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Gutter survey in Newnham, Kent
Find out what’s going on with the gutter before you spend money on it. Gutter surveys in Newnham.
- Water spilling over the gutter edge
- Gutters that have fallen out of line
- Hoppers and outlets full of debris
Gutter surveys for homes and businesses in Newnham
Gutters are typically fixed to fascia boards, so we check the fascias and soffits too. Water that overflows for long enough can rot timber fascias and mark the soffits underneath. On buildings from before 2000, some soffits and rainwater goods may be asbestos cement. We don’t test for asbestos, but we flag anything that could contain it. We survey downpipes, eaves gutters and parapet and box gutters, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are gutters full of debris and silt and soffits marked by water.
Older buildings in small places like Newnham may be 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 often expected.
Findings are set out part by part, from the coverings down to the gutters. It records what’s sound as well as what is not.
- Where
- Newnham (ME9)
- Region
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
How the survey works
On the day, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you need to know. After that, we check everything we can see safely, from the ground, from windows, in the roof space and by drone where applicable. Most surveys take between one and two hours for a house; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. Somewhere like Newnham needs a little journey planning: tell us about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. On the day, we inspect whatever is safely visible, inside and out.
- First, you tell us what you’ve seen, like overflows or damp.
- 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.
- Where the loft can be reached safely, we check it for staining or damp.
- We send a written report with photos and clear recommendations.
Before we arrive
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the freeholder or managing agent
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Let us know about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
Book a survey
Gutter survey starts from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, and you can call 07833 053749 or send us an email to find out.
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How the survey changes by roof type
Box and secret gutters
Box and secret gutters often cause leaks indoors. Outlets, linings and overflows are checked as far as access allows.
Lead-lined valley and parapet gutters
Many older homes have lead-lined valley and parapet gutters. A split lining can leak straight into the building.
Common roof problems in Newnham
Many people get in touch after seeing water pour over a gutter in heavy rain. Others spot damp patches, ceiling stains or green marks on the walls. A survey helps show where the water is coming from before more damage is done.
Common reasons to book include:
- Hoppers and outlets full of debris
- Gutters overflowing in heavy rain
- Joints that drip after rain
- Gutters packed with leaves or moss
Anyone responsible for a site like Eastling Primary School will know that a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- How long the report takes to arrive
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- What follow-up you get after the report
- Their track record with similar roofs
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Tips that help
You do not need to be a roofer to help. Here’s what helps most:
- Watch the gutters during heavy rain
- Watch ceilings under valley gutters for fresh marks
- Book gutter clearing once a year, more often near trees
- Include valley, parapet and box gutters when clearing
Where the evidence points to drains below ground, the report says so, so you can arrange a drain survey. We also note anything else we spot on the roof while we’re there.
Hidden gutters need clearing too. They block in the same way as the gutters you can see but they’re much harder to spot, so ask for them to be included when gutters are cleared.
Newnham questions
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Teynham station?
Yes, letting agents and landlords book with us as well as owners. Just phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and tell us about the building, including who will give access on the day.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Newnham?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. If a 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.
Do you survey underground drains?
No. We check above-ground rainwater only down to where the downpipes reach the ground. If a drain below ground looks like the cause, the report says so.
What happens next?
You receive the written report by email, with photos and recommendations. It is yours to share with a seller, insurer, roofer or managing agent, whichever applies.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. Our survey looks at the roof, not the whole building. If you need a full building survey, you’ll need a RICS survey as well.
How soon will I get the report?
That depends on the survey you book: the Basic Survey report arrives within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey the same day. Reports are sent by email.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
It depends on what we need to see. Inside the building and in the loft, we need someone to let us in, while outside access can be discussed when you book.
What we can’t see
This isn’t a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. Other limits to bear in mind:
- Pipes below ground level
- Confirming asbestos in older rainwater goods
- Gutters out of sight from every safe vantage point
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will point you to the right survey. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Eaves gutters
- Parapet and box gutters
- Outlets and hoppers
- Valley gutters
- Fascias and soffits
- Downpipes
What affects the cost of gutter surveys
All our prices include VAT. What changes the price is:
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- How big the roof is
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where applicable) come with the Premium Survey, which starts from £400, including VAT. We will tell you which package suits the questions you have.
Helping us price your survey
These details help when you contact us:
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- The property’s address and postcode
- When you need the report by
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
Once you know what you need, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form. We will suggest a package, agree the price and find a date.
What a gutter survey looks like in Newnham
Historic houses like Belmont House and Gardens, about 2.2 miles south-east, show how far back building in the area around Newnham goes. If your home is one of the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof. Across Kent, older roofs are often handmade clay or peg tiles, and tile-hanging on upper walls is a familiar sight. Oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses are part of the county’s older buildings too. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first.
If you live near a park such as Doddington Place Gardens, or anywhere with mature trees, autumn leaves can block gutters and valleys. If you live in an older home near Church of St Peter and St Paul, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs.
Newnham is about 4 miles south-west of Faversham, in Kent. In Newnham, as across Kent, every roof gets the same careful survey. Our Kent coverage includes Newnham. There is also a page for Maidstone.
We survey roofs across the ME9 postcode area for gutter surveys and the streets around it. We cover properties on The Street, Sharsted Hill and Newnham Lane. Nearby, we also carry out gutter surveys in Doddington (1 mile west), Wichling (2 miles west), Bluetown (2 miles west), Hollybushes (3 miles west) and Payden Street (3 miles south-west). We also work in nearby towns like Maidstone (12 miles west), Ashford (10 miles south), Canterbury (12 miles east), Sittingbourne (5 miles north-west), Whitstable (11 miles north-east) and Faversham (4 miles north-east).
What’s near Newnham
In Newnham, that means homes and buildings near The George Inn and Doddington Place Gardens. For rail, the closest station is Teynham station, about 3.4 miles north. A little further out are Newnham Castle (under half a mile north-east).