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Gutter Survey in Kenardington
A survey of gutters, valleys, outlets and downpipes across Kenardington, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Call or email for a price.
- Leaves and moss blocking gutters
- Brackets that have dropped or snapped
- Rotten fascias or stained soffits
Gutter survey in Kenardington
Gutters have to slope gently towards the outlet or water sits in them. When brackets sag or joints part, water pools, drips and spills over at the low points. We look along each run for sags, gaps and leaking joints and look at the brackets and downpipe clips. Recommendations are written down and prioritised by urgency where relevant. We survey valley gutters, fascias and soffits and outlets and hoppers, and people most frequently book us about cracked or loose downpipes and soffits marked by water.
Older buildings in small places like Kenardington 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. Knowing the roof’s condition helps you plan ahead with that in mind. Where a building is listed, matching the existing roof materials is often expected.
Report times depend on the survey you book: the Basic Survey within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey on the same day.
- Place
- Kenardington (TN26)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Landlords, agents and block managers in Kenardington
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in. Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays, which helps when tenants work during the week.
Landlords, agents and building managers in Kenardington and across Kent can book any of our surveys. For a price for a let property or a block, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Why act early in Kenardington
Overflowing water soaks the walls under the gutter. Left for months, that can lead to damp inside, worn pointing and rotten timber. Spotting the problem early tends to mean a simpler fix. For older village homes like those around Kenardington, the right replacement materials are not always easy to find quickly. That’s one more reason to find defects before they become urgent.
Prices start from £150, with VAT included, for a Basic Survey. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400. You will know the price for the job before booking.
What you get with us
- Over 20 years’ experience
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- 98% of customers satisfied
The survey, step by step
We look at the roof from outside and, where it’s relevant and there’s safe access, from inside the roof space too. In the loft, the signs we look for are staining, damp, daylight and sagging, as far as the space allows. All in, the survey normally takes an hour or two for most homes, and longer where there are parapet, valley or box gutters to follow. Rural addresses near Kenardington 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. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- We start with what you’ve noticed, such as damp or overflowing gutters.
- We walk round the building and check the gutters, downpipes and fascias from the ground.
- Valleys, parapets and box gutters are inspected where they can be seen safely.
- Where it’s safe, we check the loft for signs of water.
- A photo-illustrated written report and recommendations follows.
Before we arrive
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Let us know where we can park nearby
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
Book a survey
Our phone lines are open seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. For a price or to book, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Advice
Also in Kenardington
Before and after the survey
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner:
- Leave gutter checks at height to someone equipped for it
- Keep climbers away from the eaves
- Book gutter clearing once a year, more frequently near trees
- Make sure downpipe clips are holding
The report comes with photos and clear written recommendations. Share it with a contractor of your choice so they know what needs doing.
Deal with drips, sags and loose downpipes early. They tend to get worse, and the water they spill can damage walls and timber.
Kenardington: your questions answered
Do you cover smaller places like Kenardington?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
How do I find out if my home in Kenardington is listed?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. It matters most if you are planning to re-roof in a different material.
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.
What’s in the survey report?
It works through the roof part by part, in writing and with photos, finishing with recommendations. Points are put by urgency where it matters.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
Over 20 years and more than 5,000 surveys, across London and South East England.
Are hidden gutters like valleys and box gutters included?
Yes, where it is safe to see them. We look from vantage points, the loft space and the roof itself where safe and a drone where it applies.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Yes, where it’s applicable. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID and fly a drone under 250g, and every flight depends on the airspace and the weather.
Different roofs, different checks
Fascias and soffits
Some older soffits may contain asbestos. Any we think could be are flagged for a specialist asbestos surveyor to check.
Plastic (uPVC) gutters
Older plastic gutters can turn brittle and crack. We check joints, brackets and the line of each run.
What this survey cannot tell you
Every survey has limits, and it’s better to know them up front. Keep these in mind:
- Asbestos testing of old gutters, downpipes or soffits
- Rot or damp concealed behind fascias or inside walls
- Pipes below ground level
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will point you to the right survey before booking. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Valley gutters
- Outlets and hoppers
- Parapet and box gutters
- Eaves gutters
- Fascias and soffits
- Downpipes
Gutter surveys around Kenardington
An older home may be listed, or stand in a conservation area. To find out, check Historic England’s list and ask the council about conservation areas. Re-roofing in different materials may need permission there. Many older homes in Kent have handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles held by pegs through two holes, and tile-hanging on their upper walls. Kent’s older buildings take in oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses as well. Whatever the covering, it’s often the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first.
If you own a rental within reach of Appledore (Kent) station, knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints. For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St Mary, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs.
Kenardington is about 6 miles south-west of Ashford, in Kent. From houses to flats and shops in Kenardington, the roof can be surveyed. Kenardington is one of the towns and villages in Kent where we work. You can also see our page for Maidstone.
Gutter surveys in TN26 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. If you’re just outside Kenardington, we cover Hamstreet (2 miles east), Orlestone (2 miles north-east), Snargate (3 miles south-east), Bromley Green (3 miles north-east) and Ruckinge (3 miles east). Larger places within reach include Ashford (6 miles north-east), Folkestone (15 miles east), Hythe (12 miles east), Tenterden (5 miles west), Cheriton (14 miles east) and Kennington (8 miles north-east).
Local landmarks in Kenardington
We work in homes and buildings around World's Wonder pub and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Appledore (Kent) station, roughly 1.8 miles south. Nearby you’ll also find Woodchurch Village Life Museum (2.7 miles north-west). The countryside around Kenardington includes Orlestone Forest.