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Gutter Survey in Paddock Wood
Wondering about the gutter at a property in Paddock Wood? We carry out gutter surveys in Paddock Wood and across Kent, with plain-English findings.
- Fascia boards damaged by overflowing water
- Gutters overflowing in heavy rain
- Dripping or leaking gutter joints
About our gutter survey in Paddock Wood
Eaves gutters at the front of a building are easy to spot, but many are not. Valley, parapet, box and secret gutters can send water indoors when they overflow. We inspect them as far as it’s safe to see them using vantage points, the roof space and the roof itself where safe. Hidden gutters are a common source of leaks inside. We survey fascias and soffits, outlets and hoppers and parapet and box gutters, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are gutters overflowing in heavy rain and leaks at the gutter joints.
Houses in smaller places like Paddock Wood can face open ground, where wind and driving rain hit the roof harder. That weather tells first on ridges, verges, chimneys and flashings. A proper look shows whether anything has started to loosen before it lets water in. Once one ridge tile or slate moves, wind gets under the next one too.
How fast the report arrives depends on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day.
- Location
- Paddock Wood (TN12)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What a survey costs
When we price a survey, we consider:
- Roof area
- Height and safe access
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
Prices start from £150, including VAT, for a Basic Survey. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400, both inc. VAT. We confirm the price for your survey before booking.
Booking your survey
A little information up front helps. Please include:
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
Once you know what you need, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form. We will suggest a package, agree the price and find a date, weekday or weekend.
Questions from Paddock Wood
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Paddock Wood station?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for. You can phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and what you need.
Do you cover smaller places like Paddock Wood?
Yes, Paddock Wood is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
What does a gutter survey cost?
The Basic Survey starts from £150, the Standard from £250 and the Premium from £400, all including VAT. For a price for your building, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Not always. Some roofs are too steep or fragile to walk on safely. We use safe viewpoints, the loft space and a drone where applicable.
What insurance do you have?
Our cover is professional indemnity plus public liability, and details are available on request.
What do I do with the report?
The report arrives by email. The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation, and the Premium Survey an in-person consultation.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. We’re experienced roof surveyors, and our survey covers the roof rather than the whole building. If you need a full building survey, you’ll need a RICS survey as well.
Common roof problems in Paddock Wood
Valley, parapet and box gutters are often lined with lead or a sheet material. When a lining splits or an outlet blocks, the water can come inside as there is nowhere harmless for it to go. Lead is also a target for theft.
Most people get in touch when they’ve noticed one of these:
- Leaks at the gutter joints
- Brackets that have dropped or snapped
- Blocked outlets and hoppers
- Water backing up from a hidden gutter
Trees in and around Foal Hurst Wood shed leaves that can end up in nearby gutters, so outlets and downpipes are worth watching.
Before you book anyone
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- Whether the price includes VAT
Also near Paddock Wood
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What we look for on each type of roof
Lead-lined valley and parapet gutters
A London butterfly roof drains to a central valley gutter and if it blocks, water can come indoors. It’s inspected as far as safe access allows.
Fascias and soffits
Fascias carry the gutters, so a rotten fascia can let the gutter drop. We note soft, stained or damaged boards we can see.
Gutter surveys in Paddock Wood: local notes
Listing and conservation areas can both shape what roof work is allowed on an older home. The council is the place to check, along with Historic England’s list, ideally before any re-roofing is planned. Handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles hung on pegs through two holes, are typical of older Kent buildings. You’ll also find oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses among the county’s older buildings. Whatever the covering, it’s often the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first.
If you own one of the older houses in the streets near St Andrew's Church, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs. Landlords with a home close to Paddock Wood station may find that the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at.
Paddock Wood is about 5 miles east of Tonbridge, in Kent. Anywhere in Paddock Wood, we can carry out gutter surveys at your property. Our area takes in places right across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Maidstone is in our area too.
All of TN12 is within our area for gutter surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. We cover properties on Church Road, Station Road and Forest Road. Being close to the B2017 and B2160, Paddock Wood is easy for us to reach for gutter surveys. Close by, we survey roofs in Whetsted (1 mile north-west), Colt's Hill (1 mile west), Five Oak Green (2 miles west), Matfield (2 miles south-west) and Brenchley (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (9 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (11 miles north-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (6 miles south-west), Tonbridge (5 miles west), Kings Hill (7 miles north) and Foley Park (10 miles north-east).
Local landmarks in Paddock Wood
In Paddock Wood, that means homes and buildings near Mascalls School, Foal Hurst Wood and John Brunt V.C. Pub and the streets around them. There’s a railway station in Paddock Wood itself: Paddock Wood station. Well-known places in the area include Tunbridge Wells Hospital (4 miles south-west) and The Hop Farm Museum (1.4 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Tudeley Woods RSPB reserve.
Tips from our surveys
Getting the most from a gutter survey starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Tips:
- Leave gutter checks at height to someone equipped for it
- Watch ceilings under valley gutters for fresh marks
- Include valley, parapet and box gutters when clearing
- Keep climbers away from the eaves
Landlords and managing agents can keep the report with the building’s records and use it to plan upkeep. Photos make it easier to explain the work to owners, tenants or contractors.
Hidden gutters need clearing too. They block in the same way as the gutters you can see but they’re much harder to spot, so ask for them to be included when gutters are cleared.
When you need someone else
No survey can tell you everything, and we’d rather be clear about that before you book. Keep these in mind:
- Blockages deep inside downpipes
- Whether a material contains asbestos (a specialist asbestos surveyor’s job)
- Rot or damp concealed behind fascias or inside walls
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will tell you. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Paddock Wood
- Eaves gutters
- Downpipes
- Valley gutters
- Fascias and soffits
- Outlets and hoppers
- Parapet and box gutters
The survey, step by step
Expect us to ask a few questions before we start, such as when any problem began and what work has been done before. Then the inspection itself takes between one and two hours at a typical home, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. With a bit of garden around a house, as there frequently is around Paddock Wood, the roof can be viewed from several angles. Mention any side of the property we can’t get to. Inside, the loft is checked where it can be reached safely.
- We agree which parts of the building you are most worried about.
- Each gutter run is checked for blockages, sags and leaking joints.
- Outlets, hoppers, downpipes and overflows are inspected.
- Fascias, soffits and the walls below are looked at for signs of overflow.
- Findings are photographed and set out in a written report.
How to prepare
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Let us know about parking before the day
Getting a price
Every survey is priced before it is booked, so you know where you stand. Our price is from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.