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Gutter survey in Wichling, Kent
We take a careful look at the gutter at your property in Wichling, and put it all in a written report with photos.
- Gutters packed with leaves or moss
- Water spilling over the gutter edge
- Brackets that have dropped or snapped
Gutter surveys for homes and businesses in Wichling
Leaves, moss and silt are the usual reasons gutters block. Homes close to trees fill their gutters faster, and moss washing off a tiled or slate roof adds to it. We note where gutters are clogged or holding water, which outlets and hoppers are choked and whether any overflows are doing their job. The photographs show you exactly what we found. It is an easy job to put off, but they rarely get better. We survey fascias and soffits, outlets and hoppers and downpipes, and common reasons people get in touch are blocked outlets and hoppers and sagging gutters and loose brackets.
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 often the first to give way.
Every survey ends with a written report, with photographs, sent by email. It explains the condition of the gutter, the defects we found and what we recommend.
- Location
- Wichling (ME9)
- Region
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Surveys for landlords and agents in Wichling
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too, including offices, shops and units. Bigger roofs take more time.
Letting agents frequently book on a landlord’s behalf. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
DIY checks: what’s safe
Keep a simple record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Share it with us as you book.
A DIY look is useful, but it is not a survey. From the ground, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
What affects the cost of gutter surveys
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before booking. This is what makes a difference:
- Height and safe access
- House, block, shop or office
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- The size of the roof
Every price we give includes VAT. Our price is from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for the job before booking.
Booking your survey
These details help when you get in touch:
- What kind of property and roof it is
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- What’s prompted the survey
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
We confirm the price for your roof before booking, so you know where you stand. Gutter survey starts from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
Towns and villages near Wichling
Also in Wichling
Why it’s worth a survey now in Wichling
Small gutter faults rarely fix themselves. Every downpour adds to the damage, on walls, timber and sometimes inside. A survey now tells you what needs doing and how urgent it is. For older village homes like those around Wichling, the right replacement materials are not always easy to find quickly. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package matters as well. The price is always agreed first.
Why us?
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- Plain-English reports with photos
Read our cost guide or two real surveys.
When to book a survey in Wichling
Many people get in touch after seeing water pour over a gutter in heavy rain. Others spot damp patches, ceiling stains or green marks on the walls. The survey helps pin down the source before more damage is done.
Here are some of the things we see often:
- Rotten fascias or stained soffits
- Cracked or loose downpipes
- Choked outlets or hopper heads
- Leaks at the gutter joints
If yours is one of the older homes in the streets near Church of St Margaret, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look.
Before booking anyone
- What insurance they carry
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Their track record with similar roofs
What happens on the day
You don’t need to do much on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we will get on with the inspection. The survey itself takes roughly 1–2 hours at a house, depending on how many gutter runs and downpipes there are. For a village or hamlet like Wichling, the journey is planned beforehand: tell us about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. On the day, we inspect everything that’s safely in view, inside and out.
- 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.
- You get photos and written recommendations, prioritised where relevant.
How to prepare
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
Booking a survey
Getting a price is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or email us and give us a few details about the property and we will suggest the right survey. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
Related advice
Gutter surveys in Wichling: local notes
Handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles hung on pegs through two holes, are typical of older Kent buildings. Oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses are part of the county’s older buildings too. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters. The wider area around Wichling has a long history of building, with Belmont House and Gardens about 4.1 miles east. If you own one of the older houses, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof.
Homes near green spaces such as Doddington Place Gardens can get more leaves in their gutters in autumn, and an overflowing gutter soon means a wet wall. If you own a rental within reach of Lenham station, knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints.
Wichling is about 5 miles south of Sittingbourne, in Kent. We survey roofs in Wichling across London and South East England. Our area takes in places right across Kent. For surveys nearby, see our Maidstone page.
Every address in ME9 is within our area for gutter surveys. Neighbouring places we cover for gutter surveys include Doddington (1 mile north-east), Hollybushes (1 mile north-west), Bluetown (1 mile north), Payden Street (1 mile south) and West Street (2 miles south-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Maidstone (10 miles west), Ashford (10 miles south-east), Canterbury (14 miles east), Sittingbourne (5 miles north), Whitstable (13 miles north-east) and Faversham (7 miles north-east).
Local landmarks in Wichling
Typical jobs here are in homes near Doddington Place Gardens, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Lenham station, about 3.2 miles south-west. Well-known places in the area include Newnham Castle (2.4 miles north-east).
Common questions in Wichling
Can a landlord with a rental near Lenham station book a roof survey?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for. You can call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and what you need, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
Is my home in Wichling listed or in a conservation area?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
Do you test soffits or gutters for asbestos?
No. We do not carry out asbestos testing. Where gutters, downpipes or soffits could be asbestos cement, we flag them and recommend a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before they’re disturbed.
Can a gutter survey explain damp on my walls?
We check whether rainwater from the gutters is reaching the wall, through overflows, drips or damaged downpipes. We can’t see inside the wall itself, so we report on what’s visible.
What’s the best way to book?
To book, call 07833 053749 or email us with the address, the type of property and what’s prompted the survey. We’ll confirm the price and agree a day with you.
Do you survey underground drains?
No. We check above-ground rainwater only down to where the downpipes reach the ground. If a drain below ground looks like the cause, the report says so.
What happens next?
The report arrives by email. The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation, and the Premium Survey an in-person consultation, so you can talk the findings through.