Kent · London and the South East
Gutter survey in Stone Hill, Kent
A careful look at the gutter at your property in Stone Hill, and put it all in a photo-illustrated written report.
- Downpipes that are split or coming away
- Soffits marked by water
- Brackets that have dropped or snapped
Gutter survey in Stone Hill
Your gutters take the rain from the roof and lead it away from the walls. If they clog, drip or sag, the water ends up somewhere it shouldn’t and that usually means the walls or the inside of the building. We check the full rainwater system above ground, including gutters, valleys, outlets, hoppers and downpipes. You get a report with photos. Common reasons to book are blocked outlets and hoppers and soffits marked by water, across eaves gutters, outlets and hoppers and fascias and soffits.
Village roofs frequently face open fields and take the full force of wind and rain, so ridges, chimney stacks, flashings and gutters work hard. Older walls take a long time to dry once water gets in. A roof report shows what needs attention first. Lead flashings and old chimney stacks are often where weather gets in first.
We write the report in plain English, so you do not need to be a roofer to follow it. Photographs show what each point refers to.
- Where
- Stone Hill (TN25)
- Region
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Surveys for landlords and agents in Stone Hill
Letting agents and landlords in Stone Hill book surveys as well as homeowners. The report gives you a dated record of the gutter, with photographs, which helps you plan work between tenancies.
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants, at a time agreed ahead of time. Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays, which helps when tenants work during the week.
Also near Stone Hill
What else we do in Stone Hill
Different roofs, different checks
Plastic (uPVC) gutters
Plastic rainwater systems are common on homes of many ages. As the seals age, joints can start to drip, and brackets can sag under load.
Cast iron gutters
Cast iron tends to fail at the joints and fixings. Cracks, rust and leaks are recorded where they can be seen.
Why it’s worth a survey now in Stone Hill
Climbing a ladder to look in the gutters yourself is risky. From ground level you can spot drips and overflows but hidden gutters are another matter. We inspect as far as it is safe to see and put it in writing. Older cottages and farmhouses around Stone Hill can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it is left.
All our prices include VAT. Our price is from £150, including VAT. You will know the exact price before booking.
Why book us in Stone Hill
- Package prices that include VAT
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
Take a look at what a roof survey costs and our case studies.
Stone Hill homes and their roofs
Stone Hill is within about 5 miles of the coast, where sea air brings more salt and stronger wind than inland. Salt corrodes metal fixings and flashings, and wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces. 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. The county’s older buildings also include oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first.
With Westenhanger Castle about 2.2 miles south-east, the area around Stone Hill has a long history. Older homes in the area may have roofs that need matching materials when work is done. Take an older house close to Church of St Mary: its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first.
Stone Hill is about 5 miles north-west of Hythe, in Kent. We carry out gutter surveys for homes and businesses in Stone Hill and the surrounding area. Stone Hill is one of the places in Kent where we work for gutter surveys. You can also see our page for Canterbury.
All of TN25 is within our area for gutter surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Whether your property is on Stone Hill, Southenay Lane and Cooper's Lane or a nearby road, we can help. If you’re just outside Stone Hill, we cover Lilyvale (1 mile north-west), Brabourne Lees (1 mile north-west), Smeeth (1 mile north-west), Ridgeway (1 mile north-west) and Bircholt Forstal (2 miles north). We also work in nearby towns such as Ashford (6 miles west), Canterbury (12 miles north), Dover (14 miles east), Folkestone (8 miles east), Faversham (15 miles north) and Hythe (5 miles south-east).
Landmarks near Stone Hill
For rail, the closest station is Westenhanger station, about 2.4 miles south-east of the centre. Nearby you will also find Lympne Castle (3.1 miles south-east) and William Harvey Hospital (3.8 miles north-west). The countryside around Stone Hill includes Hatch Park and Tolsford Hill.
Stone Hill questions
Do you cover smaller places like Stone Hill?
Yes. Stone Hill is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We work right across London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when you book.
Is my home in Stone Hill listed or in a conservation area?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. It is worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
When is the best time for a gutter survey?
There’s no wrong time. If water is already spilling over, book sooner rather than later as overflowing water can damage walls.
Could my damp wall be caused by the gutters?
Overflowing gutters often lead to damp walls, and we check for exactly that. If the evidence points elsewhere, we will say so as far as we can tell from what’s visible.
Can the survey be at a weekend?
Yes. Surveys are carried out seven days a week. To find a day that suits, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Will I get photos?
Yes. The report includes photos of what we found, so you can see each point for yourself.
Will you walk on the roof?
Not unless it’s safe. Safe viewpoints, the loft space and a drone where it applies cover most of what’s needed, and the report notes anything we couldn’t see.
Signs you need a gutter survey in Stone Hill
Leaves are behind most blocked gutters. Every autumn, trees fill gutters with leaves, twigs and seeds and the debris builds up at the outlets. Once an outlet is choked, the gutter fills and overflows.
It is worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Leaves and moss blocking gutters
- Choked outlets or hopper heads
- Leaks at the gutter joints
- Leaking or loose downpipes
If you own a rental within reach of Westenhanger station, a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Their report turnaround times
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- What they won’t be able to tell you
- How they’ll see the roof: from ground level, the loft, the roof or by drone
The survey, step by step
Once we have finished looking, we write up our findings as a photo-illustrated written report, emailed to you. On timing, most surveys take roughly 1–2 hours at a typical home, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. Somewhere as small as Stone Hill, access is frequently the only tricky part. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- We start with what you’ve noticed, such as damp or overflowing gutters.
- The eaves gutters, downpipes and fascias are checked from ground level and windows.
- We look at hidden gutters as far as safe access allows.
- Where it is safe, we check the loft for signs of water.
- You receive a report with photos and recommendations.
Before the survey
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
Getting a price
To arrange a survey, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. You’ll know the price before anything is booked.
Related advice
What a survey costs
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- Height and safe access
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
A Basic Survey starts from £150, with VAT included. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400. You’ll know the price for your roof before booking.
What to tell us when you contact us
Some details help us point you to the right survey and price. When you get in touch, it is useful to mention:
- Anything about access we should know
- The address and postcode of the property
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
When you are ready to go ahead, call 07833 053749 or email us. From there it’s a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day, weekday or weekend.