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South Alkham Gutter Survey
Gutter surveys in South Alkham, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. Every survey ends with a written report and photos.
- Cracked or loose downpipes
- Gutters overflowing in heavy rain
- Leaks at the gutter joints
Gutter survey in South Alkham
A gutter needs a steady fall towards its outlet to drain properly. Sagging brackets and slipped joints leave water standing and overflowing at the low points. We check the line of each run as far as we can see it, along with the brackets and downpipe fixings. Recommendations are written down and prioritised by urgency where relevant. We survey outlets and hoppers, parapet and box gutters and fascias and soffits, and people most often book us about choked outlets or hopper heads and gutters full of debris and silt.
In a village or hamlet like South Alkham, older cottages and farmhouses often sit alongside barns, outbuildings and a few newer houses. Roofs there can be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, and chimney stacks are often old. 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 records the gutter as we found it on the day. That makes it useful now and a handy reference later, for example when you want to check whether anything has changed.
- Location
- South Alkham (CT15)
- Region
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
FAQs for South Alkham
I let a flat near Kearsney station. Can you check the roof?
Yes. We survey roofs for landlords, letting agents and managing agents as well as owners. Just phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the details.
Do roofs near the sea, like those around South Alkham, take more of a battering?
Places near the sea get more wind and more salt in the air than inland, and both are hard on roofs. Salt is hard on nails, clips and metal flashings, while strong wind lifts anything already loose.
Is South Alkham in your area?
Yes, we do. South Alkham is part of the area we cover.
Are you structural engineers?
No. We’re experienced roof surveyors, and visible signs such as sagging are noted, but calculations and an engineer’s opinion are outside what we do. The report will say if you need an engineer.
How soon will I get the report?
Report times are set by the package. Basic: within 48 hours. Standard: 24 to 48 hours. Premium: the same day. If you have a deadline, such as an exchange date, tell us as you book.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We have more than 20 years’ experience and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Yes, where applicable and safe. We fly a sub-250g drone and we are a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID). It is included in the Drone Roof Survey and, where it applies, the Premium Survey.
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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.
Cast iron gutters
Cast iron gutters and downpipes are found on many older buildings. Kept painted, they can last a long time, but rust where the paint fails.
Tips from our surveys
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Do not leave hidden gutters out of a clear-out
- Keep climbers away from the eaves
- Have gutters cleared at least once a year
- Leave gutter checks at height to someone equipped for it
You receive a report with photographs and recommendations, prioritised by urgency where relevant. You can pass it to whoever you choose to do the work so they know what needs doing.
Get trees and climbers near the eaves trimmed back using someone with the right kit. Fewer leaves in the gutters means fewer blockages.
The survey, step by step
We’ll ask a few questions first, about the roof’s history, any leaks and past repairs. The inspection then takes about one to two hours for most homes, and longer where there are parapet, valley or box gutters to follow. In a small place like South Alkham, access is usually the main thing to plan. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- We agree which parts of the building you are most worried about.
- Each gutter run is checked for blockages, sags and leaking joints.
- Outlets, hoppers, downpipes and overflows are inspected.
- Fascias, soffits and the walls below are looked at for signs of overflow.
- You get photos and written recommendations, prioritised where relevant.
Preparing for the visit
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Check we can get to the back of the property
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
Book a survey
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To find a date that works for you, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Related advice
What affects the price in South Alkham
Survey packages start from £150, with VAT included. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- How big the roof is
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the report is not charged as an extra. Gutter survey starts from £150, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
Booking your survey
When you call or email, these details help:
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- What made you get in touch
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
To arrange a survey, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and tell us the address and what’s prompted the survey. We will confirm the price before you book.
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in South Alkham
The coast is about 2 miles or less from South Alkham, and places near the sea get more salt in the air and more wind than inland. Near the sea, metal fixings wear faster and loose pieces on a roof are more likely to lift. Handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles hung on pegs through two holes, are typical of older Kent buildings. The county’s older buildings also include oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses. Whatever the covering, it’s often the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first.
Historic houses such as Acrise Place, about 3.5 miles west, show how far back building around South Alkham goes. On a period home nearby, the survey separates sound original work from tired later repairs. If you live in an older home near Church of St Anthony the Martyr, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first. Homes near green spaces such as Sladden Wood can get more leaves in their gutters in autumn, and an overflowing gutter soon means a wet wall.
South Alkham is about 4 miles west of Dover, in Kent. Bookings from South Alkham are handled just like any other: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Our Kent coverage includes South Alkham. Canterbury is in our area too.
Postcode districts we cover here for gutter surveys: CT15. We cover properties on Meggett Lane and Alkham Valley Road. If you are just outside South Alkham, we cover Alkham (1 mile north-east), Drellingore (1 mile south-west), Chalksole Green (1 mile north), Ewell Minnis (1 mile north-east) and Wolverton (1 mile north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Ashford (15 miles west), Canterbury (12 miles north-west), Dover (4 miles east), Folkestone (4 miles south-west), Deal (10 miles north-east) and Hythe (7 miles south-west).
Around South Alkham
Typical jobs here are in homes near Sladden Wood and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Kearsney station, about 2.8 miles north-east of the centre. A little further out are Folkestone Castle (3.2 miles south-west) and Crabble Corn Mill (3.1 miles east). Open spaces near South Alkham include Dover Western Heights and Sugar Loaf Hill.
Surveys for landlords and agents in South Alkham
With a portfolio of properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To arrange surveys for several addresses, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the addresses.
Landlords, agents and building managers in South Alkham and across Kent can book any of our surveys. To discuss a property or a block, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Why it’s worth a survey now in South Alkham
A written report gives you a dated record of the gutters’ condition, which helps when you plan work or brief a contractor. Without it, you are relying on what can be seen from the pavement. Matching old materials, such as handmade tiles or stone slates, can take time to source. That is one more reason to find defects before they become urgent.
Prices start from £150, including VAT, for a Basic Survey. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400. You’ll know the exact price before booking.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in South Alkham
- A written report with photos
- Prices that include VAT
- PI and public liability insurance
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
Read how roof surveys are priced and what we found on two real jobs.