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Gutter survey in Reculver, Kent
Gutter surveys for homes and businesses in Reculver. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- Sagging gutters and loose brackets
- Overflowing valley or parapet gutters
- Downpipes that are split or coming away
Gutter survey in Reculver
Gutters have to slope gently towards the outlet to drain properly. Sagging brackets and slipped joints leave water standing and overflowing where the gutter dips. We check the line of each run as far as we can see it, along with the brackets and downpipe fixings. Recommendations are written down and prioritised by urgency where relevant. If you’ve noticed soffits marked by water and cracked or loose downpipes, we can find out what’s behind it.
Some older homes in villages like Reculver are 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. A roof report helps you plan work with that in mind. Where a building is listed, matching the existing roof materials is often expected.
How fast the report arrives depends on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day.
- Where
- Reculver (CT6)
- Region
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What a survey costs
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before you book. This is what makes a difference:
- The size of the roof
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- Height and safe access
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
Every price we give includes VAT, and the report is not charged as an extra. Our price is from £150, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
What to let us know when you get in touch
A little information up front helps. Please include:
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- The address and postcode of the property
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
We confirm the price for your roof before you book, so you know where you stand. Our price is from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, call 07833 053749 or email us.
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Reculver
The coast is about 1 mile or less from Reculver, where sea air brings more salt and stronger wind than inland. Salt is hard on nails, clips and metal flashings, and strong wind lifts anything already loose on a roof. 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. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them.
Living close to Bishopstone Cliffs is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls. If you own a rental within reach of Herne Bay station, knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints.
Reculver is about 3 miles east of Herne Bay, in Kent. Reculver gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a proper look at what can be seen safely, photos and a clear written report. Across Kent, we cover Reculver. There is also a page for Canterbury.
Postcode districts we cover here for gutter surveys: CT6. We cover properties on Reculver Lane and Cherry Blossom Drive. Other places close to Reculver include Bishopstone (1 mile west), Hillborough (1 mile south-west), Hawthorn (2 miles south-west), Beltinge (2 miles west) and Highstead (2 miles south-west). We also work in nearby towns like Canterbury (8 miles south-west), Margate (8 miles east), Ramsgate (10 miles east), Broadstairs (10 miles east), Whitstable (7 miles west) and Deal (14 miles south-east).
Landmarks near Reculver
Typical jobs here are in homes near Bishopstone Cliffs and The King Ethelbert Inn, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Herne Bay station, about 3.5 miles west.
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Before and after the survey
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Leave gutter checks at height to someone equipped for it
- Check that downpipes are firmly fixed to the wall
- Look for green streaks or damp patches on walls
- Have overhanging branches cut back
Once work is carried out, keep an eye on the gutters in the next downpour. Water should run to the outlets and away without spilling over, and if it does not, raise it with whoever did the job.
Watch your gutters from the ground or a window during heavy rain. Overflows and dripping joints are a sign to act before the walls suffer.
How it works
The aim of the visit is simple: 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 most homes; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. In a small place like Reculver, access is normally the main thing to plan. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- 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.
- Fascias, soffits and the walls below are looked at for signs of overflow.
- You get photos and written recommendations, prioritised where relevant.
Getting ready for the survey
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Tell us about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
Booking a survey
Most bookings start with a short call: phone 07833 053749 or email us, and we will ask about the building and what you need. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Related advice
FAQs for Reculver
Is the coastal weather around Reculver hard on roofs?
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, and Reculver is within about 1 mile of the coast.
Is Reculver within the area you cover?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We survey roofs across London and the South East. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route as you book.
Do you use drones?
Where it helps and the rules allow, yes. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID and fly a drone under 250g, and the airspace and weather are checked before every flight.
How experienced are you?
We have more than 20 years’ experience and have completed over 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
What does the report include?
It sets out what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, backed by photos. It also says if any part of the roof couldn’t be seen safely, so you know exactly what was covered.
What does a gutter survey cost?
Our packages start from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, inc. VAT. Just call 07833 053749 or send us an email for a price.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Our cover is professional indemnity plus public liability, and we can provide details if a managing agent needs them.
What we cannot see
Before you book, it is worth knowing what a survey won’t do:
- Whether a material contains asbestos (a specialist asbestos surveyor’s job)
- Parts of gutters that can’t be seen safely
- Underground drains, which need a CCTV drain survey
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will point you to the right survey. What a survey covers and does not.
Roof types and parts we check
- Valley gutters
- Eaves gutters
- Parapet and box gutters
- Fascias and soffits
- Downpipes
- Outlets and hoppers
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. Recommendations are set out by urgency where it matters, which helps when budgeting.
Landlords, agents and building managers in Reculver and across Kent can book any of our surveys. For a price for a let property or a block, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Do you need a gutter survey in Reculver?
Moss grows on many tiled and slate roofs, and heavy rain washes clumps of it into the gutters. With grit from the coverings, it forms a thick sludge that holds water in the gutter and lets weeds take root.
Look out for signs like these:
- Overflowing eaves gutters
- Sagging gutters and loose brackets
- Dripping or leaking gutter joints
- Cracked or loose downpipes
For an older house near a landmark like St Mary's Church, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs.
Questions to ask before you book
- Which limits apply to the survey
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- What the report includes, and whether it has photographs
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see