Kent · London and the South East
Gutter survey in Murston, Kent
A survey of gutters, valleys, outlets and downpipes in Murston. We have completed more than 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
- Leaves and moss blocking gutters
- Leaking or loose downpipes
- Choked outlets or hopper heads
Gutter surveys for homes and businesses in Murston
Some gutters are easy to see from the street, but many aren’t. Valley, parapet, box and secret gutters can send water indoors when they overflow. We inspect them as far as it’s safe to see them using vantage points, the roof space and the roof itself where safe. Many leaks indoors start at a hidden gutter. We survey parapet and box gutters, outlets and hoppers and downpipes, and common reasons people get in touch are valley or box gutters that overflow inside and leaves and moss blocking gutters.
In a smaller place like Murston, some roofs stand more exposed to wind and rain than in a built-up town. Ridge tiles, verges, chimney stacks and flashings take the worst of it. Checking those edges shows whether anything has begun to work loose before it lets water in. Once one ridge tile or slate moves, wind gets under the next one too.
The Standard Survey adds moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey goes further, with thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Place
- Murston (ME10, ME9)
- Region
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Do you need a gutter survey in Murston?
Moss grows on many tiled and slate roofs, and rain washes it down into the gutters. Mixed with grit from the roof, it settles as silt that slows the flow and gives plants somewhere to grow.
We are often asked to look at:
- Soffits marked by water
- Sagging gutters and loose brackets
- Leaks at the gutter joints
- Gutters full of debris and silt
If you live near a park such as Milton Creek Country Park, or anywhere with mature trees, autumn leaves can block gutters and valleys, so outlets and downpipes are worth watching.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Are they insured for the work?
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- Whether the loft space is looked at, where there is one
What happens on the day
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 a house, or half a day or so for a commercial building. In a smaller place like Murston, parking is seldom the issue; lanes, gates and long drives are worth mentioning. On bungalows and lower roofs, much can be seen from the ground, with the loft showing the underside.
- We ask about overflows, damp or leaks you’ve noticed.
- Gutters, downpipes, fascias and soffits are inspected from safe vantage points.
- We check hidden gutters, such as valleys and parapets, where it is safe to see them.
- The roof space is checked for water marks if it is safe to get into.
- The findings are written up with photos and recommendations.
How to prepare
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Let us know about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
Booking a survey
Every survey is priced before it’s booked, so you know where you stand. Prices start from £150, including VAT. To book, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Advice
Prices for gutter surveys in Murston
Survey packages start from £150, inc. VAT. The price for your roof depends on:
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- Roof area
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
Price depends partly on the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all including VAT. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
Booking your survey
A little information up front helps. Please include:
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- Where the property is, with the postcode
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To find a date that works for you, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and the days you’d prefer.
What this survey can’t tell you
Our findings are based on what we can see safely on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- Asbestos testing of old gutters, downpipes or soffits
- Pipes below ground level
- What’s behind fascias and inside walls
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will point you to the right survey. What a survey covers and does not.
What we look at
- Downpipes
- Valley gutters
- Eaves gutters
- Fascias and soffits
- Outlets and hoppers
- Parapet and box gutters
What a gutter survey looks like in Murston
Murston lies within about 2 miles of the sea, and places near the sea get more salt in the air and more wind than inland. Metal fixings and flashings corrode faster in salt air, while gales work at loose ridges, slates and tiles. England has around 10,000 conservation areas and about 500,000 listed buildings. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, so the council is the place to ask.
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Sunny Bank Primary School, long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle. Take an older house close to Church of All Saints: old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs.
Murston is about 1 mile east of Sittingbourne, in Kent. We survey roofs in Murston as part of our work across London and South East England. Murston is one of the towns and villages in Kent where we work. There’s also a page for Maidstone.
Surveys in ME10 and ME9 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Local streets include Oak Road, Glebe Lane and Leigh Road. We also cover the places around Murston: Milton Regis (1 mile north), Sittingbourne (1 mile west), Tonge Corner (1 mile east), Rodmersham (1 mile south) and Kemsley (1 mile north). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (11 miles south-west), Ashford (15 miles south), Canterbury (15 miles east), Whitstable (12 miles east), Faversham (6 miles east) and Minster (6 miles north).
Local landmarks in Murston
Typical jobs here are in homes near Sittingbourne Community College, Milton Creek Country Park and The New Inn. For rail, the closest station is Sittingbourne station, roughly 0.7 miles west. A little further out are Sittingbourne Heritage Museum (under half a mile west) and Bayford Court (less than half a mile west).
Before and after the survey
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Ask for valleys and parapet gutters to be cleared too
- Check from ground level or a window, not a ladder
- Watch the gutters during heavy rain
- Check the loft with care after heavy rain
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 can see exactly what’s needed.
Hidden gutters need clearing too. They collect leaves and silt just like eaves gutters but they’re much harder to spot, so make sure they’re included in any clearing work.
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Surveys for landlords and agents in Murston
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on, photos included.
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan, putting the urgent items at the top.
Common questions in Murston
Is the coastal weather around Murston hard on roofs?
Near the coast, roofs face more wind and more salt than further inland. Salt corrodes metal fixings and flashings, and wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces.
Is Murston within the area you cover?
Yes, we do. We cover the whole of London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned ahead of time.
What’s the best way to book?
To book, ring 07833 053749 or drop 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.
What do I do with the report?
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.
How fast do I get the report?
Report times are set by the package. Basic is within 48 hours, Standard is 24–48 hours and Premium is the same day. Mention any deadline when you book.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. Our survey is a roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey of the whole building. It focuses on the roof, so it sits alongside a building survey rather than replacing it.
Will you photograph what you find?
Yes. The report includes photographs of what we found.