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Gutter survey in Leybourne, Kent
Wondering about the gutter at a property in Leybourne? You can book a gutter survey in Leybourne and across Kent.
- Choked outlets or hopper heads
- Gutters packed with leaves or moss
- Leaks at the gutter joints
Landlords, agents and block managers in Leybourne
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work with less disruption.
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord. Access is agreed with the tenant in advance.
Gutter survey in Leybourne
Leaves, moss and silt are the usual reasons gutters block. Buildings near trees collect more, and moss washing off a tiled or slate roof adds to it. We note where gutters are clogged or holding water and where outlets or hoppers are choked and whether overflows are working. The photographs show you exactly what we found. It’s an easy job to put off, but they rarely get better. We are often asked to look into hoppers and outlets full of debris and leaks at the gutter joints, on outlets and hoppers, valley gutters and fascias and soffits.
Some older homes in villages like Leybourne 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. Older materials like clay tiles, slate and stone are often matched when work is done.
Nothing in the report is left vague: where something needs attention, it says so plainly.
- Place
- Leybourne (ME19, ME20)
- Region
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What we look for on each type of roof
Lead-lined valley and parapet gutters
A London butterfly roof drains to a central valley gutter, and a blockage there can overflow inside. We check it where it is safe to see.
Plastic (uPVC) gutters
Plastic rainwater systems are common on homes of many ages. As the seals age, joints can start to drip and brackets may drop under the weight of debris.
Prices for gutter surveys in Leybourne
Survey packages start from £150, with VAT included. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- Height and safe access
- The shape of the roof and its details
- Which survey package you book
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
Gutter survey starts from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included.
What we need to know
A little information up front helps. Please include:
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- What’s prompted the survey
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
We survey roofs on any day of the week. To find a date that works for you, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Leybourne questions
I let a flat near West Malling station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, landlords and letting agents book with us as well as owners. You can call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and a few details.
Is Leybourne within the area you cover?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route as you book.
How quickly is the report sent?
It depends on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day. The report is emailed to you.
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 and can sit alongside a RICS survey.
Is there a good time of year to book a gutter survey?
You can book at any time of year. Before the wetter months gives you time to plan any work, and a wet spell can show where gutters overflow.
Does the report include photos?
Yes. The report includes photographs of what we found, so you can see exactly what each finding refers to.
Will you go up on the roof?
Not unless it’s safe. Most of what we need can be seen from safe viewpoints, the loft and, where applicable, a drone, and anything out of sight is recorded in the report.
Common roof problems in Leybourne
Moss grows on many tiled and slate roofs, and rain washes it down into the gutters. Mixed with grit from the roof, it settles as silt that holds water in the gutter and gives plants somewhere to grow.
It is worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Blocked outlets and hoppers
- Gutters overflowing in heavy rain
- Overflowing valley or parapet gutters
- Soffits marked by water
If you look after a building such as Lunsford Primary School, long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Whether the roof space is looked at, where there is one
Can I check my roof myself?
It helps to keep a 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.
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
How it works
On the day, we begin with a quick chat about the roof and anything that is worrying you. After that, we look at everything we can see safely, from the ground, from windows, in the roof space and by drone where it applies. Most surveys take an hour or two for most homes, and longer where there are parapet, valley or box gutters to follow. Somewhere as small as Leybourne, access is frequently the only tricky part. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- First, we agree the areas to focus on.
- 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.
Preparing for the visit
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the freeholder or managing agent
- Tell us about parking before the day
Getting a price
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. For any other survey, just phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email when you’re ready.
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What a gutter survey looks like in Leybourne
Historic houses such as Starkey Castle, about 4.5 miles north, show how far back building in the area around Leybourne goes. If your home is one of the older ones, 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. Across Kent, older roofs are often handmade clay or peg tiles, and tile-hanging on upper walls is a familiar sight. You’ll also find oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses among the county’s older buildings. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look.
For landlords with property near West Malling station, the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at. If yours is one of the older homes in the streets near Church of St Peter and St Paul, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first.
Leybourne is about 5 miles north-west of Maidstone, in Kent. Surveys in Leybourne work the same way as everywhere we cover: a close look at whatever is safely visible, photographs and a clear written report. We cover towns and villages across Kent, large and small.
Gutter surveys in ME19 and ME20 are booked the same way as anywhere else. If you need a gutter survey at a property on London Road, Oxley Shaw Lane and Redbank or anywhere close by, we can survey it. We also cover Larkfield (1 mile east), Lunsford (1 mile north-east), New Hythe (1 mile north-east), Birling (1 mile north-west) and Snodland (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (5 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (14 miles east), Dartford (13 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (10 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (13 miles south-west) and Gravesend (9 miles north).
Landmarks near Leybourne
In Leybourne, that means homes and buildings near The Malling School, Leybourne Lakes Country Park and The Malling School. Leybourne’s nearest station is West Malling station, roughly 0.7 miles south-west. Other landmarks nearby include Leybourne Castle (less than half a mile north-west) and Coldrum Long Barrow (2.7 miles north-west). Not far away are Burham Down and Blue Bell Hill.