Kent · London and the South East
Stone Street Gutter Survey
A survey of gutters, valleys, outlets and downpipes across Stone Street, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Call or email for a price.
- Valley or box gutters that overflow inside
- Leaking or loose downpipes
- Soffits marked by water
What you can safely check yourself
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from ground level or a window. Overflowing water can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Don’t go up yourself.
Gutter surveys for homes and businesses in Stone Street
A gutter needs a steady fall towards its outlet to drain properly. Sagging brackets and slipped joints leave water standing and overflowing at the low points. We check the line of each run as far as we can see it and look at the brackets and downpipe clips. You get written recommendations, prioritised by urgency where relevant. Typical surveys look at water backing up from a hidden gutter and sagging gutters and loose brackets, on downpipes, fascias and soffits and outlets and hoppers.
Somewhere as small as Stone Street, homes are often older cottages and farmhouses, with outbuildings and some 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.
We write the report in plain English, so you do not need to be a roofer to follow it. Each point is backed by a photograph where possible.
- Place
- Stone Street (TN15)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Nearby places to Stone Street
Other services in Stone Street
Stone Street homes and their roofs
Handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles hung on pegs through two holes, are typical of older Kent buildings. Oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses are part of the county’s older buildings too. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look. About 1.1 miles south-east lies Ightham Mote, a reminder of how long the area around Stone Street has been built on. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
Homes near green spaces such as Ivy Hatch Nature Reserve can get more leaves in their gutters in autumn, and an overflowing gutter soon means a wet wall. Landlords with a home close to Kemsing station may find that a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak. Take a building like St Lawrence Church of England Primary School: a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time.
Stone Street is about 3 miles east of Sevenoaks, in Kent. Roofs in Stone Street get the same thorough look as anywhere else in Kent. Our area takes in places right across Kent. Our Maidstone page covers surveys nearby.
Here we cover the TN15 postcode area for gutter surveys. Whether your property is on Church Road, Stone Street Road and Pond Lane or a nearby road, we can help. If you are just outside Stone Street, we cover Bitchet Green (1 mile south-west), Ivy Hatch (1 mile east), Styants Bottom (1 mile north), Godden Green (1 mile west) and Ightham (1 mile north-east). Further out, we also cover Maidstone (12 miles east), Dartford (12 miles north), Sevenoaks (3 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (9 miles south), Gravesend (12 miles north-east) and Tonbridge (5 miles south).
Local landmarks in Stone Street
Typical jobs here are in homes near Sevenoaks Preparatory School, Ivy Hatch Nature Reserve and The Plough pub, among other places. The nearest railway station is Kemsing station, roughly 1.9 miles north of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Ightham Court (2.2 miles north-east) and Sevenoaks Hospital (2.8 miles north-west). Not far away are Dryhill Nature Reserve.
Stone Street questions
Will you come out to Stone Street?
Yes, we do. Our area covers London and the South East, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it’s useful to know about access.
How do I find out if my home in Stone Street is listed?
We can’t confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We have been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have completed over 5,000 surveys.
Can a gutter survey explain damp on my walls?
Leaking gutters and downpipes are a common cause of damp walls, and the survey looks for that. If the evidence points elsewhere, we’ll say so, based on what we can see.
Are you structural engineers?
No. We’re roof surveyors, not structural engineers, and it doesn’t include calculations. If we see signs that need an engineer’s opinion, we will recommend one.
Will you check the drains below ground?
No, CCTV drain work is not part of this survey. The survey covers gutters, outlets, hoppers, downpipes and overflows and note any sign that the drains need checking.
Will you look at parapet and box gutters as well?
Yes, where it’s safe to see them. We look from vantage points, the loft space and the roof itself where safe, and by drone where it is applicable.
How it works
You don’t need to do much on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we will get on with the inspection. A typical survey takes between one and two hours at a house, depending on how many gutter runs and downpipes there are. Somewhere as small as Stone Street, access is often 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 looked at from ground level and windows.
- Valleys, parapets and box gutters are inspected where they can safely be seen.
- The roof space is checked for staining, where it can be reached safely.
- A written report with photos and recommendations follows.
How to prepare
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
Book a survey
A quick phone call is usually the easiest start: phone 07833 053749 or email us. You will have a price before anything is arranged.
Advice
What we look for on each type of roof
Box and secret gutters
A box gutter is built into the roof, frequently behind a parapet and when it overflows, water can get indoors. We check them where they can be seen safely.
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.
Prices for gutter surveys in Stone Street
All our prices include VAT. What changes the price is:
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on how big and how high the roof is, access and the package you choose.
Helping us price your survey
What helps most when you contact us:
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- What’s prompted the survey
- Dates you are working to, like exchange
For a price for gutter surveys in Stone Street, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form. A few details about the property and the roof help us price the survey accurately.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Stone Street
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants. We survey seven days a week, which helps when tenants work during the week.
Shared roofs need a little more planning: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Let us know about it as you book and we will plan the survey around it.
Honest limits
Our findings are based on what we can see safely on the day, so there are some things a survey cannot cover:
- Confirming asbestos in older rainwater goods
- Blockages deep inside downpipes
- Hidden sections we can’t view safely
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll tell you before booking. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Fascias and soffits
- Valley gutters
- Eaves gutters
- Downpipes
- Outlets and hoppers
- Parapet and box gutters