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Shottenden Gutter Survey
Gutter surveys in Shottenden from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us.
- Water spilling over the gutter edge
- Gutters full of debris and silt
- Leaks at the gutter joints
Gutter survey in Shottenden: what you get
A gutter needs a steady fall towards its outlet or water sits in them. Sagging brackets and slipped joints leave water standing and overflowing where the gutter dips. We check the line of each run as far as we can see it and look at the brackets and downpipe clips. Recommendations are written down and prioritised by urgency where relevant. Common reasons to book are overflowing eaves gutters and leaves and moss blocking gutters, on valley gutters, downpipes and outlets and hoppers.
Some older homes in villages like Shottenden 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. A roof report helps you plan work with that in mind. Older materials such as clay tiles, slate and stone are often matched when work is done.
Where we cannot see part of the gutter, the report says so. You will know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Location
- Shottenden (CT4)
- Region
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Common roof problems in Shottenden
Lots of tiled and slate roofs carry moss, and heavy rain washes clumps of it into the gutters. With grit from the coverings, it forms a thick sludge that holds water in the gutter and gives plants somewhere to grow.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Sagging gutters and loose brackets
- Cracked or loose downpipes
- Choked outlets or hopper heads
- Overflowing valley or parapet gutters
If you let a flat or house near Selling station, a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- How they’ll see the roof: from the ground, the loft, the roof or by drone
- What the survey will not cover
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
Questions from Shottenden
How do I find out if my home in Shottenden is listed?
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.
Do you cover smaller places like Shottenden?
Yes, we do. We survey roofs across London and the South East, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
What insurance do you have?
Our surveys are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance. Ask if you need details for a managing agent or building owner.
Is there a good time of year to book a gutter survey?
You can book at any time of year. Before the wetter months gives you time to plan any work though problems often show up after heavy rain.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Not always. Some roofs are too steep or fragile to walk on safely. Safe viewpoints, the loft and a drone where applicable let us see the rest, and the report records anything we couldn’t see.
Do you check valley and parapet gutters?
Yes, as far as they can safely be seen. We use the ground, windows, the roof space and the roof where it’s safe, and by drone where it’s applicable.
Can a gutter survey explain damp on my walls?
Leaking gutters and downpipes are a common cause of damp walls, and the survey looks for that. If the evidence points elsewhere, we’ll say so, based on what we can see.
Also near Shottenden
Also in Shottenden
Roof by roof
Fascias and soffits
On buildings from before 2000, soffits may be asbestos cement. Any we think could be are flagged so a specialist asbestos surveyor can check them before they’re disturbed.
Lead-lined valley and parapet gutters
A London butterfly roof drains to a central valley gutter, and a blockage there can overflow inside. It’s inspected as far as safe access allows.
DIY checks: what’s safe
A DIY look is useful, but it is not a survey. You won’t see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from the ground, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from ground level or a window. Overflowing water can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
What happens on the day
We will ask a few questions first, about the roof’s history, any leaks and past repairs. Then the inspection itself takes about 1–2 hours at a house, depending on how many gutter runs and downpipes there are. For a village or hamlet like Shottenden, the journey is planned ahead of time: tell us about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. The roof is looked at from the ground, from windows, from the loft where there’s safe access and from the roof where it is safe.
- We start with what you’ve noticed, such as damp or overflowing gutters.
- We walk round the building and check the gutters, downpipes and fascias from the ground.
- Valleys, parapets and box gutters are inspected where they can safely be seen.
- Where it’s safe, we check the loft for signs of water.
- A written report with photos and recommendations follows.
Preparing for the visit
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Keep pets in another room
- Tell us about parking before the day
Arrange a survey
Unsure which package suits your roof? The easiest way is to ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We will talk you through the options and what they cost.
Related advice
What we can’t see
Our findings are based on what we can see safely on the day, so there are some things a survey cannot cover:
- Gutters out of sight from every safe viewpoint
- What’s hidden inside a downpipe
- Whether a material contains asbestos (a specialist asbestos surveyor’s job)
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll tell you before you book. What our survey covers.
What we check
- Outlets and hoppers
- Downpipes
- Fascias and soffits
- Valley gutters
- Parapet and box gutters
- Eaves gutters
Gutter surveys in Shottenden: local notes
Historic houses such as Belmont House and Gardens, about 3.7 miles north-west, show how far back building in the area around Shottenden goes. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. 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. You will also find oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses among the county’s older buildings. Whatever the covering, it’s often the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first.
Shottenden is about 5 miles south of Faversham, in Kent. Whether the building in Shottenden is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, we can survey the roof on a weekday or at the weekend. Shottenden is one of the places in Kent we cover. For surveys nearby, see our Canterbury page.
Postcode districts we cover here for gutter surveys: CT4. Whether your property is on Shottenden Road, Goldups Lane and Beaney's Lane or a nearby road, we can survey it. If you are just outside Shottenden, we cover Perrywood (1 mile north), Selling (1 mile north), Hogben's Hill (2 miles north), Molash (2 miles south-west) and Mountain Street (2 miles south-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Ashford (8 miles south), Canterbury (7 miles east), Sittingbourne (10 miles north-west), Whitstable (8 miles north-east), Faversham (5 miles north) and Herne Bay (12 miles north-east).
Near you in Shottenden
The nearest railway station is Selling station, roughly 2 miles north. Nearby you will also find Tower keep castle at Chilham (1.6 miles east).
How we price gutter surveys
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- The roof’s overall size
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
Our price is from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the size and height of the roof, access and the package you choose.
Helping us price your survey
What helps most when you contact us:
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- What’s prompted the survey
- The type of building and roof, like pitched or flat
Once you know what you need, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email. From there it is a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day, weekday or weekend.