Kent · London and the South East
Gutter survey in Staplehurst, Kent
A survey of gutters, valleys, outlets and downpipes in Staplehurst, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photos.
- Soffits marked by water
- Sagging gutters and loose brackets
- Leaking or loose downpipes
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Staplehurst
Across Kent, older roofs are frequently handmade clay or peg tiles, and tile-hanging on upper walls is a familiar sight. Oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses are part of the county’s older buildings too. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them. England has around 10,000 conservation areas and about 500,000 listed buildings. If your home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission, so check with the council.
Anyone responsible for a site like Staplehurst School will know that large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other. For landlords with property near Staplehurst station, the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at.
Staplehurst is about 7 miles south of Maidstone, in Kent. We carry out gutter surveys in Staplehurst for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings, with a written report and photographs every time. Staplehurst is one of the towns and villages in Kent we cover. We also survey roofs in Maidstone.
We work across TN12 for gutter surveys. Whether your property is on Station Road, High Street and North Down or anywhere close by, we can help. We also cover Hawkenbury (1 mile north-east), Marden Thorn (2 miles west), Cross-at-Hand (2 miles north), Wanshurst Green (2 miles north-west) and Sinkhurst Green (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (7 miles north), Ashford (14 miles east), Sittingbourne (15 miles north-east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (12 miles west), Tonbridge (12 miles west) and Kings Hill (10 miles north-west).
What’s near Staplehurst
We work in homes and buildings around The Railway Tavern and the streets around them. Staplehurst has its own railway station: Staplehurst station. Nearby you’ll also find Brattle Farm Museum (1 mile south-west) and Sissinghurst Castle (3.7 miles south).
How a gutter survey works in Staplehurst
A gutter needs a steady fall towards its outlet to drain properly. When brackets sag or joints part, water pools, drips and spills over at the low points. We check the line of each run as far as we can see it, along with the brackets and downpipe fixings. Recommendations are written down and prioritised by urgency where relevant. If you’ve noticed gutters that have fallen out of line and blocked outlets and hoppers, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on valley gutters, outlets and hoppers and parapet and box gutters alike.
In a smaller place like Staplehurst, homes range from older cottages to bungalows and newer houses. Older roofs can have slate, clay tiles or other traditional coverings, while many later ones have concrete tiles. Chimneys, valleys and gutters on older homes frequently need the most attention, and the fixings under the coverings matter too. Nails and battens under older coverings frequently give out before the slates or tiles themselves.
Where we can’t see part of the gutter, the report says so. That way, it is clear what was covered and what wasn’t.
- Place
- Staplehurst (TN12)
- Region
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Your questions about gutter surveys in Staplehurst
Do you cover smaller places like Staplehurst?
Yes, we do. We survey roofs across London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned in advance.
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Staplehurst station?
Yes, that’s a common request. We just need to know who will give access, and the report can go straight to you or your agent.
Is it a structural engineer’s report?
No. We point out what can be seen, such as sagging or deflection, but we are not structural engineers and don’t carry out calculations. Where an engineer is needed, we say so in the report.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. Our survey is a roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey of the whole building. It focuses on the roof and can sit alongside a RICS survey.
How soon will I get the report?
The Premium Survey report comes the same day, the Standard within 24–48 hours and the Basic within 48 hours. All of them come by email.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, if the building owner or managing agent agrees access. We check the parts we are given access to.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Yes, where it’s applicable. Whether we can fly on the day depends on the weather and the airspace rules, including flight restriction zones near airports. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Staplehurst
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan.
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work with less disruption.
Why it’s worth a survey now in Staplehurst
Small gutter faults rarely fix themselves. Each heavy rain puts more water where it shouldn’t be, on walls, timber and sometimes inside. Getting it surveyed now shows what needs attention first. In a smaller place like Staplehurst, wherever a roof is exposed, a loose ridge or flashing doesn’t stay loose for long. Each storm lifts it a little further, and water follows.
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package matters as well. The price is always agreed first.
Why book with us
- 98% of customers satisfied
- Visits on any day of the week
- Photographs and a written report every time
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
Read how roof surveys are priced and what we found on two real jobs.
The survey, step by step
On the day, we begin with a quick chat about the roof and anything that is worrying you. After that, we check everything we can see safely. The survey normally takes about 1–2 hours at a typical home, and more on a big or complicated roof. In a smaller place like Staplehurst, parking is seldom the issue; lanes, gates and long drives are worth mentioning. Low roofs on bungalows can often be seen well from the ground, and the loft shows the rest.
- We agree which parts of the building you are most worried about.
- Each gutter run is checked for blockages, sags and leaking joints.
- We check the outlets, hoppers, downpipes and any overflows.
- We check fascias, soffits and walls for water damage.
- You get photos and written recommendations, prioritised where relevant.
Before we arrive
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it is shared
Arrange a survey
If you are buying, it is useful to book soon after your offer is accepted, so there is time to use the report before exchange. For any other survey, just call 07833 053749 or send us an email when you’re ready.
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What we can’t see
We only report whatever is safely visible on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- Asbestos testing of old gutters, downpipes or soffits
- Damage hidden inside walls or behind boards
- Parts of gutters that can’t be seen safely
If you’re not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or email us and we will give you a straight answer before booking. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What we check
- Downpipes
- Fascias and soffits
- Valley gutters
- Outlets and hoppers
- Parapet and box gutters
- Eaves gutters
What we’re asked to look at in Staplehurst
Many people get in touch after seeing water pour over a gutter in heavy rain. Others spot damp patches, ceiling stains or green marks on the walls. The survey helps pin down the source before more damage is done.
Typical things we are asked to look at include:
- Fascia boards damaged by overflowing water
- Downpipes that are split or coming away
- Sagging gutters and loose brackets
- Water spilling over the gutter edge
If you live in an older home near All Saints Church, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look.
Before booking anyone
- Whether the price includes VAT
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
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Prices for gutter surveys in Staplehurst
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- Height and safe access
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on the size and height of the roof, how it can safely be seen and the package you choose.
What to let us know when you get in touch
The more you let us know, the easier it is to price the survey. When you contact us, it helps to mention:
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
Our phone lines are open seven days a week. To book or ask a question, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.