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Gutter survey in Milebush, Kent
Wondering about the gutter at a property in Milebush? You can book a gutter survey in Milebush and across Kent.
- Overflowing valley or parapet gutters
- Cracked or loose downpipes
- Gutters packed with leaves or moss
Gutter surveys around Milebush
An older home may be listed, or stand in a conservation area. Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the council can say whether a street is in a conservation area. In either case, a change of roofing material may need consent. 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’s often the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first.
If you let a flat or house near Marden station, a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let.
Milebush is about 6 miles south of Maidstone, in Kent. Wherever you are in Milebush, we can carry out gutter surveys at your property. Milebush is one of the towns and villages in Kent we cover for gutter surveys. There is also a page for Maidstone.
All of TN12 is within our area for gutter surveys. Whether your property is on Maidstone Road and Milebush Lane or anywhere close by, we can survey it. Other places close to Milebush include St Ann's Green (1 mile east), Underling Green (1 mile north-east), Wanshurst Green (1 mile south-east), Cross-at-Hand (2 miles east) and Marden Thorn (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (6 miles north), Sittingbourne (15 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (15 miles north-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (11 miles west), Tonbridge (10 miles west) and Kings Hill (7 miles north-west).
Local landmarks in Milebush
The nearest railway station is Marden station, roughly 1.1 miles south-west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Sutton Valence Castle (4.2 miles north-east) and Oakwood Hospital (5.7 miles north).
How a gutter survey works in Milebush
Your gutters take the rain from the roof and lead it away from the walls. When they block, leak or lose their fall, the water goes where it shouldn’t, frequently down the brickwork or into the building. Our survey looks at the whole rainwater system above ground, from eaves gutters and valleys to outlets, hoppers and downpipes. The findings go into a written report with photos. Typical surveys look at downpipes that are split or coming away and soffits marked by water, on downpipes, outlets and hoppers and valley gutters.
In a small place like Milebush, many roofs stand in the open, which is hard on ridges, chimneys, flashings and gutters. Damp in old walls is slow to dry, so a small leak can do a lot of harm. A written report sets out what to deal with and in what order. On exposed older roofs, chimneys and lead flashings are frequently the first to give way.
You can share the report with anyone who needs it: a seller or estate agent, an insurer, a roofer, a builder or a managing agent, whichever applies.
- Location
- Milebush (TN12)
- Region
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Milebush questions
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Marden station?
Yes. We survey roofs for landlords, letting agents and managing agents as well as owners. Just ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the details.
How do I find out if my home in Milebush is listed?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. It matters most if you are planning to re-roof in a different material.
Do you survey underground drains?
No, we do not carry out CCTV drain surveys. The survey covers gutters, outlets, hoppers, downpipes and overflows and note any sign that the drains need checking.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Where it helps and it’s safe, yes. Whether we can fly on the day depends on the weather and the airspace rules. We’re a CAA-registered drone operator.
What happens next?
You will receive the report by email, and what you do next is up to you: raise it with a seller, send it to an insurer, brief a roofer or share it with a managing agent.
Do you look in the roof space?
Yes, where the survey calls for it and there’s safe access. We look for staining, damp, daylight and signs of movement, as far as the space allows.
When does the report arrive?
Each package has its own report time. Basic is within 48 hours, Standard is 24–48 hours and Premium is the same day. Mention any deadline as you book.
What happens on the day
The aim of the visit is simple: to look at the gutter as closely as is safe and record what we find. Everything we note and photograph goes into the written report. It usually takes between one and two hours for most houses, and longer for a large or complex roof. Around Milebush, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so it helps to know whether there’s a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. We only go where it is 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.
- Findings are photographed and set out in a written report.
Getting ready for the survey
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
How to book
To arrange a survey, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and tell us the address and what’s prompted the survey. You’ll know the price before anything is booked.
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Practical tips
Nothing here needs a ladder. Our suggestions:
- Get the gutters cleaned out every year
- Have overhanging branches cut back
- Look out for overflows when it pours
- Include valley, parapet and box gutters when clearing
If we think the problem lies underground, we’ll say so, so a drain survey can be arranged. We also note anything else we spot on the roof while we are there.
Watch your gutters from ground level or a window during heavy rain. Water spilling over the edge or out of a joint is a sign that something needs attention before the walls suffer.
Why act early in Milebush
A dripping joint or sagging bracket won’t get better on its own. Every downpour adds to the damage, on walls, timber and sometimes inside. A survey now tells you what needs doing and how urgent it is. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like Milebush, driving rain gets into any weakness, 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, and we will tell you which fits.
Why book us in Milebush
- 98% customer satisfaction
- Visits on any day of the week
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- Photos and a written report every time
Read how roof surveys are priced and what we found on two real jobs.
Can I check my roof myself?
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, which helps when we look at the roof.
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
What we’re asked to look at in Milebush
Many gutter joints depend on rubber seals or sealant that age. Plastic gutters move with heat and cold so their joints can start to leak. On cast iron, joints can rust and open up once the paint has worn away.
Look out for signs like these:
- Leaking or loose downpipes
- Valley or box gutters that overflow inside
- Choked outlets or hopper heads
- Dripping or leaking gutter joints
If your house is among the older ones in the streets near St Michael and All Angels Church, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- When you’ll get the report
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- Are they insured for the work?
How we price gutter surveys
We confirm the price for your survey before you book. These are the things that affect it:
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
- How big the roof is
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where it applies, from £400 inc. VAT. We can help you choose the package that fits what you need to know.
What to let us know when you contact us
You don’t need to know any roofing terms. Just let us know:
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- Your timetable, like an exchange date
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- The property’s address and postcode
Our phone lines are open seven days a week. For a price or to book, call 07833 053749 or email us.