Kent · London and the South East
Teston Gutter Survey
Gutter surveys in Teston, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. Every survey ends with a written report and photographs.
- Fascia boards damaged by overflowing water
- Gutters that have fallen out of line
- Choked outlets or hopper heads
About our gutter survey in Teston
Gutters have to slope gently towards the outlet or water sits in them. When brackets sag or joints part, water pools, drips and spills over at the low points. We look along each run for sags, gaps and leaking joints, along with the brackets and downpipe fixings. Recommendations are written down and prioritised by urgency where relevant. If you’re worried about sagging gutters and loose brackets and downpipes that are split or coming away, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
Some older homes in villages like Teston are listed or in a conservation area. That can affect what materials can be used when work is done, so check with the council before planning anything. 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.
Every survey ends with a written report, with photographs, emailed to you. It sets out the condition of the gutter, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Location
- Teston (ME18)
- Region
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What affects the price in Teston
To price your survey, we check:
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- The roof’s overall size
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
Gutter survey starts from £150, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, with VAT included, and we can help you choose.
Getting in touch
To price your survey accurately, we’ll ask about:
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
- Anything about access we should know
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- What’s prompted the survey
Our phone lines are open seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. For a price or to book, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
What you can safely check yourself
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from the ground or a window. Water spilling over the edge can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, which helps when we look at the roof.
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Your questions about gutter surveys in Teston
I let a flat near Wateringbury station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for. You can ring 07833 053749 or email us with the address and what you need, and we will talk through which survey suits.
Do you cover smaller places like Teston?
Yes, Teston is covered. We survey roofs across London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned ahead of time.
Will the survey check for asbestos?
No, that needs a specialist asbestos surveyor. We point out materials on older buildings that could contain asbestos so you can arrange that check.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes. A shared roof needs access agreed first, with whoever owns or manages the building. Mention it when you contact us and we will explain what’s needed.
Do you survey underground drains?
No, CCTV drain work is not part of this survey. We check gutters, outlets, hoppers, downpipes and overflows and flags signs of a drain problem.
What’s in the report?
Written findings with photographs, explaining the condition of the gutter, any defects and our recommendations. Standard adds moisture detection and a structural check; Premium adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable and structural analysis.
Do you look in the roof space?
If the survey needs it and the roof space can be reached safely, yes. A clear path to the hatch helps, and if the loft cannot be reached safely, the report says so.
What happens on the day
The visit typically starts outside and finishes in the loft: outside views come first, then the roof space if there is safe access. All told, expect between one and two hours at a house, depending on how many gutter runs and downpipes there are. For a village or hamlet like Teston, the journey is planned beforehand: tell us about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. On the day, we inspect what can safely be seen, inside and out.
- We start with what you’ve noticed, such as damp or overflowing gutters.
- The eaves gutters, downpipes and fascias are checked from ground level and windows.
- Valleys, parapets and box gutters are inspected where they can be seen safely.
- The roof space is checked for staining, where it can be reached safely.
- You receive a report with photos and recommendations.
Getting ready for the survey
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Let us know about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
How to book
Prices start from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, and you can call 07833 053749 or send us an email to find out.
Related advice
Gutter surveys in Teston: local notes
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. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them. There are about 500,000 buildings on England’s list of listed buildings, and around 10,000 conservation areas. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, so the council is the place to ask.
For an older house near a landmark like Church of St Peter and St Paul, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs. If you live near a park such as Quarry Wood, or anywhere with mature trees, autumn leaves can block gutters and valleys, and an overflowing gutter soon means a wet wall.
Teston is about 4 miles west of Maidstone, in Kent. Anywhere in Teston, we can come and survey your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. Our Kent coverage includes Teston and the places around it.
Every address in ME18 is covered for gutter surveys. Whether your property is on The Street, Courtlands and Church Street or a nearby road, we can help. Other places close to Teston include Red Hill (1 mile north-west), West Farleigh (1 mile south-east), Wateringbury (1 mile west), Barming Heath (1 mile east) and Hoppers Corner (1 mile east). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (4 miles east), Sittingbourne (14 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (11 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (11 miles south-west), Gravesend (12 miles north) and Tonbridge (8 miles south-west).
What’s near Teston
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Wateringbury pub, The Malling School and Quarry Wood and the streets around them. Teston’s nearest station is Wateringbury station, roughly 0.9 miles south-west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Oakwood Hospital (2.1 miles north-east) and Teapot Island (2.6 miles south-west).
Signs you need a gutter survey in Teston
Some gutters may be too small, or have too few downpipes, for the roof they serve. An extension or extra roof slope can add water to an existing gutter and the weakness shows in a heavy downpour.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Leaking or loose downpipes
- Gutters packed with leaves or moss
- Valley or box gutters that overflow inside
- Gutters overflowing in heavy rain
If you run a business near Fremlin Walk, knowing the roof’s condition lets you budget for work rather than pay for emergencies.
What to check before booking
- Whether VAT is added on top
- What exactly goes into their report
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
How the survey changes by roof type
Cast iron gutters
Plenty of period homes still have cast iron rainwater goods. They last well when painted, but rust where the paint fails.
Box and secret gutters
Secret gutters are hidden under the edge of the roof covering and is easy to overlook. We check what’s visible and note what isn’t.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Teston
We survey roofs for landlords and letting agents as well as homeowners. A written report with photos gives you a clear record of the gutter, which helps you plan work between tenancies.
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan, with the most urgent items set out first.