look in the loft space?
If the survey needs it and the loft space can be reached safely, yes. Please clear anything stored under the hatch.
Will you check if gutters are causing damp inside?
Leaking gutters and downpipes are a common cause of damp walls, and we check for exactly that. If the cause looks like something else, the report says so as far as we can tell from what’s visible.
Are you structural engineers?
No. We are roof surveyors, not structural engineers, and it doesn’t include calculations. If we see signs that need an engineer’s opinion, we’ll recommend one.
Do you need a gutter survey in Howt Green?
Falling leaves are the most common cause of blocked gutters. Every autumn, trees fill gutters with leaves, twigs and seeds and the debris builds up at the outlets. Once an outlet is choked, the gutter fills and overflows.
We’re frequently asked to look at:
- Water spilling over the gutter edge
- Cracked or loose downpipes
- Gutters that have fallen out of line
- Choked outlets or hopper heads
For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St Bartholomew, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Whether VAT is added on top
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- What the report includes, and whether it has photos
Landlords, agents and block managers in Howt Green
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord, with the report sent to whoever needs it. Access is agreed with the tenant ahead of time.
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.