Kent · London and the South East
Littlebourne Gutter Survey
Gutter surveys in Littlebourne, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. Every survey ends with a written report and photos.
- Downpipes that are split or coming away
- Choked outlets or hopper heads
- Rotten fascias or stained soffits
How it works
Expect us to ask a few questions before we start, such as when any problem began and what work has been done before. Then the inspection itself takes about one to two hours at most homes, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. Cottages and farmhouses around Littlebourne frequently have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints, and anything we can’t see is noted.
- We agree which parts of the building you’re most worried about.
- We look along each run for debris, sagging and drips.
- Outlets, hoppers, downpipes and overflows are inspected.
- We check fascias, soffits and walls for water damage.
- Findings are photographed and set out in a written report.
Getting ready for the survey
- Leave side gates unlocked
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we are coming
- Note where any stains or damp appear
Booking a survey
We survey roofs on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. To find a date that works for you, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Advice
Gutter survey in Littlebourne
Gutters are usually fixed to fascia boards, so we look at the fascias and soffits too. Long-term overflowing can soften and rot timber boards and stain the soffits below. On buildings from before 2000, some soffits and rainwater goods may be asbestos cement. We don’t test for asbestos, so we flag anything that might contain it for a specialist asbestos surveyor to check. If you’ve noticed overflowing eaves gutters and leaks at the gutter joints, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on eaves gutters, fascias and soffits and parapet and box gutters alike.
Village roofs frequently face open fields and take the full force of wind and rain, so ridges, chimney stacks, flashings and gutters work hard. Older walls take a long time to dry once water gets in. A roof report shows what needs attention first. On exposed older roofs, chimneys and lead flashings are often the first to give way.
Pictures do a lot of the work in our reports, so you can see each defect rather than just read about it. If something couldn’t be seen safely, the report is clear about it.
- Where
- Littlebourne (CT3)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Your questions about gutter surveys in Littlebourne
Is my home in Littlebourne listed or in a conservation area?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. It matters most if you are planning to re-roof in a different material.
Will you come out to Littlebourne?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We work right across London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there as you book.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, once access has been agreed. Roofs over flats are frequently shared, so we need permission from the building owner or managing agent. We inspect only the parts we are allowed to reach.
Will you check if gutters are causing damp inside?
Overflowing gutters often lead to damp walls, and the survey looks for that. If the cause looks like something else, the report says so as far as we can tell from what’s visible.
Is a Saturday or Sunday visit possible?
Yes, weekend visits are possible as well as weekdays. To book, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Do you need to get into the loft?
Yes, where the survey calls for it and there is safe access. We look for staining, damp, daylight and signs of movement.
Do I need to be at home?
It depends on what we need to see. For inside areas and the loft space, someone has to give us access.
Prices for gutter surveys in Littlebourne
Our packages start from £150, with VAT included. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- Which survey package you book
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how safely it can be seen. Our price is from £150, including VAT.
What we need to know
Here’s what helps us most when you get in touch:
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
Not sure which survey you need? It is easiest to ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We will talk you through the options and what they cost.
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Littlebourne
Across Kent, older roofs are frequently handmade clay or peg tiles, and tile-hanging on upper walls is a familiar sight. The county’s older buildings also include oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters. With Goodnestone Park about 3.5 miles south-east, Littlebourne sits in an area with a long building history. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
The streets around a church such as Church of St Vincent are often 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. Landlords with a home close to Bekesbourne station may find that a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak.
Littlebourne is about 4 miles east of Canterbury, in Kent. From houses to flats and shops in Littlebourne, the roof can be surveyed. Littlebourne is one of the places in Kent where we work for gutter surveys.
Postcode districts we cover here for gutter surveys: CT3. If you need a gutter survey at a property on Church Road, High Street and Jubilee Road or a nearby road, we can help. We also cover Ickham (1 mile east), Wickhambreaux (1 mile north-east), Seaton (1 mile north-east), Bramling (1 mile south-east) and Bekesbourne (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Canterbury (4 miles west), Margate (12 miles north-east), Dover (11 miles south-east), Folkestone (13 miles south), Ramsgate (12 miles east) and Broadstairs (13 miles north-east).
Around Littlebourne
We work in homes and buildings around The Basket Makers pub and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Bekesbourne station, about 1.5 miles south-west. Nearby you will also find Canterbury Castle (3.9 miles west) and Canterbury Roman Museum (3.6 miles west). For a walk, there is West Blean and Thornden Woods.
Do you need a gutter survey in Littlebourne?
Sometimes a gutter struggles with the area of roof draining into it. Added roof area from an extension can load an older gutter and the weakness shows in a heavy downpour.
Look out for signs like these:
- Water spilling over the gutter edge
- Sagging gutters and loose brackets
- Soffits marked by water
- Joints that drip after rain
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Littlebourne Church of England Primary School, long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle.
What to check before booking
- What experience they bring
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- How soon the report will arrive
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
Can I check my roof myself?
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.
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Water spilling over the edge can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
How the survey changes by roof type
Fascias and soffits
Most gutters are fixed to the fascia, so a rotten fascia can let the gutter drop. Damaged or stained boards are recorded.
Plastic (uPVC) gutters
Older plastic gutters can turn brittle and split. We check joints, brackets and the line of each run.
Towns and villages near Littlebourne
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Surveys for landlords and agents in Littlebourne
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords. Bigger roofs take more time, so they’re priced to suit.
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. Recommendations are set out in order of urgency where relevant, which helps with budgets and planning.