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Gutter survey in Swattenden, Kent
Know where you stand with the gutter before you decide what to do next. Gutter surveys in Swattenden.
- Overflowing valley or parapet gutters
- Gutters full of debris and silt
- Cracked or loose downpipes
How a gutter survey works in Swattenden
We check the rainwater system above ground level, from the gutters down to where the downpipes meet the ground. It is not a CCTV drain survey and we cannot see inside buried drains. Where water seems to be backing up from below ground, we’ll say so in the report, with a suggestion to book a separate drain survey. Anything we find above ground, like a split hopper or a leaking downpipe, is photographed and recorded. Typical surveys look at fascia boards damaged by overflowing water and water backing up from a hidden gutter, on downpipes, outlets and hoppers and fascias and soffits.
Somewhere as small as Swattenden, 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 frequently 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 is usually the chimneys and lead flashings that need work first.
You can share the report with anyone who needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent, whichever applies.
- Where
- Swattenden (TN17)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What affects the cost of gutter surveys
Prices always include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package you pick makes a difference too. The price is always agreed first.
What we need to know
To price your survey accurately, we’ll ask about:
- Anything about access we should know
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- What’s prompted the survey
Once you know what you need, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email. We will suggest a package, agree the price and find a date.
Do you need a gutter survey in Swattenden?
Overflowing gutters in a downpour are a common reason to book. Others spot damp patches, ceiling stains or green marks on the walls. A survey helps show where the water is coming from before it causes more harm.
People normally book a survey when they’ve noticed something like this:
- Hoppers and outlets full of debris
- Downpipes that are split or coming away
- Joints that drip after rain
- Gutters full of debris and silt
The streets around a church such as Congregational Church are often among the oldest in a place, and if your home is one of the older ones nearby, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs.
Before booking anyone
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- Is VAT included in the price?
- What happens after the report arrives
Swattenden homes and their roofs
Listing and conservation areas can both shape what roof work is allowed on an older home. Your council and Historic England’s list will tell you where you stand. Across Kent, older roofs are often handmade clay or peg tiles, and tile-hanging on upper walls is a familiar sight. The county’s older buildings also include oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them.
If you look after a building such as Cranbrook School, its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale. Living close to Crane Valley is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn, so outlets and downpipes are worth watching.
Swattenden is about 12 miles east of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in Kent. We cover Swattenden and the rest of Kent. Swattenden is one of the towns and villages in Kent we cover for gutter surveys. We also survey roofs in Maidstone.
We survey roofs across the TN17 postcode area for gutter surveys and the streets around it. We also cover the places around Swattenden: Hartley (1 mile west), Cranbrook (1 mile north), Baker's Cross (1 mile north-east), Coursehorn (1 mile north-east) and Gill's Green (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also cover Maidstone (13 miles north), Ashford (15 miles east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (12 miles west), Tonbridge (14 miles north-west), Kings Hill (14 miles north) and Foley Park (14 miles north).
Near you in Swattenden
Typical jobs here are in homes near Duke Of York Public House Little Tudor and Crane Valley and the streets around them. A little further out are Sissinghurst Castle (3.2 miles north-east) and Benenden Hospital (3.9 miles east).
How it works
We do not take risks to get a closer look. We inspect whatever is safely visible, and anything we cannot see is noted in the report. The survey typically takes an hour or two for most homes, and longer where there are parapet, valley or box gutters to follow. Somewhere like Swattenden needs a little journey planning: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. The roof is looked at from the ground, from windows, from the loft where there is safe access and from the roof where it’s safe.
- First, we agree the areas to focus on.
- Each gutter run is checked for blockages, sags and leaking joints.
- We check the outlets, hoppers, downpipes and any overflows.
- Fascias, soffits and the walls below are looked at for signs of overflow.
- Findings are photographed and set out in a written report.
Getting ready for the survey
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it is shared
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we’re looking at
Booking a survey
You can call us seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. For a price or to book, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Advice
What a gutter survey doesn’t cover
Before booking, it’s worth knowing what a survey won’t do:
- Underground drains, which need a CCTV drain survey
- Hidden sections we can’t view safely
- Whether a material contains asbestos (a specialist asbestos surveyor’s job)
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll suggest the right survey. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Swattenden
- Valley gutters
- Downpipes
- Eaves gutters
- Parapet and box gutters
- Fascias and soffits
- Outlets and hoppers
Your questions about gutter surveys in Swattenden
Is my home in Swattenden listed or in a conservation area?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Will you come out to Swattenden?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
Will you go up on the roof?
Only when it’s safe. Safety comes first, and fragile or steep roofs cannot always be walked on. Safe viewpoints, the loft and a drone where applicable let us see the rest, and the report records anything we couldn’t see.
Does the season matter for a gutter survey?
There’s no wrong time. If you’ve already seen a gutter overflowing, it is best not to wait as overflowing water can damage walls.
Can a gutter survey explain damp on my walls?
We check whether rainwater from the gutters is reaching the wall, through overflows, drips or damaged downpipes. We cannot see inside the wall itself, so the report covers what can be seen.
What’s in the survey report?
It works through the roof part by part, in writing and with photos. Points are put by urgency where it matters.
How much is a gutter survey?
Our packages start from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, including VAT. Just phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email for a price.
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What you can safely check yourself
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
Look up at the roof after a storm, from the ground: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Do not go up yourself.
Why get it checked now?
A blocked valley or parapet gutter does not spill harmlessly. It can overflow into the building, often in the heaviest rain. Having them checked before autumn and winter makes sense. Older and listed buildings around Swattenden may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so a defect found early gives time to plan the work properly.
Price depends partly on the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, with VAT included. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
What you get with us
- A report with photographs
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- Package prices that include VAT
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