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Gutter survey in Linkhill, Kent
Get a clear view of the gutter at a property in Linkhill from an independent roof surveyor. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Gutters full of debris and silt
- Leaks at the gutter joints
- Blocked outlets and hoppers
Leave it or get it looked at?
Small gutter faults rarely fix themselves. Each heavy rain puts more water where it shouldn’t be on the walls, the fascias and sometimes the rooms inside. A survey now tells you what needs doing and how urgent it is. In a small place like Linkhill, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
For a price for your roof in Linkhill, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know about the roof. We will confirm the figure before booking.
Why us?
- Plain-English reports with photos
- An independent look at the roof
- PI and public liability insurance
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
Read our cost guide or our case studies.
How a gutter survey works in Linkhill
Eaves gutters at the front of a building are easy to spot but lots of gutters are tucked away. Valley, parapet, box and secret gutters can send water indoors when they overflow. We inspect them as far as it’s safe to see them using vantage points, the roof space and the roof itself where safe. Many leaks indoors start at a hidden gutter. Typical surveys look at choked outlets or hopper heads and overflowing valley or parapet gutters, on valley gutters, fascias and soffits and eaves gutters.
Somewhere as small as Linkhill, homes are often older cottages and farmhouses, with outbuildings and some newer houses. Older roofs may be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, often with chimneys that have stood a long time. We report on what can be seen safely, and thatch is a specialist material. Chimneys and lead flashings on old roofs often need the most attention.
You receive the findings by email, ready to forward to whoever needs them. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24–48 hours and Premium on the day.
- Place
- Linkhill (TN18)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What a survey costs
When we price a survey, we consider:
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- Roof area
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where it applies) come with the Premium Survey, which starts from £400, with VAT included. We’ll tell you which package suits the questions you have.
Helping us price your survey
A little information up front helps. Please include:
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
We confirm the price for your survey before you book, so you know the cost up front. Prices start from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Linkhill homes and their roofs
Handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles hung on pegs through two holes, are typical of older Kent buildings. You will also find oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses among the county’s older buildings. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters. The wider area around Linkhill has a long history of building, with Great Dixter about 1.8 miles south. If your house is among the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof.
The streets around a church such as Mission Church are often among the oldest in a place, and if yours is one of the older homes nearby, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs.
Linkhill is about 11 miles north of Hastings, in Kent. We visit Linkhill as part of our work across Kent, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. Across Kent, we cover Linkhill and the places around it. Our Maidstone page covers surveys nearby.
Postcode districts we cover here for gutter surveys: TN18. Other places close to Linkhill include Sandhurst (1 mile west), Sandhurst Cross (2 miles west), Iden Green (2 miles north), Bodiam (2 miles south-west) and Four Throws (3 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Ashford (15 miles north-east), Paddock Wood (14 miles north-west), Tenterden (6 miles north-east), Park Wood (15 miles north), Staplehurst (10 miles north) and Stanhope (14 miles north-east).
Near you in Linkhill
Well-known places in the area include Benenden Hospital (4.6 miles north) and The C.M Booth Collection (2.8 miles north-east). For a walk, there’s Flatropers Wood.
Linkhill: your questions answered
Will you come out to Linkhill?
Yes, Linkhill is on our map. 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 Linkhill 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.
What happens after the survey?
You receive the written report by email, with photos and recommendations. You can use it to talk to a seller, an insurer, a roofer or a managing agent, whichever applies.
How many surveys have you done?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, over more than 20 years, and 98% of customers are satisfied.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Yes, where it’s applicable. Our sub-250g drone is flown by a CAA-registered operator with a Flyer ID and Operator ID, and every flight depends on the airspace and the weather.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Only when it is safe. Safety comes first, and fragile or steep roofs can’t always be walked on. We use safe viewpoints, the loft space and a drone where applicable.
Is it a structural engineer’s report?
No. We point out what can be seen, such as sagging or deflection, but we are not structural engineers and don’t carry out calculations. Where an engineer is needed, we say so in the report.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Linkhill
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords. Larger roofs take longer, so they’re priced to suit.
If you own several properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To arrange surveys for several addresses, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
How the survey works
Photos are taken throughout the visit, so the report shows exactly what we saw. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available. A typical visit takes about 1–2 hours at a typical home, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. Older rural homes like those around Linkhill can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. Each part is looked at from wherever it can be seen safely, and anything we can’t see is noted.
- We start by hearing about any drips, overflows or damp patches.
- Gutters, downpipes, fascias and soffits are inspected from safe vantage points.
- Any valley, parapet or box gutters are looked at as far as safe access allows.
- The roof space is checked for water marks if it’s safe to get into.
- The findings are written up with photos and recommendations.
Preparing for the visit
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Jot down any questions you want answered
Book a survey
If you are buying, it’s useful to book soon after your offer is accepted, so there’s time to use the report before exchange. Otherwise, simply ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form whenever suits you.
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Common roof problems in Linkhill
Moss grows on many tiled and slate roofs, and heavy rain washes clumps of it into the gutters. Mixed with grit from the roof, it settles as silt that holds water in the gutter and lets weeds take root.
Problems we come across often include:
- Hoppers and outlets full of debris
- Gutters overflowing in heavy rain
- Downpipes that are split or coming away
- Valley or box gutters that overflow inside
Anyone responsible for a site like Sandhurst Primary School will know that its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale.
What to check before booking
- How they’ll see the roof: from the ground, the loft, the roof or by drone
- Their track record with similar roofs
- Will the report include photos?
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
Tips that help
Most of what helps is simple and safe from ground level. A few suggestions:
- Look for downpipes coming loose
- Look out for overflows when it pours
- Book gutter clearing once a year, more often near trees
- Look for green streaks or damp patches on walls
If we think the problem lies underground, we will say so, so you can arrange a drain survey. We also note anything else we spot on the roof while we’re there.
Hidden gutters need clearing too. They collect leaves and silt just like eaves gutters but they’re much harder to spot, so ask for them to be included when gutters are cleared.