Kent · London and the South East
Gutter survey in St Lawrence, Kent
A survey of gutters, valleys, outlets and downpipes across St Lawrence, using drones and thermal imaging where applicable. Get in touch for a price.
- Choked outlets or hopper heads
- Overflowing valley or parapet gutters
- Leaking or loose downpipes
How a gutter survey works in St Lawrence
Most blocked gutters are full of leaves, moss or silt. Buildings near trees collect more and moss from the roof slopes makes it worse. Our survey shows which gutters are blocked or standing full and where outlets or hoppers are choked and whether overflows are working. Photos show each problem clearly. It is an easy job to put off, but they rarely get better. Typical surveys look at cracked or loose downpipes and gutters overflowing in heavy rain, across fascias and soffits, downpipes and valley gutters.
Trees around homes in smaller places like St Lawrence drop leaves, twigs and moss onto roofs and into gutters. Once gutters and outlets block, water spills over and soaks the walls, and moss holds water against tiles. It is the kind of slow problem a roof report picks up early. Plants growing from a gutter or moss on the tiles are signs worth noting from ground level.
The written findings come by email, easy to pass on to a roofer, an agent or an insurer. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24–48 hours and Premium on the day.
- Where
- St Lawrence (CT11, CT12)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Signs you need a gutter survey in St Lawrence
Most gutter joints rely on seals or sealant that wear out. Plastic sections expand and contract with the weather so their joints can start to leak. Cast iron joints can corrode and part once the paint has worn away.
Problems we come across frequently include:
- Gutters that have fallen out of line
- Rotten fascias or stained soffits
- Water backing up from a hidden gutter
- Overflowing eaves gutters
If you look after a building such as Ellington Infant School, long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle.
Before booking anyone
- How soon the report will arrive
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- Whether the roof space is looked at, where there is one
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
Places near St Lawrence
Also in St Lawrence
St Lawrence homes and their roofs
St Lawrence lies within about 1 mile of the sea, and places near the sea get more salt in the air and more wind than inland. Salt is hard on nails, clips and metal flashings, and strong wind lifts anything already loose on a roof. Older houses across Kent often have handmade clay or peg tiles, and many have tile-hung walls. You will also find oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses among the county’s older buildings. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look.
For landlords with property near Ramsgate station, a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant. Take an older house close to Church of St Laurence: its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look.
St Lawrence is about 1 mile west of Ramsgate, in Kent. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in St Lawrence can all book gutter surveys. Across Kent, we cover St Lawrence and the places around it. There is also a page for Canterbury.
We cover every part of the CT11 and CT12 postcode area for gutter surveys. Whether your property is on Park Road, Saxon Road and Downs Road or a nearby road, we can survey it. St Lawrence is on the A255, so it’s easy for us to get to. Other places close to St Lawrence include Ramsgate (1 mile east), Northwood (1 mile north), Upton (2 miles north-east), St Peter's (2 miles north) and Broadstairs (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also cover Canterbury (14 miles west), Margate (3 miles north), Dover (14 miles south), Deal (8 miles south), Herne Bay (12 miles west) and Tower Hamlets (15 miles south).
Local landmarks in St Lawrence
Typical jobs here are in homes near Chatham House Grammar School, Churchill House School With Railed Area and The Admiral Fox pub. There is a railway station in St Lawrence itself: Ramsgate station. Nearby you’ll also find Westwood Cross (1.5 miles north) and Ramsgate General Hospital (0.6 miles south-east). The countryside around St Lawrence includes Sandwich and Pegwell Bay.
St Lawrence: your questions answered
Is my home in St Lawrence listed or in a conservation area?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it’s worth checking before planning any.
Can a landlord with a rental near Ramsgate station book a roof survey?
Yes, landlords and letting agents book with us as well as owners. You can ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and some details.
Does the season matter for a gutter survey?
There’s no wrong time. If water is already spilling over, book sooner rather than later, because the walls take the water.
Are hidden gutters like valleys and box gutters included?
Yes. Hidden gutters are a common cause of leaks inside, so they’re an important part of the survey. Some may only be partly visible, and we will note that in the report.
Do you need to get into the loft?
Where it is relevant to the survey and there’s safe access, yes. A clear path to the hatch helps, and if the loft can’t be reached safely, the report says so.
What insurance do you have?
Our cover is professional indemnity plus public liability, and details are available on request.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
Over 20 years and more than 5,000 surveys, across London and South East England.
What happens on the day
The aim of the visit is simple: to see as much of the gutter as can be seen safely and record it clearly. Notes and photos go into the written report. The visit typically takes an hour or two for most homes, and longer where there are parapet, valley or box gutters to follow. With a bit of garden around a house, as there often is around St Lawrence, the roof can be viewed from several angles. Let us know if any side is fenced off or hard to reach. The loft, where there’s safe access, completes the picture.
- You let us know where you’ve seen overflows, drips or damp.
- The eaves gutters, downpipes and fascias are checked from ground level and windows.
- We look at hidden gutters as far as safe access allows.
- The roof space is checked for staining, where it can be reached safely.
- You receive a report with photos and recommendations.
Before we arrive
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Check we can get to the back of the property
Book a survey
Most bookings start with a short call: phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form, and we’ll ask about the building and what you need. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Related advice
Roof by roof
Plastic (uPVC) gutters
Joints that have pulled apart are a common fault on plastic gutters. We record each one we can see.
Aluminium and other metal gutters
Metal gutters can suffer at joints and where different metals meet. Any leaks or corrosion we spot go in the report.
When you need someone else
Before booking, it’s worth knowing what a survey won’t do:
- What’s behind fascias and inside walls
- Parts of gutters that can’t be seen safely
- The inside of buried drains
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll point you to the right survey before booking. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roof types and parts we check
- Eaves gutters
- Downpipes
- Valley gutters
- Outlets and hoppers
- Parapet and box gutters
- Fascias and soffits
Tips that help
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week, before and after a survey:
- Have overhanging branches cut back
- Look for green streaks or damp patches on walls
- Do not leave hidden gutters out of a clear-out
- Watch ceilings under valley gutters for fresh marks
Report times depend on the package you choose: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day. It’s sent to you by email as soon as it is ready.
Get the gutters cleared every year, and more often if trees overhang the roof. The best time is typically after the leaves have dropped. Clean gutters can do their job.
Surveys for landlords and agents in St Lawrence
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants. Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends, which helps when tenants work during the week.
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too. Larger roofs take longer, so they’re priced to suit.