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Gutter survey in St Peter's, Kent
Get a clear view of the gutter at a property in St Peter's. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Downpipes that are split or coming away
- Leaks at the gutter joints
- Blocked outlets and hoppers
Gutter surveys for homes and businesses in St Peter's
Most gutters hang from the fascia boards at the eaves, so fascias and soffits are part of the survey. Water that overflows for long enough can rot timber fascias and mark the soffits underneath. Older buildings, from before 2000, can have asbestos cement soffits, gutters or downpipes. We don’t test for asbestos, so we flag anything that might contain it for a specialist asbestos surveyor to check. Common reasons to book are dripping or leaking gutter joints and cracked or loose downpipes, across downpipes, outlets and hoppers and parapet and box gutters.
Around St Peter's, gardens, hedges and nearby trees can mean leaves and moss end up on roofs and in gutters. Blocked gutters overflow and soak the walls below, and moss holds water against tiles. It’s 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.
Findings are set out part by part, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets, each with a short note and a photo. It records what’s sound as well as what isn’t.
- Location
- St Peter's (CT10)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
When you need someone else
Our survey is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- Gutters out of sight from every safe viewpoint
- Confirming asbestos in older rainwater goods
- What’s behind fascias and inside walls
If you are not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will give you a straight answer. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roof types and parts we check
- Fascias and soffits
- Outlets and hoppers
- Downpipes
- Valley gutters
- Parapet and box gutters
- Eaves gutters
Tips that help
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Tips:
- Have gutters cleared at least once a year
- Watch ceilings under valley gutters for fresh marks
- Have overhanging branches cut back
- Look for green streaks or damp patches on walls
Landlords and managing agents can keep the report with the building’s records and use it to plan upkeep. The photographs help when you explain the work to others.
Have overhanging branches and climbing plants cut back from the roof by someone who can do it safely. Fewer leaves in the gutters means fewer blockages.
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Should I look at the roof myself first?
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Don’t go up yourself.
What we do, step by step
It’s useful to start with what’s prompted the survey: a purchase, a leak, a storm, new work or simply peace of mind. That way we can focus on what matters to you. The visit normally takes an hour or two at a house, depending on how many gutter runs and downpipes there are. Homes around St Peter's often have gardens on more than one side, which gives us room to step back and see the roof. Mention any side of the property we cannot get to. Inside, the loft is looked at where it can be reached safely.
- You tell us where you’ve seen overflows, drips or damp.
- The eaves gutters, downpipes and fascias are looked at from ground level and windows.
- Valleys, parapets and box gutters are inspected where they can be seen safely.
- The loft space is checked for staining, where it can be reached safely.
- A report with photographs and recommendations follows.
Before we arrive
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- If it isn’t your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Jot down any questions you want answered
Book a survey
Prices start from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, and you can call 07833 053749 or send us an email to find out.
Related advice
Questions from St Peter's
Does a conservation area affect roof work in St Peter's?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Can a landlord with a rental near Broadstairs station book a roof survey?
Yes, rented property is part of what we cover. You can phone 07833 053749 or email us with the address and a few details, including who will give access on the day.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. We check the roof, not the whole building, so it’s not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It can sit alongside a RICS survey if you want both.
How do I arrange a gutter survey in St Peter's?
To arrange a survey, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and let us know the address and what you want to find out. We’ll confirm the price and find a day that suits.
How experienced are you?
More than 5,000 surveys over 20+ years.
Will the survey check for asbestos?
No, that needs a specialist asbestos surveyor. On buildings from before 2000, we flag materials that could contain it so you can arrange that check.
Is a Saturday or Sunday visit possible?
Yes. Surveys are carried out on any day of the week. Just call 07833 053749 or email us to arrange a day.
Do you need a gutter survey in St Peter's?
Most gutter joints rely on seals or sealant that wear out. Plastic sections expand and contract with the weather, and in time their joints can drip. On cast iron, joints can rust and open up once the paint has worn away.
Things that frequently lead to a survey include:
- Cracked or loose downpipes
- Leaves and moss blocking gutters
- Sagging gutters and loose brackets
- Gutters overflowing in heavy rain
If you run a business near Westwood Cross, a roof report helps plan work around trading rather than after a leak.
Questions to ask before you book
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- Whether the price includes VAT
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- Whether the loft space is looked at, where there is one
Gutter surveys around St Peter's
St Peter's lies within about 2 miles of the sea, so there is more wind and more salt in the air than further inland. Salt is hard on nails, clips and metal flashings, and strong wind lifts anything already loose on a roof, while driving rain finds any gap. Many older homes in Kent have handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles held by pegs through two holes, and tile-hanging on their upper walls. Kent’s older buildings take in oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses as well. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them.
Take a building like Dane Court Grammar School: its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale. Quex Park lies about 4.2 miles west, so building around St Peter's goes back a long way. Older homes in the area may have roofs that need matching materials when work is done.
St Peter's is about 1 mile north-west of Broadstairs, in Kent. Anywhere in St Peter's, we can carry out gutter surveys at your property. St Peter's is one of the towns and villages in Kent we cover. Canterbury is in our area too.
All of CT10 is within our area for gutter surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. If you need a gutter survey at a property on Upton Road, Green Lane and Speke Road or a nearby road, we can help. St Peter's sits on or near the A255. Neighbouring places we cover for gutter surveys include Broadstairs (1 mile south-east), Upton (1 mile south-east), Northwood (1 mile south-west), Northdown (1 mile north) and Kingsgate (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Deal (10 miles south), Herne Bay (12 miles west), Walmer (11 miles south), Whitfield (15 miles south), Sandwich (7 miles south-west) and Aylesham (13 miles south-west).
What’s near St Peter's
In St Peter's, that means homes and buildings near Red Lion pub, Callis Grange Nursery and Infant School and The Charles Dickens School, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Broadstairs station, about 0.7 miles south-east of the centre. A little further out are Crampton Tower (0.7 miles south-east) and Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother Hospital (1.5 miles north-west). The countryside around St Peter's includes Sandwich and Pegwell Bay.
Roof by roof
Aluminium and other metal gutters
On big buildings, one blocked outlet can affect a long run so outlets get close attention.
Plastic (uPVC) gutters
Older plastic gutters can turn brittle and split. We check joints, brackets and the line of each run.