Kent · London and the South East
Gutter survey in Teynham, Kent
An experienced roof surveyor for gutter surveys in Teynham. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys.
- Sagging gutters and loose brackets
- Leaks at the gutter joints
- Choked outlets or hopper heads
Gutter survey in Teynham
Eaves gutters at the front of a building are easy to spot but plenty of gutters are tucked away. Valley gutters between slopes, gutters behind parapet walls and box or secret gutters can overflow inside the building when they block. We check them as far as they can safely be seen, from the ground, from windows, from the roof space and from the roof where it’s safe. Hidden gutters are a common source of leaks inside. We survey parapet and box gutters, outlets and hoppers and downpipes, and people most often book us about gutters packed with leaves or moss and rotten fascias or stained soffits.
Around Teynham, older cottages sit alongside bungalows and newer houses. Coverings range from slate and clay tiles on older homes to concrete tiles on many later ones. On older homes, chimney stacks, valleys and gutters are usually where the work is, and the fixings under the coverings matter too. Nails and battens under older coverings often give out before the slates or tiles themselves.
We keep jargon out of it: if work is needed, the report says so clearly.
- Location
- Teynham (ME9)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Local roofs in Teynham
Teynham is within about 3 miles of the coast, and being near the sea means more wind and salt than a roof inland would face. Near the sea, metal fixings wear faster and loose pieces on a roof are more likely to lift, and driving rain gets into whatever gap is left. With Belmont House and Gardens about 4.4 miles south-east, Teynham sits in an area with a long building history. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead.
If you look after a building such as Teynham Parochial Church of England Primary School, a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time. Landlords with a home close to Teynham station may find that knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints. For an older house near a landmark like Church of St Mary, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first.
Teynham is about 3 miles east of Sittingbourne, in Kent. We survey roofs in Teynham and the rest of Kent, as part of our work across London and South East England. Teynham is one of the towns and villages in Kent where we work. We also survey roofs in Maidstone.
We work across ME9 for gutter surveys and the streets around it. Local streets include Station Road, London Road and Belle Friday Close, and we cover them all. Neighbouring places we cover for gutter surveys include Teynham Street (1 mile north-east), Deerton Street (1 mile east), Norton Ash (1 mile south-east), Lewson Street (1 mile south-east) and Tickham (1 mile south). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (13 miles west), Ashford (13 miles south), Canterbury (13 miles east), Sittingbourne (3 miles west), Whitstable (10 miles east) and Faversham (4 miles east).
Landmarks near Teynham
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Sittingbourne Community College and The Dover Castle pub, among other places. There’s a railway station in Teynham itself: Teynham station. Nearby you’ll also find Bayford Court (2.8 miles west) and Sittingbourne Heritage Museum (2.7 miles west).
Practical tips
A little preparation and a few simple habits help, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Our tips:
- Check from the ground or a window, not a ladder
- Have overhanging branches cut back
- Watch for green marks down the brickwork
- Check that downpipes are firmly fixed to the wall
For let and shared buildings, the report can go on file to help plan maintenance. The photos help when you explain the work to others.
Watch your gutters from the ground or a window during heavy rain. Water spilling over the edge or out of a joint is a sign that something needs attention before the walls suffer.
Different roofs, different checks
Aluminium and other metal gutters
On big buildings, one blocked outlet can affect a long run, so we check the outlets carefully.
Lead-lined valley and parapet gutters
Many older homes have lead-lined valley and parapet gutters. A split lining can leak straight into the building.
How we price gutter surveys
Our packages start from £150, including VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
Price depends partly on the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all including VAT. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
Getting in touch
Before you get in touch, it helps to have:
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
We survey roofs on weekdays and at weekends. To arrange a day that suits you, call 07833 053749 or email us with the address and the days you’d prefer.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Teynham
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too, from shops and offices to industrial units. Bigger roofs take more time, so they’re priced to suit.
Landlords, agents and building managers in Teynham and across Kent can book any of our surveys. For a price for a let property or a block, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Towns and villages near Teynham
Also in Teynham
How it works
Safety comes first on every visit. Everything that can safely be seen is inspected, and if part of the roof cannot be seen, the report says so. Most visits take about 1–2 hours for most homes, and longer where there are parapet, valley or box gutters to follow. In a smaller place like Teynham, parking is seldom the issue; lanes, gates and long drives are worth mentioning. On bungalows and lower roofs, much can be seen from ground level, with the loft showing the underside.
- We agree which parts of the building you are most worried about.
- We look along each run for debris, sagging and drips.
- We check the outlets, hoppers, downpipes and any overflows.
- Fascias, soffits and the walls below are looked at for signs of overflow.
- You get photos and written recommendations, prioritised where relevant.
Before we arrive
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
How to book
You can call us seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. For a price or to book, call 07833 053749 or email us.
Related advice
What this survey cannot tell you
We only report whatever is safely visible on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- Underground drains, which need a CCTV drain survey
- What’s behind fascias and inside walls
- Confirming asbestos in older rainwater goods
If you’re not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll give you a straight answer before you book. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Teynham
- Downpipes
- Eaves gutters
- Valley gutters
- Parapet and box gutters
- Fascias and soffits
- Outlets and hoppers
Teynham questions
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Teynham?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it’s worth checking before planning any.
Do you cover smaller places like Teynham?
Yes, we do. We cover the whole of London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned in advance.
What’s the price of a gutter survey?
The Basic Survey starts from £150, the Standard from £250 and the Premium from £400, all inc. VAT. For a price for your building, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. It is a specialist roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 building survey. It focuses on the roof, so it sits alongside a building survey rather than replacing it.
Will you check if gutters are causing damp inside?
We check whether rainwater from the gutters is reaching the wall from overflows, leaking joints or loose downpipes. We can’t see inside the wall itself, so the report covers what can be seen.
What will the report tell me?
It explains what we saw, what it means and what we’d suggest, backed by photographs. Anything we couldn’t see safely is noted too.
Will you photograph what you find?
Yes, plenty. Pictures sit next to the findings they show, which makes the report easy to follow.