Kent · London and the South East
Gutter Survey in Potters Corner
A survey of gutters, valleys, outlets and downpipes in Potters Corner, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photos.
- Overflowing valley or parapet gutters
- Joints that drip after rain
- Blocked outlets and hoppers
Gutter surveys for homes and businesses in Potters Corner
Your gutters take the rain from the roof and lead it away from the walls. If they clog, drip or sag, the water ends up somewhere it shouldn’t, often down the brickwork or into the building. Our survey looks at the whole rainwater system above ground, including gutters, valleys, outlets, hoppers and downpipes. You get a photo-illustrated written report. We survey downpipes, outlets and hoppers and fascias and soffits, and the problems we are asked to look at most are dripping or leaking gutter joints and fascia boards damaged by overflowing water.
Older buildings in small places like Potters Corner may be listed or in a conservation area. That can affect what materials can be used when work is done, so check with the council before planning anything. Knowing the roof’s condition helps you plan ahead with that in mind. Older materials such as clay tiles, slate and stone are often matched when work is done.
Report times depend on the survey you book: the Basic Survey within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey on the same day.
- Place
- Potters Corner (TN25, TN26)
- Region
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
FAQs for Potters Corner
Is my home in Potters Corner listed or in a conservation area?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. It’s worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Is Potters Corner within the area you cover?
Yes, Potters Corner is covered. We survey roofs across London and the South East, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned beforehand.
Does the report include photographs?
Yes. We photograph the roof as we go, and the report uses them to show each finding.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Yes, where it is applicable. Flights depend on the weather on the day and airspace rules, and we check for restrictions near airports before flying. We’re a CAA-registered drone operator.
Does the season matter for a gutter survey?
Any time of year works. Booking before autumn and winter gives you time to plan though problems frequently show up after heavy rain.
What’s the best way to book?
It is easiest to ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form. Give us the address and a few details about the roof. We survey seven days a week.
Can you tell me if my old gutters contain asbestos?
No. We do not carry out asbestos testing. If rainwater goods or soffits look like they could contain asbestos, we note it so a specialist asbestos surveyor can check before any work.
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What this survey can’t tell you
To be straight with you, there are limits to any roof survey:
- Hidden sections we cannot view safely
- Damage hidden inside walls or behind boards
- What’s hidden inside a downpipe
If you’re not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer before you book. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Fascias and soffits
- Eaves gutters
- Downpipes
- Parapet and box gutters
- Outlets and hoppers
- Valley gutters
Why it’s worth a survey now in Potters Corner
Going up a ladder to check your own gutters carries real risk. From ground level you can spot drips and overflows but hidden gutters are another matter. Our survey covers whatever is safely visible and records it with photos. In a place like Potters Corner, a barn or garage roof left to fail puts whatever is inside at risk. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
Price depends partly on the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, with VAT included. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
Why us?
- A photo-illustrated written report
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
Take a look at what a roof survey costs and our case studies.
Different roofs, different checks
Box and secret gutters
A secret gutter is tucked under the slates or tiles at an abutment or valley and is easy to overlook. The report records what could and couldn’t be seen.
Plastic (uPVC) gutters
Plastic can become brittle with age and split. We check joints, brackets and the line of each run.
What affects the cost of gutter surveys
All our prices include VAT. What changes the price is:
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- Basic, Standard or Premium
Gutter survey starts from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on how big and how high the roof is, how it can safely be seen and which survey you book.
Helping us price your survey
What helps most when you contact us:
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- What’s prompted the survey
- What kind of property and roof it is
Photos help, if you have them. Pictures from the ground or a window are fine, and please do not climb up for a closer look. To get started, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Tips that help
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Leave gutter checks at height to someone equipped for it
- Get trees that overhang the gutters trimmed
- Look for downpipes coming loose
- Look for new stains on ceilings below valleys after rain
For let and shared buildings, the report can go on file and use it to plan upkeep. The photographs help when you explain the work to others.
Watch your gutters from ground level or a window during heavy rain. Water spilling over the edge or out of a joint is a sign that something needs attention before damage builds up.
How it works
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof; as a rough guide, the survey takes about one to two hours for most homes, and longer where there are parapet, valley or box gutters to follow. You are welcome to ask questions while we are there. In a hamlet or village like Potters Corner, a postcode doesn’t always lead to the right gate, so a few directions are welcome. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- We agree which parts of the building you’re most worried about.
- Each gutter run is checked for blockages, sags and leaking joints.
- We check the outlets, hoppers, downpipes and any overflows.
- Fascias, soffits and the walls below are looked at for signs of overflow.
- Findings are photographed and set out in a written report.
Getting ready for the survey
- If you’re buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Note where any stains or damp appear
Getting a price
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Advice
Potters Corner homes and their roofs
Historic houses like Godinton House, about 1.2 miles south-west, show how far back building in the area around Potters Corner goes. If your house is among 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. You’ll also find oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses among the county’s older buildings. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them.
If you run a business near County Square, a roof report helps plan work around trading rather than after a leak. If you own a rental within reach of Ashford International station, the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at. Homes near green spaces like Ashford Warren and Hoads Wood can get more leaves in their gutters in autumn.
Potters Corner is about 2 miles north of Ashford, in Kent. Potters Corner gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a close look at what can be seen safely, photos and a clear written report. Potters Corner is one of the places in Kent where we work. We also survey roofs in Canterbury.
Here we cover the TN25 and TN26 postcode area for gutter surveys. We offer gutter surveys to properties on Kingsland Lane, Sandyhurst Lane and Westwell Lane. Nearby, we also carry out gutter surveys in Bockhanger (1 mile south-east), Godinton (1 mile south), Westwell (1 mile north), Hothfield (1 mile west) and Kennington (1 mile east). Within a short drive, we also cover Canterbury (12 miles north-east), Sittingbourne (13 miles north-west), Folkestone (15 miles south-east), Whitstable (15 miles north-east), Faversham (10 miles north) and Hythe (12 miles south-east).
Landmarks near Potters Corner
We work in homes and buildings around Ashford Warren and Hoads Wood, Towers School and Sixth Form Centre and The Hayesbrook School and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Ashford International station, about 2.2 miles south-east. Nearby you’ll also find County Square (1.8 miles south-east) and William Harvey Hospital (3.4 miles south-east). The countryside around Potters Corner includes Hatch Park.