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Gutter Survey in Temple Hill
An experienced roof surveyor for gutter surveys in Temple Hill. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us across London and the South East.
- Sagging gutters and loose brackets
- Leaking or loose downpipes
- Leaves and moss blocking gutters
Questions from Temple Hill
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Temple Hill?
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.
Can a landlord with a rental near Dartford station book a roof survey?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for. You can phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and what you need, and we will talk through which survey suits.
When is the best time for a gutter survey?
You can book at any time of year. Before the wetter months gives you time to plan any work though problems frequently show up after heavy rain.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
More than 5,000 surveys over 20+ years.
Will the survey check for asbestos?
No. We don’t test for asbestos. If rainwater goods or soffits look like they could contain asbestos, we note it and recommend a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before they’re disturbed.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes. A shared roof needs access agreed first, with whoever owns or manages the building. Mention it when you get in touch and we will plan the survey around it.
Will you check if gutters are causing damp inside?
Overflowing gutters frequently lead to damp walls, and the survey looks for that. If the evidence points elsewhere, we will say so, based on what we can see.
How a gutter survey works in Temple Hill
Damp on walls, water marks under a valley or streaks down the brickwork often trace back to the gutters. We check whether gutters, outlets or downpipes are the likely source, as far as can safely be seen. Where the cause looks more like the roof covering or a flashing, the report says so. The next step is suggested too. If you’ve noticed choked outlets or hopper heads and leaking or loose downpipes, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
Around Temple Hill, gardens, hedges and nearby trees can mean leaves and moss end up on roofs and in gutters. Once gutters and outlets block, water spills over and soaks the walls. A report spots that kind of slow problem before it becomes damp inside. Plants growing from a gutter or moss on the tiles are signs worth noting from the ground.
We keep jargon out of it: where something needs attention, it says so plainly, along with how urgent it is.
- Where
- Temple Hill (DA1, DA2, DA5)
- Region
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
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What this survey can’t tell you
Our findings are based on what we can see safely on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- Parts of gutters that cannot be seen safely
- Pipes below ground level
- What’s behind fascias and inside walls
If you are not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or email us and we will give you a straight answer before booking. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roofs we survey in Temple Hill
- Parapet and box gutters
- Fascias and soffits
- Valley gutters
- Eaves gutters
- Downpipes
- Outlets and hoppers
The survey, step by step
The visit normally starts outside and finishes in the loft: first the slopes, edges and gutters from every safe viewpoint, then the loft space where it can be reached. In total, it takes roughly 1–2 hours at a house, depending on how many gutter runs and downpipes there are. Some parts of a survey depend on the weather, so a visit to Temple Hill is booked with the forecast in mind: drone flights and thermal imaging need the right conditions, while a look from the ground and the loft can go ahead in most weather.
- 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.
How to prepare
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Check pets are kept safely away
- Jot down any questions you want answered
Arrange a survey
For a price for gutter surveys in Temple Hill, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email. Some details about the property and the roof help us give you an accurate price.
Advice
Prices for gutter surveys in Temple Hill
Survey packages start from £150, with VAT included. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- Height and safe access
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how it can be reached and seen safely. Gutter survey starts from £150, including VAT.
Booking your survey
When you call or email, these details help:
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- When you need the report by
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
Most bookings start with a short call: call 07833 053749 or drop us an email. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Tips that help
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Make sure downpipe clips are holding
- Watch ceilings under valley gutters for fresh marks
- Keep climbers away from the eaves
- Note any damp stains below the gutters
Landlords and managing agents can keep the report with the building’s records to help plan maintenance. Photos make it easier to explain the work to owners, tenants or contractors.
Have your gutters cleared at least once a year or more frequently near trees. Late autumn, after the leaves have fallen, is a sensible time. Clean gutters can do their job.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Temple Hill
Letting agents often book on a landlord’s behalf, and the report can go to both. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Temple Hill. For a price for a let property or a block, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
What a gutter survey looks like in Temple Hill
Older houses across Kent often have handmade clay or peg tiles, and many have tile-hung walls. You’ll also find oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses among the county’s older buildings. Whatever the covering, it is often the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first. With Hall Place and Gardens about 2.8 miles west, Temple Hill sits in an area with a long building history. Older homes in the wider area frequently have features worth a closer look, like lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
Homes near green spaces like Central Park can get more leaves in their gutters in autumn, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls. Take an older house close to St Edmunds Church: its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look. Landlords with a home close to Dartford station may find that a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let.
Temple Hill is about 1 mile north of Dartford, in Kent. If you are in Temple Hill, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: a call or an email, a price, then a date. Temple Hill is one of the places in Kent we cover. London is in our area too.
Postcode districts we cover here for gutter surveys: DA1, DA2 and DA5. Whether your property is on Kent Road, Keyes Road and Bayly Road or a nearby road, we can help. You’ll find Temple Hill on the A226, which makes it straightforward to reach. We also cover the places around Temple Hill: Dartford (1 mile south), Hawley (2 miles south), Stone (2 miles east), Darenth (2 miles south-east) and Greenhithe (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Sevenoaks (12 miles south), Gravesend (7 miles east), Northfleet (5 miles east), Swanley (4 miles south-west), Kings Hill (15 miles south-east) and Swanscombe (3 miles east).
Local landmarks in Temple Hill
We work in homes and buildings around Central Park, The Leigh UTC and Stone Lodge School and the streets around them. There is a railway station in Temple Hill itself: Dartford station. Well-known places in the area include Stone Castle (2.3 miles east) and Bluewater (2.1 miles east). Open spaces near Temple Hill include Wansunt Pit and Sawyers Lake.
Roof by roof
Lead-lined valley and parapet gutters
We look at the lining, the joints and the outlets as far as they can safely be seen. Lead is also a target for theft.
Aluminium and other metal gutters
Metal gutters can suffer at joints and where different metals meet. Any leaks or corrosion we spot go in the report.