Kent · London and the South East
Stelling Minnis Gutter Survey
A survey of gutters, valleys, outlets and downpipes for Stelling Minnis and the rest of Kent. Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
- Dripping or leaking gutter joints
- Gutters that have fallen out of line
- Fascia boards damaged by overflowing water
Your questions about gutter surveys in Stelling Minnis
Will you come out to Stelling Minnis?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Stelling Minnis?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it’s in a conservation area. If a 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.
What do I do with the report?
We email you the written report with photographs and recommendations. It’s yours to share with a seller, insurer, roofer or managing agent, whichever applies.
Will you go up on the roof?
Only where it’s safe to do so. We check everything that can be seen safely: from ground level, from windows and vantage points, from the loft space, from the roof itself where safe and by drone where it applies. The report says if anything couldn’t be seen.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Professional indemnity and public liability insurance cover our surveys. If you need details for a managing agent or a building owner, just ask.
Is there a good time of year to book a gutter survey?
Whenever suits you. If you’ve already seen a gutter overflowing, it is best not to wait, because the walls take the water.
How many surveys have you done?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, over more than 20 years, with 98% customer satisfaction.
About our gutter survey in Stelling Minnis
Owners get in touch after seeing an overflow, finding damp or planning ahead for winter. Landlords and managing agents use it to plan maintenance, and some buyers want the rainwater system checked before exchange. Whoever books, we inspect and report in the same way, with photographs and written recommendations. We survey on weekdays and at weekends. If you’ve noticed overflowing eaves gutters and dripping or leaking gutter joints, we can find out what’s behind it, on eaves gutters, parapet and box gutters and outlets and hoppers alike.
Older buildings in small places like Stelling Minnis may be listed or in a conservation area. If yours is, re-roofing in different materials may need consent, so the council is the place to check. Knowing the roof’s condition helps you plan ahead with that in mind. Where a building is listed, matching the existing roof materials is often expected.
What you get is a clear record of the gutter on the day we saw it. That makes it useful now and a handy reference later.
- Where
- Stelling Minnis (CT4)
- Region
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Why get it checked now?
Overflowing water soaks the walls under the gutter. Left for months, that can lead to damp inside, worn pointing and rotten timber. Spotting the problem early tends to mean a simpler fix. For an older or listed building in a place like Stelling Minnis, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so leaving a defect until it’s urgent leaves less time to plan.
Gutter survey starts from £150, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, with VAT included, and we will tell you which fits.
Why book with us
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- 98% customer satisfaction
- An independent view of the roof
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
See what a roof survey costs or what we found on two real jobs.
Gutter surveys around Stelling Minnis
Older houses across Kent frequently have handmade clay or peg tiles, and many have tile-hung walls. 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. About 4.4 miles south-east lies Acrise Place, a reminder of how long the area around Stelling Minnis has been built on. Older homes in the wider area frequently have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
If you live near a park like Spong Wood, or anywhere with mature trees, autumn leaves can block gutters and valleys, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls. If you live in an older home near Church of St Mary, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look.
Stelling Minnis is about 6 miles south of Canterbury, in Kent. In Stelling Minnis, as across Kent, every roof gets the same careful survey. Stelling Minnis is one of the towns and villages in Kent we cover. For surveys nearby, see our Canterbury page.
Postcode districts we cover here for gutter surveys: CT4. We cover properties on Bossingham Road, Ponycart Lane and Minnis Lane. Neighbouring places we cover for gutter surveys include Bossingham (1 mile north-east), Waltham (2 miles west), Rhodes Minnis (3 miles south), Stowting Common (3 miles south-west) and Ottinge (3 miles south). Further out, we also cover Ashford (9 miles west), Canterbury (6 miles north), Dover (11 miles east), Folkestone (8 miles south-east), Whitstable (12 miles north) and Deal (14 miles east).
Landmarks near Stelling Minnis
We work in homes and buildings around Spong Wood, among other places. Well-known places in the area include Kent and Canterbury Hospital (5.6 miles north).
Towns and villages near Stelling Minnis
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Tips from our surveys
There is plenty you can do without going near the roof. What helps most:
- Check for spilling water in a downpour
- Look for green streaks or damp patches on walls
- Check from the ground or a window, not a ladder
- Watch ceilings under valley gutters for fresh marks
If we think the problem lies underground, we will say so, so a drain survey can be arranged. We also note anything else we spot on the roof while we’re there.
Hidden gutters need clearing too. They collect leaves and silt just like eaves gutters but they’re much harder to spot, so make sure they’re included in any clearing work.
What we do, step by step
The visit typically 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 roughly 1–2 hours for most homes, and longer where there are parapet, valley or box gutters to follow. In a hamlet or village like Stelling Minnis, a postcode doesn’t always lead to the right gate, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- First, you let us know what you’ve seen, such as overflows or damp.
- Gutters, downpipes, fascias and soffits are inspected from safe vantage points.
- Valley, parapet and box gutters are inspected as far as they can be seen safely.
- We look in the roof space, where there’s safe access, for signs of water getting in.
- You get a report with photographs and recommendations.
Getting ready for the survey
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Make sure the loft hatch can be reached
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
Booking a survey
Once you know what you need, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form. We will suggest a package, agree the price and find a date, weekday or weekend.
Related advice
Do you need a gutter survey in Stelling Minnis?
Hidden gutters are frequently lined with lead or another sheet covering. When a lining splits or an outlet blocks, the water can come inside as there’s nowhere harmless for it to go. Lead is also a target for theft.
Common reasons to book include:
- Soffits marked by water
- Water spilling over the gutter edge
- Choked outlets or hopper heads
- Leaks at the gutter joints
Take a building like Stelling Minnis Church of England Primary School: its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- What insurance they carry
- Whether VAT is added on top
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
For landlords and managing agents
Where a roof is shared: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Tell us about it when booking and we’ll plan the survey around it.
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in, at a time agreed ahead of time. We survey seven days a week, which helps when tenants work during the week.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Water spilling over the edge can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.