Kent · London and the South East
Gutter survey in Shorne, Kent
A survey of gutters, valleys, outlets and downpipes around Shorne, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Dripping or leaking gutter joints
- Sagging gutters and loose brackets
- Water spilling over the gutter edge
What we look for on each type of roof
Aluminium and other metal gutters
Long metal gutter runs on larger buildings can hide blocked outlets, so we check the outlets carefully.
Lead-lined valley and parapet gutters
Lead linings are common in valleys and parapet gutters on older houses. A split lining can leak straight into the building.
About our gutter survey in Shorne
Most blocked gutters are full of leaves, moss or silt. Homes close to trees fill their gutters faster, and moss washing off a tiled or slate roof adds to it. We note where gutters are clogged or holding water and where outlets or hoppers are choked and whether any overflows are doing their job. The photographs show you exactly what we found. Blocked gutters are easy to put off, but they rarely get better. We survey fascias and soffits, eaves gutters and downpipes, and people most often book us about soffits marked by water and overflowing valley or parapet gutters.
Somewhere as small as Shorne, homes are often older cottages and farmhouses, with outbuildings and some newer houses. Older roofs may be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, frequently 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. On older roofs, it’s usually the chimneys and lead flashings that need work first.
What you get is a clear record of the gutter on the day we saw it. It is useful right away, and a good reference for later, like when you want to compare after future work.
- Where
- Shorne (DA12)
- Region
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What a gutter survey looks like in Shorne
The coast is about 3 miles or less from Shorne, and being near the sea means more wind and salt than a roof inland would face. Near the sea, metal fixings wear faster and loose pieces on a roof are more likely to lift, while driving rain finds any gap. Cobham College, about 2.3 miles south-west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Shorne. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
If your house is among the older ones in the streets near Church of St Peter and St Paul, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs. If you look after a building such as Shorne Church of England Primary School, a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time.
Shorne is about 2 miles south-east of Gravesend, in Kent. Anywhere in Shorne, we can come and survey your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. Shorne is one of the places in Kent where we work. Our Maidstone page covers surveys nearby.
Surveys in DA12 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Whether your property is on The Street, Cob Drive and Crown Green or anywhere close by, we can help. Other places close to Shorne include Upper Ifield (1 mile west), Shorne Ridgeway (1 mile south), Higham (1 mile east), Thong (1 mile west) and Gadshill (1 mile east). We also work in nearby towns such as Maidstone (11 miles south), Sittingbourne (14 miles east), Dartford (9 miles west), Sevenoaks (14 miles south-west), Northfleet (4 miles west) and Swanley (11 miles west).
Local landmarks in Shorne
In Shorne, that means homes and buildings near The Rose and Crown pub, Shorne Woods Country Park and Thamesview School. For rail, the closest station is Higham station, roughly 1.7 miles north-east. Other landmarks nearby include Gravesham Museum (3.2 miles north-west) and Gravesham Community Hospital (3.4 miles north-west). Not far away are Rede Common and Gad's Hill.
Shorne: your questions answered
I let a flat near Higham station. Can you check the roof?
Yes. We survey roofs for landlords, letting agents and managing agents as well as owners. You can call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and what you need.
Do you cover smaller places like Shorne?
Yes, Shorne is covered. We cover the whole of London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
How soon will I get the report?
Report times are set by the package. Basic is within 48 hours, Standard is 24–48 hours and Premium is the same day. If you have a deadline, like an exchange date, let us know when booking.
How much time does the visit need?
Most visits to a house take about 1–2 hours, and longer for larger or complex roofs.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
Over 20 years and more than 5,000 surveys.
Will I get photos?
Yes, every report has them. Pictures sit next to the findings they show.
What’s the price of a gutter survey?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The size of the property and the access affect the price. For a price, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
Nearby places to Shorne
Other services in Shorne
For landlords and managing agents
Where a roof is shared: we need access agreed with the freeholder or managing agent. Let us know about it when booking and we’ll plan the survey around it.
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too. Bigger roofs take more time, and they’re priced for the size.
Useful tips for Shorne property owners
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Watch ceilings under valley gutters for fresh marks
- Have overhanging branches cut back
- Look for green streaks or damp patches on walls
- Check from the ground or a window, not a ladder
If we think the problem lies underground, we’ll say so, so a drain survey can be arranged. We also note anything else we spot on the roof while we’re there.
Look at the gutters from indoors or the ground when it pours. Overflows and dripping joints are a sign to act before damage builds up.
Honest limits
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, and that sets some limits:
- The inside of buried drains
- Damage hidden inside walls or behind boards
- Confirming asbestos in older rainwater goods
If you’re not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will give you a straight answer before booking. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Shorne
- Eaves gutters
- Valley gutters
- Downpipes
- Parapet and box gutters
- Fascias and soffits
- Outlets and hoppers
What we do, step by step
It helps to start with what’s prompted the survey: a purchase, a leak, a storm, new work or simply peace of mind. That way we can focus on what matters to you. Most visits take about one to two hours at a house, depending on how many gutter runs and downpipes there are. Older rural homes like those around Shorne can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. Each part is looked at from wherever it can be seen safely.
- We start with what you’ve noticed, such as damp or overflowing gutters.
- The eaves gutters, downpipes and fascias are checked from ground level and windows.
- Valleys, parapets and box gutters are inspected where they can be seen safely.
- The loft space is checked for staining, where it can be reached safely.
- You receive a report with photos and recommendations.
Before the survey
- Keep pets in another room
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
Booking a survey
Every survey is priced before it’s booked, so you know the cost up front. Our price is from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
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When to book a survey in Shorne
Hidden gutters are frequently lined with lead or another sheet covering. Splits and blocked outlets in these gutters can send water straight into the building, because there is no outer edge for it to spill over. Lead linings can also be stolen.
Here are some of the things we see frequently:
- Gutters packed with leaves or moss
- Overflowing valley or parapet gutters
- Fascia boards damaged by overflowing water
- Dripping or leaking gutter joints
Landlords with a home close to Higham station may find that a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant.
Questions to ask before you book
- What the survey will not cover
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- What insurance they carry