Kent · London and the South East
Gutter survey in Oare, Kent
A survey of gutters, valleys, outlets and downpipes across Oare, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Get in touch for a price.
- Joints that drip after rain
- Valley or box gutters that overflow inside
- Gutters that have fallen out of line
FAQs for Oare
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Oare?
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.
Does being near the coast affect roofs in Oare?
Frequently, yes. Within about 2 miles of the sea, as Oare is, metal fixings wear faster and gales find any loose ridge or slate.
What does the report include?
It sets out what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, with photos throughout. It also says if any part of the roof couldn’t be seen safely.
Will you check if gutters are causing damp inside?
The survey looks at whether rainwater is spilling onto the wall, through overflows, drips or damaged downpipes. We can’t see inside walls, so the report covers what can be seen.
How quickly is the report sent?
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, ready to forward.
Will you check the loft?
Yes, where the survey calls for it and there’s safe access. We look for staining, damp, daylight and signs of movement.
Does the season matter for a gutter survey?
There’s no wrong time. If you’ve already seen a gutter overflowing, it’s best not to wait, because the walls take the water.
About our gutter survey in Oare
Damp on walls, water marks under a valley or streaks down the brickwork often trace back to the gutters. Our gutter survey helps show whether the rainwater system is the cause, as far as can safely be seen. Where the cause looks more like the roof covering or a flashing, the report says so. The next step is suggested too. If you’ve noticed leaves and moss blocking gutters and valley or box gutters that overflow inside, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
Older buildings in small places like Oare 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. Older materials such as clay tiles, slate and stone are often matched when work is done.
Report times depend on the survey you book: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day.
- Place
- Oare (ME13)
- Region
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Why get it checked now?
Water spilling from a gutter runs down and soaks the wall below. Left for months, that can lead to damp inside, worn pointing and rotten timber. Spotting the problem early tends to mean a simpler fix. Older and listed buildings around Oare may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so leaving a defect until it is urgent leaves less time to plan.
Price depends partly on the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, inc. VAT. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
Why book with us
- PI and public liability insurance
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- Packages from £150, including VAT
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced and two real surveys.
How the survey works
Every visit follows the same pattern: we listen to what’s been worrying you, inspect the roof from each safe vantage point, take photos as we go and record our findings for the written report. It normally takes between one and two hours for most homes, and longer where there are parapet, valley or box gutters to follow. Around Oare, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so it’s useful to know whether there’s a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- First, we agree the areas to focus on.
- We look along each run for debris, sagging and drips.
- We check the outlets, hoppers, downpipes and any overflows.
- We check fascias, soffits and walls for water damage.
- You get photos and written recommendations, prioritised where relevant.
Getting ready for the survey
- Tell us about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- If it isn’t your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Keep pets in another room
Book a survey
We confirm the price for the job before booking, so you know the cost up front. Our price is from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Advice
What a survey costs
Not every roof costs the same to survey, for these reasons:
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
To find out what your survey will cost, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and let us know about the roof. We will confirm the figure before booking.
What we need to know
The more you tell us, the easier it is to price the survey. When you contact us, it helps to mention:
- The address and postcode of the property
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
When you’re ready to go ahead, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email. From there it’s a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and a fall can be serious. That part is for a survey, using safe viewpoints and a drone where applicable.
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, which helps when we check the roof.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Oare
Letting agents and landlords in Oare book surveys as well as householders. The report gives you a dated record of the gutter, with photographs, which helps you plan work between tenancies.
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget, with the most urgent items set out first.
Local roofs in Oare
Oare is within about 2 miles of the coast, and places near the sea get more salt in the air and more wind than inland. Near the sea, metal fixings wear faster and loose pieces on a roof are more likely to lift, while driving rain finds any gap. With Belmont House and Gardens about 4.3 miles south, Oare sits in an area with a long building history. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters.
For landlords with property near Faversham station, a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak. For site and facilities teams at buildings like Davington Primary School, large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other.
Oare is about 1 mile north of Faversham, in Kent. From houses to flats and shops in Oare, the roof can be surveyed. Oare is one of the towns and villages in Kent we cover. We also survey roofs in Canterbury.
Postcode districts we cover here for gutter surveys: ME13. We cover properties on The Street, Church Road and Russell Place. Nearby, we also carry out gutter surveys in Davington (1 mile south), The Brents (1 mile south-east), Uplees (1 mile north-west), Faversham (1 mile south) and Four Oaks (1 mile south-west). We also work in nearby towns like Ashford (13 miles south), Canterbury (9 miles east), Sittingbourne (6 miles west), Whitstable (7 miles east), Herne Bay (11 miles east) and Minster (7 miles north-west).
Local landmarks in Oare
In Oare, that means homes and buildings near Oare Meadow, Three Mariners Inn and Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Faversham station, roughly 1.4 miles south-east. A little further out are Newnham Castle (4.5 miles south-west).
What else we do in Oare
When to book a survey in Oare
Most gutter joints rely on seals or sealant that wear out. Plastic sections expand and contract with the weather, and in time their joints can drip. Cast iron joints can corrode and part where the paint has failed.
Most people get in touch after spotting something like this:
- Leaking or loose downpipes
- Sagging gutters and loose brackets
- Leaks at the gutter joints
- Overflowing eaves gutters
For an older house near a landmark like Church of St Peter, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first.
Before booking anyone
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- How soon the report will arrive
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA