Kent · London and the South East
Newland Green Gutter Survey
A survey of gutters, valleys, outlets and downpipes for Newland Green, from an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photographs.
- Leaking or loose downpipes
- Gutters overflowing in heavy rain
- Gutters that have fallen out of line
Surveys for landlords and agents in Newland Green
Landlords, agents and building managers in Newland Green and across Kent can book any of our surveys. To discuss a property or a block, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants. We survey on any day of the week, which can make access easier.
Gutter survey in Newland Green
Leaves, moss and silt are the usual reasons gutters block. Homes close to trees fill their gutters faster and moss from the roof slopes makes it worse. Our survey shows which gutters are blocked or standing full and where outlets or hoppers are choked and whether any overflows are doing their job. Photos show each problem clearly. It’s an easy job to put off, but they rarely get better. We survey eaves gutters, valley gutters and parapet and box gutters, and the problems we are asked to look at most are sagging gutters and loose brackets and choked outlets or hopper heads.
Somewhere as small as Newland Green, homes are often older cottages and farmhouses, with outbuildings and some newer houses. Roofs there can be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, and chimney stacks are often old. We report on what can safely be seen, and thatch is a specialist material. Chimneys and lead flashings on old roofs often need the most attention.
Nothing in the report is left vague: if work is needed, the report says so clearly, and where it can wait, that’s said too.
- Where
- Newland Green (TN27)
- Region
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Common roof problems in Newland Green
Hidden gutters are frequently lined with lead or another sheet covering. When a lining splits or an outlet blocks, the water can come inside, because there’s no outer edge for it to spill over. Lead is also a target for theft.
We are often asked to look at:
- Leaves and moss blocking gutters
- Fascia boards damaged by overflowing water
- Water spilling over the gutter edge
- Hoppers and outlets full of debris
If you look after a building such as Egerton Church of England Primary School, a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time.
Before you book anyone
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- What exactly goes into their report
Nearby places to Newland Green
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Newland Green homes and their roofs
Older houses across Kent frequently have handmade clay or peg tiles, and many have tile-hung walls. Kent’s older buildings take in oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses as well. Whatever the covering, it is often the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first. There are about 500,000 buildings on England’s list of listed buildings, and around 10,000 conservation areas. If your home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission, so check with the council.
The streets around a church such as Church of St James are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if you own one of the older houses nearby, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first. If you own a rental within reach of Pluckley station, the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at.
Newland Green is about 7 miles north-west of Ashford, in Kent. Roofs in Newland Green get the same thorough look as anywhere else in Kent. Newland Green is one of the places in Kent we cover for gutter surveys. You can also see our page for Maidstone.
We work across the TN27 postcode area for gutter surveys and the streets around it. We also cover Mundy Bois (1 mile east), Egerton Forstal (1 mile north-west), Potter's Forstal (1 mile north-west), Egerton (1 mile north-east) and Pembles Cross (1 mile north-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Maidstone (10 miles north-west), Ashford (7 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (11 miles north), Faversham (12 miles north-east), Kings Hill (15 miles north-west) and Davington (12 miles north-east).
Local landmarks in Newland Green
Newland Green’s nearest station is Pluckley station, roughly 2.1 miles south-east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Coldbridge Castle (1.6 miles north-west).
What we can’t see
Our survey is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. Other limits to bear in mind:
- Gutters out of sight from every safe viewpoint
- The inside of a downpipe along its whole length
- Confirming asbestos in older rainwater goods
If you are not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or email us and we will give you a straight answer. What a survey covers and does not.
What we look at
- Eaves gutters
- Fascias and soffits
- Outlets and hoppers
- Downpipes
- Parapet and box gutters
- Valley gutters
How it works
We’ll ask a few questions first, such as when any problem began and what work has been done before. Then the inspection itself takes an hour or two at a typical home, and more on a big or complicated roof. Cottages and farmhouses around Newland Green frequently have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints.
- We ask about overflows, damp or leaks you’ve noticed.
- 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.
- We look in the loft space, where there is safe access, for signs of water getting in.
- The findings are written up with photographs and recommendations.
Before the survey
- Keep pets in another room
- Let us know where we can park nearby
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
Getting a price
We confirm the price for your roof before booking, so you know where you stand. Prices start from £150, including VAT. To book, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Related advice
Questions from Newland Green
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Newland Green?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. It matters most if you are planning to re-roof in a different material.
Will you come out to Newland Green?
Yes, we do. We survey roofs across London and the South East, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it’s useful to know about access.
Will you check the drains below ground?
No. Our gutter survey covers rainwater above ground, from the gutters to the bottom of the downpipes. If a drain below ground looks like the cause, the report says so.
How long does a gutter survey take?
Most visits to a house take about 1–2 hours, and longer for larger or complex roofs.
Will you go up on the roof?
Not always. Safety comes first, and fragile or steep roofs can’t always be walked on. We use safe viewpoints, the roof space and a drone where it applies.
What’s in the survey report?
You get our findings in writing, part by part, with photos, finishing with recommendations. The most urgent items are made clear.
Do you look in the roof space?
If the survey needs it and the roof space can be reached safely, yes. Please clear anything stored under the hatch, and if the loft cannot be reached safely, the report says so.
DIY checks: what’s safe
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Photograph them and note the date, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
Tips from our surveys
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Tips:
- Get the gutters cleaned out every year
- Ask for valleys and parapet gutters to be cleared too
- Look for green streaks or damp patches on walls
- Check the loft with care after heavy rain
After any work is done, watch the gutters in the next heavy rain. Rain should flow to the outlets and down the downpipes. If it does not, tell whoever did the work.
Look at the gutters from indoors or the ground when it pours. Water spilling over the edge or out of a joint is a sign that something needs attention before damage builds up.