Kent · London and the South East
Oldbury Gutter Survey
A survey of gutters, valleys, outlets and downpipes in Oldbury, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Get in touch for a price.
- Joints that drip after rain
- Overflowing eaves gutters
- Soffits marked by water
Oldbury questions
Can a landlord with a rental near Borough Green & Wrotham station book a roof survey?
Yes, rented property is part of what we cover. You can phone 07833 053749 or email us with the address and a few details, including who will give access on the day.
Do you cover smaller places like Oldbury?
Yes, Oldbury is covered. We work right across London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it’s useful to know about access.
Can you tell me if my old gutters contain asbestos?
No. We do not carry out asbestos testing. 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 if gutters are causing damp inside?
We check whether rainwater from the gutters is reaching the wall from overflows, leaking joints or loose downpipes. We can’t see inside the wall itself, so the report covers what can be seen.
How many surveys have you done?
We have more than 20 years’ experience and have completed over 5,000 surveys.
What happens next?
You will get the report by email, with photographs and clear recommendations. With Standard there is a follow-up consultation; with Premium, an in-person consultation, so you can talk the findings through.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. We check the roof, not the whole building, and it is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. Many buyers have both.
About our gutter survey in Oldbury
People book a gutter survey when gutters overflow, when damp appears or before the wetter months. Landlords and managing agents use it to plan maintenance, and some buyers want the rainwater system checked before exchange. The survey and report follow the same steps whatever the reason with photos and clear recommendations. We survey on weekdays and at weekends. We survey valley gutters, eaves gutters and parapet and box gutters, and common reasons people get in touch are gutters that have fallen out of line and gutters overflowing in heavy rain.
Some older homes in villages like Oldbury are 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. Where a building is listed, matching the existing roof materials is frequently expected.
You receive the findings by email, easy to pass on to a roofer, an agent or an insurer. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24–48 hours and Premium on the day.
- Where
- Oldbury (TN15)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
How it works
Safety comes first on every visit. We inspect everything that’s safely in view, and if part of the roof cannot be seen, the report says so. Most visits take between one and two hours for most homes, and longer where there are parapet, valley or box gutters to follow. In a hamlet or village like Oldbury, a postcode doesn’t always lead to the right gate, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- 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.
- Valleys, parapets and box gutters are inspected where they can be seen safely.
- Where it is safe, we check the loft for signs of water.
- You receive a report with photos and recommendations.
Before the survey
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
Book a survey
Gutter survey starts from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, and you can phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form to find out.
Related advice
When you need someone else
Every survey has limits, and it is 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 each safe vantage point
- What’s behind fascias and inside walls
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll recommend the right survey before booking. What our survey covers.
What we look at
- Downpipes
- Eaves gutters
- Fascias and soffits
- Outlets and hoppers
- Valley gutters
- Parapet and box gutters
What happens if roof problems are left?
It’s easy to put damp down to the wrong cause. If a leaking gutter or downpipe is the source, other work on the wall will not stop it. A gutter survey helps rule the rainwater system in or out. Around Oldbury, older homes often have old roof timbers, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it’s left.
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Oldbury
- A written report with photos
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
Take a look at our cost guide and our case studies.
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Gutter surveys around Oldbury
Many older homes in Kent have handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles held by pegs through two holes, and tile-hanging on their upper walls. The county’s older buildings also include oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look. The wider area around Oldbury has a long history of building, with Ightham Mote about 1.9 miles south. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
If your home is one of the older ones in the streets near Church of St Peter, the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine. Trees in and around Ivy Hatch Nature Reserve shed leaves that can end up in nearby gutters.
Oldbury is about 4 miles east of Sevenoaks, in Kent. Oldbury is part of the area we cover across London and South East England. Oldbury is one of the towns and villages in Kent we cover. We also survey roofs in Maidstone.
Gutter surveys in TN15 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Streets in the area include Oldbury Lane, Spring Lane and Sevenoaks Road. Nearby, we also carry out gutter surveys in Ightham (1 mile south), Styants Bottom (1 mile west), Ivy Hatch (1 mile south), Sheet Hill (1 mile south-east) and Stone Street (1 mile south-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Maidstone (11 miles east), Dartford (11 miles north), Sevenoaks (4 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (10 miles south), Gravesend (11 miles north-east) and Tonbridge (6 miles south).
Local landmarks in Oldbury
Around Oldbury, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Old House, Ivy Hatch Nature Reserve and Wrotham School and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Borough Green & Wrotham station, about 1.4 miles north-east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Beechin Wood Archery Museum (2.4 miles east) and Ightham Court (0.8 miles north-east).
Landlord and commercial surveys in Oldbury
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work around your tenants.
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords, from shops and offices to industrial units. Larger roofs take longer, so they’re priced to suit.
Before and after the survey
A little preparation and a few simple habits help, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Our tips:
- Check the loft with care after heavy rain
- Look for green streaks or damp patches on walls
- Keep climbers away from the eaves
- Leave gutter checks at height to someone equipped for it
Once work is carried out, keep an eye on the gutters in the next downpour. Water should run to the outlets and away without spilling over, and if it does not, raise it with whoever did the job.
Watch your gutters from the ground or a window during heavy rain. Water spilling over the edge or out of a joint is a sign that something needs attention before damage builds up.
Common roof problems in Oldbury
Most gutter joints rely on seals or sealant that wear out. Plastic gutters move with heat and cold so their joints can start to leak. Cast iron joints can corrode and part once the paint has worn away.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Valley or box gutters that overflow inside
- Gutters packed with leaves or moss
- Sagging gutters and loose brackets
- Fascia boards damaged by overflowing water
Landlords with a home close to Borough Green & Wrotham station may find that a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant.
Questions to ask before booking
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- What exactly goes into their report
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection