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Gutter survey in South Stour, Kent
Gutter surveys for homes and businesses in South Stour. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- Gutters overflowing in heavy rain
- Soffits marked by water
- Hoppers and outlets full of debris
Gutter survey in South Stour: what you get
We look at the rainwater system above ground level: gutters, outlets, hoppers, downpipes and overflows. It isn’t a CCTV drain survey, so we can’t see inside underground pipes. Where water seems to be backing up from below ground, we will say so in the report, with a suggestion to book a separate drain survey. Problems above ground, from split hoppers to leaking downpipes, are photographed and noted. We survey fascias and soffits, valley gutters and eaves gutters, and people most often book us about leaks at the gutter joints and blocked outlets and hoppers.
Some older homes in villages like South Stour 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. Where a building is listed, matching the existing roof materials is frequently expected.
The report is yours to share with whoever needs it: a seller or estate agent, an insurer, a roofer, a builder or a managing agent.
- Place
- South Stour (TN25)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Common questions in South Stour
Do you cover smaller places like South Stour?
Yes. South Stour is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. Our area covers London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there as you book.
I let a flat near Ashford International station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, rented property is part of what we cover. You can call 07833 053749 or email us with the address and a few details.
Are you insured?
We are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
Do you look in the roof space?
Yes, where the survey calls for it and there is safe access. Inside, we look for damp, staining, gaps and sagging, as far as the space allows.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. This is a survey of the roof only, and it is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It can sit alongside a RICS survey if you want both.
What do I do with the report?
The report arrives by email. The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation, and the Premium Survey an in-person consultation.
When is the best time for a gutter survey?
There’s no wrong time. If you’ve already seen a gutter overflowing, it is best not to wait as overflowing water can damage walls.
Do you need a gutter survey in South Stour?
Leaves are behind most 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.
Typical things we’re asked to look at include:
- Gutters packed with leaves or moss
- Sagging gutters and loose brackets
- Hoppers and outlets full of debris
- Dripping or leaking gutter joints
Shop and office owners around Ashford Designer Outlet may find that a dated report on the roof is useful for planning and for any lease discussions.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- Whether the price includes VAT
- How soon the report will arrive
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- What the survey will not cover
Why it’s worth a survey now in South Stour
Going up a ladder to check your own gutters carries real risk. You can see drips and overflows from ground level, but valleys, parapets and box gutters are hard to see. We inspect as far as it’s safe to see and put it in writing. Older and listed buildings around South Stour may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so leaving a defect until it is urgent leaves less time to plan.
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so the price reflects that. You’ll know the figure before booking.
What you get with us
- 98% of customers satisfied
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- A written report with photos
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
Read how roof surveys are priced and two real surveys.
What this survey can’t tell you
Some things cannot be seen without opening up the roof, so a survey has limits:
- Whether a material contains asbestos (a specialist asbestos surveyor’s job)
- Parts of gutters that can’t be seen safely
- The inside of buried drains
If you’re not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will give you a straight answer. The full list of what we check.
What we look at
- Eaves gutters
- Outlets and hoppers
- Parapet and box gutters
- Valley gutters
- Downpipes
- Fascias and soffits
Also in South Stour
Should I look at the roof myself first?
You can learn a lot from ground level. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Please do not climb up for a closer look.
It helps to keep a record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Share it with us as you book.
What affects the cost of gutter surveys
Survey packages start from £150, inc. VAT. The price for your roof depends on:
- House, block, shop or office
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- Roof area
- The shape of the roof and its details
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, including VAT.
What we need to know
Getting the details right at the start saves time. It helps to include:
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
To book a survey, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. You will know the price before anything is booked.
South Stour homes and their roofs
Across Kent, older roofs are frequently handmade clay or peg tiles, and tile-hanging on upper walls is a familiar sight. The county’s older buildings also include oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters. With Godinton House about 4.8 miles north-west, South Stour sits in an area with a long building history. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, like lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
If you let a flat or house near Ashford International station, the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at. Take a building like Finberry Primary School: a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time.
South Stour is about 3 miles south-east of Ashford, in Kent. We carry out gutter surveys in South Stour for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings. Our Kent coverage includes South Stour. You can also see our page for Canterbury.
Gutter surveys in TN25 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. We also cover the places around South Stour: Mersham (1 mile north-east), Sevington (2 miles north), Hinxhill Park (2 miles north), Ridgeway (3 miles north-east) and Hinxhill (3 miles north-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Ashford (3 miles north-west), Canterbury (14 miles north-east), Folkestone (11 miles east), Faversham (14 miles north), Hythe (8 miles east) and Davington (15 miles north).
Around South Stour
We work in homes and buildings around Poulton Wood and the streets around them. South Stour’s nearest station is Ashford International station, about 2.8 miles north-west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include William Harvey Hospital (2.4 miles north) and Ashford Designer Outlet (2.3 miles north-west). Not far away are Hatch Park.
How it works
We work from the outside in: first the slopes, edges and gutters from every safe viewpoint, then the roof space where it can be reached. All told, expect an hour or two for most houses, and longer for a large or complex roof. Older rural homes like those around South Stour can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. Each part is looked at from wherever it can safely be seen.
- 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.
- We check hidden gutters as far as safe access allows.
- The roof space is checked for staining, where it can be reached safely.
- A written report with photos and recommendations follows.
How to prepare
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Leave a clear route to the loft
Booking a survey
Getting a price is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or email us and give us some details about the property and we will point you to the right survey. We confirm the price before anything is booked.