Kent · London and the South East
Gutter survey in Maltman's Hill, Kent
A survey of gutters, valleys, outlets and downpipes in Maltman's Hill, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Get in touch for a price.
- Brackets that have dropped or snapped
- Gutters full of debris and silt
- Water backing up from a hidden gutter
Gutter surveys around Maltman's Hill
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. The county’s older buildings also include oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them. Historic houses such as Godinton House, about 5 miles east, show how far back building in the area around Maltman's Hill goes. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
If you let a flat or house near Pluckley station, knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints.
Maltman's Hill is about 6 miles west of Ashford, in Kent. We carry out gutter surveys in Maltman's Hill for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings. Maltman's Hill is one of the towns and villages in Kent where we work. Our Maidstone page covers surveys nearby.
Surveys in TN27 are booked the same way as anywhere else. If you are just outside Maltman's Hill, we cover Wissenden (1 mile south), Chambers' Green (1 mile east), Pluckley Thorne (2 miles north-east), Fir Toll (2 miles north-east) and Newland Green (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (11 miles north-west), Ashford (6 miles east), Sittingbourne (13 miles north), Faversham (13 miles north-east), Davington (13 miles north-east) and Foley Park (12 miles north-west).
Around Maltman's Hill
The closest station to Maltman's Hill is Pluckley station, roughly 1.2 miles east. A little further out are Romden Castle (0.7 miles south-west).
Gutter survey in Maltman's Hill
We survey gutters and rainwater systems in Maltman's Hill and right across London and the South East. On the day, we inspect what can be seen safely from ground level, windows, the roof space and the roof where it’s safe. A visit usually takes an hour or two at a typical home; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. Afterwards, you get a written report with photos and recommendations. If you are worried about joints that drip after rain and hoppers and outlets full of debris, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on parapet and box gutters, valley gutters and fascias and soffits alike.
In a small place like Maltman's Hill, many roofs stand in the open, so ridges, chimney stacks, flashings and gutters work hard. Older walls take a long time to dry once water gets in. A written report sets out what to deal with and in what order. Lead flashings and old chimney stacks are often where weather gets in first.
The report is written in plain words, so it makes sense without any roofing background. Photographs show what each point refers to, with the urgent items made clear.
- Place
- Maltman's Hill (TN27)
- Region
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What happens on the day
It helps to start with what’s prompted the survey: 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 normally takes an hour or two at a house, depending on how many gutter runs and downpipes there are. Somewhere like Maltman's Hill needs a little journey planning: let us know about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. The roof is looked at from ground level, from windows, from the loft where there’s safe access and from the roof where it’s safe.
- First, we agree the areas to focus on.
- Each gutter run is checked for blockages, sags and leaking joints.
- We check the outlets, hoppers, downpipes and any overflows.
- We check fascias, soffits and walls for water damage.
- Findings are photographed and set out in a written report.
Getting ready for the survey
- Check pets are kept safely away
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we are coming
Booking a survey
To book a survey, ring 07833 053749 or email us with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. You’ll know the price before anything is booked.
Related advice
Practical tips
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out:
- Include valley, parapet and box gutters when clearing
- Look for new stains on ceilings below valleys after rain
- Look for green streaks or damp patches on walls
- Get the gutters cleaned out every year
Landlords and managing agents can keep the report with the building’s records to help plan maintenance. The photographs help when you explain the work to others.
Get trees and climbers near the eaves trimmed back by someone who can do it safely. Less debris means fewer blocked outlets.
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What else we do in Maltman's Hill
What a gutter survey doesn’t cover
Our survey is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. Other limits to bear in mind:
- The inside of buried drains
- Parts of gutters that can’t be seen safely
- The inside of a downpipe along its whole length
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll tell you before booking. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Maltman's Hill
- Downpipes
- Valley gutters
- Parapet and box gutters
- Outlets and hoppers
- Fascias and soffits
- Eaves gutters
Checking the roof from the ground
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Do not go up yourself.
Your own check is a good start, but it isn’t a survey. From the ground, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are frequently out of sight, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
Roof by roof
Cast iron gutters
A cracked cast iron downpipe can leak down the wall unseen, so we look closely at the walls around them.
Aluminium and other metal gutters
Metal gutters can suffer at joints and where different metals meet. We record any corrosion or leaks we see.
Your questions about gutter surveys in Maltman's Hill
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Pluckley station?
Yes, that’s a common request. We just need to know who will give access, and we can send the report to you or your agent.
Do you cover smaller places like Maltman's Hill?
Yes, Maltman's Hill is covered. Our area covers London and the South East, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
Is a CCTV drain survey included?
No. We check above-ground rainwater only, from the gutters to the bottom of the downpipes. Where a below-ground drain seems to be the problem, we will tell you.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Where it helps and the rules allow, yes. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID and fly a drone under 250g, and every flight depends on the airspace and the weather.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
Not necessarily. If we only need the outside, we can agree that ahead of time, but the loft and any rooms with damp need someone to let us in.
Do you test soffits or gutters for asbestos?
No. We don’t test for asbestos. If rainwater goods or soffits look like they could contain asbestos, we note it so a specialist asbestos surveyor can check before any work.
Does the report include photographs?
Yes. Photographs are part of every report, so you can see exactly what each finding refers to.
How we price gutter surveys
Prices vary from roof to roof, for these reasons:
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
- Roof area
- The shape of the roof and its details
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so they’re priced to match. You will know the figure before booking.
What we need to know
These details help when you get in touch:
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- Dates you are working to, such as exchange
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
Most bookings start with a short call: phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form, and we will ask about the building and what you need. You will have a price before anything is arranged.