Kent · London and the South East
New Ash Green Gutter Survey
Find out what’s going on with the gutter before you spend money on it. We carry out gutter surveys in New Ash Green.
- Fascia boards damaged by overflowing water
- Leaks at the gutter joints
- Water backing up from a hidden gutter
What affects the price in New Ash Green
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- House, block, shop or office
- How big the roof is
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the report isn’t charged as an extra. Our price is from £150, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
What we need to know
Getting the details right at the start saves time. Please include:
- Your timetable, like an exchange date
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
We survey roofs on weekdays and at weekends. To find a date that works for you, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
About our gutter survey in New Ash Green
Gutters carry rain off the roof and away from the walls. When they block, leak or lose their fall, the water goes where it shouldn’t and that normally means the walls or the inside of the building. Our survey looks at the whole rainwater system above ground, including gutters, valleys, outlets, hoppers and downpipes. The findings go into a written report with photos. If you are worried about leaves and moss blocking gutters and leaking or loose downpipes, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
Some older homes in villages like New Ash Green are listed or in a conservation area. If yours is, re-roofing in different materials may need consent, so the council is the place to check. A roof report helps you plan work with that in mind. Where a building is listed, matching the existing roof materials is frequently expected.
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.
- Where
- New Ash Green (DA3, TN15)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Places near New Ash Green
What else we do in New Ash Green
Your questions about gutter surveys in New Ash Green
I let a flat near Longfield 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 New Ash Green listed or in a conservation area?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it’s worth checking before planning any.
When is the best time for a gutter survey?
Whenever suits you. If you’ve already seen a gutter overflowing, it’s best not to wait as overflowing water can damage walls.
How experienced are you?
We have more than 20 years’ experience and have completed over 5,000 surveys.
What’s in the survey report?
A written report with photos, explaining the condition of the gutter, any defects and our recommendations, by urgency where it matters. The Standard Survey adds moisture detection and a structural check, and the Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies and structural analysis.
Are you insured?
Our cover is professional indemnity plus public liability, and we can provide details if a managing agent needs them.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. We check the parts we’re given access to, and the report makes that clear.
Landlords, agents and block managers in New Ash Green
Letting agents often book on a landlord’s behalf. Access is agreed with the tenant in advance.
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work with less disruption.
Practical tips
A little preparation and a few simple habits help, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Some pointers:
- Do not climb a ladder to look in the gutters
- Get trees that overhang the gutters trimmed
- Look out for overflows when it pours
- Include valley, parapet and box gutters when clearing
Landlords and managing agents can keep the report with the building’s records and use it to plan upkeep. Photos make it easier to explain the work to owners, tenants or contractors.
Look at the gutters from indoors or the ground when it pours. Overflows and dripping joints are a sign to act before the walls suffer.
How the survey works
Once we’ve finished looking, we write up our findings as a photo-illustrated written report. As for time on site, most surveys take about one to two hours at a house, depending on how many gutter runs and downpipes there are. Rural addresses near New Ash Green 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.
- We check the outlets, hoppers, downpipes and any overflows.
- We check fascias, soffits and walls for water damage.
- You get photos and written recommendations, prioritised where relevant.
Before the survey
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it’s shared
- Let us know about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Tell us where we can park nearby
How to book
To book a survey, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and tell us the address and what’s prompted the survey. You will know the price before anything is booked.
Related advice
What happens if roof problems are left?
When a valley or parapet gutter blocks, the water has nowhere safe to go. It can overflow into the building typically during the worst downpours. It’s worth having these gutters looked at before the wetter months. Older and listed buildings around New Ash Green may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so leaving a defect until it is urgent leaves less time to plan.
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package you pick makes a difference too. The price is always agreed first.
Why us?
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- An independent look at the roof
- A report with photos
- Clear package prices, including VAT
Gutter surveys around New Ash Green
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. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look. The wider area around New Ash Green has a long history of building, with Cobham College about 4.3 miles east. If yours is one of the older homes, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof.
Anyone responsible for a site like New Ash Green Primary School will know that its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale. Take an older house close to Parish Church of Saint Peter and Saint Paul: its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first. Landlords with a home close to Longfield station may find that the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at.
New Ash Green is about 5 miles south of Northfleet, in Kent. Surveys in New Ash Green work the same way as everywhere we cover: a careful look at whatever is safely visible, photos and a clear written report. New Ash Green is one of the places in Kent where we work. Our Maidstone page covers surveys nearby.
Gutter surveys in DA3 and TN15 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. We offer gutter surveys to properties on Church Road, Upper Street North and Upper Street South. We also cover the places around New Ash Green: Ridley (1 mile south-east), Hartley (1 mile north), New Street (2 miles south-east), Hodsoll Street (2 miles south-east) and Longfield Hill (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (12 miles south-east), Dartford (6 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (8 miles south-west), Gravesend (5 miles north-east), Tonbridge (12 miles south) and Northfleet (5 miles north).
Local landmarks in New Ash Green
In New Ash Green, that means homes and buildings near The White Swan Public House, Longfield Academy and Rectory Meadow. The nearest railway station is Longfield station, about 2.1 miles north. Well-known places in the area include Eynsford Castle (4 miles west) and Darent Valley Hospital (5.2 miles north-west).
What we look for on each type of roof
Cast iron gutters
Cracks often open on the back of cast iron downpipes, so we check the wall behind for staining.
Fascias and soffits
Soffits and timber fascias suffer when gutters overflow. We check them along with the gutters.