Kent · London and the South East
Gutter Survey in Postling
A survey of gutters, valleys, outlets and downpipes in Postling, using drones and thermal imaging where applicable. Call or email for a price.
- Fascia boards damaged by overflowing water
- Hoppers and outlets full of debris
- Joints that drip after rain
Gutter survey in Postling: what you get
Gutters carry rain off the roof and away from the walls. When they block, leak or lose their fall, the water goes where it shouldn’t and that normally means the walls or the inside of the building. We check the full rainwater system above ground, from eaves gutters and valleys to outlets, hoppers and downpipes. The findings go into a written report with photos. We survey outlets and hoppers, fascias and soffits and eaves gutters, and people most often book us about water spilling over the gutter edge and gutters full of debris and silt.
In a village or hamlet like Postling, older cottages and farmhouses often sit alongside barns, outbuildings and a few newer houses. Roofs there can be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, and chimney stacks are frequently old. We report on what can be seen safely, and thatch is a specialist material. Chimneys and lead flashings on old roofs often need the most attention.
Every survey ends with a written report, with photos, emailed to you. It sets out the condition of the gutter, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Location
- Postling (CT21)
- Region
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Local roofs in Postling
The coast is about 3 miles or less from Postling, where sea air brings more salt and stronger wind than inland. Salt corrodes metal fixings and flashings, and wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces. Older houses across Kent often have handmade clay or peg tiles, and many have tile-hung walls. Oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses are part of the county’s older buildings too. Whatever the covering, it’s often the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first.
Homes near green spaces such as Sandling Park can get more leaves in their gutters in autumn. For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St Mary and St Radegund, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look.
Postling is about 3 miles north of Hythe, in Kent. We survey roofs in Postling and the rest of Kent, as part of our work across London and the South East. Postling is one of the places in Kent where we work. You can also see our page for Canterbury.
Postcode districts we cover here for gutter surveys: CT21. Close by, we survey roofs in Stanford (1 mile south-west), Skeete (1 mile north), Etchinghill (1 mile east), Woodland (2 miles north) and Lyminge (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also cover Ashford (9 miles west), Canterbury (12 miles north), Dover (10 miles east), Folkestone (5 miles east), Hythe (3 miles south) and Tower Hamlets (10 miles east).
Near you in Postling
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Sandling Park. Postling’s nearest station is Sandling station, roughly 1.3 miles south. Other landmarks nearby include Elham Valley Countryside Centre And Railway Museum (2.4 miles east) and Saltwood Castle (2.1 miles south-east). Not far away are Tolsford Hill.
Other services in Postling
What affects the price in Postling
When we price a survey, we consider:
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- The shape of the roof and its details
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- The size of the roof
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.
What to let us know when you get in touch
Here’s what helps us most when you get in touch:
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- What’s prompted the survey
- The property’s address and postcode
- When you need the report by
Unsure which package suits your roof? It is easiest to ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We will talk you through the options and what they cost.
Checking the roof from the ground
A DIY look is useful, but it isn’t a survey. From the ground, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are frequently out of sight.
It helps to keep a record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Send it with your enquiry and it will help the survey.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Postling
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords, including offices, shops and units. Bigger roofs take more time.
Where a roof is shared: we need access agreed with the building owner or managing agent. Mention it when you contact us and we’ll plan the visit with that in mind.
Questions from Postling
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Sandling station?
Of course. We just need to know who will give access, and the report can go straight to you or your agent.
Do roofs near the sea, like those around Postling, take more of a battering?
Generally, yes: wind and salt air take more of a toll near the sea. Exposed details such as ridges, verges, flashings and metal fixings are the ones to watch.
Is there a good time of year to book a gutter survey?
You can book at any time of year. Booking before autumn and winter gives you time to plan, and a wet spell can show where gutters overflow.
Will you check the loft?
If the survey needs it and the roof space can be reached safely, yes. A clear path to the hatch helps, and if the loft cannot be reached safely, the report says so.
What happens after the survey?
We email you the written report with photographs and recommendations. It is yours to share with a seller, insurer, roofer or managing agent, whichever applies.
Can a gutter survey explain damp on my walls?
The survey looks at whether rainwater is spilling onto the wall, through overflows, drips or damaged downpipes. We cannot see inside walls, so the report covers what can be seen.
Does someone need to be in?
Not always. An outside-only look can be arranged beforehand, but anything inside needs someone there to give access.
Common roof problems in Postling
Brackets can loosen, corrode or snap over the years. Wet leaves and silt add a lot of weight and the extra load drags the gutter down. Once the fall is lost, water sits at the low point and spills over.
Most people get in touch when they’ve noticed one of these:
- Joints that drip after rain
- Overflowing eaves gutters
- Water backing up from a hidden gutter
- Gutters that have fallen out of line
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Brockhill Park Performing Arts College, a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time.
Questions to ask before you book
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- Whether VAT is added on top
- What they won’t be able to tell you
- How soon the report will arrive
How the survey works
We do not take risks to get a closer look. Everything that can safely be seen is inspected, and anything we can’t see is noted in the report. The survey usually takes about one to two hours for most homes, and longer where there are parapet, valley or box gutters to follow. In a hamlet or village like Postling, a postcode does not 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.
- First, we agree the areas to focus on.
- We look along each run for debris, sagging and drips.
- We check the outlets, hoppers, downpipes and any overflows.
- Fascias, soffits and the walls below are looked at for signs of overflow.
- You get photos and written recommendations, prioritised where relevant.
Preparing for the visit
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Make sure the loft hatch can be reached
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
Book a survey
Our price is 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
What we can’t see
A survey is a careful look at the gutter, but it can’t do everything. The main limits are:
- Damage hidden inside walls or behind boards
- Pipes below ground level
- Hidden sections we can’t view safely
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or email us and we will suggest the right survey. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Eaves gutters
- Fascias and soffits
- Parapet and box gutters
- Outlets and hoppers
- Valley gutters
- Downpipes