Kent · London and the South East
West Cross Gutter Survey
A survey of gutters, valleys, outlets and downpipes in West Cross, using drones and thermal imaging where applicable. Call or email for a price.
- Leaking or loose downpipes
- Fascia boards damaged by overflowing water
- Valley or box gutters that overflow inside
Gutter surveys for homes and businesses in West Cross
We survey gutters and rainwater systems in West Cross and right across London and South East England. On the day, we inspect everything that’s safely in view from ground level, windows, the loft space and the roof where it is safe. A visit normally takes roughly 1–2 hours for a house, or half a day or so for a commercial building. Afterwards, you get a written report with photos and recommendations. If you are worried about hoppers and outlets full of debris and brackets that have dropped or snapped, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
Somewhere as small as West Cross, homes are often older cottages and farmhouses, with outbuildings and some newer houses. Older roofs may be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, often with chimneys that have stood a long time. Each needs checking in its own way, and thatch is a specialist material we report on as far as it can be seen. Chimneys and lead flashings on old roofs often need the most attention.
It isn’t only a list of defects. It explains what we found, why it matters and what we recommend.
- Location
- West Cross (TN17)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Useful tips for West Cross property owners
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Tips:
- Watch for green marks down the brickwork
- Get the gutters cleaned out every year
- Have overhanging branches cut back
- Check from ground level or a window, not a ladder
If anything in the report isn’t clear, ask us. The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation, and the Premium Survey includes an in-person consultation.
Get trees and climbers near the eaves trimmed back using someone with the right kit. Fewer leaves in the gutters means fewer blockages.
What we look for on each type of roof
Box and secret gutters
A secret gutter is tucked under the slates or tiles at an abutment or valley and is easy to overlook. The report records what could and couldn’t be seen.
Lead-lined valley and parapet gutters
We look at the lining, the joints and the outlets as far as they can safely be seen. Missing lead is something we check for too.
What happens if roof problems are left?
Our report is a dated record of what we found, which helps when you plan work or brief a contractor. Without one, it’s guesswork from the ground. In a small place like West Cross, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
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.
Why us?
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- Package prices that include VAT
- Every finding written up with photos
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
What we do, step by step
It helps to start with what’s prompted the survey: a purchase, a leak, a storm, new work or simply peace of mind. That way we can focus on what matters to you. Most visits take between one and two hours at a house, depending on how many gutter runs and downpipes there are. Older rural homes like those around West Cross can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints.
- We start by hearing about any drips, overflows or damp patches.
- We look along the gutters, downpipes and fascias from the ground and from windows.
- We check hidden gutters, such as valleys and parapets, where it is safe to see them.
- We look in the loft space, where there is safe access, for signs of water getting in.
- The findings are written up with photos and recommendations.
Preparing for the visit
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it’s shared
- Check we can get to the back of the property
- Let us know about parking near the property
Book a survey
We confirm the price for your roof before you book, so you know the cost up front. Gutter survey starts from £150, including VAT. To book, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
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Questions from West Cross
Do you carry out roof surveys in West Cross?
Yes, West Cross is one of the places we work. Every survey there gets the same written report with photographs, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Is West Cross within the area you cover?
Yes, West Cross is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
Do I need to be at home?
Someone needs to let us in if we are looking inside or in the loft. We’ll talk about access when you book.
Will you walk on the roof?
Only where it’s safe to do so. We check everything that can safely be seen: from ground level, from windows and vantage points, from the loft space, from the roof itself where safe and by drone where it applies. The report says if anything couldn’t be seen.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, once access has been agreed. Roofs over flats are often shared, so we need permission from the freeholder or managing agent. We can only inspect what we’re given access to.
Does the season matter for a gutter survey?
Whenever suits you. If water is already spilling over, book sooner rather than later as overflowing water can damage walls.
Will you look at parapet and box gutters as well?
Yes. Hidden gutters are a common cause of leaks inside, so they’re an important part of the survey. Some may only be partly visible, and the report says so.
More services for West Cross
Prices for gutter surveys in West Cross
Prices vary from roof to roof, for these reasons:
- Roof area
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how safely it can be seen. Prices start from £150, including VAT.
Helping us price your survey
Before you get in touch, it is useful to have:
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- The property’s address and postcode
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
Not sure which survey you need? The easiest way is to phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We will explain the options and the price.
Gutter surveys in West Cross: local notes
Handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles hung on pegs through two holes, are typical of older Kent buildings. You will also find oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses among the county’s older buildings. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them. About 3.7 miles east lies Smallhythe Place, a reminder of how long the area around West Cross has been built on. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years.
Anyone responsible for a site like Rolvenden Primary School will know that a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time.
West Cross is about 12 miles south-west of Ashford, in Kent. If you’re in West Cross, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Our area takes in places right across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. There is also a page for Maidstone.
Gutter surveys in TN17 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Close by, we survey roofs in Rolvenden (1 mile east), Rolvenden Layne (1 mile south-east), Strood (1 mile east), East End (2 miles north) and Parkgate (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (15 miles north), Ashford (12 miles north-east), Paddock Wood (13 miles north-west), Tenterden (3 miles east), Bearsted (15 miles north) and Park Wood (13 miles north).
Landmarks near West Cross
In West Cross, that means homes and buildings near Bull Hotel. Well-known places in the area include Benenden Hospital (2.2 miles north) and Sissinghurst Castle (4.5 miles north).
Do you need a gutter survey in West Cross?
Gutter brackets work loose or corrode with age. Wet leaves and silt add a lot of weight and the extra load drags the gutter down. Once the fall is lost, water sits at the low point and spills over.
Things that often lead to a survey include:
- Leaks at the gutter joints
- Water backing up from a hidden gutter
- Downpipes that are split or coming away
- Fascia boards damaged by overflowing water
For an older house near a landmark like Parish Church of St Mary, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs.
Questions to ask before booking
- How soon the report will arrive
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- What they will not be able to tell you
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?