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Leadingcross Green Gutter Survey
A survey of gutters, valleys, outlets and downpipes across Leadingcross Green, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Call or email for a price.
- Overflowing valley or parapet gutters
- Gutters packed with leaves or moss
- Leaking or loose downpipes
How a gutter survey works in Leadingcross Green
Gutters carry rain off the roof and away from the walls. If they clog, drip or sag, the water ends up somewhere it shouldn’t and that normally means the walls or the inside of the building. Our survey looks at the whole rainwater system above ground, including gutters, valleys, outlets, hoppers and downpipes. The findings go into a written report with photos. If you’re worried about leaks at the gutter joints and gutters that have fallen out of line, we can find out what’s behind it, on outlets and hoppers, valley gutters and parapet and box gutters alike.
Village roofs frequently face open fields and take the full force of wind and rain, so ridges, chimney stacks, flashings and gutters work hard. Damp in old walls is slow to dry, so a small leak can do a lot of harm. 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.
How fast the report arrives depends on the package: the Basic Survey within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey on the same day.
- Location
- Leadingcross Green (ME17)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Honest limits
A survey is a careful look at the gutter, but it can’t do everything. Its limits include:
- Whether a material contains asbestos (a specialist asbestos surveyor’s job)
- Gutters out of sight from every safe viewpoint
- Blockages deep inside downpipes
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll tell you before you book. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Eaves gutters
- Valley gutters
- Parapet and box gutters
- Downpipes
- Outlets and hoppers
- Fascias and soffits
What happens on the day
The visit has one job: to see as much of the gutter as can safely be seen and record it clearly. Everything we note and photograph goes into the written report. The visit typically takes roughly 1–2 hours at most homes, or half a day or so for a commercial building. In a small place like Leadingcross Green, access is usually the main thing to plan. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- 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.
- Any valley, parapet or box gutters are looked at as far as safe access allows.
- Where the loft can be reached safely, we check it for staining or damp.
- The findings are written up with photographs and recommendations.
Getting ready for the survey
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
Book a survey
Booking is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and give us a few details about the property and we’ll recommend the right survey. The price is agreed up front.
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Why get it checked now?
A dripping joint or sagging bracket will not get better on its own. Every downpour adds to the damage on the walls, the fascias and sometimes the rooms inside. A survey now tells you what needs doing and how urgent it is. Around Leadingcross Green, older homes often have old roof timbers, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it is left.
To find out what your survey will cost, phone 07833 053749 or email us and let us know about the roof. We will confirm the figure before booking.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Leadingcross Green
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Surveys seven days a week
Take a look at what a roof survey costs or our case studies.
Leadingcross Green questions
How do I find out if my home in Leadingcross Green is listed?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it is worth checking before planning any.
Is Leadingcross Green within the area you cover?
Yes, Leadingcross Green is covered. We cover the whole of London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned in advance.
Is a CCTV drain survey included?
No. We look at above-ground rainwater only, from the gutters to the bottom of the downpipes. If a drain below ground looks like the cause, the report says so.
Will I get photos?
Yes, every report has them. Pictures sit next to the findings they show, which makes the report easy to follow.
Could my damp wall be caused by the gutters?
Overflowing gutters frequently lead to damp walls, and we check for exactly that. If the evidence points elsewhere, we’ll say so, based on what we can see.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. This is a survey of the roof only, so it’s not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. Many buyers have both.
Will you check the loft?
If the survey needs it and the roof space can be reached safely, yes. A clear path to the hatch helps, and if the loft cannot be reached safely, the report says so.
Can I check my roof myself?
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Water spilling over the edge can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
Gutter surveys around Leadingcross Green
Historic houses such as Leeds Castle, about 3.6 miles west, show how far back building in the area around Leadingcross Green 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. Handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles hung on pegs through two holes, are typical of older Kent buildings. Kent’s older buildings take in oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses as well. Whatever the covering, it is often the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first.
Landlords with a home close to Lenham station may find that a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let. If you live in an older home near St Mary's Church, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs. Living close to Kiln Wood is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls.
Leadingcross Green is about 8 miles south of Sittingbourne, in Kent. Leadingcross Green is part of the area we cover as part of our work across London and South East England. Our area takes in places right across Kent. You can also see our page for Maidstone.
Surveys in ME17 are booked the same way as anywhere else. We offer gutter surveys to properties on Headcorn Road and Boughton Road. We also cover the places around Leadingcross Green: Lenham (1 mile north), Lenham Forstal (2 miles south-east), Woodside Green (2 miles north-east), West Street (2 miles north-east) and Lenham Heath (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also cover Maidstone (8 miles west), Ashford (9 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (8 miles north), Faversham (10 miles north-east), Minster (14 miles north) and Kings Hill (13 miles west).
What’s near Leadingcross Green
In Leadingcross Green, that means homes and buildings near Wishful Thinker pub, Kiln Wood and The Lenham School, among other places. Leadingcross Green has its own railway station: Lenham station. Well-known places in the area include Coldbridge Castle (2.3 miles south) and The Dog Collar Museum (3.5 miles west).
Roof by roof
Plastic (uPVC) gutters
Joints that have pulled apart are a common fault on plastic gutters. The report notes every one we spot.
Fascias and soffits
Some older soffits may contain asbestos. Any we think could be are flagged for a specialist asbestos surveyor to check.
Tips that help
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Watch the gutters during heavy rain
- Keep climbers away from the eaves
- Include valley, parapet and box gutters when clearing
- Check from the ground or a window, not a ladder
Once work is carried out, keep an eye on the gutters in the next downpour. Water should run to the outlets and away without spilling over. If it does not, tell whoever did the work.
Hidden gutters need clearing too. 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.