Kent · London and the South East
Gutter survey in Tudeley, Kent
Find out the condition of the gutter at your property in Tudeley from an independent roof surveyor. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Gutters that have fallen out of line
- Choked outlets or hopper heads
- Joints that drip after rain
Gutter survey in Tudeley
We look at the rainwater system above ground level: gutters, outlets, hoppers, downpipes and overflows. It is not a CCTV drain survey, so we cannot see inside underground pipes. If the problem looks like a blocked or broken drain below ground, we’ll say so in the report, with a suggestion to book a separate drain survey. Anything we find above ground, such as a split hopper or a leaking downpipe, is photographed and recorded. Common reasons to book are water backing up from a hidden gutter and downpipes that are split or coming away, on downpipes, parapet and box gutters and fascias and soffits.
Village roofs often face open fields and take the full force of wind and rain, so ridges, chimney stacks, flashings and gutters work hard. Older walls take a long time to dry once water gets in. A roof report shows what needs attention first. On exposed older roofs, chimneys and lead flashings are frequently the first to give way.
Nothing in the report is left vague: where something needs attention, it says so plainly, along with how urgent it is.
- Where
- Tudeley (TN11)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What you can safely check yourself
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Photograph them and note the date, which helps when we look at the roof.
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.
FAQs for Tudeley
Is Tudeley within the area you cover?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when booking.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Tudeley?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it is worth checking before planning any.
Does the season matter for a gutter survey?
Whenever suits you. If you’ve already seen a gutter overflowing, it’s best not to wait, because the walls take the water.
When does the report arrive?
Report times are set by the package. Basic is within 48 hours, Standard is 24–48 hours and Premium is the same day. Mention any deadline as you book.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
That depends on the survey. Inside the building and in the loft, we need someone to let us in.
Do you check valley and parapet gutters?
Yes, as far as they can be seen safely. We use the ground, windows, the roof space and the roof where it’s safe, and by drone where it is applicable.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Where it helps and the rules allow, yes. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID and fly a drone under 250g, and the airspace and weather are checked before every flight.
How it works
Expect us to ask a few questions before we start, about the roof’s history, any leaks and past repairs. The inspection then takes about one to two hours on an ordinary house, or half a day or so for a commercial building. In a hamlet or village like Tudeley, a postcode does not always lead to the right gate, so a few directions are welcome. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- You let us know where you’ve seen overflows, drips or damp.
- 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.
- Where it’s safe, we check the loft for signs of water.
- A report with photographs and recommendations follows.
Before we arrive
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
How to book
For a price for gutter surveys in Tudeley, call 07833 053749 or email us. The address, the type of property and what you want to find out help us price the survey accurately.
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What else we do in Tudeley
What a gutter survey looks like in Tudeley
Older houses across Kent often have handmade clay or peg tiles, and many have tile-hung walls. Kent’s older buildings take in oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses as well. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first. What can be done to an older roof may depend on listing or a conservation area. Your council and Historic England’s list will tell you where you stand, before anyone quotes for re-roofing.
If you look after a building such as The Schools at Somerhill, a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time. Landlords with a home close to Tonbridge 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 such as Church of All Saints, the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine.
Tudeley is about 2 miles south-east of Tonbridge, in Kent. From houses to flats and shops in Tudeley, we can survey the roof. Our area takes in places right across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our Maidstone page covers surveys nearby.
All of TN11 is within our area for gutter surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. If you are just outside Tudeley, we cover Tudeley Hale (1 mile north-east), Crockhurst Street (1 mile south-east), Capel (1 mile south-east), Five Oak Green (2 miles east) and Colt's Hill (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (11 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (9 miles north-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (4 miles south-west), Kings Hill (7 miles north-east), Foley Park (11 miles north-east) and Paddock Wood (3 miles east).
Near you in Tudeley
Around Tudeley, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Bishop Chavasse Primary School, Hillview School for Girls and The Poacher & Partridge pub and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Tonbridge station, roughly 2 miles west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Tonbridge Castle (1.9 miles west) and The Milne Museum (2 miles north-west). Not far away are Barden Lake and Tudeley Woods RSPB reserve.
Why it is worth a survey now in Tudeley
Clearing gutters removes the debris, but it doesn’t tell you why a gutter overflows. We also check the falls, joints, brackets, outlets and downpipes to show whether something else is wrong. In a place like Tudeley, a barn or garage roof left to fail puts whatever is inside at risk. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how safely it can be seen. Our price is from £150, including VAT.
Why book with us
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- Drones and thermal imaging where it applies
- Surveys on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Clear package prices, inc. VAT
Surveys for landlords and agents in Tudeley
If you own several properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To arrange surveys for several addresses, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the addresses.
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in, at a time agreed ahead of time. Surveys run on any day of the week, which can make access easier.
When you need someone else
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, and that sets some limits:
- Blockages deep inside downpipes
- Parts of gutters that can’t be seen safely
- Underground drains, which need a CCTV drain survey
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will recommend the right survey before you book. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Tudeley
- Downpipes
- Valley gutters
- Outlets and hoppers
- Fascias and soffits
- Eaves gutters
- Parapet and box gutters
How the survey changes by roof type
Aluminium and other metal gutters
Long metal gutter runs on larger buildings can hide blocked outlets, so we check the outlets carefully.
Box and secret gutters
Secret gutters are hidden under the edge of the roof covering and is easy to overlook. The report records what could and couldn’t be seen.