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Gutter survey in Wilmington, Kent
Find out what’s going on with the gutter before you spend money on it. We carry out gutter surveys in Wilmington, with photos and a clear written report.
- Gutters that have fallen out of line
- Valley or box gutters that overflow inside
- Blocked outlets and hoppers
About our gutter survey in Wilmington
Owners get in touch after seeing an overflow, finding damp or planning ahead for winter. Landlords and managing agents use the report to plan upkeep, and some buyers want the rainwater system checked before exchange. The survey and report follow the same steps whatever the reason with photos and clear recommendations. We survey on weekdays and at weekends. We survey parapet and box gutters, fascias and soffits and outlets and hoppers, and common reasons people get in touch are leaves and moss blocking gutters and leaking or loose downpipes.
Village roofs often 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 written report sets out what to deal with and in what order. On exposed older roofs, chimneys and lead flashings are often the first to give way.
You can share the report with anyone who needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent, whichever applies.
- Where
- Wilmington (DA2, DA5, DA1)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Your questions about gutter surveys in Wilmington
Is my home in Wilmington listed or in a conservation area?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Can a landlord with a rental near Crayford station book a roof survey?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for. Just call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the details, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
Do you cover Wilmington for gutter surveys?
Yes, we do. We carry out gutter surveys in Wilmington, and the service is the same as everywhere else we work.
Can you tell me if my old gutters contain asbestos?
No, that needs a specialist asbestos surveyor. We point out materials on older buildings that could contain asbestos so it can be checked before work starts.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. Our survey looks at the roof, not the whole building. For the rest of the building, a RICS home survey is a separate job.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, as long as access is agreed. The roof of a block or converted house is often shared, so the freeholder or managing agent needs to agree access. We can only inspect what we’re given access to.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Only when it is safe. Safety comes first, and fragile or steep roofs can’t always be walked on. We use safe viewpoints, the loft space and a drone where it applies.
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DIY checks: what’s safe
It’s useful to keep a record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Send it with your enquiry, as it helps us focus the survey.
A lot can be seen from the ground. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Never climb onto the roof to look.
What happens if roof problems are left?
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. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like Wilmington, driving rain gets into any weakness, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
Prices start from £150, inc. VAT, for a Basic Survey. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400, both including VAT. You will know the price for your survey before booking.
Why book with us
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Photos and a written report every time
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
See our cost guide and our case studies.
When to book a survey in Wilmington
Many people get in touch after seeing water pour over a gutter in heavy rain. Others notice a damp wall, a stained ceiling or a green streak down the brickwork. The survey helps pin down the source before more damage is done.
Problems we come across often include:
- Dripping or leaking gutter joints
- Sagging gutters and loose brackets
- Gutters packed with leaves or moss
- Valley or box gutters that overflow inside
Take an older house close to St Barnabas: its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- Whether the price includes VAT
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- What follow-up you get after the report
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
What a gutter survey looks like in Wilmington
Historic houses like Hall Place and Gardens, about 1.7 miles north-west, show how far back building in the area around Wilmington goes. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. 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. The county’s older buildings also include oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them.
Trees in and around Dartford Heath shed leaves that can end up in nearby gutters. If you own a rental within reach of Crayford station, a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant.
Wilmington is about 2 miles south-west of Dartford, in Kent. We carry out gutter surveys for homes and businesses in Wilmington. Across Kent, we cover Wilmington and the places around it. You can also see our page for London.
All of DA2, DA5 and DA1 is within our area for gutter surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. We offer gutter surveys to properties on Common Lane, Parsons Lane and Oakfield Lane. Main roads around Wilmington include the A2, which makes travel easy. Other places close to Wilmington include Bowmans (1 mile north), Joyden's Wood (1 mile west), Puddledock (1 mile south-west), Coldblow (1 mile north-west) and Crayford (1 mile north). Further out, we also cover Sevenoaks (10 miles south), Gravesend (8 miles east), Northfleet (7 miles east), Kings Hill (14 miles south-east), Swanscombe (5 miles east) and Windmill Hill (8 miles east).
Landmarks near Wilmington
We work in homes and buildings around Dartford Heath, The Plough pub and Wilmington Primary School. The closest station to Wilmington is Crayford station, roughly 1.3 miles north of the centre. A little further out are Stone Castle (4 miles east) and West Hill Hospital (1.4 miles north-east). The countryside around Wilmington includes Wansunt Pit.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Wilmington
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 visit with that in mind.
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan, putting the urgent items at the top.
What happens on the day
A survey visit follows a simple order: we listen to what’s been worrying you, look at the roof from every safe viewpoint, photograph what we find and make notes for the report. Most visits take about 1–2 hours for most homes, and longer where there are parapet, valley or box gutters to follow. Somewhere as small as Wilmington, access is often the only tricky part. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- We agree which parts of the building you are most worried about.
- We look along each run for debris, sagging and drips.
- We check the outlets, hoppers, downpipes and any overflows.
- We check fascias, soffits and walls for water damage.
- Findings are photographed and set out in a written report.
Before we arrive
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
Arrange a survey
For a price for gutter surveys in Wilmington, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email. Some details about the property and the roof help us give you an accurate price.
Advice
Useful tips for Wilmington property owners
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Get the gutters cleaned out every year
- Look for downpipes coming loose
- Look for new stains on ceilings below valleys after rain
- Check from ground level or a window, not a ladder
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.
Do not forget valley, parapet and box gutters. They block in the same way as the gutters you can see but they’re much harder to spot, so ask for them to be included when gutters are cleared.