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Gutter survey in Marlpit Hill, Kent
Know where you stand with the gutter before you spend money on it. Gutter surveys in Marlpit Hill.
- Leaves and moss blocking gutters
- Water backing up from a hidden gutter
- Water spilling over the gutter edge
Landlords, agents and block managers in Marlpit Hill
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Marlpit Hill. For a price for a let property or a block, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan, with the most urgent items set out first.
Gutter survey in Marlpit Hill: what you get
Leaves, moss and silt are the usual reasons gutters block. Homes close to trees fill their gutters faster, and moss washing off a tiled or slate roof adds to it. Our survey shows which gutters are blocked or standing full and where outlets or hoppers are choked and whether overflows are working. Photos show each problem clearly. It’s an easy job to put off, but they rarely get better. Typical surveys look at joints that drip after rain and overflowing valley or parapet gutters, on downpipes, fascias and soffits and valley gutters.
Some older homes in villages like Marlpit Hill are listed or in a conservation area. That can affect what materials can be used when work is done, so check with the council before planning anything. A roof report helps you plan work with that in mind. Where a building is listed, matching the existing roof materials is often expected.
With the Standard Survey, you also get moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey goes further, with thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Where
- Marlpit Hill (TN8)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Tips that help
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week:
- Include valley, parapet and box gutters when clearing
- Book gutter clearing once a year, more often near trees
- Have overhanging branches cut back
- Leave gutter checks at height to someone equipped for it
You receive a photo-illustrated written report and recommendations, prioritised by urgency where relevant. You can pass it to whoever you choose to do the work so they know what needs doing.
Get the gutters cleared every 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 you can safely check yourself
A DIY look is useful, but it is not a survey. From ground level, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are frequently out of sight.
Keep a simple record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Send it with your enquiry and it will help the survey.
Common roof problems in Marlpit Hill
Brackets can loosen, corrode or snap over the years. Wet leaves and silt add a lot of weight and the extra load drags the gutter down. Lose the fall and water gathers in the dip, then overflows.
Here are some of the things we see often:
- Overflowing valley or parapet gutters
- Gutters packed with leaves or moss
- Sagging gutters and loose brackets
- Leaks at the gutter joints
For landlords with property near Edenbridge station, a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- Their insurance cover
- What the survey won’t cover
- Whether you get a written report with photos
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What a survey costs
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- How big the roof is
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
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. Gutter survey starts from £150, including VAT.
What to tell us when you get in touch
Some details help us point you to the right survey and price. When you get in touch, it helps to mention:
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- The address and postcode of the property
- What made you get in touch
For a price for gutter surveys in Marlpit Hill, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form. A few details about the property and the roof help us give you an accurate price.
How the survey works
We don’t take risks to get a closer look. Everything that can safely be seen is inspected, and anything we cannot see is noted in the report. Most visits take about 1–2 hours for most houses; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. Around Marlpit Hill, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so it is useful to know whether there is a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- We start by hearing about any drips, overflows or damp patches.
- We look along the gutters, downpipes and fascias from the ground and from windows.
- Valley, parapet and box gutters are inspected as far as they can safely be seen.
- The loft space is checked for water marks if it is safe to get into.
- We send a written report with photos and clear recommendations.
Before we arrive
- If you’re buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Let us know about parking before the day
Getting a price
Once you know what you need, call 07833 053749 or email us. From there it’s a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day.
Related advice
Gutter surveys in Marlpit Hill: local notes
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. Whatever the covering, it is often the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first. With Chartwell about 2.5 miles north, Marlpit Hill sits in an area with a long building history. If you own one of the older houses, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
Take a building like Edenbridge Primary School: large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other. The streets around a church such as Church of St Peter and St Paul are often among the oldest in a place, and if you own one of the older houses nearby, the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine.
Marlpit Hill is about 7 miles north-east of East Grinstead, in Kent. Roofs in Marlpit Hill get the same thorough look as anywhere else in Kent. Across Kent, we cover Marlpit Hill. For surveys nearby, see our Crawley page.
We survey roofs across the TN8 postcode area for gutter surveys and the streets around it. Whether your property is on Pit Lane, Main Road and Meadow Lane or anywhere close by, we can survey it. Other places close to Marlpit Hill include Mowshurst (1 mile east), Edenbridge (1 mile south), Troy Town (1 mile west), Pootings (1 mile north-east) and Four Elms (2 miles east). Further out, we also cover Sevenoaks (7 miles north-east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (10 miles south-east), Tonbridge (9 miles east), Swanley (14 miles north), Kings Hill (15 miles east) and Paddock Wood (14 miles east).
Near you in Marlpit Hill
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Swan pub and the streets around them. Marlpit Hill has its own railway station: Edenbridge station. Other landmarks nearby include Haxted Watermill Museum (1.9 miles south-west) and Hever Castle (2.8 miles south-east).
Common questions in Marlpit Hill
I let a flat near Edenbridge station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, rented property is part of what we cover. You can phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and some details.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Marlpit Hill?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. It is worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Do you check valley and parapet gutters?
Yes. Hidden gutters are a common cause of leaks inside so we pay close attention to them. Parts of them may not be visible, and we will note that in the report.
What’s the price of a gutter survey?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The size of the property and the access affect the price. For a price, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Do you look in the loft space?
If there is a loft and safe access to it, yes. The roof space can show things the outside cannot, like damp timbers, staining or daylight.
Is it a structural engineer’s report?
No. We point out what can be seen, such as sagging or deflection, but we’re not structural engineers and don’t carry out calculations. If we think you need an engineer, the report says so.
Could my damp wall be caused by the gutters?
The survey looks at whether rainwater is spilling onto the wall, through overflows, drips or damaged downpipes. We cannot see inside walls, so the report covers what can be seen.