Kent · London and the South East
Gutter survey in Upper Hardres, Kent
A survey of gutters, valleys, outlets and downpipes for Upper Hardres and the rest of Kent. Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
- Cracked or loose downpipes
- Gutters that have fallen out of line
- Leaves and moss blocking gutters
What happens on the day
We work from the outside in: first the slopes, edges and gutters from every safe viewpoint, then the loft space where it can be reached. All told, expect an hour or two at a house, depending on how many gutter runs and downpipes there are. Somewhere as small as Upper Hardres, access is frequently the only tricky part. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- We start with what you’ve noticed, like 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 safely be seen.
- Where it is safe, we check the loft for signs of water.
- You receive a report with photos and recommendations.
Before the survey
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
How to book
To arrange a survey, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and let us know the address and what’s prompted the survey. You’ll know the price before anything is booked.
Advice
Gutter surveys for homes and businesses in Upper Hardres
Damp patches on inside walls, stains below a valley or water running down the brickwork can frequently be traced to the gutters. We check whether gutters, outlets or downpipes are the likely source, from what can safely be seen. If the evidence points elsewhere, such as a flashing or the roof covering, we’ll say so. The next step is suggested too. If you’re worried about rotten fascias or stained soffits and joints that drip after rain, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
Somewhere as small as Upper Hardres, homes are often older cottages and farmhouses, with outbuildings and some newer houses. Roofs there can be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, and chimney stacks are often old. We report on whatever is safely visible, and thatch is a specialist material. Chimneys and lead flashings on old roofs often need the most attention.
Pictures do a lot of the work in our reports, because a photo of a cracked flashing says more than a paragraph. Anything out of sight on the day is listed as such.
- Where
- Upper Hardres (CT4)
- Region
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Common questions in Upper Hardres
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Bekesbourne station?
Yes, that is a common request. Let us know whether a tenant or an agent will let us in, and the report can go straight to you or your agent.
Do you cover smaller places like Upper Hardres?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
Do you take photos of the roof?
Yes, plenty. Each finding is shown in a picture where possible, which makes the report easy to follow.
Is a CCTV drain survey included?
No. We check above-ground rainwater only, from the gutters to the bottom of the downpipes. Where a below-ground drain seems to be the problem, we’ll tell you.
What will the report tell me?
It works through the roof part by part, in writing and with photos, and ends with what we recommend. Points are put in order of urgency where relevant.
Can you give me structural calculations?
No. We point out what can be seen, such as sagging or deflection, but we are not structural engineers and do not carry out calculations. If we think you need an engineer, the report says so.
When does the report arrive?
The Premium Survey report comes the same day, the Standard within 24–48 hours and the Basic within 48 hours. All of them come by email, ready to forward.
Places near Upper Hardres
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Surveys for landlords and agents in Upper Hardres
With a portfolio of properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To arrange surveys for several addresses, call 07833 053749 or email us.
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Upper Hardres. For a price for a let property or a block, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Gutter surveys in Upper Hardres: local notes
Older houses across Kent frequently have handmade clay or peg tiles, and many have tile-hung walls. Oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses are part of the county’s older buildings too. 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.
For landlords with property near Bekesbourne station, a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak.
Upper Hardres is about 4 miles south of Canterbury, in Kent. Roofs in Upper Hardres get the same thorough look as anywhere else in Kent. Across Kent, we cover Upper Hardres and the places around it.
We survey roofs across the CT4 postcode area for gutter surveys. You’ll find streets such as Broxhall Road and Hardres Court Road, and we cover them all. We also cover the places around Upper Hardres: Lynsore Bottom (1 mile south-east), Pett Bottom (1 mile north-east), Lower Hardres (1 mile north), Petham (2 miles west) and Street End (2 miles north). We also work in nearby towns such as Ashford (11 miles south-west), Canterbury (4 miles north), Dover (11 miles south-east), Folkestone (10 miles south), Whitstable (10 miles north) and Deal (13 miles east).
What’s near Upper Hardres
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Duck pub, among other places. The nearest railway station is Bekesbourne station, roughly 3.9 miles north-east of the centre. A little further out are Canterbury Castle (4.1 miles north) and Kent and Canterbury Hospital (3.5 miles north).
Do you need a gutter survey in Upper Hardres?
Gutter brackets work loose or corrode with age. A gutter full of wet debris is heavy, and that weight pulls sections out of line. Lose the fall and water gathers in the dip, then overflows.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Overflowing eaves gutters
- Overflowing valley or parapet gutters
- Downpipes that are split or coming away
- Brackets that have dropped or snapped
If you live in an older home near Church of St Peter and St Paul, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- What the report includes, and whether it has photographs
Different roofs, different checks
Plastic (uPVC) gutters
Older plastic gutters can turn brittle and crack. We check the joints, brackets and falls.
Box and secret gutters
Box gutters sit within the roof or behind a wall and when it overflows, water can get indoors. We check them where they can safely be seen.
Useful tips for Upper Hardres property owners
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week:
- Include valley, parapet and box gutters when clearing
- Get trees that overhang the gutters trimmed
- Get the gutters cleaned out every year
- Check for spilling water in a downpour
Report times depend on the package you choose: within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium. We email it to you once it’s done.
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 damage builds up.
What a survey costs
All our prices include VAT. What changes the price is:
- Roof area
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
Prices start from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the size and height of the roof, access and which survey you book.
What we need to know
When you call or email, these details help:
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- The kind of building and roof involved
We confirm the price for your survey before booking, so you know where you stand. Prices start from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, call 07833 053749 or email us.