Kent · London and the South East
Gutter Survey in Rolvenden
Gutter surveys in Rolvenden and the rest of Kent. Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends.
- Sagging gutters and loose brackets
- Choked outlets or hopper heads
- Leaks at the gutter joints
How a gutter survey works in Rolvenden
We survey gutters and rainwater systems in Rolvenden and right across London and South East England. We inspect everything we can see safely from the ground, windows, the loft space and the roof where it is safe. Time on site usually takes about 1–2 hours at a house, depending on how many gutter runs and downpipes there are. The written report follows, with photographs and recommendations. We are often asked to look into choked outlets or hopper heads and gutters full of debris and silt, across parapet and box gutters, valley gutters and eaves gutters.
Somewhere as small as Rolvenden, homes are often older cottages and farmhouses, with outbuildings and some newer houses. Older roofs may be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, often with chimneys that have stood a long time. Each needs checking in its own way, and thatch is a specialist material we report on as far as it can be seen. Chimneys and lead flashings on old roofs frequently need the most attention.
The Standard Survey adds moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey goes further, with thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Place
- Rolvenden (TN17)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Common questions in Rolvenden
How do I find out if my home in Rolvenden is listed?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Rolvenden?
Yes, Rolvenden is within the area we cover. We work right across London and the South East. Just phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know about the property, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
Will you check the loft?
Where it’s relevant to the survey and there is safe access, yes. A clear path to the hatch helps.
What does a gutter survey cost?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The size of the property and the access affect the price. To get a price, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Professional indemnity and public liability insurance cover our surveys. Ask if you need details for a managing agent or building owner.
Will you check the drains below ground?
No. Our gutter survey covers rainwater above ground down to where the downpipes reach the ground. Where a below-ground drain seems to be the problem, we will tell you.
What’s the best way to book?
To arrange a survey, ring 07833 053749 or email us and tell us the address and what you need to know. We’ll confirm the price and find a day that suits.
Tips from our surveys
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out:
- Get trees that overhang the gutters trimmed
- Don’t climb a ladder to look in the gutters
- Ask for valleys and parapet gutters to be cleared too
- Look for new stains on ceilings below valleys after rain
Where the evidence points to drains below ground, the report says so, so you can arrange a drain survey. We also note anything else we spot on the roof while we’re there.
Get trees and climbers near the eaves trimmed back using someone with the right kit. Less debris means fewer blocked outlets.
Gutter surveys in Rolvenden: local notes
Handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles hung on pegs through two holes, are typical of older Kent buildings. The county’s older buildings also include oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them. Historic houses such as Smallhythe Place, about 3.1 miles east, show how far back building in the area around Rolvenden goes. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
If you look after a building such as Rolvenden Primary School, its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale.
Rolvenden is about 12 miles south-west of Ashford, in Kent. From houses to flats and shops in Rolvenden, the roof can be surveyed on a weekday or at the weekend. We cover towns and villages across Kent, large and small. For surveys nearby, see our Maidstone page.
Every address in TN17 is covered for gutter surveys. Whether your property is on High Street, Sparkeswood Avenue and Glebe Field or anywhere close by, we can survey it. Other places close to Rolvenden include West Cross (1 mile west), Rolvenden Layne (1 mile south-east), Strood (1 mile north-east), Parkgate (2 miles north) and East End (3 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (15 miles north), Ashford (12 miles north-east), Paddock Wood (14 miles north-west), Tenterden (3 miles north-east), Bearsted (15 miles north) and Park Wood (13 miles north).
Landmarks near Rolvenden
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Star Public House. Nearby you’ll also find The C.M Booth Collection (within half a mile west) and Benenden Hospital (2.4 miles north).
Do you need a gutter survey in Rolvenden?
Moss grows on many tiled and slate roofs, and heavy rain washes clumps of it into the gutters. Mixed with grit from the roof, it settles as silt that slows the flow and gives plants somewhere to grow.
Problems we come across often include:
- Soffits marked by water
- Dripping or leaking gutter joints
- Gutters overflowing in heavy rain
- Blocked outlets and hoppers
For an older house near a landmark like Parish Church of St Mary, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Their insurance cover
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
Checking the roof from the ground
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and a fall can be serious. That part is for a survey, using safe viewpoints and a drone where it applies.
It helps to keep a record: dates of leaks, photos from ground level and any work done on the roof. Send it with your enquiry.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Rolvenden
Letting agents often book on a landlord’s behalf, and the report can go to both. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on, photos included.
Towns and villages near Rolvenden
Also in Rolvenden
What happens if roof problems are left?
Damp walls are sometimes blamed on the wrong thing. If a leaking gutter or downpipe is the source, other work on the wall will not stop it. Checking the gutters first helps you spend in the right place. Around Rolvenden, older homes often have old roof timbers, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it’s left.
We offer three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all inc. VAT. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
Why book us in Rolvenden
- Package prices that include VAT
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- 98% of clients satisfied
Read how roof surveys are priced or what we found on two real jobs.
What happens on the day
Where it is relevant and can be reached safely, the roof space is checked as well as the outside. Inside, we look for staining, damp, gaps and signs of movement, as far as the space allows. The whole visit usually takes about 1–2 hours on an ordinary house, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. In a small place like Rolvenden, access is typically 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.
- You tell us where you’ve seen overflows, drips or damp.
- The eaves gutters, downpipes and fascias are checked from ground level and windows.
- We check hidden gutters as far as safe access allows.
- The roof space is checked for staining, where it can be reached safely.
- You receive a report with photos and recommendations.
Getting ready for the survey
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we are coming
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
Book a survey
We confirm the price for your roof before you book, so you know the cost up front. Gutter survey starts from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.