Kent · London and the South East
Gutter survey in Petham, Kent
A survey of gutters, valleys, outlets and downpipes in Petham. We’ve completed more than 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
- Leaking or loose downpipes
- Brackets that have dropped or snapped
- Leaves and moss blocking gutters
Practical tips
Small things make a difference. Some pointers:
- Watch for green marks down the brickwork
- Do not leave hidden gutters out of a clear-out
- Watch ceilings under valley gutters for fresh marks
- Look for downpipes coming loose
How quickly the report arrives depends on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day. We email it to you once it is done.
Have your gutters cleared at least once a year, and more frequently if trees overhang the roof. Late autumn, after the leaves have fallen, is a sensible time. Clear gutters can carry water away as they should.
Gutter survey in Petham
Most blocked gutters are full of leaves, moss or silt. 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, which outlets and hoppers are choked and whether any overflows are doing their job. The photos show you exactly what we found. It is an easy job to put off but it rarely improves. Typical surveys look at blocked outlets and hoppers and gutters full of debris and silt, on fascias and soffits, outlets and hoppers and valley gutters.
Village roofs often face open fields and take the full force of wind and rain, so ridges, chimney stacks, flashings and gutters work hard. Damp in old walls is slow to dry, so a small leak can do a lot of harm. A written report sets out what to deal with and in what order. Lead flashings and old chimney stacks are frequently where weather gets in first.
The report is yours to share with whoever needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent, whichever applies.
- Location
- Petham (CT4)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Why it’s worth a survey now in Petham
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 Petham, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so a defect found early gives time to plan the work properly.
All our prices include VAT. Our price is from £150, including VAT. You will know the price for the job before you book.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Petham
- 20+ years’ experience
- Surveys seven days a week
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
DIY checks: what’s safe
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, which helps when we look at the roof.
A lot can be seen from ground level. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Please do not climb up for a closer look.
Questions from Petham
Do you cover smaller places like Petham?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We work right across London and the South East. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when booking.
Is my home in Petham listed or in a conservation area?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it is in a conservation area. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Will you check the loft?
Yes, where the survey calls for it and there’s safe access. Inside, we look for damp, staining, gaps and sagging, as far as the space allows.
Will you walk on the roof?
Not unless it’s safe. Safe viewpoints, the loft space and a drone where applicable cover most of what’s needed, and the report notes anything we couldn’t see.
Are you insured?
We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance, for every survey we carry out.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We’ve completed more than 5,000 surveys, across 20+ years of surveying roofs.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, once access has been agreed. Roofs over flats are often shared, so we need permission from whoever owns or manages the building. We can only inspect what we’re given access to.
How we price gutter surveys
Survey packages start from £150, inc. VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- The roof’s overall size
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package you pick makes a difference too. We’ll give you the figure before anything is booked.
What we need to know
Before you get in touch, it’s useful to have:
- What’s prompted the survey
- Anything about access we should know
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
We confirm the price for the job before you book, so you know where you stand. Our price is from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
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Gutter surveys around Petham
If your home is older, it is worth knowing whether it’s listed or in a conservation area before planning roof work. Listed building consent covers changes to a listed building’s special interest, and an Article 4 direction can bring extra controls in a conservation area. 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. Kent’s older buildings take in oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses as well. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them.
The streets around a church like Church of All Saints are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if yours is one of the older homes nearby, the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine. For landlords with property near Chartham station, knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints.
Petham is about 4 miles south of Canterbury, in Kent. Petham is one of many places we visit across Kent, for homes and businesses alike. Petham is one of the places in Kent where we work.
Postcode districts we cover here for gutter surveys: CT4. Whether your property is on The Street, Vicarage Hill and Town Road or a nearby road, we can help. Nearby, we also carry out gutter surveys in Garlinge Green (1 mile north-west), Lower Hardres (2 miles north-east), Upper Hardres (2 miles east), Anvil Green (2 miles south-west) and Pett Bottom (2 miles east). Further out, we also cover Ashford (10 miles south-west), Canterbury (4 miles north), Dover (12 miles south-east), Folkestone (11 miles south-east), Whitstable (9 miles north) and Deal (15 miles east).
Around Petham
The nearest railway station is Chartham station, about 2.6 miles north-west. A little further out are Canterbury Castle (3.8 miles north) and Kent and Canterbury Hospital (3.4 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Blean Woods RSPB Reserve.
What we’re asked to look at in Petham
Leaves are behind most blocked gutters. Nearby trees drop leaves, twigs and seeds into gutters every autumn and the debris builds up at the outlets. Once an outlet is choked, the gutter fills and overflows.
Here are some of the things we see often:
- Overflowing valley or parapet gutters
- Joints that drip after rain
- Brackets that have dropped or snapped
- Leaves and moss blocking gutters
If you run a business near Whitefriars Shopping Centre, a roof report helps plan work around trading rather than after a leak.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- Their report turnaround times
- What the report includes, and whether it has photos
- How they’ll see the roof: from ground level, the loft, the roof or by drone
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
How the survey works
The visit has one job: to look at the gutter as closely as is safe and record what we find. Everything we note and photograph goes into the written report. The visit normally takes an hour or two at a house, depending on how many gutter runs and downpipes there are. Somewhere like Petham needs a little journey planning: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. On the day, we inspect everything that’s safely in view, inside and out.
- We agree which parts of the building you’re 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.
Before the survey
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
How to book
If you’re buying, it’s useful to book soon after your offer is accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. Otherwise, simply ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email whenever suits you.