Kent · London and the South East
Gutter Survey in Smeeth
A survey of gutters, valleys, outlets and downpipes in Smeeth, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Call or email for a price.
- Valley or box gutters that overflow inside
- Gutters packed with leaves or moss
- Sagging gutters and loose brackets
What we look for on each type of roof
Cast iron gutters
Cast iron gutters and downpipes are found on many older buildings. They last well when painted, but rust where the paint fails.
Plastic (uPVC) gutters
On plastic systems, slipped joints are one of the most common faults. We record each one we can see.
How a gutter survey works in Smeeth
Damp patches on inside walls, stains below a valley or water running down the brickwork can frequently be traced to the gutters. Our gutter survey helps show whether the rainwater system is the cause, from what can safely be seen. Where the cause looks more like the roof covering or a flashing, the report says so, with a suggested next step. We survey outlets and hoppers, eaves gutters and fascias and soffits, and common reasons people get in touch are choked outlets or hopper heads and overflowing eaves gutters.
In a village or hamlet like Smeeth, older cottages and farmhouses frequently sit alongside barns, outbuildings and a few newer houses. Older roofs may be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, often 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. Chimneys and lead flashings on old roofs frequently need the most attention.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the coverings down to the gutters, each with a short note and a photo. It records what’s sound as well as what is not.
- Location
- Smeeth (TN25)
- Region
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
How we price gutter surveys
Our packages start from £150, including VAT. The price for your roof depends on:
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- The shape of the roof and its details
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so they’re priced to match. You’ll know the figure before booking.
Booking your survey
We’ll normally ask about:
- The property’s address and postcode
- Your timetable, like an exchange date
- What made you get in touch
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
Photos help, if you have them. Pictures from the ground or a window are fine; never climb up to get a better view. To get started, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
What we can’t see
Our survey isn’t a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- What’s behind fascias and inside walls
- Hidden sections we can’t view safely
- Underground drains, which need a CCTV drain survey
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will tell you. What a survey covers and does not.
Roofs we survey in Smeeth
- Downpipes
- Outlets and hoppers
- Valley gutters
- Eaves gutters
- Parapet and box gutters
- Fascias and soffits
Gutter surveys in Smeeth: local notes
About 3.4 miles south-east lies Westenhanger Castle, a reminder of how long the area around Smeeth has been built on. Older homes in the wider area frequently have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. Handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles hung on pegs through two holes, are typical of older Kent buildings. Kent’s older buildings take in oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses as well. Whatever the covering, it’s often the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first.
Anyone responsible for a site like Smeeth Community Primary School will know that long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle. For landlords with property near Westenhanger station, knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints. For an older house near a landmark like Church of St Mary, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs.
Smeeth is about 5 miles east of Ashford, in Kent. We cover Smeeth and the rest of Kent, as part of our work across London and South East England. Smeeth is one of the towns and villages in Kent where we work for gutter surveys. There is also a page for Canterbury.
Every address in TN25 is within our area for gutter surveys. Local streets include Church Road, Caroland Close and Woolpack Hill. Nearby, we also carry out gutter surveys in Ridgeway (1 mile west), Brabourne Lees (1 mile north-east), Lilyvale (1 mile south-east), Bircholt Forstal (1 mile north-east) and Stone Hill (1 mile south-east). Further out, we also cover Ashford (5 miles west), Canterbury (12 miles north-east), Dover (14 miles east), Folkestone (9 miles east), Faversham (14 miles north) and Hythe (6 miles south-east).
Local landmarks in Smeeth
The nearest railway station is Westenhanger station, roughly 3.6 miles south-east. Other landmarks nearby include Lympne Castle (4.2 miles south-east) and William Harvey Hospital (2.6 miles north-west). The countryside around Smeeth includes Hatch Park.
What happens on the day
We do not take risks to get a closer look. Everything that can be seen safely is inspected, and anything we can’t see is noted in the report. The survey normally takes about one to two hours at a typical home, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. Older rural homes like those around Smeeth can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints.
- First, you tell us what you’ve seen, such as overflows or damp.
- We look along the gutters, downpipes and fascias from ground level and from windows.
- We check hidden gutters, such as valleys and parapets, where it’s safe to see them.
- The loft space is checked for water marks if it’s safe to get into.
- You get a photo-illustrated written report and recommendations.
Before the survey
- Check we can get to the back of the property
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we’re looking at
- Leave a clear route to the loft
Arrange a survey
Every survey is priced before it’s booked, so you know where you stand. Gutter survey starts from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
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FAQs for Smeeth
Is my home in Smeeth listed or in a conservation area?
We cannot confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case.
Do you cover smaller places like Smeeth?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
Is a Saturday or Sunday visit possible?
Yes. We survey on weekdays and at weekends. To find a day that suits, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Could my damp wall be caused by the gutters?
The survey looks at whether rainwater is spilling onto the wall from overflows, leaking joints or loose downpipes. We can’t see inside the wall itself, so we report on what’s visible.
How do I book a survey in Smeeth?
To book, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and let us know the address and what you’d like to know. We will confirm the price and agree a day with you.
Do you use drones?
Yes, where it’s applicable. Flights depend on the weather on the day and airspace rules, and we check for restrictions near airports before flying. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID.
What will the report tell me?
It works through the roof part by part, in writing and with photos, finishing with recommendations. Points are put in order of urgency where relevant.
Practical tips
You don’t need to be a roofer to help. Here’s what helps most:
- Note any damp stains below the gutters
- Check downpipe clips are holding
- Do not leave hidden gutters out of a clear-out
- Book gutter clearing once a year, more frequently near trees
After any work is done, watch the gutters in the next heavy rain. Water should run to the outlets and away without spilling over, and if it doesn’t, raise it with whoever did the job.
Hidden gutters need clearing too. They block in the same way as the gutters you can see but you cannot check them from the street, so make sure they’re included in any clearing work.
Why get it checked now?
A dripping joint or sagging bracket will not get better on its own. Each heavy rain puts more water where it shouldn’t be on the walls, the fascias and sometimes the rooms inside. A survey now tells you what needs doing and how urgent it is. In a small place like Smeeth, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
A Basic Survey starts from £150, with VAT included. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400. We confirm the exact price before you book.
What you get with us
- Prices that include VAT
- 20+ years’ experience
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- More than 5,000 surveys completed