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Gutter survey in Rough Common, Kent
Wondering about the gutter at a property in Rough Common? You can book a gutter survey in Rough Common and across Kent.
- Soffits marked by water
- Hoppers and outlets full of debris
- Gutters packed with leaves or moss
What happens on the day
Expect us to ask a few questions before we start, about the roof’s history, any leaks and past repairs. The inspection then takes about 1–2 hours for a house, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. Rural addresses near Rough Common can be hard to find from a postcode alone, 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.
- We ask about overflows, damp or leaks you’ve noticed.
- We look along the gutters, downpipes and fascias from the ground and from windows.
- Any valley, parapet or box gutters are looked at as far as safe access allows.
- The roof space is checked for water marks if it’s safe to get into.
- The findings are written up with photographs and recommendations.
Preparing for the visit
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the freeholder or managing agent
Getting a price
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, and you can ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form to find out.
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About our gutter survey in Rough Common
We look at the rainwater system above ground level, from the gutters down to where the downpipes meet the ground. It’s not a CCTV drain survey, so we can’t see inside underground pipes. If the problem looks like a blocked or broken drain below ground, the report will say so, with a suggestion to book a separate drain survey. Problems above ground, from split hoppers to leaking downpipes, are photographed and noted. We survey eaves gutters, valley gutters and fascias and soffits, and people most frequently book us about water backing up from a hidden gutter and joints that drip after rain.
Some older homes in villages like Rough Common are listed or in a conservation area. If yours is, re-roofing in different materials may need consent, so the council is the place to check. Knowing the roof’s condition helps you plan ahead with that in mind. Where a building is listed, matching the existing roof materials is often expected.
Report times depend on the survey you book: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day.
- Where
- Rough Common (CT2)
- Region
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Towns and villages near Rough Common
Other services in Rough Common
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Where a roof is shared: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Let us know about it as you book and we’ll plan the survey around it.
If you own several properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To arrange surveys for several addresses, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Checking the roof from ground level
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Water spilling over the edge can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Photograph them and note the date.
Rough Common: your questions answered
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Canterbury West station?
Yes, landlords and letting agents book with us as well as owners. You can call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and a few details, including who will give access on the day.
Does being near the coast affect roofs in Rough Common?
It can do. Rough Common is within about 5 miles of the sea, and coastal roofs tend to see faster wear on metal parts and more wind lifting loose pieces.
How much is a gutter survey?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The price depends on the size of the building and how easy the gutters are to see. For a price, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
How do I book a survey in Rough Common?
It’s easiest to ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email. Give us the address and some details about the roof. Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
Can you tell me if my old gutters contain asbestos?
No. We do not carry out asbestos testing. Where gutters, downpipes or soffits could be asbestos cement, we flag them so a specialist asbestos surveyor can check before any work.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
Over 20 years and more than 5,000 surveys.
Are you insured?
Our surveys are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance. Ask if you need details for a managing agent or building owner.
What a gutter survey does not cover
Before booking, it’s worth knowing what a survey won’t do:
- Confirming asbestos in older rainwater goods
- Blockages deep inside downpipes
- The inside of buried drains
If you’re not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or email us and we will give you a straight answer before booking. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Fascias and soffits
- Outlets and hoppers
- Downpipes
- Eaves gutters
- Parapet and box gutters
- Valley gutters
What affects the cost of gutter surveys
Not every roof costs the same to survey, for these reasons:
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so the price reflects that. The price is confirmed before you book.
What to tell us when you get in touch
Before you get in touch, it helps to have:
- What’s prompted the survey
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- The property’s address and postcode
- Dates you’re working to, like exchange
When you are ready to go ahead, call 07833 053749 or send us an email. From there it’s a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day, weekday or weekend.
Gutter surveys around Rough Common
Rough Common is within about 5 miles of the coast, and places near the sea get more salt in the air and more wind than inland. Metal fixings and flashings corrode faster in salt air, while gales work at loose ridges, slates and tiles. 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. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first.
For landlords with property near Canterbury West station, a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant. If you live in an older home near Church of St. Gabriel, the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine. If you look after a shop, office or commercial unit, for instance near Whitefriars Shopping Centre, knowing the roof’s condition lets you budget for work rather than pay for emergencies.
Rough Common is about 2 miles north-west of Canterbury, in Kent. Bookings from Rough Common are handled just like any other: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Rough Common is one of the places in Kent where we work for gutter surveys.
All of CT2 is within our area for gutter surveys. Local streets include Ross Gardens, Firtree Close and Rough Common Road, all of which we cover. Neighbouring places we cover for gutter surveys include Harbledown (1 mile south-east), Upper Harbledown (1 mile south-west), Hales Place (1 mile east), Wincheap (2 miles south-east) and Thanington (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Ashford (13 miles south-west), Dover (15 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (14 miles west), Folkestone (15 miles south), Whitstable (4 miles north) and Faversham (7 miles west).
Around Rough Common
In Rough Common, that means homes and buildings near St Edmund's School, The Archbishop's School and The Dog and Bear pub and the streets around them. The closest station to Rough Common is Canterbury West station, about 1.3 miles south-east of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Eastbridge Hospital of St Thomas the Martyr (1.6 miles south-east) and Canterbury Castle (1.6 miles south-east). Open spaces near Rough Common include Blean Woods RSPB Reserve.
Leave it or get it looked at?
A dripping joint or sagging bracket won’t get better on its own. Every downpour adds to the damage, on walls, timber and sometimes inside. Getting it surveyed now shows what needs attention first. Outbuildings and barns around Rough Common are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. It’s worth including them in a survey before a winter does the damage.
Price depends partly on the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, inc. VAT. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
Why book with us
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
Read what a roof survey costs and our case studies.