Kent · London and the South East
Gutter survey in Old Wives Lees, Kent
Need a gutter survey in Old Wives Lees? We can help, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- Sagging gutters and loose brackets
- Overflowing eaves gutters
- Hoppers and outlets full of debris
What a gutter survey looks like in Old Wives Lees
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. Whatever the covering, it is often the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first. Older buildings may be listed or sit in a conservation area. To find out, check Historic England’s list and ask the council about conservation areas. In either case, a change of roofing material may need consent.
For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St Mary, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look. If you own a rental within reach of Chilham station, knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints.
Old Wives Lees is about 5 miles west of Canterbury, in Kent. We survey roofs in Old Wives Lees and the rest of Kent, as part of our work across London and the South East. We cover towns and villages across Kent.
All of CT4 is within our area for gutter surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. If you need a gutter survey at a property on Cherry Orchard, Cobbs Hill and Green Lane or a nearby road, we can survey it. If you are just outside Old Wives Lees, we cover Chilham (1 mile south), Mountain Street (1 mile south), Oversland (2 miles north), Neames Forstal (2 miles north-west) and Shottenden (2 miles west). Larger places within reach include Ashford (9 miles south-west), Canterbury (5 miles east), Sittingbourne (12 miles north-west), Folkestone (15 miles south-east), Whitstable (7 miles north) and Faversham (5 miles north-west).
Local landmarks in Old Wives Lees
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Broadham Down and The Star Inn and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Chilham station, about 0.8 miles south-east. A little further out are Chilham Castle (0.9 miles south-west) and Eastbridge Hospital of St Thomas the Martyr (5.1 miles east). For a walk, there’s Blean Woods RSPB Reserve.
Gutter survey in Old Wives Lees: what you get
Eaves gutters at the front of a building are easy to spot but lots of gutters are tucked away. Valley, parapet, box and secret gutters can send water indoors when they overflow. We inspect them as far as it is safe to see them using vantage points, the roof space and the roof itself where safe. Hidden gutters are a common source of leaks inside. If you’re worried about soffits marked by water and leaks at the gutter joints, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
In a small place like Old Wives Lees, many roofs stand in the open, 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 frequently the first to give way.
You can share the report with anyone who needs it: a seller or estate agent, an insurer, a roofer, a builder or a managing agent, whichever applies.
- Location
- Old Wives Lees (CT4)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Your questions about gutter surveys in Old Wives Lees
Can a landlord with a rental near Chilham station book a roof survey?
Yes, rented property is part of what we cover. Just ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and tell us about the building, including who will give access on the day.
Is Old Wives Lees within the area you cover?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
How do I arrange a gutter survey in Old Wives Lees?
It’s easiest to call 07833 053749 or email us. Give us the address and some details about the roof, and we’ll take it from there. We survey on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, if the building owner or managing agent agrees access. We look at the parts we are given access to, and the report makes that clear.
What’s in the report?
It explains what we saw, what it means and what we’d suggest, with photos throughout. Anything we couldn’t see safely is noted too.
Do I need to be at home?
That depends on the survey. Inside the building and in the loft, we need someone to let us in, while outside access can be discussed when you book.
What happens after the survey?
The report comes by email, and what you do next is up to you: use it with a seller, an insurer, a roofer or a managing agent.
What we are asked to look at in Old Wives Lees
Some gutters may be too small, or have too few downpipes, for the roof they serve. An extension or extra roof slope can add water to an existing gutter and the weakness shows in a heavy downpour.
Look out for signs like these:
- Soffits marked by water
- Gutters that have fallen out of line
- Overflowing valley or parapet gutters
- Cracked or loose downpipes
Living close to Broadham Down is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn, and an overflowing gutter soon means a wet wall.
Before booking anyone
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- Is VAT included in the price?
- When you’ll get the report
What happens if roof problems are left?
Going up a ladder to check your own gutters carries real risk. From the ground you can spot drips and overflows but hidden gutters are another matter. Our survey covers whatever is safely visible and records it with photos. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like Old Wives Lees, driving rain gets into any weakness, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where it applies, which starts from £400, inc. VAT. We can help you choose the package that fits what you need to know.
Why book with us
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- 98% of clients satisfied
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced and our case studies.
What happens on the day
The visit has one job: to look at the gutter as closely as is safe and record what we find. Notes and photographs go into the written report. The visit usually takes between one and two hours for most homes, and longer where there are parapet, valley or box gutters to follow. Somewhere like Old Wives Lees needs a little journey planning: let us know about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. On the day, we inspect what can safely be seen, inside and out.
- First, you let us know what you’ve seen, such as overflows or damp.
- 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.
- You get a written report with photos and recommendations.
Before the survey
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the freeholder or managing agent
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
Booking a survey
Every survey is priced before it is booked, so you know where you stand. Our price is from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Advice
Landlord and commercial surveys in Old Wives Lees
If you own several properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To arrange surveys for several addresses, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the addresses.
Landlords, agents and building managers in Old Wives Lees and across Kent can book any of our surveys. For a price for a let property or a block, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
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What else we do in Old Wives Lees
Checking the roof from ground level
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Take a photo and write down when you saw it.
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
How we price gutter surveys
We confirm the price for your roof before booking. These are the things that affect it:
- The roof’s overall size
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
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.
Helping us price your survey
The more you let us know, the easier it is to price the survey. When you contact us, let us know:
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- Anything about access we should know
- What’s prompted the survey
- Dates you’re working to, such as exchange
If you are buying, it helps to book soon after your offer is accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. For any other survey, just ring 07833 053749 or send us an email when you are ready.