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Stubb's Cross Gutter Survey
Gutter surveys in Stubb's Cross, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. Every survey ends with a written report and photographs.
- Soffits marked by water
- Overflowing eaves gutters
- Downpipes that are split or coming away
Gutter survey in Stubb's Cross: what you get
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, frequently down the brickwork or into the building. We check the full rainwater system above ground, from eaves gutters and valleys to outlets, hoppers and downpipes. The findings go into a written report with photos. If you’ve noticed gutters that have fallen out of line and leaking or loose downpipes, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on downpipes, eaves gutters and outlets and hoppers alike.
Older buildings in small places like Stubb's Cross may be 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 such as clay tiles, slate and stone are often matched when work is done.
Where we cannot see part of the gutter, the report says so. You’ll know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t.
- Where
- Stubb's Cross (TN26)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What we look for on each type of roof
Cast iron gutters
Rust at joints and brackets is the usual weak point on cast iron. Cracks, rust and leaks are recorded where they can be seen.
Box and secret gutters
Hidden gutters are a common source of leaks inside. Outlets, linings and overflows are checked as far as access allows.
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Prices for gutter surveys in Stubb's Cross
All our prices include VAT. What changes the price is:
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- The roof’s overall size
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how it can be reached and seen safely. Prices start from £150, including VAT.
What to let us know when you contact us
Getting the details right at the start saves time. It is useful to include:
- The property’s address and postcode
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- What kind of property and roof it is
Photos help, if you have them. Pictures from ground level or a window are fine. To send them or to book, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
What we do, step by step
Photographs are taken throughout the visit, so the report shows exactly what we saw. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available, including by drone where it is applicable and the weather allows. Most surveys take roughly 1–2 hours for most homes, and longer where there are parapet, valley or box gutters to follow. Older rural homes like those around Stubb's Cross can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. Each part is looked at from wherever it can be seen safely, and anything we cannot see is noted.
- 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.
- 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 photographs and recommendations follows.
How to prepare
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
Arrange a survey
To book a survey, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. We will confirm the price before booking.
Advice
Leave it or get it looked at?
A written report gives you a dated record of the gutters’ condition, which helps when you plan work or brief a contractor. Without it, you’re relying on what can be seen from the pavement. In a small place like Stubb's Cross, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
Every price we give includes VAT, and the report isn’t charged as an extra. Prices start from £150, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
What you get with us
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Surveys seven days a week
- 98% of customers satisfied
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced or what we found on two real jobs.
Do you need a gutter survey in Stubb's Cross?
Leaves are behind most blocked gutters. Every autumn, trees fill gutters with leaves, twigs and seeds, and they collect at the outlets. A choked outlet soon means a full, overflowing gutter.
A survey can pick up problems such as:
- Gutters overflowing in heavy rain
- Cracked or loose downpipes
- Water backing up from a hidden gutter
- Joints that drip after rain
If you look after a building like Kingsnorth Church of England Primary School, its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- What experience they bring
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- What insurance they carry
When you need someone else
Some things can’t be seen without opening up the roof, so a survey has limits:
- Blockages deep inside downpipes
- Gutters out of sight from each safe vantage point
- Pipes below ground level
If you are not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer before you book. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What we look at
- Parapet and box gutters
- Valley gutters
- Downpipes
- Fascias and soffits
- Eaves gutters
- Outlets and hoppers
What a gutter survey looks like in Stubb's Cross
Across Kent, older roofs are frequently handmade clay or peg tiles, and tile-hanging on upper walls is a familiar sight. Oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses are part of the county’s older buildings too. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first. With Godinton House about 3.3 miles north, Stubb's Cross sits in an area with a long building history. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
If you let a flat or house near Ashford International station, knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints. If you live near a park such as Ashford Community Woodland, or anywhere with mature trees, autumn leaves can block gutters and valleys, so outlets and downpipes are worth watching.
Stubb's Cross is about 2 miles south-west of Ashford, in Kent. We provide gutter surveys for homeowners, landlords and businesses in Stubb's Cross. Stubb's Cross is one of the towns and villages in Kent we cover. Our Canterbury page covers surveys nearby.
Postcode districts we cover here for gutter surveys: TN26. If you need a gutter survey at a property on Magpie Hall Road and Tally Ho Road or anywhere close by, we can survey it. Nearby, we also carry out gutter surveys in Kingsnorth (1 mile east), Shadoxhurst (1 mile south-west), Park Farm (1 mile north-east), Stanhope (1 mile north-east) and Chilmington Green (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Folkestone (14 miles east), Faversham (14 miles north), Hythe (11 miles east), Davington (14 miles north), Preston (14 miles north) and Hawkinge (14 miles east).
Around Stubb's Cross
Typical jobs here are in homes near John Wallis Academy, Ashford Community Woodland and Queen's Head Public House and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Ashford International station, about 2.6 miles north-east of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Woodchurch Village Life Museum (3.9 miles south-west) and William Harvey Hospital (3.7 miles north-east). The countryside around Stubb's Cross includes Orlestone Forest.
Stubb's Cross questions
Do you cover smaller places like Stubb's Cross?
Yes, Stubb's Cross is covered. We cover the whole of London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned beforehand.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Stubb's Cross?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
How do I arrange a gutter survey in Stubb's Cross?
Simply call 07833 053749 or use the contact form. We’ll ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date, weekday or weekend.
What insurance do you have?
Our cover is professional indemnity plus public liability, and we can provide details if a managing agent needs them.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Yes, where it applies and safe. We are a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID), flying a sub-250g drone. Drone inspection is part of the Drone Roof Survey and the Premium Survey, where it applies.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
Not necessarily. An outside-only look can be arranged beforehand, but anything inside needs someone there to give access.
How much time does the visit need?
A visit normally takes between one and two hours for most homes, and longer where there are parapet, valley or box gutters to follow. You’ll know roughly how long when we arrange the visit.