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Gutter survey in Kit's Coty, Kent
A survey of gutters, valleys, outlets and downpipes in Kit's Coty, using drones and thermal imaging where it applies. Get in touch for a price.
- Leaves and moss blocking gutters
- Fascia boards damaged by overflowing water
- Sagging gutters and loose brackets
What affects the cost of gutter surveys
Our packages start from £150, inc. VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
Gutter survey starts from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on how big and how high the roof is, access and which survey you book.
Helping us price your survey
Before you get in touch, it helps to have:
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
For a price for gutter surveys in Kit's Coty, ring 07833 053749 or email us. The address, the type of property and what you’d like to know help us give you an accurate price.
How a gutter survey works in Kit's Coty
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. Our survey looks at the whole rainwater system above ground, from eaves gutters and valleys to outlets, hoppers and downpipes. You get a written report with photos. If you’ve noticed cracked or loose downpipes and gutters overflowing in heavy rain, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
Some older homes in villages like Kit's Coty are 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 frequently expected.
After the visit, you get a written report with photos, sent by email. It sets out the condition of the gutter, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Location
- Kit's Coty (ME20)
- Region
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Tips from our surveys
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out:
- Watch ceilings under valley gutters for fresh marks
- Check for spilling water in a downpour
- Watch for green marks down the brickwork
- Get the gutters cleaned out every year
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.
Have overhanging branches and climbing plants cut back from the roof by someone who can do it safely. Fewer leaves in the gutters means fewer blockages.
Your questions about gutter surveys in Kit's Coty
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Aylesford station?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for. You can phone 07833 053749 or email us with the address and what you need.
Is my home in Kit's Coty listed or in a conservation area?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. It’s worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
How soon will I get the report?
Report times are set by the package. Basic: within 48 hours. Standard: 24 to 48 hours. Premium: the same day. Mention any deadline when booking.
What’s the price of a gutter survey?
The Basic Survey starts from £150, the Standard from £250 and the Premium from £400, all including VAT. Just call 07833 053749 or drop us an email for a price.
Can you give me structural calculations?
No. We point out what can be seen, such as sagging or deflection, but we don’t carry out calculations or give an engineer’s opinion. Where an engineer is needed, we say so in the report.
Does someone need to be in?
Not necessarily. If we only need the outside, we can agree that in advance, but anything inside needs someone there to give access.
How much time does the visit need?
It typically takes an hour or two at a house, depending on how many gutter runs and downpipes there are. You’ll know roughly how long when we arrange the visit.
What we look for on each type of roof
Plastic (uPVC) gutters
Plastic rainwater systems are common on homes of many ages. As the seals age, joints can start to drip, and brackets can sag under load.
Lead-lined valley and parapet gutters
Some older roofs have a central valley running to the back and if it blocks, water can come indoors. We check it where it’s safe to see.
Gutter surveys in Kit's Coty: local notes
Starkey Castle, about 3.4 miles north-west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Kit's Coty. If your home is one of the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. Across Kent, older roofs are often handmade clay or peg tiles, and tile-hanging on upper walls is a familiar sight. Oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses are part of the county’s older buildings too. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them.
If you live near a park such as Westfield Wood, or anywhere with mature trees, autumn leaves can block gutters and valleys. For landlords with property near Aylesford station, a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant. The streets around a church such as St Alban's Church are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if yours is one of the older homes nearby, the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine.
Kit's Coty is about 3 miles south-west of Chatham, in Kent. If you are in Kit's Coty, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Kit's Coty is one of the places in Kent we cover for gutter surveys.
Surveys in ME20 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Whether your property is on Queenswood Road, Russell Road and Beresford Road or anywhere close by, we can survey it. If you’re just outside Kit's Coty, we cover Blue Bell Hill (1 mile north), Walderslade (1 mile north-east), Lordswood (2 miles north-east), Boxley (2 miles south-east) and Lidsing (3 miles east). Further out, we also cover Maidstone (4 miles south), Sittingbourne (10 miles east), Dartford (15 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (14 miles west), Gravesend (9 miles north-west) and Tonbridge (13 miles south-west).
Around Kit's Coty
Around Kit's Coty, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Greenacre Academy, Lower Bell pub and Westfield Wood, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Aylesford station, roughly 2.3 miles south-west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Allington Castle (2.1 miles south) and KIMS hospital (3.4 miles south-east). Not far away are Blue Bell Hill and Burham Down.
Checking the roof from ground level
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from ground level or a window. Overflowing water can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Photograph them and note the date, which helps when we look at the roof.
What we do, step by step
We photograph the roof as we go, so you can see in the report what we found and where. We take close-ups from wherever is safe. Most surveys take an hour or two for most homes, and longer where there are parapet, valley or box gutters to follow. Rural addresses near Kit's Coty 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 agree which parts of the building you’re most worried about.
- Each gutter run is checked for blockages, sags and leaking joints.
- Outlets, hoppers, downpipes and overflows are inspected.
- Fascias, soffits and the walls below are looked at for signs of overflow.
- You get photos and written recommendations, prioritised where relevant.
Before the survey
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the freeholder or managing agent
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Tell us where we can park nearby
How to book
Once you know what you need, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email. We’ll suggest a package, agree the price and find a date.
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For landlords and managing agents
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords. Bigger roofs take more time.
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client, photos included.