Kent · London and the South East
Mowshurst Gutter Survey
We carry out gutter surveys in Mowshurst and the rest of Kent. Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends.
- Overflowing valley or parapet gutters
- Water spilling over the gutter edge
- Leaks at the gutter joints
Mowshurst questions
I let a flat near Edenbridge station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, letting agents and landlords book with us as well as owners. Just phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and tell us about the building.
Is my home in Mowshurst listed or in a conservation area?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it’s worth checking before planning any.
What’s the best way to book?
Just ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day.
How experienced are you?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, across 20+ years of surveying roofs, and 98% of customers are satisfied.
Is it a structural engineer’s report?
No. We point out what can be seen, such as sagging or deflection, but we are not structural engineers and do not carry out calculations. Where an engineer is needed, we say so in the report.
How quickly is the report sent?
Report times are set by the package. Basic: within 48 hours. Standard: 24 to 48 hours. Premium: the same day. If you have a deadline, such as an exchange date, tell us when booking.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, as long as access is agreed. The roof of a block or converted house is frequently shared, so we need permission from the building owner or managing agent. We can only inspect what we’re given access to.
How a gutter survey works in Mowshurst
A gutter needs a steady fall towards its outlet or water sits in them. When brackets sag or joints part, water pools, drips and spills over where the gutter dips. We look along each run for sags, gaps and leaking joints and look at the brackets and downpipe clips. Recommendations are written down and prioritised by urgency where relevant. If you’ve noticed dripping or leaking gutter joints and choked outlets or hopper heads, we can find out what’s behind it, on eaves gutters, outlets and hoppers and downpipes alike.
Village roofs frequently face open fields and take the full force of wind and rain, so ridges, chimney stacks, flashings and gutters work hard. Older walls take a long time to dry once water gets in. A roof report shows what needs attention first. Lead flashings and old chimney stacks are often where weather gets in first.
We keep jargon out of it: where something needs attention, it says so plainly, along with how urgent it is.
- Place
- Mowshurst (TN8)
- Region
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Landlords, agents and block managers in Mowshurst
With a portfolio of properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To discuss a number of properties, call 07833 053749 or email us.
Shared roofs need a little more planning: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Mention it when you contact us and we’ll plan the visit with that in mind.
What this survey cannot tell you
It is useful to know what a survey will not do before you book:
- Asbestos testing of old gutters, downpipes or soffits
- Underground drains, which need a CCTV drain survey
- Hidden sections we can’t view safely
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll tell you. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Downpipes
- Eaves gutters
- Valley gutters
- Parapet and box gutters
- Outlets and hoppers
- Fascias and soffits
Places near Mowshurst
Other services in Mowshurst
Tips from our surveys
Nothing here needs a ladder. A few suggestions:
- Look out for overflows when it pours
- Look for downpipes coming loose
- Look for new stains on ceilings below valleys after rain
- Don’t leave hidden gutters out of a clear-out
You receive a written report with photos and clear written recommendations. You can pass it to whoever you choose to do the work so they know what needs doing.
Hidden gutters need clearing too. They collect leaves and silt just like eaves gutters but you cannot check them from the street, so ask for them to be included when gutters are cleared.
What happens on the day
Once we’ve finished looking, we write up our findings in a report with photographs. As for time on site, most surveys take about one to two hours for most homes, and longer where there are parapet, valley or box gutters to follow. Rural addresses near Mowshurst can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions are welcome. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- We agree which parts of the building you are most worried about.
- Each gutter run is checked for blockages, sags and leaking joints.
- Outlets, hoppers, downpipes and overflows are inspected.
- We check fascias, soffits and walls for water damage.
- You get photos and written recommendations, prioritised where relevant.
Before the survey
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Leave side gates unlocked
- If you are buying, check with the agent that we can get in
Book a survey
Our phone lines are open seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. For a price or to book, call 07833 053749 or email us.
Related advice
Prices for gutter surveys in Mowshurst
We confirm the price for the job before booking. These are the things that affect it:
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- Roof area
- The shape of the roof and its details
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
Price depends partly on the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all inc. VAT. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
Getting in touch
We will usually ask about:
- When you need the report by
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, ring 07833 053749 or email us with the address and the days you’d prefer.
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Mowshurst
Historic houses such as Hever Castle, about 2.3 miles south-east, show how far back building in the area around Mowshurst goes. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead. 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. The county’s older buildings also include oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters.
Anyone responsible for a site like Edenbridge Primary School will know that a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time. Landlords with a home close to Edenbridge station may find that knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints. Take an older house close to Church of St Peter and St Paul: old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs.
Mowshurst is about 7 miles north-east of East Grinstead, in Kent. Roofs in Mowshurst get the same thorough look as anywhere else in Kent. Our area takes in places right across Kent. For surveys nearby, see our Crawley page.
Gutter surveys in TN8 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Close by, we survey roofs in Marlpit Hill (1 mile west), Edenbridge (1 mile south-west), Pootings (1 mile north), Four Elms (1 mile north-east) and Troy Town (1 mile west). Further out, we also cover Sevenoaks (7 miles north-east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (10 miles south-east), Tonbridge (9 miles east), Swanley (14 miles north), Kings Hill (15 miles east) and Paddock Wood (14 miles east).
Landmarks near Mowshurst
We work in homes and buildings around The Swan pub. The closest station to Mowshurst is Edenbridge station, roughly 0.6 miles west. A little further out are Haxted Watermill Museum (2.3 miles south-west) and Hever Castle (2.3 miles south-east).
Roof by roof
Cast iron gutters
A cracked cast iron downpipe can leak down the wall unseen, so we check the wall behind for staining.
Plastic (uPVC) gutters
Plastic rainwater systems are common on homes of many ages. As the seals age, joints can start to drip and brackets may drop under the weight of debris.