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Gutter survey in Stone Cross, Kent
A survey of gutters, valleys, outlets and downpipes in Stone Cross, using drones and thermal imaging where applicable. Call or email for a price.
- Leaks at the gutter joints
- Blocked outlets and hoppers
- Gutters full of debris and silt
Gutter surveys in Stone Cross: local notes
The wider area around Stone Cross has a long history of building, with Groombridge Place about 1.1 miles south-east. If your house is among the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof. 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. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first.
Landlords with a home close to Ashurst Kent station may find that the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at. Take a building like Fordcombe Church of England Primary School: its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale. If you run a business near The Corn Exchange, a written record of the roof’s condition helps you plan maintenance rather than react to leaks.
Stone Cross is about 4 miles west of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in Kent. Anywhere in Stone Cross, we can carry out gutter surveys at your property. Across Kent, we cover Stone Cross and the places around it. There is also a page for Crawley.
We work across the TN3 postcode area for gutter surveys and the streets around it. Whether your property is on Ashurst Road and Groombridge Road or a nearby road, we can survey it. Neighbouring places we cover for gutter surveys include Ashurst (1 mile west), Fordcombe (1 mile north), Groombridge (1 mile south), Walter's Green (1 mile north-west) and Teasley Mead (1 mile west). Within a short drive, we also cover Sevenoaks (10 miles north), Royal Tunbridge Wells (4 miles east), Tonbridge (7 miles north-east), Kings Hill (14 miles north-east), Paddock Wood (10 miles east) and Southborough (4 miles north-east).
What’s near Stone Cross
We work in homes and buildings around Chafford Arms, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Ashurst Kent station, about 1 mile west of the centre. A little further out are Tunbridge Wells Homeopathic Hospital (3.7 miles east) and Bolebroke Castle (3 miles west). Open spaces near Stone Cross include Broadwater Warren RSPB Reserve.
How a gutter survey works in Stone Cross
Damp on walls, water marks under a valley or streaks down the brickwork can often be traced to the gutters. Our gutter survey helps show whether the rainwater system is the cause, as far as can safely be seen. Where the cause looks more like the roof covering or a flashing, the report says so. The next step is suggested too. If you’re worried about downpipes that are split or coming away and gutters full of debris and silt, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on parapet and box gutters, fascias and soffits and valley gutters alike.
In a village or hamlet like Stone Cross, 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. We report on what can safely be seen, and thatch is a specialist material. On older roofs, it is usually the chimneys and lead flashings that need work first.
The report is written in plain words, so it makes sense without any roofing background. Each point is backed by a photograph where possible, with the urgent items made clear.
- Location
- Stone Cross (TN3)
- Region
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Roof by roof
Aluminium and other metal gutters
Metal gutters can suffer at joints and where different metals meet. Any leaks or corrosion we spot go in the report.
Fascias and soffits
Overflowing water stains soffits and rots timber. We check them along with the gutters.
Leave it or get it looked at?
A blocked valley or parapet gutter doesn’t spill harmlessly. It can overflow into the building typically during the worst downpours. It’s worth having these gutters looked at before the wetter months. Older and listed buildings around Stone Cross may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so leaving a defect until it is urgent leaves less time to plan.
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package matters as well. We will give you the figure before anything is booked.
Why us?
- 98% of customers satisfied
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- Every finding written up with photos
- 20+ years’ experience
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What you can safely check yourself
Look up at the roof after a storm, from the ground: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Do not go up yourself.
Keep a simple record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Share it with us as you book.
Useful tips for Stone Cross property owners
A little preparation and a few simple habits help, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Our tips:
- Keep climbers away from the eaves
- Look for new stains on ceilings below valleys after rain
- Watch for green marks down the brickwork
- Make sure downpipe clips are holding
You receive a written report with photographs and clear written recommendations. Share it with a contractor of your choice so they know what needs doing.
Have overhanging branches and climbing plants cut back from the roof by someone who can do it safely. Less debris means fewer blocked outlets.
Stone Cross: your questions answered
I let a flat near Ashurst Kent station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, landlords and agents book with us as well as owners. Just ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know about the building.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Stone Cross?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. It matters most if you’re planning to re-roof in a different material.
How many surveys have you done?
We have been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes. Shared roofs just need a little more planning, with the building owner or managing agent. Mention it when you get in touch and we’ll explain what’s needed.
Will you check the loft?
If there is a loft and safe access to it, yes. From inside, the underside of the roof frequently shows damp, staining or daylight that cannot be seen from outside.
Will you check if gutters are causing damp inside?
The survey looks at whether rainwater is spilling onto the wall from overflows, leaking joints or loose downpipes. We cannot see inside the wall itself, so we report on what’s visible.
Will you go up on the roof?
Not unless it is safe. Most of what we need can be seen from safe viewpoints, the loft and, where applicable, a drone, and the report notes anything we couldn’t see.
What this survey cannot tell you
It helps to know what a survey won’t do before booking:
- What’s hidden inside a downpipe
- Rot or damp concealed behind fascias or inside walls
- Parts of gutters that can’t be seen safely
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will suggest the right survey. What our survey covers.
What we look at
- Eaves gutters
- Outlets and hoppers
- Fascias and soffits
- Valley gutters
- Downpipes
- Parapet and box gutters
How it works
After the inspection, everything we found is written up as a written report with photographs. On timing, it typically takes about 1–2 hours on an ordinary house, and longer for a large or complex roof. In a hamlet or village like Stone Cross, 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. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- We agree which parts of the building you’re most worried about.
- Each gutter run is checked for blockages, sags and leaking joints.
- Outlets, hoppers, downpipes and overflows are inspected.
- We check fascias, soffits and walls for water damage.
- You get photos and written recommendations, prioritised where relevant.
Getting ready for the survey
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
- If you’re buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Let us know about parking before the day
Arrange a survey
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Take them safely from the ground or a window; never climb up to get a better view. To send them or to book, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.