Kent · London and the South East
Gutter survey in Northwood, Kent
An experienced roof surveyor for gutter surveys in Northwood. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us.
- Water backing up from a hidden gutter
- Dripping or leaking gutter joints
- Gutters packed with leaves or moss
Before and after the survey
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They apply to most roofs:
- Get trees that overhang the gutters trimmed
- Check from ground level or a window, not a ladder
- Look for new stains on ceilings below valleys after rain
- Check that downpipes are firmly fixed to the wall
The report comes 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.
Deal with drips, sags and loose downpipes early. They tend to get worse, and the water they spill can damage walls and timber.
Gutter surveys for homes and businesses in Northwood
We carry out gutter surveys in Northwood as part of our cover across London and South East England. On the day, we inspect whatever is safely visible, from ground level, from windows and from the loft space. A visit usually takes roughly 1–2 hours for most homes, and longer where there are parapet, valley or box gutters to follow. Afterwards, you get a written report with photos and recommendations. We survey valley gutters, eaves gutters and fascias and soffits, and people most frequently book us about brackets that have dropped or snapped and leaves and moss blocking gutters.
Trees around homes in smaller places like Northwood drop leaves, twigs and moss onto roofs and into gutters. Blocked gutters overflow and soak the walls below, and moss holds water against tiles. A report spots that kind of slow problem before it becomes damp inside. Plants growing from a gutter or moss on the tiles are signs worth noting from ground level.
We write the report in plain English, so it makes sense without any roofing background. Each point is backed by a photo where possible, and recommendations are put with the most urgent first where relevant.
- Where
- Northwood (CT12, CT10, CT11)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Should I look at the roof myself first?
Keep a simple record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Share it with us when booking, as it helps us focus the survey.
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Photograph them and note the date, which helps when we check the roof.
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What happens on the day
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof; as a rough guide, the survey takes about 1–2 hours at a house, depending on how many gutter runs and downpipes there are. If you have questions on the day, just ask. Some parts of a survey depend on the weather, so a visit to Northwood is booked with the forecast in mind: drone flights and thermal imaging need the right conditions, while a look from the ground and the loft can go ahead in most weather.
- 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.
- The loft space is checked for staining, where it can be reached safely.
- You receive a report with photos and recommendations.
Before the survey
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
Booking a survey
Unsure which package suits your roof? The easiest way is to phone 07833 053749 or email us and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We’ll explain the options and the price.
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Do you need a gutter survey in Northwood?
Valley, parapet and box gutters are often lined with lead or a sheet material. Splits and blocked outlets in these gutters can send water straight into the building, because there is no outer edge for it to spill over. Lead linings can also be stolen.
Typical things we are asked to look at include:
- Gutters that have fallen out of line
- Rotten fascias or stained soffits
- Leaks at the gutter joints
- Leaves and moss blocking gutters
If you let a flat or house near Ramsgate station, a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let.
What to check before booking
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- What experience they bring
Honest limits
No survey can tell you everything, and it’s better to know them up front. Keep these in mind:
- Whether a material contains asbestos (a specialist asbestos surveyor’s job)
- Gutters out of sight from every safe vantage point
- The inside of buried drains
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will point you to the right survey before booking. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Northwood
- Parapet and box gutters
- Eaves gutters
- Outlets and hoppers
- Valley gutters
- Downpipes
- Fascias and soffits
Gutter surveys in Northwood: local notes
Northwood is within about 2 miles of the coast, and places near the sea get more salt in the air and more wind than inland. Salt corrodes metal fixings and flashings, and wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces, and driving rain gets into whatever gap is left. With Quex Park about 3.6 miles west, Northwood sits in an area with a long building history. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years.
For site and facilities teams at buildings like Dame Janet Primary Academy, a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time. For businesses in and around places like Westwood Cross, a dated report on the roof is useful for planning and for any lease discussions.
Northwood is about 1 mile north-west of Ramsgate, in Kent. In Northwood, as across Kent, every roof gets the same careful survey. Northwood is one of the towns and villages in Kent we cover. Canterbury is in our area too.
We survey roofs across CT12, CT10 and CT11 for gutter surveys and the streets around it. Streets in the area include Gwyn Road, Coxes Lane and Roman Road, all of which we cover. With the A254 and A256 close by, Northwood is simple for us to get to for gutter surveys. We also cover the places around Northwood: Ramsgate (1 mile south-east), Upton (1 mile east), St Lawrence (1 mile south), St Peter's (1 mile north-east) and Broadstairs (1 mile north-east). Further out, we also cover Canterbury (15 miles west), Dover (15 miles south), Deal (9 miles south), Herne Bay (12 miles west), Walmer (10 miles south) and Wincheap (15 miles west).
Around Northwood
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Derby Arms, The Charles Dickens School and The Royal Harbour Academy, among other places. The closest station to Northwood is Ramsgate station, roughly 0.8 miles south of the centre. A little further out are Westwood Cross (0.5 miles north-west) and Ramsgate Museum (1.4 miles south-east). The countryside around Northwood includes Sandwich and Pegwell Bay.
Leave it or get it looked at?
A dripping joint or sagging bracket won’t get better on its own. Each heavy rain puts more water where it shouldn’t be on the walls, the fascias and sometimes the rooms inside. A survey now tells you what needs doing and how urgent it is. In a smaller place like Northwood, wherever a roof is exposed, a loose ridge or flashing doesn’t stay loose for long. Wind gets under it and lifts more.
All our prices include VAT. Our price is from £150, including VAT. You’ll know the price for your survey before you book.
Why book us in Northwood
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Every finding written up with photos
- 20+ years’ experience
See our cost guide or two real surveys.
Your questions about gutter surveys in Northwood
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Northwood?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. It is worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Is Northwood within the area you cover?
Yes. Northwood is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We work right across London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when booking.
What do I do with the report?
You’ll get the report by email. The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation, and the Premium Survey an in-person consultation, so you can talk the findings through.
Do you test soffits or gutters for asbestos?
No. We don’t test for asbestos. Where gutters, downpipes or soffits could be asbestos cement, we flag them so a specialist asbestos surveyor can check before any work.
Will you check the drains below ground?
No. Our gutter survey covers rainwater above ground down to where the downpipes reach the ground. If a drain below ground looks like the cause, the report says so.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. We look at the roof, not the whole building, so it is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. Many buyers have both.
How soon will I get the report?
Basic reports arrive within 48 hours, Standard reports in 24–48 hours and Premium reports on the same day. All of them come by email.