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Gutter survey in Westwood, Kent
Wondering about the gutter at a property in Westwood? You can book a gutter survey in Westwood and across Kent, with plain-English findings.
- Brackets that have dropped or snapped
- Leaks at the gutter joints
- Downpipes that are split or coming away
About our gutter survey in Westwood
Eaves gutters at the front of a building are easy to spot, but many are not. Valley, parapet, box and secret gutters can send water indoors when they overflow. We inspect them as far as it’s safe to see them using vantage points, the loft space and the roof itself where safe. Many leaks indoors start at a hidden gutter. We survey fascias and soffits, parapet and box gutters and downpipes, and people most frequently book us about brackets that have dropped or snapped and downpipes that are split or coming away.
Village roofs frequently face open fields and take the full force of wind and rain, which is hard on ridges, chimneys, flashings and gutters. Older walls take a long time to dry once water gets in. A roof report shows what needs attention first. Lead flashings and old chimney stacks are frequently where weather gets in first.
The report records the gutter as we found it on the day. That makes it useful now and a handy reference later.
- Where
- Westwood (DA13, DA2)
- Region
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
For landlords and managing agents
Shared roofs need a little more planning: we need access agreed with the freeholder or managing agent. Tell us about it when you book and we will plan the survey around it.
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on, photos included.
How it works
We photograph the roof as we go, so you can see in the report what we found and where. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available, including by drone where it is applicable and the weather allows. A typical visit takes about one to two hours at a typical home, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. Older rural homes like those around Westwood 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.
- First, we agree the areas to focus on.
- Each gutter run is checked for blockages, sags and leaking joints.
- Outlets, hoppers, downpipes and overflows are inspected.
- We check fascias, soffits and walls for water damage.
- Findings are photographed and set out in a written report.
Before we arrive
- Check pets are kept safely away
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
Getting a price
We confirm the price for your roof before you book, so you know where you stand. Prices start from £150, including VAT. To book, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
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Why get it checked now?
Climbing a ladder to look in the gutters yourself is risky. You can see drips and overflows from the ground but hidden gutters are another matter. We inspect as far as it’s safe to see and put it in writing. Around Westwood, older homes often have old roof timbers, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it’s left.
Gutter survey starts from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the size and height of the roof, how it can be seen safely and which survey you book.
Why book us in Westwood
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- A written report with photos
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- Visits on any day of the week
Honest limits
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, and that sets some limits:
- Whether a material contains asbestos (a specialist asbestos surveyor’s job)
- The inside of buried drains
- What’s behind fascias and inside walls
If you’re not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or email us and we will give you a straight answer before booking. What a survey covers and does not.
What we look at
- Fascias and soffits
- Parapet and box gutters
- Outlets and hoppers
- Valley gutters
- Downpipes
- Eaves gutters
Useful tips for Westwood property owners
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner, before and after a survey:
- Watch ceilings under valley gutters for fresh marks
- Include valley, parapet and box gutters when clearing
- Look for downpipes coming loose
- Look for green streaks or damp patches on walls
Where the evidence points to drains below ground, the report says so, so a drain survey can be arranged. We also note anything else we spot on the roof while we’re there.
Get the gutters cleared every year or more frequently near trees. The best time is usually after the leaves have dropped. Clear gutters can carry water away as they should.
Other services in Westwood
DIY checks: what’s safe
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Do not go up yourself.
Your own check is a good start, but it isn’t a survey. From the ground, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight.
Questions from Westwood
Can a landlord with a rental near Longfield station book a roof survey?
Of course. Let us know whether a tenant or an agent will let us in, and the report can go straight to you or your agent.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Westwood?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. It is worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Is there a good time of year to book a gutter survey?
There’s no wrong time. If you’ve already seen a gutter overflowing, it is best not to wait, because the walls take the water.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes. Shared roofs just need a little more planning, with the freeholder or managing agent. Tell us about it as you book and we’ll plan the survey around it.
What happens next?
The report comes 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.
How much is a gutter survey?
The Basic Survey starts from £150, the Standard from £250 and the Premium from £400, all with VAT included. Just call 07833 053749 or use the contact form for a price.
How fast do I get the report?
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 when you book.
Gutter surveys in Westwood: local notes
Westwood lies within about 5 miles of the sea, and being near the sea means more wind and salt than a roof inland would face. Metal fixings and flashings corrode faster in salt air, while gales work at loose ridges, slates and tiles. Many older homes in Kent have handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles held by pegs through two holes, and tile-hanging on their upper walls. You will also find oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses among the county’s older buildings. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters.
For an older house near a landmark such as Church of Saint Mary Magdalene, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first. Trees in and around Longfield Chalk Bank shed leaves that can end up in nearby gutters, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls. Landlords with a home close to Longfield station may find that a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak.
Westwood is about 3 miles south of Swanscombe, in Kent. Westwood is part of the area we cover and the surrounding area across London and South East England. Our area takes in places right across Kent. We also survey roofs in Maidstone.
Postcode districts we cover here for gutter surveys: DA13 and DA2. You’ll find streets such as Westwood Road and Highcross Road, all of which we cover. Other places close to Westwood include Grubb Street (1 mile south-west), Green Street Green (1 mile west), Bean (1 mile north-west), St Margarets (2 miles west) and Darenth (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (14 miles south-east), Dartford (4 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (10 miles south-west), Gravesend (4 miles east), Tonbridge (15 miles south) and Northfleet (3 miles north-east).
Around Westwood
Around Westwood, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Longfield Academy, Longfield Chalk Bank and Railway Tavern, among other places. Westwood’s nearest station is Longfield station, roughly 1 mile south. Nearby you will also find Stone Museum of Geology (3.3 miles north-west) and Bluewater (2.3 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Sawyers Lake.