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Gutter survey in Offham, Kent
Wondering about the gutter at a property in Offham? You can book a gutter survey in Offham and across Kent.
- Joints that drip after rain
- Fascia boards damaged by overflowing water
- Gutters overflowing in heavy rain
Gutter survey in Offham: what you get
Leaves, moss and silt are the usual reasons gutters block. Homes close to trees fill their gutters faster and moss from the roof slopes makes it worse. Our survey shows which gutters are blocked or standing full and where outlets or hoppers are choked and whether overflows are working. Photos show each problem clearly. It’s an easy job to put off but it rarely improves. We survey parapet and box gutters, fascias and soffits and downpipes, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are overflowing valley or parapet gutters and overflowing eaves gutters.
Some older homes in villages like Offham are listed or in a conservation area. That can affect what materials can be used when work is done, so check with the council before planning anything. A roof report helps you plan work with that in mind. Where a building is listed, matching the existing roof materials is frequently expected.
We keep jargon out of it: where something needs attention, it says so plainly.
- Where
- Offham (ME19)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Useful tips for Offham property owners
Getting the most from a gutter survey starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Some tips:
- Look for downpipes coming loose
- Have overhanging branches cut back
- Book gutter clearing once a year, more often near trees
- Watch ceilings under valley gutters for fresh marks
Questions about the report are welcome. With the Standard Survey there is a follow-up consultation and the Premium Survey comes with an in-person one.
Get small faults like a dripping joint or loose downpipe sorted quickly. They tend to get worse, and the water they spill can damage walls and timber.
Different roofs, different checks
Aluminium and other metal gutters
On big buildings, one blocked outlet can affect a long run so outlets get close attention.
Box and secret gutters
Box and secret gutters frequently cause leaks indoors. We look at the outlets, linings and overflows where safe.
What a gutter survey looks like in Offham
Across Kent, older roofs are often handmade clay or peg tiles, and tile-hanging on upper walls is a familiar sight. The county’s older buildings also include oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses. Whatever the covering, it’s often the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first. Historic houses such as Old Soar Manor, about 3.1 miles south-west, show how far back building in the area around Offham goes. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
If you live near a park like Manor Park Country Park, or anywhere with mature trees, autumn leaves can block gutters and valleys, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls. Landlords with a home close to West Malling station may find that a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak. If you look after a building such as Offham Primary School, large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other.
Offham is about 7 miles west of Maidstone, in Kent. Roofs in Offham get the same thorough look as anywhere else in Kent. Offham is one of the towns and villages in Kent we cover for gutter surveys. There is also a page for Maidstone.
Surveys in ME19 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Whether your property is on Church Road, Pepingstraw Close and Teston Road or a nearby road, we can help. We also cover the places around Offham: Wrotham Heath (1 mile west), Comp (2 miles west), Kent Street (2 miles south), New Pound (2 miles south) and Herne Pound (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (7 miles east), Dartford (12 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (8 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (12 miles south-west), Gravesend (10 miles north) and Tonbridge (8 miles south-west).
Around Offham
In Offham, that means homes and buildings near King's Arms Public House and Manor Park Country Park and the streets around them. The closest station to Offham is West Malling station, roughly 1.9 miles east. Nearby you’ll also find Leybourne Castle (2.2 miles north-east) and Maidstone Hospital (4.8 miles east).
Places near Offham
What else we do in Offham
Honest limits
Our findings are based on what we can see safely on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- Rot or damp concealed behind fascias or inside walls
- Underground drains, which need a CCTV drain survey
- Blockages deep inside downpipes
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will suggest the right survey. What a survey covers and does not.
What we look at
- Downpipes
- Eaves gutters
- Valley gutters
- Outlets and hoppers
- Parapet and box gutters
- Fascias and soffits
Prices for gutter surveys in Offham
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. That comes down to:
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- Height and safe access
- Roof area
- The shape of the roof and its details
Every price we give includes VAT. Prices start from £150, including VAT. You will know the price for the job before booking.
Booking your survey
We’ll typically ask about:
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Access details, like a loft hatch or a shared roof
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
Most bookings start with a short call: ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form, and we will ask about the building and what you need. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
A DIY look is useful, but it isn’t a survey. From the ground, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are frequently out of sight, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: 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.
Offham: your questions answered
Do you cover smaller places like Offham?
Yes, Offham is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
I let a flat near West Malling station. Can you check the roof?
Of course. Let us know whether a tenant or an agent will let us in, and we can send the report to you or your agent.
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.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. This is a survey of the roof only, so it’s not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It can sit alongside a RICS survey if you want both.
Will you check if gutters are causing damp inside?
The survey looks at whether rainwater is spilling onto the wall from overflows, leaking joints or loose downpipes. We cannot see inside walls, so the report covers what can be seen.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Our surveys are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance. If you need details for a managing agent or a building owner, just ask.
How long will you be on site?
A visit usually takes between one and two hours for most homes, and longer where there are parapet, valley or box gutters to follow. We’ll give you an idea as you book.
How the survey works
Every roof is different; as a rough guide, the survey takes about 1–2 hours for a house, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. You’re welcome to ask questions while we are there. Somewhere as small as Offham, access is frequently the only tricky part. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- First, you let us know what you’ve seen, such as overflows or damp.
- We look along the gutters, downpipes and fascias from the ground and from windows.
- Any valley, parapet or box gutters are looked at as far as safe access allows.
- The roof space is checked for water marks if it is safe to get into.
- We send a written report with photos and clear recommendations.
Before the survey
- Keep pets in another room
- If you’re buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Leave a clear route to the loft
Book a survey
Booking is simple: just call 07833 053749 or drop us an email, tell us about the property and we’ll explain which survey suits. We confirm the price before anything is booked.