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Gutter survey in Leigh, Kent
A survey of gutters, valleys, outlets and downpipes for Leigh and the rest of Kent. Surveys run seven days a week.
- Sagging gutters and loose brackets
- Soffits marked by water
- Hoppers and outlets full of debris
About our gutter survey in Leigh
Your gutters take the rain from the roof and lead it away from the walls. When they block, leak or lose their fall, the water goes where it shouldn’t, often down the brickwork or into the building. We check the full rainwater system above ground, from eaves gutters and valleys to outlets, hoppers and downpipes. The findings go into a written report with photos. We survey eaves gutters, outlets and hoppers and downpipes, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are gutters overflowing in heavy rain and gutters packed with leaves or moss.
Older buildings in small places like Leigh may be listed or in a conservation area. If yours is, re-roofing in different materials may need consent, so the council is the place to check. Knowing the roof’s condition helps you plan ahead with that in mind. Older materials such as clay tiles, slate and stone are often matched when work is done.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the coverings down to the gutters, with a note and a photo for each point. It records what’s sound as well as what is not.
- Where
- Leigh (TN11)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What a gutter survey does not cover
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, so a survey has limits:
- Blockages deep inside downpipes
- What’s behind fascias and inside walls
- Underground drains, which need a CCTV drain survey
If you’re not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll give you a straight answer. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Parapet and box gutters
- Fascias and soffits
- Valley gutters
- Outlets and hoppers
- Eaves gutters
- Downpipes
What happens if roof problems are left?
A dripping joint or sagging bracket will not get better on its own. Every downpour adds to the damage on the walls, the fascias and sometimes the rooms inside. A survey now tells you what needs doing and how urgent it is. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like Leigh, driving rain gets into any weakness, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
For a price for your roof in Leigh, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and some details. We will confirm the figure before booking.
Why us?
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- Surveys seven days a week
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
Read what a roof survey costs or two real surveys.
What affects the price in Leigh
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before you book. These are the things that affect it:
- The shape of the roof and its details
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- Roof area
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on how big and how high the roof is, how it can be seen safely and which survey you book.
Booking your survey
A few details help us suggest the right survey and price. When you get in touch, it’s useful to mention:
- What made you get in touch
- Anything about access we should know
- The type of building and roof, like pitched or flat
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
When you are ready to go ahead, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email. From there it’s a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day, weekday or weekend.
What you can safely check yourself
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
Look up at the roof after a storm, from the ground: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Don’t go up yourself.
Common questions in Leigh
How do I find out if my home in Leigh is listed?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Can a landlord with a rental near Leigh (Kent) station book a roof survey?
Of course. Let us know whether a tenant or an agent will let us in, and we can send the report to you or your agent.
Do you need to get into the loft?
If the survey needs it and the loft space can be reached safely, yes. Please clear anything stored under the hatch, and if the loft can’t be reached safely, the report says so.
Will you check if gutters are causing damp inside?
We check whether rainwater from the gutters is reaching the wall, through overflows, drips or damaged downpipes. We can’t see inside the wall itself, so we report on what’s visible.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, if the building owner or managing agent agrees access. We look at the parts we are given access to, and the report makes that clear.
What happens after the survey?
The report arrives by email. With Standard there is a follow-up consultation; with Premium, an in-person consultation.
Are you insured?
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.
Leigh homes and their roofs
Older houses across Kent often have handmade clay or peg tiles, and many have tile-hung walls. 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. With Penshurst Place about 2 miles south-west, Leigh sits in an area with a long building history. On older houses around here, roofs frequently carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
Trees in and around Haysden Country Park shed leaves that can end up in nearby gutters, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls. Take a building like Leigh Primary School: large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other. The streets around a church such as St Mary's Church are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if your home is one of the older ones nearby, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs.
Leigh is about 3 miles west of Tonbridge, in Kent. We survey roofs in Leigh and the rest of Kent, as part of our work across London and the South East. Leigh is one of the towns and villages in Kent where we work. We also survey roofs in Maidstone.
Gutter surveys in TN11 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Whether your property is on High Street, Green View Avenue and The Green or anywhere close by, we can help. Neighbouring places we cover for gutter surveys include Lower Haysden (1 mile east), Printstile (2 miles south), Bidborough (2 miles south-east), Tonbridge (3 miles east) and Stockland Green (3 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (14 miles east), Sevenoaks (6 miles north), Royal Tunbridge Wells (5 miles south-east), Swanley (14 miles north), Kings Hill (10 miles north-east) and Foley Park (15 miles north-east).
Near you in Leigh
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Haysden Country Park, Fleur De Lis Cottages Fleur De Lis Public House and The Judd School, among other places. There’s a railway station in Leigh itself: Leigh (Kent) station. A little further out are Tonbridge Cottage Hospital (2.7 miles south-east) and The Milne Museum (2.4 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Tudeley Woods RSPB reserve and Barden Lake.
What happens on the day
Photos are taken throughout the visit, so you can see in the report what we found and where. We take close-ups from wherever is safe, including by drone where it’s applicable and the weather allows. Most surveys take an hour or two for most houses, or half a day or so for a commercial building. In a hamlet or village like Leigh, a postcode does not always lead to the right gate, so a few directions are welcome. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- 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.
- Findings are photographed and set out in a written report.
How to prepare
- If you are buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Let us know about parking before the day
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
Arrange a survey
Unsure which package suits your roof? It’s easiest to ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We’ll explain the options and the price.
Related advice
Different roofs, different checks
Box and secret gutters
Box and secret gutters frequently cause leaks indoors. We check the outlets, linings and overflows where safe.
Aluminium and other metal gutters
Metal gutters can suffer at joints and where different metals meet. We record any corrosion or leaks we see.