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Gutter Survey in Norton Ash
A careful look at the gutter at your property in Norton Ash, with photographs and a written report.
- Downpipes that are split or coming away
- Rotten fascias or stained soffits
- Overflowing eaves gutters
Gutter surveys for homes and businesses in Norton Ash
Some gutters are easy to see from the street but lots of gutters are tucked away. Valley gutters between slopes, gutters behind parapet walls and box or secret gutters can overflow inside the building when they block. We look at them as far as they can be seen safely, from the ground, from windows, from the roof space and from the roof where it’s safe. Many leaks indoors start at a hidden gutter. We survey eaves gutters, parapet and box gutters and downpipes, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are rotten fascias or stained soffits and water spilling over the gutter edge.
Somewhere as small as Norton Ash, homes are frequently older cottages and farmhouses, with outbuildings and some newer houses. Older roofs may be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, often with chimneys that have stood a long time. We report on whatever is safely visible, and thatch is a specialist material. Chimneys and lead flashings on old roofs frequently need the most attention.
If any part of the gutter couldn’t be seen safely, we say so in the report. That way, it is clear what was covered and what wasn’t.
- Location
- Norton Ash (ME9)
- Region
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Norton Ash homes and their roofs
Norton Ash is within about 3 miles of the coast, and being near the sea means more wind and salt than a roof inland would face. Near the sea, metal fixings wear faster and loose pieces on a roof are more likely to lift. About 3.6 miles south lies Belmont House and Gardens, a reminder of how long the area around Norton Ash has been built on. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, like lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years.
Take an older house close to Church of St Mary: old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs. Anyone responsible for a site like Teynham Parochial Church of England Primary School will know that a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time. Landlords with a home close to Teynham station may find that a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let.
Norton Ash is about 3 miles west of Faversham, in Kent. We carry out gutter surveys in Norton Ash for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings. Across Kent, we cover Norton Ash and the places around it. There is also a page for Canterbury.
Surveys in ME9 are booked the same way as anywhere else. We offer gutter surveys to properties on London Road and Lower Norton Lane and the roads around them. We also cover the places around Norton Ash: Deerton Street (1 mile north), Lewson Street (1 mile south-west), Tickham (1 mile south-west), Teynham (1 mile north-west) and Teynham Street (1 mile north). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (14 miles west), Ashford (13 miles south), Canterbury (11 miles east), Sittingbourne (4 miles west), Whitstable (9 miles east) and Faversham (3 miles east).
Near you in Norton Ash
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Plough Inn. Norton Ash’s nearest station is Teynham station, about 1.1 miles north-west of the centre. Nearby you will also find Newnham Castle (2.7 miles south-west) and Sittingbourne Heritage Museum (3.8 miles west).
For landlords and managing agents
With a portfolio of properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To discuss a number of properties, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Letting agents often book on a landlord’s behalf, with the report sent to whoever needs it. Access is agreed with the tenant ahead of time.
Useful tips for Norton Ash property owners
There’s plenty you can do without going near the roof. What helps most:
- Ask for valleys and parapet gutters to be cleared too
- Watch the gutters during heavy rain
- Look for downpipes coming loose
- Have gutters cleared at least once a year
How quickly the report arrives depends on the package: within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium. It’s sent to you by email once it’s done.
Watch your gutters from ground level or a window during heavy rain. Overflows and dripping joints are a sign to act before damage builds up.
What we do, step by step
Before we start, let us know why you’ve booked: a purchase, a leak, a storm, new work or simply peace of mind. It helps us focus on what matters most to you. Most visits take between one and two hours at a house, depending on how many gutter runs and downpipes there are. In a hamlet or village like Norton Ash, a postcode does not always lead to the right gate, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- We ask about overflows, damp or leaks you’ve noticed.
- We look along the gutters, downpipes and fascias from the ground and from windows.
- Valley, parapet and box gutters are inspected as far as they can safely be seen.
- We look in the roof space, where there is safe access, for signs of water getting in.
- We send a written report with photos and clear recommendations.
Before we arrive
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Keep pets in another room
Booking a survey
Our phone lines are open seven days a week. To book or ask a question, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Related advice
Your questions about gutter surveys in Norton Ash
Is Norton Ash within the area you cover?
Yes, Norton Ash is covered. 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.
How do I find out if my home in Norton Ash is listed?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. It is worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Will you go up on the roof?
Not unless it’s safe. Safe viewpoints, the roof space and a drone where it applies cover most of what’s needed.
Does this replace a RICS home 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, so it sits alongside a building survey rather than replacing it.
Is a CCTV drain survey included?
No, we do not carry out CCTV drain surveys. The survey covers gutters, outlets, hoppers, downpipes and overflows and note any sign that the drains need checking.
Do you survey at weekends?
Yes. Surveys are carried out seven days a week. To find a day that suits, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
What does the report include?
A written report with photos, covering the condition of the gutter, the defects we found and what we recommend, in order of urgency where relevant. 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.
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What we can’t see
Every survey has limits, and it is better to know them up front. Keep these in mind:
- Gutters out of sight from every safe vantage point
- Asbestos testing of old gutters, downpipes or soffits
- Blockages deep inside downpipes
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will suggest the right survey. What a survey covers and does not.
What we check
- Valley gutters
- Fascias and soffits
- Parapet and box gutters
- Downpipes
- Outlets and hoppers
- Eaves gutters
What happens if roof problems are left?
A written report gives you a dated record of the gutters’ condition, which helps when you plan work or brief a contractor. Without one, it’s guesswork from ground level. For older village homes like those around Norton Ash, the right replacement materials aren’t always easy to find quickly. That is one more reason to find defects before they become urgent.
We offer three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, with VAT included. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Norton Ash
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- Drones and thermal imaging where it applies
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- Clear package prices, including VAT
See how roof surveys are priced or what we found on two real jobs.
What you can safely check yourself
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from the ground and any work done on the roof. Share it with us as you book and it will help the survey.
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way. That is where a survey comes in, using safe viewpoints and a drone where applicable.