Kent · London and the South East
Gutter survey in Lower Hardres, Kent
Get a clear view of the gutter at a property in Lower Hardres. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Overflowing eaves gutters
- Leaks at the gutter joints
- Water backing up from a hidden gutter
Your questions about gutter surveys in Lower Hardres
How do I find out if my home in Lower Hardres is listed?
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 Lower Hardres?
Yes, Lower Hardres is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
What happens after the survey?
We email you the written report with photographs and recommendations. It’s yours to share with a seller, insurer, roofer or managing agent, whichever applies.
What insurance do you have?
Professional indemnity and public liability insurance cover our surveys. Ask if you need details for a managing agent or building owner.
Does the report include photographs?
Yes. Photos are part of every report.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. We look at the roof, not the whole building, so it’s not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. Many buyers have both.
How quickly is the report sent?
Basic reports arrive within 48 hours, Standard reports in 24–48 hours and Premium reports on the same day. All of them come by email.
Gutter surveys for homes and businesses in Lower Hardres
Gutters are usually fixed to fascia boards, so we check the fascias and soffits too. Water that overflows for long enough can rot timber fascias and stain the soffits below. Older buildings, from before 2000, can have asbestos cement soffits, gutters or downpipes. We don’t test for asbestos, so we flag anything that might contain it for a specialist asbestos surveyor to check. If you are worried about blocked outlets and hoppers and brackets that have dropped or snapped, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
Somewhere as small as Lower Hardres, homes are often older cottages and farmhouses, with outbuildings and some newer houses. Roofs there can be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, and chimney stacks are often old. We report on everything that’s safely in view, and thatch is a specialist material. On older roofs, it is usually the chimneys and lead flashings that need work first.
The report records the gutter as we found it on the day. That makes it useful now and a handy reference later, like when you want to compare after future work.
- Where
- Lower Hardres (CT4)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Places near Lower Hardres
What else we do in Lower Hardres
What this survey cannot tell you
This isn’t a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- Confirming asbestos in older rainwater goods
- Blockages deep inside downpipes
- Gutters out of sight from every safe vantage point
If you are not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will give you a straight answer. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What this survey covers
- Parapet and box gutters
- Outlets and hoppers
- Valley gutters
- Eaves gutters
- Fascias and soffits
- Downpipes
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Lower Hardres
Older buildings may be listed or sit in a conservation area. To find out, check Historic England’s list and ask the council about conservation areas. Re-roofing in different materials may need permission there. Many older homes in Kent have handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles held by pegs through two holes, and tile-hanging on their upper walls. 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.
If you look after a building such as Simon Langton Grammar School for Boys, long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle. If you look after a shop, office or commercial unit, for example near Whitefriars Shopping Centre, knowing the roof’s condition lets you budget for work rather than pay for emergencies. For landlords with property near Canterbury East station, the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at.
Lower Hardres is about 3 miles south of Canterbury, in Kent. From houses to flats and shops in Lower Hardres, we can survey the roof on a weekday or at the weekend. Our Kent coverage includes Lower Hardres.
We work across the CT4 postcode area for gutter surveys and the streets around it. If you are just outside Lower Hardres, we cover Street End (1 mile north), Pett Bottom (1 mile south-east), Nackington (1 mile north), Upper Hardres (1 mile south) and Petham (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Ashford (11 miles south-west), Canterbury (3 miles north), Dover (12 miles south-east), Folkestone (11 miles south), Whitstable (8 miles north) and Deal (14 miles east).
Landmarks near Lower Hardres
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Duck pub and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Canterbury East station, about 2.7 miles north of the centre. A little further out are Kent and Canterbury Hospital (2.2 miles north) and Whitefriars Shopping Centre (2.9 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Blean Woods RSPB Reserve.
What affects the price in Lower Hardres
All our prices include VAT. What changes the price is:
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- Roof area
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- House, block, shop or office
Prices start from £150, including VAT, for a Basic Survey. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, both with VAT included. We confirm the price for the job before booking.
Getting in touch
We’ll typically ask about:
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
- The property’s address and postcode
- The type of building and roof, like pitched or flat
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
We confirm the price for your roof before booking, so you know where you stand. Our price is from £150, including VAT. To book, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Why it’s worth a survey now in Lower Hardres
A dripping joint or sagging bracket will not get better on its own. Every downpour adds to the damage, on walls, timber and sometimes inside. Getting it surveyed now shows what needs attention first. In a place like Lower Hardres, a barn or garage roof left to fail puts whatever is inside at risk. It’s worth including them in a survey before a winter does the damage.
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on how big and how high the roof is, access and which survey you book.
Why book with us
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- 20+ years’ experience
- 98% customer satisfaction
Take a look at our cost guide and what we found on two real jobs.
Roof by roof
Aluminium and other metal gutters
On big buildings, one blocked outlet can affect a long run so outlets get close attention.
Lead-lined valley and parapet gutters
Lead linings are common in valleys and parapet gutters on older houses. Splits and failed joints in the lead can let water straight in.
How it works
Before we start, tell us why you’ve booked: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. It helps us focus on what matters most to you. The visit usually takes about 1–2 hours for most homes, and longer where there are parapet, valley or box gutters to follow. Rural addresses near Lower Hardres 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. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- First, we agree the areas to focus on.
- 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.
- You get photos and written recommendations, prioritised where relevant.
How to prepare
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the freeholder or managing agent
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
Booking a survey
Most bookings start with a short call: call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll ask a few questions about the roof. You will have a price before anything is arranged.
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Surveys for landlords and agents in Lower Hardres
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in. Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends, which can make access easier.
Shared roofs need a little more planning: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Let us know about it when you book and we will plan the visit with that in mind.