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Gutter survey in Pested, Kent
Find out what’s going on with the gutter before you decide what to do next. Gutter surveys in Pested, with photos and a clear written report.
- Water spilling over the gutter edge
- Leaves and moss blocking gutters
- Overflowing valley or parapet gutters
How a gutter survey works in Pested
Your gutters take the rain from the roof and lead it away from the walls. When they block, leak or lose their fall, the water goes where it shouldn’t and that usually means the walls or the inside of the building. Our survey looks at the whole rainwater system above ground, from eaves gutters and valleys to outlets, hoppers and downpipes. The findings go into a written report with photos. If you’ve noticed gutters packed with leaves or moss and choked outlets or hopper heads, we can find out what’s behind it.
Older buildings in small places like Pested 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. Knowing the roof’s condition helps you plan ahead with that in mind. Where a building is listed, matching the existing roof materials is often expected.
Nothing in the report is left vague: if work is needed, the report says so clearly, along with how urgent it is.
- Location
- Pested (TN25)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
DIY checks: what’s safe
Look up at the roof after a storm, from the ground: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Overflowing water can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
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Signs you need a gutter survey in Pested
Overflowing gutters in a downpour are a common reason to book. Others spot damp patches, ceiling stains or green marks on the walls. The survey helps pin down the source before more damage is done.
It’s worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Sagging gutters and loose brackets
- Soffits marked by water
- Gutters packed with leaves or moss
- Choked outlets or hopper heads
Landlords with a home close to Wye station may find that a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- Whether the roof space is looked at, where there is one
- When you will get the report
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- Which limits apply to the survey
Landlord and commercial surveys in Pested
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan.
Where a roof is shared: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Let us know about it when you book and we will plan the survey around it.
Prices for gutter surveys in Pested
When we price a survey, we consider:
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
Gutter survey starts from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included.
What we need to know
You do not need to know any roofing terms. It is enough to let us know:
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- When you need the report by
To arrange a survey, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. We will confirm the price before you book.
What we do, step by step
After the inspection, everything we found is written up as a photo-illustrated written report. As for time on site, it typically takes roughly 1–2 hours at a house, depending on how many gutter runs and downpipes there are. Somewhere as small as Pested, access is often the only tricky part. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- First, you tell us what you’ve seen, such as overflows or damp.
- We look along the gutters, downpipes and fascias from the ground and from windows.
- Valley, parapet and box gutters are inspected as far as they can safely be seen.
- The loft space is checked for water marks if it is safe to get into.
- You get a report with photos and recommendations.
Preparing for the visit
- If you are buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
Booking a survey
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, so ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the details.
Related advice
Common questions in Pested
Can a landlord with a rental near Wye station book a roof survey?
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.
Do you cover smaller places like Pested?
Yes, we do. We cover the whole of London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it is useful to know about access.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
Not always. An outside-only look can be arranged beforehand, but anything inside needs someone there to give access.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We have been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys.
How long does a gutter survey take?
It usually takes roughly 1–2 hours at a house, depending on how many gutter runs and downpipes there are. We’ll give you an idea when you book.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Where it helps and it is safe, yes. Flights depend on the weather on the day and airspace rules, and we check for restrictions near airports before flying. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID.
How do I arrange a gutter survey in Pested?
Just ring 07833 053749 or send us an email. We will ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date.
Pested homes and their roofs
Belmont House and Gardens, about 3.4 miles north-west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Pested. If your home is one of the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof. Handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles hung on pegs through two holes, are typical of older Kent buildings. Oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses are part of the county’s older buildings too. Whatever the covering, it is frequently the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first.
If you live in an older home near Church of St Peter, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs. If you look after a building such as Challock Primary School, long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle.
Pested is about 6 miles north of Ashford, in Kent. We visit Pested as part of our work across Kent, for homes and businesses alike. Pested is one of the towns and villages in Kent we cover. Canterbury is in our area too.
Gutter surveys in TN25 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. We also cover the places around Pested: Challock (1 mile south), Paddock (1 mile south-west), Badlesmere (2 miles north), Throwley Forstal (2 miles north-west) and Throwley (3 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (15 miles west), Ashford (6 miles south), Canterbury (9 miles east), Sittingbourne (10 miles north-west), Whitstable (11 miles north-east) and Faversham (6 miles north).
Near you in Pested
We work in homes and buildings around The Stag pub. The closest station to Pested is Wye station, roughly 3.6 miles south-east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Tower keep castle at Chilham (3.6 miles east).
Roof by roof
Cast iron gutters
Rust at joints and brackets is the usual weak point on cast iron. Cracks, rust and leaks are recorded where they can be seen.
Box and secret gutters
A box gutter is built into the roof, often behind a parapet and when it overflows, water can get indoors. We check them where they can safely be seen.