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Gutter survey in Hunters Forstal, Kent
Gutter surveys in Hunters Forstal and the rest of Kent. We survey seven days a week.
- Gutters packed with leaves or moss
- Cracked or loose downpipes
- Gutters that have fallen out of line
Leave it or get it looked at?
Damp walls are sometimes blamed on the wrong thing. When rainwater goods are the source, treating the wall alone will not solve it. A gutter survey helps rule the rainwater system in or out. Matching old materials, such as handmade tiles or stone slates, can take time to source. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
One thing that affects the price is the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all including VAT. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Hunters Forstal
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- An independent look at the roof
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
See what a roof survey costs and our case studies.
Gutter surveys for homes and businesses in Hunters Forstal
Gutters are normally fixed to fascia boards, so fascias and soffits are part of the survey. Water that overflows for long enough can rot timber fascias and mark the soffits underneath. On buildings from before 2000, some soffits and rainwater goods may be asbestos cement. We don’t test for asbestos, but we flag anything that could contain it. We survey fascias and soffits, outlets and hoppers and downpipes, and people most frequently book us about fascia boards damaged by overflowing water and overflowing eaves gutters.
In a small place like Hunters Forstal, many roofs stand in the open, so ridges, chimney stacks, flashings and gutters work hard. Older walls take a long time to dry once water gets in. A written report sets out what to deal with and in what order. Lead flashings and old chimney stacks are often where weather gets in first.
The report is yours to share with whoever needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent.
- Where
- Hunters Forstal (CT6)
- Region
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Surveys for landlords and agents in Hunters Forstal
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work with less disruption.
We survey roofs for landlords and letting agents as well as homeowners. A written report with photos gives you a clear record of the gutter, useful for planning maintenance.
What we do, step by step
Before we start, let us know why you’ve booked: a purchase, a leak, a storm, new work or simply peace of mind. That way we can focus on what matters to you. Most visits take an hour or two at a typical home, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. In a hamlet or village like Hunters Forstal, a postcode does not always lead to the right gate, so a few directions are welcome. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- We agree which parts of the building you’re most worried about.
- We look along each run for debris, sagging and drips.
- We check the outlets, hoppers, downpipes and any overflows.
- Fascias, soffits and the walls below are looked at for signs of overflow.
- Findings are photographed and set out in a written report.
Before we arrive
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
Book a survey
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Take them safely from ground level or a window; never climb up to get a better view. To get started, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
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Signs you need a gutter survey in Hunters Forstal
Many people get in touch after seeing water pour over a gutter in heavy rain. Others notice a damp wall, a stained ceiling or a green streak down the brickwork. The survey helps pin down the source before it causes more harm.
Most people get in touch when they’ve noticed one of these:
- Leaking or loose downpipes
- Hoppers and outlets full of debris
- Overflowing eaves gutters
- Water backing up from a hidden gutter
If you own one of the older houses in the streets near Church of St Bartholomew, the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- What the report includes, and whether it has photographs
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- Are they insured for the work?
- Which limits apply to the survey
What affects the cost of gutter surveys
To price your survey, we look at:
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- The roof’s overall size
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how it can be reached and seen safely. Our price is from £150, including VAT.
What we need to know
The more you tell us, the easier it is to price the survey. When you get in touch, it helps to mention:
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
- The property’s address and postcode
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Any deadline, like an exchange date
Most bookings start with a short call: call 07833 053749 or use the contact form. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Hunters Forstal
Hunters Forstal lies within about 2 miles of the sea, so there’s more wind and more salt in the air than further inland. Salt corrodes metal fixings and flashings, and wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces. There are about 500,000 buildings on England’s list of listed buildings, and around 10,000 conservation areas. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, so the council is the place to ask.
Living close to Curtis Wood is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn, and an overflowing gutter soon means a wet wall. Anyone responsible for a site like Herne Church of England Infant School will know that a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time.
Hunters Forstal is about 1 mile south-east of Herne Bay, in Kent. From houses to flats and shops in Hunters Forstal, we can survey the roof. Our Kent coverage includes Hunters Forstal and the places around it. You can also see our page for Canterbury.
We work across the CT6 postcode area for gutter surveys and the streets around it. We offer gutter surveys to properties on Mill Lane, Kingsfield Road and Hunters Forstal Road. Nearby, we also carry out gutter surveys in Broomfield (1 mile east), Herne (1 mile south-west), Herne Bay (1 mile north-west), Eddington (1 mile west) and Bullockstone (1 mile south-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Canterbury (6 miles south-west), Margate (11 miles east), Ramsgate (12 miles east), Broadstairs (12 miles east), Whitstable (5 miles west) and Deal (15 miles south-east).
Local landmarks in Hunters Forstal
We work in homes and buildings around Herne Bay High School, The Huntsman And Horn Public House and Curtis Wood, among other places. Hunters Forstal’s nearest station is Herne Bay station, roughly 1.1 miles north-west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Whitstable and Tankerton Hospital (4 miles west) and Tankerton Castle (4.6 miles west). The countryside around Hunters Forstal includes West Blean and Thornden Woods.
Common questions in Hunters Forstal
How do I find out if my home in Hunters Forstal is listed?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. It matters most if you are planning to re-roof in a different material.
Is Hunters Forstal within the area you cover?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
What happens next?
The report comes by email, and what you do next is up to you: use it with a seller, an insurer, a roofer or a managing agent.
Do I need to be at home?
If the survey includes the loft or the inside of the building, someone needs to let us in. Access is agreed with you when you book.
Do you test soffits or gutters for asbestos?
No. We don’t carry out asbestos testing. If rainwater goods or soffits look like they could contain asbestos, we note it so a specialist asbestos surveyor can check before any work.
How much time does the visit need?
For a house, expect about 1–2 hours on site, with commercial buildings nearer 3–4 hours.
Can a gutter survey explain damp on my walls?
Overflowing gutters frequently lead to damp walls, and the survey looks for that. If the evidence points elsewhere, we will say so as far as we can tell from what’s visible.
What we cannot see
In fairness, there are limits to any roof survey:
- Whether a material contains asbestos (a specialist asbestos surveyor’s job)
- Hidden sections we can’t view safely
- The inside of a downpipe along its whole length
If you are not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll give you a straight answer before you book. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Parapet and box gutters
- Eaves gutters
- Downpipes
- Outlets and hoppers
- Valley gutters
- Fascias and soffits