Kent · London and the South East
Stone Corner Gutter Survey
A survey of gutters, valleys, outlets and downpipes in Stone Corner, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photos.
- Gutters packed with leaves or moss
- Water backing up from a hidden gutter
- Soffits marked by water
Stone Corner questions
Is my home in Stone Corner listed or in a conservation area?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. It’s worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Can a landlord with a rental near Appledore (Kent) station book a roof survey?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for. You can call 07833 053749 or email us with the address and what you need, and we will talk through which survey suits.
What’s the best way to book?
To arrange a survey, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and tell us the address and what you need to know. We will confirm the price and agree a day with you.
Do I need to be at home?
If the survey includes the loft or the inside of the building, someone needs to let us in. We will talk about access when you book.
Do you survey underground drains?
No, we do not carry out CCTV drain surveys. We check gutters, outlets, hoppers, downpipes and overflows and flags signs of a drain problem.
Do you use drones?
Where it’s applicable and safe, yes. We fly a sub-250g drone and we’re a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID). Drone inspection is part of the Drone Roof Survey and the Premium Survey, where applicable.
Do you work in Stone Corner?
Yes. We survey roofs across London and South East England, Stone Corner included.
Gutter survey in Stone Corner: what you get
Most blocked gutters are full of leaves, moss or silt. Homes close to trees fill their gutters faster and moss from the roof slopes makes it worse. We note where gutters are clogged or holding water, which outlets and hoppers are choked and whether overflows are working. The photographs show you exactly what we found. Blocked gutters are easy to put off but it rarely improves. Common reasons to book are rotten fascias or stained soffits and hoppers and outlets full of debris, across eaves gutters, parapet and box gutters and downpipes.
In a village or hamlet like Stone Corner, 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 frequently old. Each needs checking in its own way, and thatch is a specialist material we report on as far as it can be seen. Chimneys and lead flashings on old roofs often need the most attention.
How fast the report arrives depends on the package: the Basic Survey within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey on the same day.
- Where
- Stone Corner (TN30)
- Region
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What a gutter survey doesn’t cover
We only report everything that’s safely in view on the day, so there are some things a survey cannot cover:
- The inside of a downpipe along its whole length
- Gutters out of sight from every safe viewpoint
- The inside of buried drains
If you are not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll give you a straight answer before booking. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Valley gutters
- Outlets and hoppers
- Fascias and soffits
- Downpipes
- Eaves gutters
- Parapet and box gutters
Do you need a gutter survey in Stone Corner?
Moss grows on many tiled and slate roofs, and rain washes it down into the gutters. With grit from the coverings, it forms a thick sludge that holds water in the gutter and gives plants somewhere to grow.
Most people get in touch when they’ve noticed one of these:
- Leaking or loose downpipes
- Overflowing eaves gutters
- Blocked outlets and hoppers
- Joints that drip after rain
If you let a flat or house near Appledore (Kent) station, a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Which limits apply to the survey
- Their track record with similar roofs
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- Their insurance cover
What we do, step by step
The aim of the visit is simple: to see as much of the gutter as can be seen safely and record it clearly. Everything we note and photograph goes into the written report. It usually takes roughly 1–2 hours at a house, depending on how many gutter runs and downpipes there are. In a small place like Stone Corner, access is normally the main thing to plan. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- You tell us where you’ve seen overflows, drips or damp.
- The eaves gutters, downpipes and fascias are checked from ground level and windows.
- Valleys, parapets and box gutters are inspected where they can safely be seen.
- The loft space is checked for staining, where it can be reached safely.
- You receive a report with photos and recommendations.
Before the survey
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
Book a survey
We confirm the exact price before you book, so you know the cost up front. Gutter survey starts from £150, including VAT. To book, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
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Checking the roof from ground level
What you can’t do safely is get up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and a fall can be serious. That’s where a survey comes in, using safe viewpoints and a drone where applicable.
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Overflowing water can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
What a gutter survey looks like in Stone Corner
Handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles hung on pegs through two holes, are typical of older Kent buildings. You will also find oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses among the county’s older buildings. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters. Historic houses such as Smallhythe Place, about 1.4 miles north-west, show how far back building in the area around Stone Corner goes. On older houses around here, roofs frequently carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
Stone Corner is about 10 miles south-west of Ashford, in Kent. Stone Corner is part of the area we cover and the surrounding area across London and South East England. Our area takes in places right across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. There’s also a page for Maidstone.
Postcode districts we cover here for gutter surveys: TN30. We also cover the places around Stone Corner: Acton (1 mile south-west), The Stocks (1 mile south), Reading Street (1 mile north-east), Wittersham (1 mile south-west) and Stone in Oxney (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Ashford (10 miles north-east), Tenterden (3 miles north-west), Kennington (12 miles north-east), New Romney (10 miles east), Staplehurst (12 miles north-west) and Stanhope (9 miles north-east).
What’s near Stone Corner
The closest station to Stone Corner is Appledore (Kent) station, about 3.9 miles east of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Smallhythe Place (1.4 miles north-west). For a walk, there is Flatropers Wood.
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Prices for gutter surveys in Stone Corner
We confirm the price for the job before booking. These are the things that affect it:
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
We offer three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all inc. VAT. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you need to know.
What we need to know
To price your survey accurately, we will ask about:
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- What’s prompted the survey
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Take them safely from ground level or a window, and please don’t climb up for a closer look. To get started, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Roof by roof
Fascias and soffits
Some older soffits may contain asbestos. We flag any that could be for a specialist asbestos surveyor to check.
Box and secret gutters
A secret gutter is tucked under the slates or tiles at an abutment or valley and is easy to overlook. The report records what could and couldn’t be seen.