Kent · London and the South East
Gutter survey in Selling, Kent
A careful look at the gutter at your property in Selling, and put it all in a photo-illustrated written report.
- Sagging gutters and loose brackets
- Water spilling over the gutter edge
- Water backing up from a hidden gutter
When you need someone else
No survey can tell you everything, and we’d rather be clear about that before booking. Bear these in mind:
- Underground drains, which need a CCTV drain survey
- What’s behind fascias and inside walls
- Confirming asbestos in older rainwater goods
If you are not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will give you a straight answer before you book. What our survey covers.
What we look at
- Valley gutters
- Eaves gutters
- Outlets and hoppers
- Fascias and soffits
- Downpipes
- Parapet and box gutters
Gutter survey in Selling: what you get
Gutters are usually fixed to fascia boards, so fascias and soffits are part of the survey. Water that overflows for long enough can rot timber fascias and stain the soffits below. On buildings from before 2000, some soffits and rainwater goods may be asbestos cement. We do not test for asbestos, so we flag anything that might contain it for a specialist asbestos surveyor to check. We survey valley gutters, downpipes and parapet and box gutters, and common reasons people get in touch are blocked outlets and hoppers and sagging gutters and loose brackets.
Some older homes in villages like Selling are listed or in a conservation area. That can affect what materials can be used when work is done, so check with the council before planning anything. A roof report helps you plan work with that in mind. Older materials such as clay tiles, slate and stone are often matched when work is done.
The report is written in plain words, so you do not need to be a roofer to follow it. Photos show what each point refers to, and recommendations are put with the most urgent first where relevant.
- Where
- Selling (ME13)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Landlord and commercial surveys in Selling
If you own several properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To arrange surveys for several addresses, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords, including offices, shops and units. Bigger roofs take more time.
Selling: your questions answered
Is my home in Selling listed or in a conservation area?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Is Selling within the area you cover?
Yes. Selling is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We survey roofs across London and the South East. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route as you book.
Can a gutter survey explain damp on my walls?
The survey looks at whether rainwater is spilling onto the wall from overflows, leaking joints or loose downpipes. We cannot see inside the wall itself, so we report on what’s visible.
What happens after the survey?
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.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Only when it is safe. Safe viewpoints, the loft space and a drone where applicable cover most of what’s needed, and the report notes anything we couldn’t see.
Is there a good time of year to book a gutter survey?
Whenever suits you. If you’ve already seen a gutter overflowing, it’s best not to wait as overflowing water can damage walls.
Do you survey at weekends?
Yes, we carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays as well as weekdays. To book, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Do you need a gutter survey in Selling?
Gutter brackets work loose or corrode with age. Wet leaves and silt add a lot of weight, and that weight pulls sections out of line. Lose the fall and water gathers in the dip, then overflows.
Look out for signs like these:
- Water backing up from a hidden gutter
- Gutters full of debris and silt
- Choked outlets or hopper heads
- Overflowing eaves gutters
If you look after a building like Selling Church of England Primary School, its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale.
What to check before booking
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- What the report includes, and whether it has photographs
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
Why act early in Selling
A blocked valley or parapet gutter doesn’t spill harmlessly. It can overflow into the building, often in the heaviest rain. It is worth having these gutters looked at before the wetter months. For older village homes like those around Selling, the right replacement materials are not always easy to find quickly. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where applicable, which starts from £400, including VAT. We’ll tell you which package suits the questions you have.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Selling
- Drones and thermal imaging where it applies
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Package prices that include VAT
Also in Selling
Gutter surveys around Selling
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. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first. Belmont House and Gardens, about 3.4 miles west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Selling. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
The streets around a church such as Church of St Mary are often among the oldest in a place, and if your home is one of the older ones nearby, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first. If you own a rental within reach of Selling station, the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at.
Selling is about 3 miles south-east of Faversham, in Kent. Selling is part of the area we cover across London and South East England. Selling is one of the places in Kent where we work for gutter surveys. Canterbury is in our area too.
All of ME13 is covered for gutter surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Whether your property is on Selling Road, Selling Court and Vicarage Lane or a nearby road, we can help. Nearby, we also carry out gutter surveys in Perrywood (1 mile south), Hogben's Hill (1 mile west), Gushmere (1 mile north), Neames Forstal (1 mile east) and Crouch (1 mile north-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Ashford (9 miles south), Canterbury (7 miles east), Sittingbourne (10 miles north-west), Whitstable (7 miles north-east), Faversham (3 miles north-west) and Herne Bay (11 miles north-east).
What’s near Selling
Typical jobs here are in homes near The White Lion Public House, among other places. The closest station to Selling is Selling station, about 0.8 miles north-east. Well-known places in the area include Tower keep castle at Chilham (2.5 miles south-east).
Practical tips
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Tips:
- Check downpipe clips are holding
- Include valley, parapet and box gutters when clearing
- Don’t climb a ladder to look in the gutters
- Watch the gutters during heavy rain
Landlords and managing agents can keep the report with the building’s records and use it to plan upkeep. Photos make it easier to explain the work to owners, tenants or contractors.
Have your gutters cleared at least once a year or more often near trees. The best time is normally after the leaves have dropped. Clear gutters can carry water away as they should.
How the survey works
Expect us to ask a few questions before we start, such as when any problem began and what work has been done before. Then the inspection itself takes about 1–2 hours at most homes, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. In a hamlet or village like Selling, a postcode doesn’t always lead to the right gate, so a few directions are welcome. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- We start with what you’ve noticed, such as damp or overflowing gutters.
- We walk round the building and check the gutters, downpipes and fascias from the ground.
- Valleys, parapets and box gutters are inspected where they can safely be seen.
- Where it is safe, we check the loft for signs of water.
- A written report with photos and recommendations follows.
Before the survey
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Note where any stains or damp appear
Getting a price
Every survey is priced before it is booked, so you know the cost up front. Our price is from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.