Kent · London and the South East
Gutter Survey in Southfleet
Gutter surveys in Southfleet and the rest of Kent. We survey on any day of the week.
- Overflowing valley or parapet gutters
- Cracked or loose downpipes
- Blocked outlets and hoppers
What we look for on each type of roof
Box and secret gutters
Hidden gutters are a common source of leaks inside. We check the outlets, linings and overflows where safe.
Lead-lined valley and parapet gutters
A London butterfly roof drains to a central valley gutter and if it blocks, water can come indoors. We check it where it is safe to see.
How a gutter survey works in Southfleet
Most blocked gutters are full of leaves, moss or silt. Buildings near trees collect more and moss from the roof slopes makes it worse. We note where gutters are clogged or holding water, which outlets and hoppers are choked and whether any overflows are doing their job. Photos show each problem clearly. It’s an easy job to put off but it rarely improves. We’re frequently asked to look into joints that drip after rain and brackets that have dropped or snapped, across parapet and box gutters, eaves gutters and fascias and soffits.
Older buildings in small places like Southfleet may be 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. Knowing the roof’s condition helps you plan ahead with that in mind. Where a building is listed, matching the existing roof materials is often expected.
The Standard Survey adds moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Where
- Southfleet (DA13)
- Region
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Places near Southfleet
What else we do in Southfleet
How it works
A survey visit follows a simple order: we listen to what’s been worrying you, look at the roof from every safe viewpoint, take photographs as we go and make notes for the report. Most visits take between one and two hours on an ordinary house, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. Cottages and farmhouses around Southfleet often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints.
- We ask about overflows, damp or leaks you’ve noticed.
- We look along the gutters, downpipes and fascias from ground level and from windows.
- Any valley, parapet or box gutters are looked at as far as safe access allows.
- We look in the loft space, where there is safe access, for signs of water getting in.
- The findings are written up with photographs and recommendations.
Getting ready for the survey
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
Arrange a survey
A quick phone call is normally the easiest start: call 07833 053749 or email us. You’ll have a price before anything is arranged.
Related advice
Gutter surveys around Southfleet
Southfleet lies within about 4 miles of the sea, and places near the sea get more salt in the air and more wind than inland. Metal fixings and flashings corrode faster in salt air, while gales work at loose ridges, slates and tiles, while driving rain finds any gap. Across Kent, older roofs are often handmade clay or peg tiles, and tile-hanging on upper walls is a familiar sight. Kent’s older buildings take in oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses as well. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look.
Shop and office owners around Bluewater may find that knowing the roof’s condition lets you budget for work rather than pay for emergencies. For an older house near a landmark like Church of St Nicholas, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first.
Southfleet is about 2 miles south-west of Northfleet, in Kent. We carry out gutter surveys in Southfleet for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings. Southfleet is one of the places in Kent where we work. We also survey roofs in Maidstone.
Postcode districts we cover here for gutter surveys: DA13. That includes homes and businesses on Red Street, Gloxinia Road and Brakefield Road. Neighbouring places we cover for gutter surveys include Hook Green (1 mile south-west), Northfleet Green (1 mile east), Betsham (1 mile north-west), Painters Ash (1 mile north-east) and Springhead (1 mile north). We also work in nearby towns like Maidstone (13 miles south-east), Dartford (5 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (11 miles south-west), Gravesend (3 miles north-east), Tonbridge (15 miles south) and Swanley (7 miles west).
Near you in Southfleet
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Northfleet School for Girls, Black Lion pub and Longfield Chalk Bank, among other places. The closest station to Southfleet is Longfield station, about 1.5 miles south-west of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Gravesham Community Hospital (2.7 miles north-east) and Bluewater (2.9 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Sawyers Lake.
Why it is worth a survey now in Southfleet
Overflowing water soaks the walls under the gutter. Given time, it can cause damp patches, damaged pointing and rot in nearby timber. Finding the cause now usually keeps the fix smaller. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like Southfleet, driving rain gets into any weakness, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package matters as well. We will give you the figure before anything is booked.
Why us?
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- An independent look at the roof
- Package prices that include VAT
Read how roof surveys are priced and two real surveys.
Prices for gutter surveys in Southfleet
When we price a survey, we consider:
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- The shape of the roof and its details
- House, block, shop or office
- The size of the roof
Every price we give includes VAT, and the report is not charged as an extra. Gutter survey starts from £150, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
Helping us price your survey
You don’t need to know any roofing terms. It’s enough to tell us:
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- What kind of property and roof it is
- When you need the report by
When you are ready to go ahead, call 07833 053749 or send us an email. We will suggest a package, agree the price and find a date, weekday or weekend.
Can I check my roof myself?
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and falls from height are serious. That is where a survey comes in.
A DIY look is useful, but it isn’t a survey. From ground level, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
Southfleet: your questions answered
How do I find out if my home in Southfleet is listed?
We can’t confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Longfield station?
Yes, that is a common request. We just need to know who will give access, and we can send the report to you or your agent.
Do you work in Southfleet?
Yes. We survey roofs across London and South East England, Southfleet included.
What does the report include?
A written report with photos, covering the condition of the gutter, the defects we found and what we recommend. The Standard Survey adds moisture detection and a structural check, and the Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies and structural analysis.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Not unless it’s safe. Most of what we need can be seen from safe viewpoints, the loft and, where it applies, a drone, and anything out of sight is recorded in the report.
Do I need to be at home?
It depends on what we need to see. Inside the building and in the loft, we need someone to let us in, while outside access can be discussed as you book.
Will I get photos?
Yes, plenty. Pictures sit next to the findings they show.
Common roof problems in Southfleet
Valley, parapet and box gutters are frequently lined with lead or a sheet material. When a lining splits or an outlet blocks, the water can come inside as there’s nowhere harmless for it to go. Lead linings can also be stolen.
We’re often asked to look at:
- Water spilling over the gutter edge
- Soffits marked by water
- Leaves and moss blocking gutters
- Cracked or loose downpipes
Landlords with a home close to Longfield station may find that a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- What the report includes, and whether it has photographs
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- Their track record with similar roofs
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection