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The Brents Gutter Survey
Find out the condition of the gutter at your property in The Brents from an independent roof surveyor. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Leaks at the gutter joints
- Water spilling over the gutter edge
- Water backing up from a hidden gutter
Gutter surveys around The Brents
The coast is about 3 miles or less from The Brents, so there’s more wind and more salt in the air than further inland. 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. Belmont House and Gardens, about 3.9 miles south-west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around The Brents. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs.
Homes near green spaces like Oare Meadow can get more leaves in their gutters in autumn, and an overflowing gutter soon means a wet wall. Landlords with a home close to Faversham station may find that a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant.
The Brents is about 1 mile north-east of Faversham, in Kent. Bookings from The Brents are handled just like any other: a call or an email, a price, then a date. The Brents is one of the places in Kent where we work. For surveys nearby, see our Canterbury page.
We cover every part of ME13 for gutter surveys. That includes homes and businesses on Ham Road, Back Lane and Quay Lane and the roads around them. We also cover the places around The Brents: Davington (1 mile west), Faversham (1 mile south-west), Preston (1 mile south), Oare (1 mile north-west) and Ospringe (1 mile south-west). Further out, we also cover Ashford (12 miles south), Canterbury (9 miles east), Sittingbourne (7 miles west), Whitstable (6 miles east), Herne Bay (11 miles east) and Minster (8 miles north-west).
What’s near The Brents
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Brents Tavern, Oare Meadow and Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School, among other places. The Brents’s nearest station is Faversham station, roughly 0.6 miles south. Well-known places in the area include Newnham Castle (4.6 miles south-west).
Gutter survey in The Brents: what you get
Leaves, moss and silt are the usual reasons gutters block. Homes close to trees fill their gutters faster and moss from the roof slopes makes it worse. Our survey shows which gutters are blocked or standing full and where outlets or hoppers are choked and whether any overflows are doing their job. Photos show each problem clearly. It is an easy job to put off but it rarely improves. We are frequently asked to look into gutters full of debris and silt and brackets that have dropped or snapped, on downpipes, fascias and soffits and valley gutters.
Around The Brents, 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, and moss holds water against tiles. It’s the kind of slow problem a roof report picks up early. Plants growing from a gutter or moss on the tiles are signs worth noting from ground level.
If any part of the gutter couldn’t be seen safely, we say so in the report. That way, it’s clear what was covered and what wasn’t.
- Location
- The Brents (ME13)
- Region
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
For landlords and managing agents
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.
Shared roofs need a little more planning: we need access agreed with the building owner or managing agent. Mention it when you get in touch and we’ll plan the survey around it.
What happens on the day
We photograph the roof as we go, so the report shows exactly what we saw. We take close-ups from wherever is safe. A typical visit takes an hour or two for most homes, and longer where there are parapet, valley or box gutters to follow. In a smaller place like The Brents, as anywhere, the forecast plays a part: drone flights and thermal imaging need the right conditions, while a look from ground level and the loft can go ahead in most weather.
- We agree which parts of the building you’re most worried about.
- Each gutter run is checked for blockages, sags and leaking joints.
- We check the outlets, hoppers, downpipes and any overflows.
- We check fascias, soffits and walls for water damage.
- You get photos and written recommendations, prioritised where relevant.
Preparing for the visit
- Let us know about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the building owner or managing agent
Book a survey
Every survey is priced before it’s booked, so you know where you stand. Prices start from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
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What else we do in The Brents
Useful tips for The Brents property owners
Most of what helps is simple and safe from the ground. Our suggestions:
- Don’t climb a ladder to look in the gutters
- Keep climbers away from the eaves
- Check downpipe clips are holding
- Check the loft with care after heavy rain
You receive a written report with photographs and clear written recommendations. You can pass it to whoever you choose to do the work so they can see exactly what’s needed.
Look at the gutters from indoors or the ground when it pours. Water spilling over the edge or out of a joint is a sign that something needs attention before damage builds up.
Signs you need a gutter survey in The Brents
Many people get in touch after seeing water pour over a gutter in heavy rain. Others notice a damp wall, a stained ceiling or a green streak down the brickwork. The survey helps pin down the source before it causes more harm.
Problems we come across often include:
- Soffits marked by water
- Hoppers and outlets full of debris
- Gutters full of debris and silt
- Overflowing eaves gutters
For an older house near a landmark such as Faversham Parish Church, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look.
Questions to ask before you book
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- How they’ll see the roof: from the ground, the loft, the roof or by drone
- What the report includes, and whether it has photos
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
FAQs for The Brents
Does being near the coast affect roofs in The Brents?
It can do. The Brents is within about 3 miles of the sea, and coastal roofs tend to see faster wear on metal parts and more wind lifting loose pieces.
Do you cover smaller places like The Brents?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
Will you check the loft?
Where it is relevant to the survey and there is safe access, yes. A clear path to the hatch helps.
Will I get photos?
Yes. Photographs are part of every report, so you can see exactly what each finding refers to.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance, for every survey we carry out.
How experienced are you?
We have more than 20 years’ experience and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys.
What happens after the survey?
You’ll receive the report by email, and what you do next is up to you: raise it with a seller, send it to an insurer, brief a roofer or share it with a managing agent.
What affects the price in The Brents
When we price a survey, we consider:
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
Every price we give includes VAT, and the report isn’t charged as an extra. Gutter survey starts from £150, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
Getting in touch
There is no need for technical words. Just tell us:
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- Dates you’re working to, such as exchange
- What’s prompted the survey
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, and you can phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email to find out.
Different roofs, different checks
Fascias and soffits
Most gutters are fixed to the fascia, so a rotten fascia can let the gutter drop. We note soft, stained or damaged boards we can see.
Cast iron gutters
Rust at joints and brackets is the usual weak point on cast iron. We note corrosion, cracks and leaking joints as far as we can see them.