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Gutter survey in Pembles Cross, Kent
Find out what’s going on with the gutter before you decide what to do next. Gutter surveys in Pembles Cross, with photographs and a clear written report.
- Soffits marked by water
- Overflowing eaves gutters
- Sagging gutters and loose brackets
How a gutter survey works in Pembles Cross
Eaves gutters at the front of a building are easy to spot but lots of gutters are tucked away. Valley gutters between slopes, gutters behind parapet walls and box or secret gutters can send water indoors when they overflow. We inspect them as far as it is 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. If you’re worried about blocked outlets and hoppers and water backing up from a hidden gutter, we can find out what’s behind it, on parapet and box gutters, fascias and soffits and downpipes alike.
Somewhere as small as Pembles Cross, homes are often 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. On older roofs, it is typically the chimneys and lead flashings that need work first.
Nothing in the report is left vague: where something needs attention, it says so plainly.
- Where
- Pembles Cross (TN27)
- Region
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Leave it or get it looked at?
Small gutter faults rarely fix themselves. Every downpour adds to the damage, on walls, timber and sometimes inside. A survey now tells you what needs doing and how urgent it is. For an older or listed building in a place like Pembles Cross, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so leaving a defect until it is urgent leaves less time to plan.
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included, and we’ll tell you which fits.
Why book with us
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Weekday and weekend surveys
See our cost guide and two real surveys.
Pembles Cross questions
Can a landlord with a rental near Lenham station book a roof survey?
Yes, rented property is part of what we cover. You can ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and some details.
Is my home in Pembles Cross listed or in a conservation area?
We can’t confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Is Pembles Cross in your area?
Yes. We survey roofs across London and South East England, Pembles Cross included.
How much time does the visit need?
A visit usually takes an hour or two on an ordinary house, and more on a big or complicated roof. You’ll know roughly how long when we arrange the visit.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. We are experienced roof surveyors, and our survey covers the roof rather than the whole building. For the rest of the building, a RICS home survey is a separate job.
Is there a good time of year to book a gutter survey?
Any time of year works. Before the wetter months gives you time to plan any work, and a wet spell can show where gutters overflow.
Will you check if gutters are causing damp inside?
Overflowing gutters often lead to damp walls, and we check for exactly that. If the cause looks like something else, the report says so as far as we can tell from what’s visible.
Signs you need a gutter survey in Pembles Cross
Many people get in touch after seeing water pour over a gutter in heavy rain. Others spot damp patches, ceiling stains or green marks on the walls. A survey helps show where the water is coming from before more damage is done.
People normally book a survey when they’ve noticed something like this:
- Overflowing valley or parapet gutters
- Cracked or loose downpipes
- Blocked outlets and hoppers
- Sagging gutters and loose brackets
If you let a flat or house near Lenham station, a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- What the report includes, and whether it has photos
- Their report turnaround times
- Whether the price includes VAT
- Whether the loft space is looked at, where there is one
What we look for on each type of roof
Box and secret gutters
Hidden gutters are a common source of leaks inside. Outlets, linings and overflows are checked as far as access allows.
Aluminium and other metal gutters
On big buildings, one blocked outlet can affect a long run so outlets get close attention.
What we do, step by step
Where it’s relevant and can be reached safely, the roof space is checked as well as the outside. In the loft, the signs we look for are staining, damp, daylight and sagging. All in, the survey normally takes about 1–2 hours at most homes, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. Around Pembles Cross, 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. We only go where it is safe.
- First, we agree the areas to focus on.
- Each gutter run is checked for blockages, sags and leaking joints.
- Outlets, hoppers, downpipes and overflows are inspected.
- We check fascias, soffits and walls for water damage.
- Findings are photographed and set out in a written report.
Before the survey
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- If it isn’t your property yet, arrange access through the agent
Booking a survey
For a price for gutter surveys in Pembles Cross, ring 07833 053749 or email us. The address, the type of property and what you need to know help us give you an accurate price.
Related advice
Local roofs in Pembles Cross
With Leeds Castle about 5 miles north-west, Pembles Cross sits in an area with a long building history. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs. Older houses across Kent often have handmade clay or peg tiles, and many have tile-hung walls. The county’s older buildings also include oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters.
Anyone responsible for a site like Egerton Church of England Primary School will know that long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle. If you live in an older home near Church of St James, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look.
Pembles Cross is about 8 miles north-west of Ashford, in Kent. From houses to flats and shops in Pembles Cross, the roof can be surveyed. Pembles Cross is one of the places in Kent where we work. Maidstone is in our area too.
All of TN27 is within our area for gutter surveys. We also cover Potter's Forstal (1 mile south), Egerton Forstal (1 mile south), Newland Green (1 mile south-east), Egerton (1 mile east) and Mundy Bois (1 mile south-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Maidstone (9 miles north-west), Ashford (8 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (10 miles north), Faversham (12 miles north-east), Kings Hill (14 miles north-west) and Davington (12 miles north-east).
Near you in Pembles Cross
The nearest railway station is Lenham station, about 2.8 miles north of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Coldbridge Castle (0.5 miles north-west).
Landlord and commercial surveys in Pembles Cross
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget.
With a portfolio of properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To discuss a number of properties, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Checking the roof from the ground
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
Your own check is a good start, 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.