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Gutter survey in Stone in Oxney, Kent
Wondering about the gutter at a property in Stone in Oxney? You can book a gutter survey in Stone in Oxney and across Kent.
- Cracked or loose downpipes
- Gutters packed with leaves or moss
- Dripping or leaking gutter joints
How we price gutter surveys
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- Which survey package you book
- How many separate roofs there are, like extensions, dormers and garages
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- Building height and the viewpoints available
Price depends partly on the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, inc. VAT. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
What to tell us when you contact us
When you call or email, these details help:
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- What’s prompted the survey
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
Getting a price is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or email us, let us know about the property and we will explain which survey suits. The price is agreed up front.
Gutter surveys for homes and businesses in Stone in Oxney
We look at the rainwater system above ground level: gutters, outlets, hoppers, downpipes and overflows. It is not a CCTV drain survey, so we cannot see inside underground pipes. Where water seems to be backing up from below ground, the report will say so, so you can get the drains checked separately. Anything we find above ground, such as a split hopper or a leaking downpipe, is photographed and recorded. We survey valley gutters, eaves gutters and parapet and box gutters, and common reasons people get in touch are gutters overflowing in heavy rain and joints that drip after rain.
Some older homes in villages like Stone in Oxney are 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. Older materials like clay tiles, slate and stone are often matched when work is done.
The report doesn’t just list problems. For each finding, it explains what it is, why it matters and what we’d recommend, so you can plan your next steps.
- Where
- Stone in Oxney (TN30)
- Region
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Stone in Oxney
Smallhythe Place, about 3.2 miles north-west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Stone in Oxney. Older homes in the wider area often 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. 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. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them.
If you own a rental within reach of Appledore (Kent) station, knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints. Take an older house close to Parish Church of St Mary the Virgin: its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first.
Stone in Oxney is about 10 miles south-west of Ashford, in Kent. We survey roofs in Stone in Oxney across London and South East England. Our Kent coverage includes Stone in Oxney. For surveys nearby, see our Maidstone page.
Postcode districts we cover here for gutter surveys: TN30. Whether your property is on The Street, Forge Meadow and Church Hill or anywhere close by, we can survey it. We also cover the places around Stone in Oxney: Appledore (1 mile north-east), Appledore Heath (2 miles north-east), Stone Corner (2 miles west), Reading Street (2 miles north-west) and The Stocks (2 miles west). Further out, we also cover Ashford (10 miles north-east), Hythe (14 miles east), Tenterden (5 miles north-west), Kennington (12 miles north-east), New Romney (8 miles east) and Staplehurst (14 miles north-west).
What’s near Stone in Oxney
The closest station to Stone in Oxney is Appledore (Kent) station, roughly 2.5 miles north-east of the centre. Nearby you will also find Smallhythe Place (3.2 miles north-west) and Ypres Tower (4.9 miles south).
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client, photos included.
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Stone in Oxney. To discuss a property or a block, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Different roofs, different checks
Fascias and soffits
Some older soffits may contain asbestos. Any we think could be are flagged so a specialist asbestos surveyor can check them before they’re disturbed.
Cast iron gutters
Cast iron gutters and downpipes are found on many older buildings. They last well when painted, but rust where the paint fails.
Common questions in Stone in Oxney
Will you come out to Stone in Oxney?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We survey roofs across London and the South East. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when booking.
I let a flat near Appledore (Kent) station. Can you check the roof?
Of course. Let us know whether a tenant or an agent will let us in, and we can send the report to you or your agent.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We’ve been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
Is a CCTV drain survey included?
No, we do not carry out CCTV drain surveys. We check gutters, outlets, hoppers, downpipes and overflows and note any sign that the drains need checking.
How much time does the visit need?
It typically takes between one and two hours at a typical home, or half a day or so for a commercial building. We will give you an idea when you book.
How do I arrange a gutter survey in Stone in Oxney?
The quickest way is to call 07833 053749 or send us an email. Tell us the address and a little about the roof, and we’ll take it from there. We survey on weekdays and at weekends.
Can the survey be at a weekend?
Yes. Surveys are carried out seven days a week. To find a day that suits, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
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Before and after the survey
A little preparation and a few simple habits help. Our tips:
- Watch the gutters during heavy rain
- Include valley, parapet and box gutters when clearing
- Do not climb a ladder to look in the gutters
- Have gutters cleared at least once a year
After any work is done, watch the gutters in the next heavy rain. Water should run to the outlets and away without spilling over, and if it doesn’t, raise it with whoever did the job.
Don’t forget valley, parapet and box gutters. They block in the same way as the gutters you can see but they’re much harder to spot, so ask for them to be included when gutters are cleared.
Can I check my roof myself?
Keep a simple record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Send it with your enquiry and it will help the survey.
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from ground level or a window. Water spilling over the edge can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
How it works
Once we have finished looking, we write up our findings in a report with photographs. As for time on site, most surveys take roughly 1–2 hours at a typical home, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. Around Stone in Oxney, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so it is useful to know whether there is a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. We only go where it is safe.
- We start with what you’ve noticed, such as damp or overflowing gutters.
- We walk round the building and check the gutters, downpipes and fascias from ground level.
- We check hidden gutters as far as safe access allows.
- Where it is safe, we check the loft for signs of water.
- A written report with photographs and recommendations follows.
Preparing for the visit
- If it isn’t your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
Arrange a survey
To arrange a survey, phone 07833 053749 or send 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.