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Gutter Survey in Shepway
Gutter surveys in Shepway from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us across London and the South East.
- Water backing up from a hidden gutter
- Water spilling over the gutter edge
- Gutters that have fallen out of line
Gutter survey in Shepway: what you get
People book a gutter survey when gutters overflow, when damp appears or before the wetter months. Landlords and managing agents use it to plan maintenance and buyers sometimes want the gutters looked at before they exchange. Whoever books, we inspect and report in the same way with photos and clear recommendations. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. If you are worried about fascia boards damaged by overflowing water and leaking or loose downpipes, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
In a smaller place like Shepway, some roofs stand more exposed to wind and rain than in a built-up town. Ridge tiles, verges, chimney stacks and flashings take the worst of it. A proper look shows whether anything has started to loosen. Once one ridge tile or slate moves, wind gets under the next one too.
Most points in the report come with a picture, so you can see each defect rather than just read about it. Anything out of sight on the day is listed as such.
- Place
- Shepway (ME15)
- Region
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Why act early in Shepway
Going up a ladder to check your own gutters carries real risk. From the ground you can spot drips and overflows but hidden gutters are another matter. We inspect as far as it is safe to see and put it in writing. Around Shepway, leaves and moss in gutters lead to overflowing water and damp walls, particularly where trees overhang. It is easy to sort the cause early and slow to dry a damp wall.
Prices start from £150, inc. VAT, for a Basic Survey. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400. We confirm the exact price before booking.
Why us?
- 20+ years’ experience
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- An independent view of the roof
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced and two real surveys.
When you need someone else
In fairness, a roof survey has limits:
- What’s behind fascias and inside walls
- Whether a material contains asbestos (a specialist asbestos surveyor’s job)
- What’s hidden inside a downpipe
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will recommend the right survey. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Shepway
- Fascias and soffits
- Valley gutters
- Outlets and hoppers
- Downpipes
- Parapet and box gutters
- Eaves gutters
What affects the price in Shepway
To price your survey, we look at:
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, including VAT, and we will tell you which fits.
What to let us know when you get in touch
If you can, have these to hand when you get in touch:
- What made you get in touch
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- What kind of property and roof it is
- The address and postcode of the property
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Take them safely from the ground or a window; never climb up to get a better view. To get started, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget, putting the urgent items at the top.
Landlords and agents in Shepway book surveys as well as homeowners. A written report with photographs gives you a clear record of the gutter.
What we are asked to look at in Shepway
Most gutter joints rely on seals or sealant that wear out. Plastic gutters move with heat and cold, and in time their joints can drip. Cast iron joints can corrode and part where the paint has failed.
Common reasons to book include:
- Choked outlets or hopper heads
- Leaking or loose downpipes
- Rotten fascias or stained soffits
- Leaves and moss blocking gutters
For businesses in and around places such as The Mall Maidstone, a written record of the roof’s condition helps you plan maintenance rather than react to leaks.
Questions to ask before you book
- What the survey won’t cover
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- How long the report takes to arrive
- Whether you get a written report with photos
Gutter surveys around Shepway
The wider area around Shepway has a long history of building, with Stoneacre about 1.4 miles east. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters. Older houses across Kent frequently have handmade clay or peg tiles, and many have tile-hung 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.
If you look after a building like Greenfields Community Primary School, its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale. For landlords with property near Maidstone West station, a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let.
Shepway is about 1 mile south-east of Maidstone, in Kent. We provide gutter surveys for homes and businesses in Shepway. We cover towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages.
All of ME15 is within our area for gutter surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. If you need a gutter survey at a property on Derby Road, Devon Road and Surrey Road or anywhere close by, we can help. If you are just outside Shepway, we cover Willington (1 mile east), Park Wood (1 mile south), Otham (1 mile south-east), Maidstone (1 mile north-west) and Weavering (1 mile north-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Sittingbourne (10 miles north-east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (15 miles south-west), Gravesend (14 miles north-west), Tonbridge (12 miles west), Faversham (15 miles east) and Northfleet (15 miles north-west).
What’s near Shepway
Typical jobs here are in homes near Mote Park, The Wheatsheaf pub and Senacre Technology College, among other places. The closest station to Shepway is Maidstone West station, roughly 1.7 miles north-west. Nearby you’ll also find KIMS hospital (2.2 miles north) and Allington Castle (3.1 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Detling Hill.
The survey, step by step
We work from the outside in: first the slopes, edges and gutters from every safe viewpoint, then the roof space where it can be reached. In total, it takes between one and two hours for most homes, and longer where there are parapet, valley or box gutters to follow. A visit to a smaller place like Shepway is no different on the day: we look from ground level, from windows, from the loft and from the roof where it is safe. It helps to show us anything you’ve already noticed.
- First, you let us know what you’ve seen, such as overflows or damp.
- Gutters, downpipes, fascias and soffits are inspected from safe vantage points.
- Any valley, parapet or box gutters are looked at as far as safe access allows.
- The loft space is checked for water marks if it is safe to get into.
- We send a written report with photos and clear recommendations.
Before we arrive
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
Booking a survey
Gutter survey starts from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, and you can call 07833 053749 or use the contact form to find out.
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Shepway questions
Can a landlord with a rental near Maidstone West station book a roof survey?
Yes, that’s a common request. We just need to know who will give access, and we can send the report to you or your agent.
Is my home in Shepway listed or in a conservation area?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Will you check the drains below ground?
No, CCTV drain work isn’t part of this survey. We check gutters, outlets, hoppers, downpipes and overflows and flags signs of a drain problem.
Does someone need to be in?
If the survey includes the loft or the inside of the building, someone needs to let us in. We’ll talk about access when booking.
What do I do with the report?
The report comes by email, and you decide the next step: raise it with a seller, send it to an insurer, brief a roofer or share it with a managing agent.
Is a Saturday or Sunday visit possible?
Yes. We survey on weekdays and at weekends. To find a day that suits, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Is there a good time of year to book a gutter survey?
Whenever suits you. If water is already spilling over, book sooner rather than later, because the walls take the water.