Kent · London and the South East
Gutter Survey in Staplestreet
A survey of gutters, valleys, outlets and downpipes for Staplestreet, from an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photographs.
- Gutters overflowing in heavy rain
- Blocked outlets and hoppers
- Leaves and moss blocking gutters
How a gutter survey works in Staplestreet
We carry out gutter surveys in Staplestreet as part of our cover across London and the South East. We inspect everything we can see safely, from the ground, from windows and from the loft space. A visit typically takes between one and two hours on an ordinary house, or half a day or so for a commercial building. Afterwards, you get a written report with photos and recommendations. We survey fascias and soffits, downpipes and eaves gutters, and people most often book us about water backing up from a hidden gutter and leaks at the gutter joints.
Somewhere as small as Staplestreet, homes are often older cottages and farmhouses, with outbuildings and some newer houses. Roofs there can be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, and chimney stacks are often old. We report on what can be seen safely, and thatch is a specialist material. On older roofs, it is typically the chimneys and lead flashings that need work first.
We write the report in plain English, so you do not need to be a roofer to follow it. Each point is backed by a photograph where possible.
- Where
- Staplestreet (ME13)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Common roof problems in Staplestreet
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. A survey helps show where the water is coming from before more damage is done.
Most people get in touch after spotting one of these:
- Water spilling over the gutter edge
- Hoppers and outlets full of debris
- Sagging gutters and loose brackets
- Cracked or loose downpipes
Anyone responsible for a site like Boughton-under-Blean and Dunkirk Primary School will know that large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other.
Questions to ask before you book
- Which limits apply to the survey
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- Are they insured for the work?
- What happens after the report arrives
Leave it or get it looked at?
Damp walls are sometimes blamed on the wrong thing. When rainwater goods are the source, treating the wall alone will not solve it. A gutter survey helps rule the rainwater system in or out. For older village homes like those around Staplestreet, the right replacement materials aren’t always easy to find quickly. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
A Basic Survey starts from £150, inc. VAT. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400. We confirm the price for your survey before you book.
Why us?
- Clear package prices, including VAT
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- Visits on any day of the week
- An independent look at the roof
Take a look at what a roof survey costs or our case studies.
The survey, step by step
The visit usually starts outside and finishes in the loft: first the slopes, edges and gutters from every safe viewpoint, then the loft space where it can be reached. In total, it takes about 1–2 hours at a house, depending on how many gutter runs and downpipes there are. Cottages and farmhouses around Staplestreet frequently have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. Each part is looked at from wherever it can safely be seen, and anything we cannot see is noted.
- First, you let us know what you’ve seen, such as overflows or damp.
- The eaves gutters, downpipes and fascias are looked at from ground level and vantage points.
- We check hidden gutters, such as valleys and parapets, where it’s safe to see them.
- The roof space is checked for water marks if it’s safe to get into.
- You get a photo-illustrated written report and recommendations.
How to prepare
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it is shared
- Keep pets in another room
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
Getting a price
Our phone lines are open seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. To book or ask a question, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Advice
What a gutter survey looks like in Staplestreet
The coast is about 4 miles or less from Staplestreet, and being near the sea means more wind and salt than a roof inland would face. Metal fixings and flashings corrode faster in salt air, while gales work at loose ridges, slates and tiles. Across Kent, older roofs are frequently handmade clay or peg tiles, and tile-hanging on upper walls is a familiar sight. The county’s older buildings also include oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look.
The streets around a church like Church of St Michael are often among the oldest in a place, and if you own one of the older houses nearby, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs. If you own a rental within reach of Selling station, a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let.
Staplestreet is about 3 miles east of Faversham, in Kent. Surveys in Staplestreet work the same way as everywhere we cover: a careful look at everything that’s safely in view, photos and a clear written report. Staplestreet is one of the places in Kent where we work. Canterbury is in our area too.
Every address in ME13 is within our area for gutter surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Whether your property is on Staple Street, Forge Farm Row and Staplestreet Road or a nearby road, we can help. Nearby, we also carry out gutter surveys in Slutshole (1 mile north-east), Hernhill (1 mile north-east), Goodnestone (1 mile north-west), Culmers (1 mile north) and Dargate (1 mile north-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Ashford (12 miles south), Canterbury (6 miles east), Sittingbourne (10 miles west), Whitstable (5 miles north-east), Faversham (3 miles west) and Herne Bay (9 miles north-east).
Near you in Staplestreet
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Mount Ephraim Gardens and White Horse Inn. Staplestreet’s nearest station is Selling station, about 1.9 miles south. Nearby you will also find Tower keep castle at Chilham (4.2 miles south) and Eastbridge Hospital of St Thomas the Martyr (5.7 miles east). The countryside around Staplestreet includes Blean Woods RSPB Reserve.
What you can safely check yourself
A DIY look is useful, but it is not a survey. From the ground, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are frequently out of sight, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from the ground or a window. Water spilling over the edge can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
Staplestreet questions
Does being near the coast affect roofs in Staplestreet?
It can do. Staplestreet is within about 4 miles of the sea, and coastal roofs tend to see faster wear on metal parts and more wind lifting loose pieces.
Is Staplestreet within the area you cover?
Yes, Staplestreet is covered. We cover the whole of London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
Do you check valley and parapet gutters?
Yes, as far as they can safely be seen. We look from vantage points, the roof space and the roof itself where safe, and by drone where it is applicable.
Can the survey be at a weekend?
Yes. Surveys are carried out seven days a week. Just phone 07833 053749 or send us an email to arrange a day.
Does the season matter for a gutter survey?
You can book at any time of year. Booking before autumn and winter gives you time to plan, and a wet spell can show where gutters overflow.
How soon will I get the report?
Each package has its own report time. Basic is within 48 hours, Standard is 24–48 hours and Premium is the same day. Mention any deadline as you book.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
It depends on what we need to see. For inside areas and the loft space, someone has to give us access.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Staplestreet
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord, with the report sent to whoever needs it. Access is agreed with the tenant beforehand.
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget, with the most urgent items set out first.
Other services in Staplestreet
What a survey costs
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- The roof’s overall size
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
Every price we give includes VAT. Prices start from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for the job before booking.
What we need to know
There is no need for technical words. Just tell us:
- What’s prompted the survey
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To find a date that works for you, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.