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Gutter Survey in Mountain Street
A survey of gutters, valleys, outlets and downpipes in Mountain Street. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- Choked outlets or hopper heads
- Gutters overflowing in heavy rain
- Leaves and moss blocking gutters
What we look for on each type of roof
Cast iron gutters
A good many period homes still have cast iron rainwater goods. They last well when painted but corrode once the paint wears off.
Plastic (uPVC) gutters
On plastic systems, slipped joints are one of the most common faults. The report notes every one we spot.
Gutter survey in Mountain Street
Most gutters hang from the fascia boards at the eaves, so fascias and soffits are part of the survey. Water that overflows for long enough can rot timber fascias and stain the soffits below. Older buildings, from before 2000, can have asbestos cement soffits, gutters or downpipes. We do not carry out asbestos testing, but we flag anything that could contain it. If you are worried about leaves and moss blocking gutters and rotten fascias or stained soffits, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
Somewhere as small as Mountain Street, homes are frequently older cottages and farmhouses, with outbuildings and some newer houses. Roofs there can be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, and chimney stacks are frequently old. We report on everything that’s safely in view, and thatch is a specialist material. Chimneys and lead flashings on old roofs frequently need the most attention.
The report records the gutter as we found it on the day. It’s useful right away, and a good reference for later.
- Location
- Mountain Street (CT4)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
DIY checks: what’s safe
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery. That is where a survey comes in.
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
What a survey costs
Survey packages start from £150, inc. VAT. The price for your roof depends on:
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- Which survey package you book
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how safely it can be seen. Our price is from £150, including VAT.
Booking your survey
There’s no need for technical words. Just tell us:
- The property’s address and postcode
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- Anything about access we should know
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
Unsure which package suits your roof? It’s easiest to call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We will explain the options and the price.
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FAQs for Mountain Street
Can a landlord with a rental near Chilham station book a roof survey?
Yes, rented property is part of what we cover. You can call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and a few details, including who will give access on the day.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Mountain Street?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it is worth checking before planning any.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Only if it’s safe. We look at everything that can be seen safely: from ground level, from windows, from inside the loft space, from the roof where it’s safe and by drone where applicable. Anything we can’t see is noted in the report.
How experienced are you?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, over more than 20 years.
How do I arrange a gutter survey in Mountain Street?
To arrange a survey, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address, the type of property and what’s prompted the survey. We will confirm the price and find a day that suits.
How much is a gutter survey?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The price depends on the size of the building and how easy the gutters are to see. To get a price, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Is a CCTV drain survey included?
No. Our gutter survey covers rainwater above ground, from the gutters to the bottom of the downpipes. Where a below-ground drain seems to be the problem, we’ll tell you.
Why get it checked now?
A written report gives you a dated record of the gutters’ condition, useful when you’re planning maintenance or getting work priced. Without it, you’re relying on what can be seen from the pavement. Older cottages and farmhouses around Mountain Street can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it is left.
Prices start from £150, with VAT included, for a Basic Survey. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, both including VAT. We confirm the exact price before booking.
Why book us in Mountain Street
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- 20+ years’ experience
- 98% customer satisfaction
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
Read our cost guide and two real surveys.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Mountain Street
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on.
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. Recommendations are set out in order of urgency where relevant, which helps with budgets and planning.
What we do, step by step
Expect us to ask a few questions before we start, about the roof’s history, any leaks and past repairs. Then the inspection itself takes an hour or two for most homes, and longer where there are parapet, valley or box gutters to follow. For a village or hamlet like Mountain Street, the journey is planned ahead of time: let us know about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. The roof is looked at from the ground, from windows, from the loft where there’s safe access and from the roof where it is safe.
- You let us know where you’ve seen overflows, drips or damp.
- We walk round the building and check the gutters, downpipes and fascias from ground level.
- Valleys, parapets and box gutters are inspected where they can safely be seen.
- The loft space is checked for staining, where it can be reached safely.
- You receive a report with photos and recommendations.
Before the survey
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Keep pets in another room
Arrange a survey
Our phone lines are open seven days a week. To book or ask a question, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Related advice
What a gutter survey looks like in Mountain Street
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. Kent’s older buildings take in oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses as well. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters. 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. Re-roofing in different materials may need permission there.
If you live in an older home near Church of St Mary, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look. If you own a rental within reach of Chilham station, a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant. Homes near green spaces such as Broadham Down can get more leaves in their gutters in autumn, so outlets and downpipes are worth watching.
Mountain Street is about 6 miles south-west of Canterbury, in Kent. From houses to flats and shops in Mountain Street, the roof can be surveyed on a weekday or at the weekend. Our Kent coverage includes Mountain Street and the places around it. We also survey roofs in Canterbury.
Gutter surveys in CT4 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. We also cover Chilham (1 mile north-east), Godmersham (1 mile south), Old Wives Lees (1 mile north), Shottenden (2 miles north-west) and Bilting (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Ashford (8 miles south-west), Canterbury (6 miles north-east), Sittingbourne (12 miles north-west), Folkestone (14 miles south-east), Whitstable (9 miles north) and Faversham (6 miles north-west).
Landmarks near Mountain Street
Typical jobs here are in homes near Woolpack Inn and Broadham Down, among other places. Mountain Street’s nearest station is Chilham station, roughly 0.8 miles north-east of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Kent and Canterbury Hospital (5.7 miles east) and Chilham Castle (within half a mile north).