Kent · London and the South East
Staple Gutter Survey
Find out the condition of the gutter at your property in Staple. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Gutters full of debris and silt
- Fascia boards damaged by overflowing water
- Gutters that have fallen out of line
About our gutter survey in Staple
Leaves, moss and silt are the usual reasons gutters block. Buildings near trees collect more, and moss washing off a tiled or slate roof adds to it. We note where gutters are clogged or holding water and where outlets or hoppers are choked and whether any overflows are doing their job. The photos show you exactly what we found. It is an easy job to put off, but they rarely get better. We survey outlets and hoppers, fascias and soffits and parapet and box gutters, and the problems we are asked to look at most are water backing up from a hidden gutter and gutters full of debris and silt.
Some older homes in villages like Staple are listed or in a conservation area. That can affect what materials can be used when work is done, so check with the council before planning anything. A roof report helps you plan work with that in mind. Older materials such as clay tiles, slate and stone are often matched when work is done.
Every survey ends with a written report, with photos, emailed to you. It explains the condition of the gutter, the defects we found and what we recommend.
- Where
- Staple (CT3)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What we’re asked to look at in Staple
Moss grows on many tiled and slate roofs, and heavy rain washes clumps of it into the gutters. Mixed with grit from the roof, it settles as silt that holds water in the gutter and lets weeds take root.
Look out for signs like these:
- Fascia boards damaged by overflowing water
- Brackets that have dropped or snapped
- Cracked or loose downpipes
- Leaves and moss blocking gutters
Take an older house close to Church of St James: the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine.
What to check before booking
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Which limits apply to the survey
Why it is worth a survey now in Staple
A dripping joint or sagging bracket won’t get better on its own. Every downpour adds to the damage, on walls, timber and sometimes inside. Getting it surveyed now shows what needs attention first. Around Staple, older homes often have old roof timbers, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it’s left.
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, including VAT, and we can help you choose.
Why us?
- Surveys seven days a week
- Photographs and a written report every time
- Package prices that include VAT
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
What you can safely check yourself
Look up at the roof after a storm, from the ground: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Do not go up yourself.
It’s useful to keep a record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Share it with us when booking, as it helps us focus the survey.
Practical tips
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week, before and after a survey:
- Look out for overflows when it pours
- Ask for valleys and parapet gutters to be cleared too
- Look for green streaks or damp patches on walls
- Make sure downpipe clips are holding
Once work is carried out, keep an eye on the gutters in the next downpour. Water should run to the outlets and away without spilling over, and if it doesn’t, raise it with whoever did the job.
Look at the gutters from indoors or the ground when it pours. Water spilling over the edge or out of a joint is a sign that something needs attention before the walls suffer.
Different roofs, different checks
Fascias and soffits
On buildings from before 2000, soffits may be asbestos cement. We flag any that could be so a specialist asbestos surveyor can check them before they’re disturbed.
Plastic (uPVC) gutters
Older plastic gutters can turn brittle and crack. We check joints, brackets and the line of each run.
Gutter surveys around Staple
Historic houses such as Goodnestone Park, about 1.9 miles south-west, show how far back building in the area around Staple goes. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. Older houses across Kent often have handmade clay or peg tiles, and many have tile-hung walls. Kent’s older buildings take in oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses as well. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first.
If you own a rental within reach of Adisham station, a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let.
Staple is about 7 miles north-west of Deal, in Kent. Staple is one of many places we visit across Kent. Staple is one of the places in Kent where we work. For surveys nearby, see our Canterbury page.
Here we cover the CT3 postcode area for gutter surveys. We offer gutter surveys to properties on The Street, Rowan Close and School Lane and the roads around them. We also cover the places around Staple: Barnsole (1 mile south-east), Twitham (1 mile west), Durlock (1 mile north), Flemings (1 mile east) and Guilton (1 mile north-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Canterbury (8 miles west), Margate (10 miles north-east), Dover (9 miles south), Folkestone (13 miles south), Ramsgate (8 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (10 miles north-east).
Around Staple
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Three Tuns pub and the streets around them. Staple’s nearest station is Adisham station, about 2.9 miles south-west of the centre. A little further out are White Mill (3.3 miles east). For a walk, there’s Monk's Wall nature reserve.
The survey, step by step
Photos are taken throughout the visit, so the report shows exactly what we saw. We take close-ups from wherever is safe, including by drone where it is applicable and the weather allows. A typical visit takes roughly 1–2 hours at a house, depending on how many gutter runs and downpipes there are. Around Staple, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so it’s useful to know whether there is a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- First, you let us know what you’ve seen, such as overflows or damp.
- The eaves gutters, downpipes and fascias are checked from the ground and vantage points.
- Any valley, parapet or box gutters are looked at as far as safe access allows.
- Where the loft can be reached safely, we check it for staining or damp.
- You get a report with photographs and recommendations.
Preparing for the visit
- If it is not your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
- Keep pets in another room
Getting a price
Photos help, if you have them. Take them safely from ground level or a window, and please don’t climb up for a closer look. To get started, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
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Questions from Staple
How do I find out if my home in Staple is listed?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it’s worth checking before planning any.
Is Staple within the area you cover?
Yes, we do. We survey roofs across London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned beforehand.
Will you check the loft?
Yes, where the survey calls for it and there’s safe access. Inside, we look for damp, staining, gaps and sagging.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. Our survey looks at the roof, not the whole building. If you need a full building survey, you will need a RICS survey as well.
Is it a structural engineer’s report?
No. Visible signs like deflection or sagging are recorded, but we do not provide calculations or an engineer’s opinion. If one is needed, the report says so.
What do I do with the report?
We email you the written report with photos and recommendations. It’s yours to share with a seller, insurer, roofer or managing agent, whichever applies.
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’ll note that in the report.