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Stodmarsh Gutter Survey
A survey of gutters, valleys, outlets and downpipes in Stodmarsh, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photographs.
- Joints that drip after rain
- Gutters full of debris and silt
- Fascia boards damaged by overflowing water
Gutter surveys for homes and businesses in Stodmarsh
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 do not test for asbestos, so we flag anything that might contain it for a specialist asbestos surveyor to check. If you’ve noticed cracked or loose downpipes and sagging gutters and loose brackets, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
In a village or hamlet like Stodmarsh, older cottages and farmhouses often sit alongside barns, outbuildings and a few newer houses. Roofs there can be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, and chimney stacks are often old. Each needs checking in its own way, and thatch is a specialist material we report on as far as it can be seen. On older roofs, it’s usually the chimneys and lead flashings that need work first.
The written findings come by email, ready to forward to whoever needs them. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24–48 hours and Premium on the day.
- Location
- Stodmarsh (CT3)
- Region
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Stodmarsh: your questions answered
Is my home in Stodmarsh listed or in a conservation area?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
I let a flat near Sturry station. Can you check the roof?
Of course. We just need to know who will give access, and the report can go straight to you or your agent.
Are you structural engineers?
No. We are experienced roof surveyors, and visible signs such as sagging are noted, but calculations and an engineer’s opinion are outside what we do. The report will say if you need an engineer.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes. A shared roof needs access agreed first. Mention it when you contact us and we’ll explain what’s needed.
What happens after the survey?
The report arrives by email. The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation, and the Premium Survey an in-person consultation, so you can talk the findings through.
How much is a gutter survey?
Our packages start from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, including VAT. For a price for your building, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Do you work in Stodmarsh?
Yes. Stodmarsh is part of the area we cover, and the service is the same as everywhere else we work.
Checking the roof from the ground
What you can’t do safely is get up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and a fall can be serious. That part is for a survey, using safe viewpoints and a drone where applicable.
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from ground level and any work done on the roof. Send it with your enquiry, as it helps us focus the survey.
How the survey works
After the inspection, everything we found is written up as a report with photos, emailed to you. As for time on site, most surveys take roughly 1–2 hours at a house, depending on how many gutter runs and downpipes there are. Somewhere like Stodmarsh needs a little journey planning: tell us about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. The roof is looked at from the ground, from windows, from the loft where there’s safe access and from the roof where it’s safe.
- You tell us where you’ve seen overflows, drips or damp.
- The eaves gutters, downpipes and fascias are checked from ground level and windows.
- We check hidden gutters as far as safe access allows.
- The loft space is checked for staining, where it can be reached safely.
- You receive a report with photos and recommendations.
Preparing for the visit
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Tell us about parking before the day
Getting a price
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, and you can phone 07833 053749 or email us to find out.
Related advice
What affects the price in Stodmarsh
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. The main factors are:
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- How many separate roofs there are, like extensions, dormers and garages
- The size of the roof
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
Every price we give includes VAT, and the report isn’t charged as an extra. Gutter survey starts from £150, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
What we need to know
Here’s what helps us most when you contact us:
- The address and postcode of the property
- When you need the report by
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and the days you’d prefer.
Tips that help
Most of what helps is simple and safe from the ground. Our suggestions:
- Include valley, parapet and box gutters when clearing
- Look for new stains on ceilings below valleys after rain
- Watch the gutters during heavy rain
- Book gutter clearing once a year, more often near trees
If we think the problem lies underground, we will say so, so a drain survey can be arranged. Anything else we notice on the roof, as far as we can see it, is noted too.
Get small faults like a dripping joint or loose downpipe sorted quickly. They tend to get worse and spilled water harms brickwork and woodwork.
Honest limits
Before you book, it’s worth knowing what a survey will not do:
- The inside of buried drains
- Hidden sections we can’t view safely
- Damage hidden inside walls or behind boards
If you’re not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer before booking. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Stodmarsh
- Valley gutters
- Fascias and soffits
- Outlets and hoppers
- Parapet and box gutters
- Downpipes
- Eaves gutters
Why it is worth a survey now in Stodmarsh
Going up a ladder to check your own gutters carries real risk. You can see drips and overflows from the ground, but valleys, parapets and box gutters are hard to see. Our survey covers everything that’s safely in view and records it with photos. For older village homes like those around Stodmarsh, the right replacement materials aren’t always easy to find quickly. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
Gutter survey starts from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included.
Why book with us
- Surveys seven days a week
- Prices that include VAT
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
Read how roof surveys are priced and our case studies.
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Gutter surveys around Stodmarsh
The wider area around Stodmarsh has a long history of building, with Goodnestone Park about 4.4 miles south-east. If your house is among the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. 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. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first.
Take an older house close to Church of St Mary: old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs. Anyone responsible for a site like Wickhambreaux Church of England Primary School will know that large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other. If you let a flat or house near Sturry station, knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints.
Stodmarsh is about 5 miles east of Canterbury, in Kent. Wherever you are in Stodmarsh, we can carry out gutter surveys at your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. Across Kent, we cover Stodmarsh and the places around it.
Here we cover the CT3 postcode area for gutter surveys. If you’re just outside Stodmarsh, we cover Hersden (1 mile north-west), Westbere (2 miles west), Hollow Street (2 miles north), Hoath (2 miles north) and Chislet (3 miles north). Further out, we also cover Canterbury (5 miles west), Margate (10 miles north-east), Dover (12 miles south-east), Folkestone (15 miles south), Ramsgate (10 miles east) and Broadstairs (12 miles east).
What’s near Stodmarsh
We work in homes and buildings around The Red Lion pub, Spires Academy and Grove Ferry Picnic Area, among other places. The closest station to Stodmarsh is Sturry station, roughly 2.6 miles west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include St Martins Hospital (3.6 miles south-west) and Canterbury Castle (4.9 miles west). For a walk, there’s West Blean and Thornden Woods.