Kent · London and the South East
Gutter Survey in Shoreham
Find out the condition of the gutter at your property in Shoreham. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Water spilling over the gutter edge
- Gutters that have fallen out of line
- Leaks at the gutter joints
When to book a survey in Shoreham
Falling leaves are the most common cause of blocked gutters. Every autumn, trees fill gutters with leaves, twigs and seeds, and they collect at the outlets. Once an outlet is choked, the gutter fills and overflows.
Common reasons to book include:
- Blocked outlets and hoppers
- Rotten fascias or stained soffits
- Joints that drip after rain
- Leaking or loose downpipes
For an older house near a landmark like Church of St Peter and St Paul, the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine.
Before booking anyone
- Whether the loft space is looked at, where there is one
- What follow-up you get after the report
- What insurance they carry
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
Gutter survey in Shoreham: what you get
A gutter needs a steady fall towards its outlet to drain properly. Sagging brackets and slipped joints leave water standing and overflowing where the gutter dips. We look along each run for sags, gaps and leaking joints, along with the brackets and downpipe fixings. Recommendations are written down and prioritised by urgency where relevant. We are often asked to look into gutters that have fallen out of line and valley or box gutters that overflow inside, across outlets and hoppers, downpipes and valley gutters.
In a village or hamlet like Shoreham, older cottages and farmhouses frequently sit alongside barns, outbuildings and a few newer houses. Roofs there can be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, and chimney stacks are frequently old. We report on what can safely be seen, and thatch is a specialist material. Chimneys and lead flashings on old roofs often need the most attention.
You receive the findings by email, ready to forward to whoever needs them. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24–48 hours and Premium on the day.
- Place
- Shoreham (TN14)
- Region
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Different roofs, different checks
Plastic (uPVC) gutters
Joints that have pulled apart are a common fault on plastic gutters. We record each one we can see.
Cast iron gutters
Cast iron tends to fail at the joints and fixings. Cracks, rust and leaks are recorded as far as we can see them.
Prices for gutter surveys in Shoreham
When we price a survey, we consider:
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- Height and safe access
- Which survey package you book
All our prices include VAT. Gutter survey starts from £150, including VAT. You’ll know the price for the job before you book.
What we need to know
You do not need to know any roofing terms. Just let us know:
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- When you need the report by
Booking is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or email us and give us a few details about the property and we will point you to the right survey. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
What happens on the day
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof, but as a rough guide the survey takes about one to two hours at a house, depending on how many gutter runs and downpipes there are. You are welcome to ask questions while we’re there. In a hamlet or village like Shoreham, a postcode doesn’t always lead to the right gate, so a few directions are welcome. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- You let us know where you’ve seen overflows, drips or damp.
- The eaves gutters, downpipes and fascias are checked from ground level and windows.
- We look at 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.
Before the survey
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Keep pets in another room
- Jot down any questions you want answered
How to book
To arrange a survey, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and tell us the address and what’s prompted the survey. We will confirm the price before you book.
Advice
Before and after the survey
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Check the loft with care after heavy rain
- Don’t leave hidden gutters out of a clear-out
- Get the gutters cleaned out every year
- Watch for green marks down the brickwork
Questions about the report are welcome. The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation and the Premium Survey comes with an in-person one.
Hidden gutters need clearing too. They block in the same way as the gutters you can see but they’re much harder to spot, so make sure they’re included in any clearing work.
Places near Shoreham
What else we do in Shoreham
What a gutter survey looks like in Shoreham
Across Kent, older roofs are often handmade clay or peg tiles, and tile-hanging on upper walls is a familiar sight. Oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses are part of the county’s older buildings too. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look. With Lullingstone Castle about 1.8 miles north-east, Shoreham sits in an area with a long building history. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters.
If you look after a building like Shoreham Village School, large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other. If you own a rental within reach of Shoreham (Kent) station, the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at.
Shoreham is about 4 miles north of Sevenoaks, in Kent. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Shoreham can all book gutter surveys. Our area takes in places right across Kent. Our London page covers surveys nearby.
We work across TN14 for gutter surveys and the streets around it. Whether your property is on High Street, Boakes Meadow and Church Street or anywhere close by, we can help. If you’re just outside Shoreham, we cover Badgers Mount (1 mile west), Sepham Heath (1 mile south-west), Twitton (1 mile south), Otford (2 miles south) and Lullingstone (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Dartford (8 miles north), Sevenoaks (4 miles south), Royal Tunbridge Wells (14 miles south), Gravesend (11 miles north-east), Tonbridge (10 miles south-east) and Northfleet (10 miles north-east).
Local landmarks in Shoreham
We work in homes and buildings around Raspberry Hall Park and The Old George Inn, among other places. Shoreham has its own railway station: Shoreham (Kent) station. Other landmarks nearby include Sevenoaks Hospital (3.2 miles south) and Otford Heritage Centre (1.9 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Dryhill Nature Reserve.
Questions from Shoreham
Do you cover smaller places like Shoreham?
Yes. Shoreham is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when booking.
Can a landlord with a rental near Shoreham (Kent) station book a roof survey?
Yes, landlords and agents book with us as well as owners. Just phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and let us know about the building, including who will give access on the day.
How long will you be on site?
For a house, expect about 1–2 hours on site, with commercial buildings nearer 3–4 hours.
How much is a gutter survey?
Our packages start from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, including VAT. Just ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email for a price.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Every survey is covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, and details are available on request.
How soon will I get the report?
It depends on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day. Reports are sent by email.
Could my damp wall be caused by the gutters?
Overflowing gutters frequently lead to damp walls, and we check for exactly that. If the evidence points elsewhere, we will say so, based on what we can see.
Why act early in Shoreham
Damp walls are sometimes blamed on the wrong thing. When rainwater goods are the source, treating the wall alone won’t solve it. Checking the gutters first helps you spend in the right place. For an older or listed building in a place like Shoreham, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so leaving a defect until it is urgent leaves less time to plan.
For a price for your roof in Shoreham, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and a few details. We’ll confirm the figure before booking.
Why book us in Shoreham
- Every finding written up with photos
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- Prices that include VAT
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