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Gutter survey in Kennington, Kent
A survey of gutters, valleys, outlets and downpipes in Kennington, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Call or email for a price.
- Leaking or loose downpipes
- Joints that drip after rain
- Sagging gutters and loose brackets
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. The survey usually takes roughly 1–2 hours on an ordinary house, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. A visit to Kennington is planned like any other: the time, the access and where to park are agreed ahead of time. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. Let us know about any garages, outbuildings or extensions you want included.
- We agree which parts of the building you are most worried about.
- Each gutter run is checked for blockages, sags and leaking joints.
- 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.
Preparing for the visit
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
Arrange a survey
Our phone lines are open seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. To book or ask a question, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Related advice
Gutter surveys for homes and businesses in Kennington
Gutters carry rain off the roof and away from the walls. If they clog, drip or sag, the water ends up somewhere it shouldn’t, often down the brickwork or into the building. Our survey looks at the whole rainwater system above ground, including gutters, valleys, outlets, hoppers and downpipes. The findings go into a written report with photos. Common reasons to book are downpipes that are split or coming away and leaves and moss blocking gutters, on downpipes, outlets and hoppers and eaves gutters.
Around Kennington, older cottages sit alongside bungalows and newer houses. Coverings range from slate and clay tiles on older homes to concrete tiles on many later ones. On older homes, chimney stacks, valleys and gutters are typically where the work is. The fixings under an older roof often fail before good slates or tiles do.
Findings are set out part by part, from the coverings down to the gutters, each with a short note and a photograph. You’ll see the good as well as the bad.
- Where
- Kennington (TN24, TN25)
- Region
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What you can safely check yourself
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from ground level and any work done on the roof. Share it with us when booking, as it helps us focus the survey.
Your own check is a good start, but it isn’t a survey. From ground level, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are frequently out of sight, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
Kennington homes and their roofs
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. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first. Historic houses such as Godinton House, about 2.3 miles west, show how far back building in the area around Kennington goes. If you own one of the older houses, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
Anyone responsible for a site like Kennington Church of England Academy will know that long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle. Trees in and around Conningbrook Lakes Country Park shed leaves that can end up in nearby gutters, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls.
Kennington is about 2 miles north-east of Ashford, in Kent. Anywhere in Kennington, we can come and survey your property. Kennington is one of the towns and villages in Kent where we work for gutter surveys. There is also a page for Canterbury.
Every address in TN24 and TN25 is covered for gutter surveys. Streets in the area include Park Road, York Road and Ball Lane. Kennington is on the A28, so it is easy for us to get to. Neighbouring places we cover for gutter surveys include Bockhanger (1 mile south-west), Potters Corner (1 mile west), Boughton Lees (2 miles north), Godinton (2 miles south-west) and Willesborough (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Canterbury (12 miles north-east), Sittingbourne (14 miles north-west), Folkestone (13 miles south-east), Whitstable (14 miles north-east), Faversham (10 miles north) and Hythe (11 miles south-east).
Local landmarks in Kennington
Around Kennington, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Towers School and Sixth Form Centre, Conningbrook Lakes Country Park and The Rose Inn. The closest station to Kennington is Ashford International station, about 1.7 miles south. Nearby you will also find County Square (1.4 miles south-west) and William Harvey Hospital (2.1 miles south-east). Not far away are Hatch Park.
Kennington: your questions answered
Is Kennington within the area you cover?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
How do I find out if my home in Kennington is listed?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
What’s the price of a gutter survey?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The price depends on the size of the building and how easy the gutters are to see. To get a price, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
What do I do with the report?
The report arrives by email. The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation, and the Premium Survey an in-person consultation.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. It’s a specialist roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 building survey. It focuses on the roof, so it sits alongside a building survey rather than replacing it.
What insurance do you have?
Our surveys are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance. If you need details for a managing agent or a building owner, just ask.
Can a gutter survey explain damp on my walls?
Overflowing gutters often lead to damp walls, and the survey looks for that. If the evidence points elsewhere, we will say so, based on what we can see.
Common roof problems in Kennington
Falling leaves are the most common cause of 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.
We’re often asked to look at:
- Joints that drip after rain
- Hoppers and outlets full of debris
- Leaves and moss blocking gutters
- Gutters overflowing in heavy rain
If you let a flat or house near Ashford International station, a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let.
What to check before booking
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- How they’ll see the roof: from the ground, the loft, the roof or by drone
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
What affects the cost of gutter surveys
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- House, block, shop or office
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- How big the roof is
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
For a price for your roof in Kennington, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and let us know about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Getting in touch
If you can, have these to hand when you contact us:
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
To book a survey, phone 07833 053749 or email us with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. We’ll confirm the price before booking.
Leave it or get it looked at?
It is easy to put damp down to the wrong cause. If a leaking gutter or downpipe is the source, other work on the wall won’t stop it. Checking the gutters first helps you spend in the right place. Around Kennington, leaves and moss in gutters lead to overflowing water and damp walls. It is easy to sort the cause early and slow to dry a damp wall.
Prices start from £150, with VAT included, for a Basic Survey. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400. You will know the exact price before booking.
What you get with us
- 98% of customers satisfied
- Packages from £150, with VAT included
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced and our case studies.
What this survey cannot tell you
We only report everything that’s safely in view on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- What’s behind fascias and inside walls
- Parts of gutters that can’t be seen safely
- The inside of buried drains
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or email us and we will tell you before booking. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Kennington
- Outlets and hoppers
- Valley gutters
- Fascias and soffits
- Eaves gutters
- Downpipes
- Parapet and box gutters