Kent · London and the South East
Gutter Survey in Molash
A careful look at the gutter at your property in Molash, and put it all in a written report with photos.
- Dripping or leaking gutter joints
- Leaves and moss blocking gutters
- Blocked outlets and hoppers
Tips that help
Getting the most from a gutter survey starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Some tips:
- Check that downpipes are firmly fixed to the wall
- Keep climbers away from the eaves
- Check for spilling water in a downpour
- Watch ceilings under valley gutters for fresh marks
Where the evidence points to drains below ground, the report says so, so a drain survey can be arranged. We also note anything else we spot on the roof while we are there.
Get small faults like a dripping joint or loose downpipe sorted quickly. Left alone, they typically grow and spilled water harms brickwork and woodwork.
Gutter survey in Molash: what you get
This survey covers rainwater above ground: gutters, outlets, hoppers, downpipes and overflows. It’s not a CCTV drain survey and we can’t see inside buried drains. If the problem looks like a blocked or broken drain below ground, we will say so in the report, with a suggestion to book a separate drain survey. Problems above ground, from split hoppers to leaking downpipes, are photographed and noted. We’re often asked to look into blocked outlets and hoppers and gutters full of debris and silt, on parapet and box gutters, fascias and soffits and outlets and hoppers.
Older buildings in small places like Molash may be 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. Knowing the roof’s condition helps you plan ahead with that in mind. Older materials such as clay tiles, slate and stone are frequently matched when work is done.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the coverings down to the gutters, with a note and a photo for each point. You will see the good as well as the bad.
- Where
- Molash (CT4)
- Region
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Other services in Molash
DIY checks: what’s safe
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Water spilling over the edge can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Photograph them and note the date, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
Leave it or get it looked at?
Damp walls are sometimes blamed on the wrong thing. When rainwater goods are the source, treating the wall alone will not solve it. Checking the gutters first helps you spend in the right place. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like Molash, driving rain gets into any weakness, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
We offer three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, all with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you need to know.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Molash
- Every finding written up with photos
- Visits on any day of the week
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
See how roof surveys are priced or what we found on two real jobs.
Questions from Molash
Is my home in Molash listed or in a conservation area?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Is Molash within the area you cover?
Yes, we do. Our area covers London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned ahead of time.
How much is a gutter survey?
Prices start 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 use drones?
Yes, where it applies and safe. We are a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID), flying a sub-250g drone. Drone inspection is part of the Drone Roof Survey and the Premium Survey, where it applies.
Can you give me structural calculations?
No. We are experienced roof surveyors, and visible signs such as sagging are noted, but calculations and an engineer’s opinion are outside what we do. If one is needed, the report says so.
Does someone need to be in?
It depends on what we need to see. For inside areas and the roof space, someone has to give us access, while outside access can be discussed as you book.
What happens next?
You’ll get the report by email. With Standard there’s a follow-up consultation; with Premium, an in-person consultation, so you can talk the findings through.
How the survey works
After the inspection, everything we found is written up in a report with photographs, emailed to you. As for time on site, most surveys take about 1–2 hours for most houses; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. In a hamlet or village like Molash, a postcode doesn’t always lead to the right gate, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- First, you let us know what you’ve seen, like overflows or damp.
- We look along the gutters, downpipes and fascias from the ground and from windows.
- We check hidden gutters, such as valleys and parapets, where it’s safe to see them.
- Where the loft can be reached safely, we check it for staining or damp.
- We send a written report with photos and clear recommendations.
Preparing for the visit
- Keep pets in another room
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Find any records of previous roof work
How to book
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Pictures from ground level or a window are fine, and please don’t climb up for a closer look. To get started, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
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Local roofs in Molash
Older houses across Kent frequently have handmade clay or peg tiles, and many have tile-hung walls. You will 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. Belmont House and Gardens, about 3.8 miles north-west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Molash. If your home is one of the older ones, 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.
If you let a flat or house near Wye station, the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at. If you own one of the older houses in the streets near Church of St Peter, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first.
Molash is about 6 miles south of Faversham, in Kent. From houses to flats and shops in Molash, we can survey the roof on a weekday or at the weekend. Our area takes in places right across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. We also survey roofs in Canterbury.
Surveys in CT4 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. That includes homes and businesses on The Street, Pound Lane and Church Lane and the roads around them. Neighbouring places we cover for gutter surveys include Shottenden (2 miles north-east), Bilting (2 miles south-east), Perrywood (3 miles north), Mountain Street (3 miles east) and Godmersham (3 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Ashford (6 miles south), Canterbury (9 miles north-east), Sittingbourne (11 miles north-west), Folkestone (15 miles south-east), Whitstable (10 miles north-east) and Faversham (6 miles north).
Landmarks near Molash
We work in homes and buildings around George Inn and the streets around them. The closest station to Molash is Wye station, about 3.2 miles south of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Tower keep castle at Chilham (2.7 miles east).
How the survey changes by roof type
Box and secret gutters
Box and secret gutters frequently cause leaks indoors. Outlets, linings and overflows are checked as far as access allows.
Cast iron gutters
Lots of period homes still have cast iron rainwater goods. They last well when painted, but rust where the paint fails.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Molash
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord, with the report sent to whoever needs it. Access is agreed with the tenant beforehand.
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on.