Kent · London and the South East
Nonington Gutter Survey
A survey of gutters, valleys, outlets and downpipes across Nonington, using drones and thermal imaging where it applies. Call or email for a price.
- Fascia boards damaged by overflowing water
- Joints that drip after rain
- Overflowing eaves gutters
Why it is worth a survey now in Nonington
It is easy to put damp down to the wrong cause. When rainwater goods are the source, treating the wall alone won’t solve it. Checking the gutters first helps you spend in the right place. Older and listed buildings around Nonington may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so a defect found early gives time to plan the work properly.
Every price we give includes VAT. Gutter survey starts from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for the job before booking.
What you get with us
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- Over 20 years’ experience
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
Read how roof surveys are priced and our case studies.
How a gutter survey works in Nonington
We survey gutters and rainwater systems in Nonington and right across London and the South East. On the day, we inspect everything that’s safely in view from the ground, windows, the loft space and the roof where it’s safe. Time on site normally takes roughly 1–2 hours on an ordinary house, or half a day or so for a commercial building. The written report follows, with photographs and recommendations. Common reasons to book are water backing up from a hidden gutter and rotten fascias or stained soffits, on outlets and hoppers, fascias and soffits and downpipes.
In a village or hamlet like Nonington, older cottages and farmhouses often sit alongside barns, outbuildings and a few newer houses. Roofs there can be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, and chimney stacks are often old. We report on whatever is safely visible, and thatch is a specialist material. Chimneys and lead flashings on old roofs often need the most attention.
Findings are set out part by part, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets. It records what’s sound as well as what isn’t.
- Place
- Nonington (CT15)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Should I look at the roof myself first?
Look up at the roof after a storm, from ground level: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
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The survey, step by step
On the day, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you want to find out. We then inspect everything that can be seen safely. Most surveys take an hour or two at most homes, and more on a big or complicated roof. Somewhere like Nonington needs a little journey planning: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. The roof is looked at from the ground, from windows, from the loft where there’s safe access and from the roof where it’s safe.
- We start with what you’ve noticed, like damp or overflowing gutters.
- We walk round the building and check the gutters, downpipes and fascias from the ground.
- We look at hidden gutters as far as safe access allows.
- Where it is safe, we check the loft for signs of water.
- A photo-illustrated written report and recommendations follows.
Before the survey
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it is shared
How to book
Getting a price is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email, let us know about the property and we will recommend the right survey. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
Advice
Signs you need a gutter survey in Nonington
Sometimes a gutter struggles with the area of roof draining into it. An extension or extra roof slope can add water to an existing gutter and the weakness shows in a heavy downpour.
Things that frequently lead to a survey include:
- Overflowing eaves gutters
- Rotten fascias or stained soffits
- Valley or box gutters that overflow inside
- Dripping or leaking gutter joints
Take a building like Nonington Church of England Primary School: a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- When you will get the report
- What experience they bring
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- Are they insured for the work?
Roof by roof
Aluminium and other metal gutters
Long metal gutter runs on larger buildings can hide blocked outlets, so we check the outlets carefully.
Plastic (uPVC) gutters
Joints that have pulled apart are a common fault on plastic gutters. The report notes every one we spot.
What affects the cost of gutter surveys
Our packages start from £150, inc. VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- House, block, shop or office
- Height and safe access
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- Roof area
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so they’re priced to match. The price is confirmed before you book.
Booking your survey
A few details help us recommend the right survey and price. When you contact us, it is useful to mention:
- Dates you’re working to, such as exchange
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- The address and postcode of the property
- Anything about access we should know
Unsure which package suits your roof? It’s easiest to call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We’ll explain the options and the price.
Nonington questions
How do I find out if my home in Nonington is listed?
We cannot confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case.
I let a flat near Aylesham station. Can you check the roof?
Yes. We survey roofs for landlords, letting agents and managing agents as well as owners. You can call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and what you need.
What do I do with the report?
You’ll receive the report by email, and you decide the next step: use it with a seller, an insurer, a roofer or a managing agent.
What insurance do you have?
Every survey is covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
Not always. An outside-only look can be arranged beforehand, but the loft and any rooms with damp need someone to let us in.
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 and can sit alongside a RICS survey.
Do you cover Nonington for gutter surveys?
Yes, we do. Nonington is part of the area we cover, and the service is the same as everywhere else we work.
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Nonington
With Goodnestone Park about 1.4 miles north, Nonington sits in an area with a long building history. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs. 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. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look.
Take an older house close to Church of St Mary: its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first. Landlords with a home close to Aylesham station may find that knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints.
Nonington is about 7 miles north-west of Dover, in Kent. Nonington is one of many places we visit across Kent, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. Nonington is one of the places in Kent where we work. There is also a page for Canterbury.
Here we cover the CT15 postcode area for gutter surveys. If you need a gutter survey at a property on Vicarage Lane, St Mary's Close and Park View Rise or a nearby road, we can help. If you’re just outside Nonington, we cover Snowdown (1 mile south-west), Frogham (1 mile south), Ratling (1 mile north-west), Chillenden (1 mile north-east) and Barfrestone (1 mile south-east). Further out, we also cover Canterbury (7 miles north-west), Margate (13 miles north-east), Dover (7 miles south-east), Folkestone (10 miles south), Ramsgate (11 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (13 miles north-east).
Local landmarks in Nonington
Nonington’s nearest station is Aylesham station, roughly 0.8 miles west.