Kent · London and the South East
Matfield Gutter Survey
Not sure what state the gutter is in? We carry out gutter surveys in Matfield and across Kent, with plain-English findings.
- Downpipes that are split or coming away
- Blocked outlets and hoppers
- Overflowing eaves gutters
Common questions in Matfield
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Paddock Wood station?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for. You can call 07833 053749 or email us with the address and what you need, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
How do I find out if my home in Matfield is listed?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it’s worth checking before planning any.
Are you structural engineers?
No. We note visible signs such as sagging or deflection, but we’re not structural engineers and do not carry out calculations. If we think you need an engineer, the report says so.
Can you tell me if my old gutters contain asbestos?
No. We don’t carry out asbestos testing. If rainwater goods or soffits look like they could contain asbestos, we note it and recommend a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before they’re disturbed.
How do I arrange a gutter survey in Matfield?
Simply call 07833 053749 or drop us an email. We will ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Only when it’s safe. Safe viewpoints, the roof space and a drone where it applies cover most of what’s needed, and anything out of sight is recorded in the report.
How much time does the visit need?
It typically takes about 1–2 hours at a typical home, or half a day or so for a commercial building. We will give you an idea when you book.
About our gutter survey in Matfield
Damp on walls, water marks under a valley or streaks down the brickwork can often be traced 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. The next step is suggested too. If you’re worried about fascia boards damaged by overflowing water and joints that drip after rain, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
In a village or hamlet like Matfield, older cottages and farmhouses frequently 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. 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.
If any part of the gutter couldn’t be seen safely, we say so in the report. You’ll know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Where
- Matfield (TN12)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Gutter surveys in Matfield: local notes
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. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them. With Scotney Castle about 4.5 miles south, Matfield sits in an area with a long building history. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead.
If you look after a building like Brenchley and Matfield Church of England Primary School, its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale. Homes near green spaces such as Brenchley Wood can get more leaves in their gutters in autumn, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls.
Matfield is about 5 miles east of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in Kent. Surveys in Matfield work the same way as everywhere we cover: a proper look at what can safely be seen, photos and a clear written report. Our Kent coverage includes Matfield and the places around it. Maidstone is in our area too.
Here we cover the TN12 postcode area for gutter surveys. You will find streets like Standings Close, Homebush Green and Chestnut Lane. Other places close to Matfield include Petteridge (1 mile south-east), Brenchley (1 mile east), Colt's Hill (1 mile north-west), Key's Green (2 miles south-west) and Paddock Wood (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (10 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (12 miles north-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (5 miles west), Tonbridge (5 miles north-west), Kings Hill (8 miles north) and Foley Park (11 miles north-east).
Around Matfield
Around Matfield, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Poet at Matfield pub, Brenchley Wood and Mascalls School and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Paddock Wood station, about 2.1 miles north of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Tunbridge Wells Hospital (2.9 miles west) and The Hop Farm Museum (3.1 miles north). Open spaces near Matfield include Tudeley Woods RSPB reserve.
Nearby places to Matfield
Also in Matfield
Do you need a gutter survey in Matfield?
Lots of tiled and slate roofs carry moss, and rain washes it down 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 makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Blocked outlets and hoppers
- Rotten fascias or stained soffits
- Water backing up from a hidden gutter
- Overflowing eaves gutters
If you let a flat or house near Paddock Wood station, knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Which limits apply to the survey
- What experience they bring
- What happens after the report arrives
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
What affects the cost of gutter surveys
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- The size of the roof
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
Our price is from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the size and height of the roof, access and which survey you book.
What to let us know when you get in touch
Getting the details right at the start saves time. It helps to include:
- What made you get in touch
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- The property’s address and postcode
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
Most bookings start with a short call: phone 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll ask a few questions about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
How the survey changes by roof type
Box and secret gutters
Box and secret gutters frequently cause leaks indoors. We look at the outlets, linings and overflows where safe.
Aluminium and other metal gutters
Aluminium and other metal gutters are used on many newer and commercial buildings. Their joints and outlets still need checking.
How the survey works
Safety comes first on every visit. Everything that can safely be seen is inspected, and anything we can’t see is noted in the report. The survey usually takes about 1–2 hours at most homes, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. Somewhere like Matfield 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.
- We look along each run for debris, sagging and drips.
- We check the outlets, hoppers, downpipes and any overflows.
- Fascias, soffits and the walls below are looked at for signs of overflow.
- Findings are photographed and set out in a written report.
Before the survey
- Find any records of previous roof work
- If you’re buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
Booking a survey
To book a survey, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and let us know the address and what’s prompted the survey. You will know the price before anything is booked.
Related advice
Why get it checked now?
A dripping joint or sagging bracket won’t get better on its own. Each heavy rain puts more water where it shouldn’t be, on walls, timber and sometimes inside. A survey now tells you what needs doing and how urgent it is. Outbuildings and barns around Matfield are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. It’s worth including them in a survey before a winter does the damage.
A Basic Survey starts from £150, including VAT. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400. We confirm the price for your survey before you book.
Why book us in Matfield
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- Visits on any day of the week
Take a look at what a roof survey costs and what we found on two real jobs.
For landlords and managing agents
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord, and the report can go to both. Access is agreed with the tenant in advance.
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget, putting the urgent items at the top.