Kent · London and the South East
Gutter survey in Shadoxhurst, Kent
Gutter surveys for homes and businesses in Shadoxhurst. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- Gutters packed with leaves or moss
- Sagging gutters and loose brackets
- Leaks at the gutter joints
Gutter survey in Shadoxhurst: what you get
A gutter needs a steady fall towards its outlet to drain properly. Sagging brackets and slipped joints leave water standing and overflowing where the gutter dips. We look along each run for sags, gaps and leaking joints, along with the brackets and downpipe fixings. You get written recommendations, prioritised by urgency where relevant. If you’ve noticed overflowing valley or parapet gutters and gutters that have fallen out of line, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
In a village or hamlet like Shadoxhurst, older cottages and farmhouses frequently sit alongside barns, outbuildings and a few newer houses. Roofs there can be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, and chimney stacks are frequently old. We report on everything that’s safely in view, and thatch is a specialist material. Chimneys and lead flashings on old roofs often need the most attention.
The report does not just list problems. It explains what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, so you can plan your next steps.
- Place
- Shadoxhurst (TN26)
- Region
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Checking the roof from ground level
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from the ground or a window. Water spilling over the edge can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
Tips that help
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner:
- Get the gutters cleaned out every year
- Ask for valleys and parapet gutters to be cleared too
- Look for green streaks or damp patches on walls
- Check downpipe clips are holding
You receive a photo-illustrated written report and clear written recommendations. You can pass it to whoever you choose to do the work so they know what needs doing.
Watch your gutters from the ground or a window during heavy rain. Water spilling over the edge or out of a joint is a sign that something needs attention before damage builds up.
What we do, step by step
We’ll ask a few questions first, such as when any problem began and what work has been done before. Then the inspection itself takes about 1–2 hours at a house, depending on how many gutter runs and downpipes there are. Somewhere as small as Shadoxhurst, access is often the only tricky part. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- We start by hearing about any drips, overflows or damp patches.
- Gutters, downpipes, fascias and soffits are inspected from safe vantage points.
- Valley, parapet and box gutters are inspected as far as they can be seen safely.
- We look in the roof space, where there’s safe access, for signs of water getting in.
- We send a written report with photos and clear recommendations.
How to prepare
- Tell us about parking before the day
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
Book a survey
Gutter survey starts from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, so call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the details.
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What this survey cannot tell you
It’s useful to know what a survey will not do before booking:
- Asbestos testing of old gutters, downpipes or soffits
- Parts of gutters that cannot be seen safely
- The inside of buried drains
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will point you to the right survey before you book. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Valley gutters
- Fascias and soffits
- Parapet and box gutters
- Downpipes
- Eaves gutters
- Outlets and hoppers
What a gutter survey looks like in Shadoxhurst
With Godinton House about 3.7 miles north, Shadoxhurst sits in an area with a long building history. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. 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. 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.
For businesses in and around places like Ashford Designer Outlet, knowing the roof’s condition lets you budget for work rather than pay for emergencies. If you own a rental within reach of Ham Street station, knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints.
Shadoxhurst is about 3 miles south-west of Ashford, in Kent. Shadoxhurst is part of the area we cover and the surrounding area as part of our work across London and the South East. Shadoxhurst is one of the towns and villages in Kent we cover for gutter surveys. We also survey roofs in Canterbury.
Every address in TN26 is covered for gutter surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. If you need a gutter survey at a property on The Street, Park Farm Close and Woodchurch Road or a nearby road, we can survey it. Close by, we survey roofs in Stubb's Cross (1 mile north-east), Chilmington Green (2 miles north), Kingsnorth (2 miles east), Fleeden (2 miles north) and Stanhope (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Ashford (3 miles north-east), Folkestone (15 miles east), Faversham (15 miles north), Hythe (12 miles east), Davington (15 miles north) and Preston (14 miles north).
Local landmarks in Shadoxhurst
Around Shadoxhurst, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Stone Wood, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Ham Street station, about 3.1 miles south-east of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Woodchurch Village Life Museum (2.9 miles south-west) and William Harvey Hospital (4.8 miles north-east). Not far away are Orlestone Forest.
Different roofs, different checks
Box and secret gutters
Box and secret gutters often cause leaks indoors. Outlets, linings and overflows are checked as far as access allows.
Cast iron gutters
Cast iron gutters and downpipes are found on many older buildings. Kept painted, they can last a long time but corrode once the paint wears off.
Do you need a gutter survey in Shadoxhurst?
Brackets can loosen, corrode or snap over the years. Wet leaves and silt add a lot of weight and the extra load drags the gutter down. Lose the fall and water gathers in the dip, then overflows.
Typical things we’re asked to look at include:
- Soffits marked by water
- Choked outlets or hopper heads
- Gutters full of debris and silt
- Gutters that have fallen out of line
Take a building like John Wallis Academy: long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle.
Before booking anyone
- How long the report takes to arrive
- Their insurance cover
- What follow-up you get after the report
- Whether the price includes VAT
Questions from Shadoxhurst
I let a flat near Ham Street station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, landlords and letting agents book with us as well as owners. Just phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and let us know about the building, including who will give access on the day.
Is Shadoxhurst within the area you cover?
Yes. Shadoxhurst is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when booking.
Will you check if gutters are causing damp inside?
The survey looks at whether rainwater is spilling onto the wall, through overflows, drips or damaged downpipes. We cannot see inside walls, so we report on what’s visible.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Not unless it’s safe. Safe viewpoints, the roof space and a drone where applicable cover most of what’s needed, and the report notes anything we couldn’t see.
How long will you be on site?
It usually takes an hour or two on an ordinary house, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. You will know roughly how long when we arrange the visit.
Do you survey underground drains?
No. We check above-ground rainwater only down to where the downpipes reach the ground. Where a below-ground drain seems to be the problem, we will tell you.
Do I need to be at home?
It depends on what we need to see. For inside areas and the loft space, someone has to give us access; we will agree the details as you book.