Kent · London and the South East
Marshborough Gutter Survey
Wondering about the gutter at a property in Marshborough? We carry out gutter surveys in Marshborough and across Kent.
- Overflowing valley or parapet gutters
- Choked outlets or hopper heads
- Overflowing eaves gutters
Gutter surveys for homes and businesses in Marshborough
Damp patches on inside walls, stains below a valley or water running down the brickwork frequently trace back to the gutters. We check whether gutters, outlets or downpipes are the likely source, as far as can be seen safely. Where the cause looks more like the roof covering or a flashing, the report says so, with a suggested next step. We are often asked to look into leaves and moss blocking gutters and joints that drip after rain, across parapet and box gutters, fascias and soffits and downpipes.
In a village or hamlet like Marshborough, older cottages and farmhouses frequently sit alongside barns, outbuildings and a few newer houses. Roofs there can be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, and chimney stacks are frequently old. Each needs checking in its own way, and thatch is a specialist material we report on as far as it can be seen. On older roofs, it is usually the chimneys and lead flashings that need work first.
Where we can’t see part of the gutter, the report says so. That way, it is clear what was covered and what wasn’t.
- Location
- Marshborough (CT13)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What you can safely check yourself
Look up at the roof after a storm, from the ground: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
It is useful to keep a record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Send it with your enquiry, as it helps us focus the survey.
For landlords and managing agents
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work.
Letting agents often book on a landlord’s behalf, and the report can go to both. Access is agreed with the tenant in advance.
What a gutter survey looks like in Marshborough
The coast is about 4 miles or less from Marshborough, so there’s more wind and more salt in the air than further inland. Near the sea, metal fixings wear faster and loose pieces on a roof are more likely to lift, while driving rain finds any gap. 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. Oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses are part of the county’s older buildings too. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first.
If you live in an older home near Church of St Mary the Virgin, the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine. If you live near a park like Ham Fen, or anywhere with mature trees, autumn leaves can block gutters and valleys, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls. For site and facilities teams at buildings like Sandwich Technology School, a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time.
Marshborough is about 5 miles north-west of Deal, in Kent. Roofs in Marshborough get the same thorough look as anywhere else in Kent. Our area takes in places right across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Canterbury is in our area too.
All of CT13 is within our area for gutter surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Close by, we survey roofs in Woodnesborough (1 mile south-east), East Street (1 mile north), Statenborough (1 mile south-east), Felderland (2 miles south-east) and Sandwich (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Canterbury (10 miles west), Margate (8 miles north-east), Dover (9 miles south), Folkestone (14 miles south-west), Ramsgate (7 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (8 miles north-east).
Near you in Marshborough
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Ham Fen and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Sandwich station, roughly 1.7 miles east of the centre. A little further out are White Mill (1.3 miles north-east) and Sandown Castle (4.8 miles south-east). Open spaces near Marshborough include Monk's Wall nature reserve.
When you need someone else
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, so a survey has limits:
- Parts of gutters that cannot be seen safely
- Pipes below ground level
- Damage hidden inside walls or behind boards
If you are not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or email us and we will give you a straight answer before you book. The full list of what we check.
What we check
- Eaves gutters
- Valley gutters
- Parapet and box gutters
- Outlets and hoppers
- Downpipes
- Fascias and soffits
Places near Marshborough
Also in Marshborough
Common questions in Marshborough
Does being near the coast affect roofs in Marshborough?
Often, yes. Marshborough is within about 4 miles of the sea, and coastal roofs tend to see faster wear on metal parts and more wind lifting loose pieces.
I let a flat near Sandwich station. Can you check the roof?
Yes. We survey roofs for landlords, letting agents and managing agents as well as owners. You can phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and what you need, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
Will you go up on the roof?
Not always. Safety comes first, and fragile or steep roofs cannot always be walked on. Safe viewpoints, the loft and a drone where it applies let us see the rest.
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, ready to forward.
Do you cover Marshborough for gutter surveys?
Yes, we do. We carry out gutter surveys in Marshborough, and the service is the same as everywhere else we work.
What insurance do you have?
Every survey is covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, and details are available on request.
How much time does the visit need?
A visit typically takes about 1–2 hours at a house, depending on how many gutter runs and downpipes there are. You will know roughly how long when we arrange the visit.
Leave it or get it looked at?
A gutter clear-out takes the leaves away, but it does not tell you why a gutter overflows. We also check the falls, joints, brackets, outlets and downpipes to show whether something else is wrong. In a place like Marshborough, a barn or garage roof left to fail puts whatever is inside at risk. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
Prices start from £150, with VAT included, for a Basic Survey. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400. We confirm the price for your survey before you book.
Why us?
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- 98% customer satisfaction
- A written report with photos
Read our cost guide and two real surveys.
How it works
Expect us to ask a few questions before we start, like when any problem began and what work has been done before. The inspection then takes between one and two hours on an ordinary house, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. Older roofs in small places like Marshborough can have low, tight loft spaces, so let us know about the loft hatch and any ladder. We only go where it’s safe.
- 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.
- Fascias, soffits and the walls below are looked at for signs of overflow.
- You get photos and written recommendations, prioritised where relevant.
Getting ready for the survey
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
How to book
Our phone lines are open seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. For a price or to book, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Advice
How the survey changes by roof type
Plastic (uPVC) gutters
On plastic systems, slipped joints are one of the most common faults. The report notes every one we spot.
Lead-lined valley and parapet gutters
A London butterfly roof drains to a central valley gutter, and a blockage there can overflow inside. It is inspected as far as safe access allows.