Kent · London and the South East
Gutter survey in Luddesdown, Kent
A survey of gutters, valleys, outlets and downpipes across Luddesdown, using drones and thermal imaging where applicable. Call or email for a price.
- Joints that drip after rain
- Soffits marked by water
- Valley or box gutters that overflow inside
What happens if roof problems are left?
It’s easy to put damp down to the wrong cause. If a leaking gutter or downpipe is the source, other work on the wall will not stop it. Checking the gutters first helps you spend in the right place. In a small place like Luddesdown, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included.
Why us?
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- Clear package prices, with VAT included
- Every finding written up with photos
- 98% customer satisfaction
Read our cost guide and what we found on two real jobs.
Gutter survey in Luddesdown
Owners get in touch after seeing an overflow, finding damp or planning ahead for winter. Landlords and managing agents use it to plan maintenance, and some buyers want the rainwater system checked before exchange. Whoever books, we inspect and report in the same way with photos and clear recommendations. We survey on weekdays and at weekends. We survey eaves gutters, outlets and hoppers and downpipes, and common reasons people get in touch are overflowing eaves gutters and leaking or loose downpipes.
In a village or hamlet like Luddesdown, older cottages and farmhouses often sit alongside barns, outbuildings and a few newer houses. Older roofs may be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, often with chimneys that have stood a long time. We report on whatever is safely visible, and thatch is a specialist material. Chimneys and lead flashings on old roofs frequently need the most attention.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets, with a note and a photo for each point. It records what’s sound as well as what is not.
- Location
- Luddesdown (DA13)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Useful tips for Luddesdown property owners
Most of what helps is simple and safe from the ground. A few suggestions:
- Get trees that overhang the gutters trimmed
- Do not climb a ladder to look in the gutters
- Check downpipe clips are holding
- Have gutters cleared at least once a year
If we think the problem lies underground, we’ll say so, so you can arrange a drain survey. Anything else we notice on the roof, as far as we can see it, is noted too.
Have your gutters cleared at least once a year or more often near trees. The best time is normally after the leaves have dropped. Clear gutters can carry water away as they should.
What we cannot see
We only report everything that’s safely in view on the day, so there are some things a survey cannot cover:
- Blockages deep inside downpipes
- Asbestos testing of old gutters, downpipes or soffits
- Underground drains, which need a CCTV drain survey
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll tell you. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Luddesdown
- Valley gutters
- Fascias and soffits
- Eaves gutters
- Outlets and hoppers
- Parapet and box gutters
- Downpipes
FAQs for Luddesdown
Is Luddesdown within the area you cover?
Yes, Luddesdown is covered. We survey roofs across London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned in advance.
Is my home in Luddesdown listed or in a conservation area?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. It matters most if you’re planning to re-roof in a different material.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. On a shared roof we can only inspect the parts we are allowed to reach.
Does the season matter for a gutter survey?
You can book at any time of year. Booking before autumn and winter gives you time to plan though problems often show up after heavy rain.
Will you check the loft?
Where it’s relevant to the survey and there is safe access, yes. A clear path to the hatch helps.
Do I need to be at home?
Not necessarily. An outside-only look can be arranged beforehand, but the loft and any rooms with damp need someone to let us in.
Do you survey underground drains?
No, we don’t carry out CCTV drain surveys. The survey covers gutters, outlets, hoppers, downpipes and overflows and note any sign that the drains need checking.
What we do, step by step
Safety comes first on every visit. We inspect what can be seen safely, and anything we cannot see is noted in the report. Most visits take about one to two hours for most homes, and longer where there are parapet, valley or box gutters to follow. In a small place like Luddesdown, access is typically the main thing to plan. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- First, we agree the areas to focus on.
- Each gutter run is checked for blockages, sags and leaking joints.
- 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
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Tell us where we can park nearby
Book a survey
Not sure which survey you need? The easiest way is 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.
Advice
Towns and villages near Luddesdown
More services for Luddesdown
Local roofs in Luddesdown
The wider area around Luddesdown has a long history of building, with Cobham College about 1.2 miles north. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. Across Kent, older roofs are often 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. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look.
For landlords with property near Sole Street station, knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints. Take a building like Meopham School: long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle.
Luddesdown is about 4 miles south of Gravesend, in Kent. We visit Luddesdown as part of our work across Kent, for homes and businesses alike. Luddesdown is one of the towns and villages in Kent where we work for gutter surveys. You can also see our page for Maidstone.
We work across DA13 for gutter surveys and the streets around it. We also cover the places around Luddesdown: Henley Street (1 mile north), Gold Street (1 mile north-west), Foxendown (1 mile west), Sole Street (1 mile north-west) and Round Street (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also cover Maidstone (9 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (15 miles east), Dartford (9 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (11 miles south-west), Gravesend (4 miles north) and Tonbridge (13 miles south-west).
What’s near Luddesdown
We work in homes and buildings around The Golden Lion pub and Camer Park Country Park, among other places. The closest station to Luddesdown is Sole Street station, roughly 1.2 miles north-west. Nearby you’ll also find French Hospital (4.7 miles east) and Rochester Castle (4.6 miles east). The countryside around Luddesdown includes Ranscombe Farm and Gad's Hill.
How we price gutter surveys
Prices always include VAT. What changes the price is:
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how it can be reached and seen safely. Our price is from £150, including VAT.
Helping us price your survey
A little information up front helps. Please include:
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- The reason for the survey, like buying, a leak or storm damage
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so there is time to use the report before exchange. For any other survey, just call 07833 053749 or email us when you’re ready.
What we’re asked to look at in Luddesdown
Lots of tiled and slate roofs carry moss, 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 gives plants somewhere to grow.
A survey can pick up problems such as:
- Cracked or loose downpipes
- Overflowing eaves gutters
- Choked outlets or hopper heads
- Gutters packed with leaves or moss
If you own one of the older houses in the streets near Parish Church of St Peter and St Paul, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see