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Gutter Survey in Sheldwich
A survey of gutters, valleys, outlets and downpipes in Sheldwich, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Call or email for a price.
- Gutters packed with leaves or moss
- Brackets that have dropped or snapped
- Water spilling over the gutter edge
Gutter survey in Sheldwich: what you get
We survey gutters and rainwater systems in Sheldwich and right across London and the South East. On the day, we inspect everything that’s safely in view, from the ground, from windows and from the loft space. A visit usually takes roughly 1–2 hours at a house, depending on how many gutter runs and downpipes there are. Afterwards, you get a written report with photos and recommendations. We survey outlets and hoppers, eaves gutters and fascias and soffits, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are water spilling over the gutter edge and sagging gutters and loose brackets.
Older buildings in small places like Sheldwich may be 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.
Every survey ends with a written report, with photos, sent by email. It explains the condition of the gutter, the defects we found and what we recommend.
- Where
- Sheldwich (ME13)
- Region
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on, photos included.
Landlords, agents and building managers in Sheldwich and across Kent can book any of our surveys. To discuss a property or a block, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
Before and after the survey
You do not need to be a roofer to help. What helps most:
- Include valley, parapet and box gutters when clearing
- Have overhanging branches cut back
- Note any damp stains below the gutters
- Do not climb a ladder to look in the gutters
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.
Deal with drips, sags and loose downpipes early. They tend to get worse, and the water they spill can damage walls and timber.
Why act early in Sheldwich
Small gutter faults rarely fix themselves. Every downpour adds to the damage, on walls, timber and sometimes inside. Getting it surveyed now shows what needs attention first. Around Sheldwich, older homes often have old roof timbers, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it is left.
Prices start from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on how big and how high the roof is, access and which survey you book.
Why book with us
- Surveys on weekdays and at weekends
- Prices that include VAT
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
Read our cost guide and our case studies.
How it works
The visit has one job: to look at the gutter as closely as is safe and record what we find. Notes and photos go into the written report. The visit usually takes roughly 1–2 hours at a house, depending on how many gutter runs and downpipes there are. In a hamlet or village like Sheldwich, a postcode does not always lead to the right gate, so a few directions are welcome. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- We ask about overflows, damp or leaks you’ve noticed.
- Gutters, downpipes, fascias and soffits are inspected from safe vantage points.
- Any valley, parapet or box gutters are looked at as far as safe access allows.
- The roof space is checked for water marks if it is safe to get into.
- The findings are written up with photos and recommendations.
Preparing for the visit
- If you are buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
Arrange a survey
Every survey is priced before it’s booked, so you know the cost up front. Gutter survey starts from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Advice
Do you need a gutter survey in Sheldwich?
Valley, parapet and box gutters are often lined with lead or a sheet material. When a lining splits or an outlet blocks, the water can come inside, because there’s no outer edge for it to spill over. Lead is also a target for theft.
Problems we come across frequently include:
- Leaking or loose downpipes
- Gutters overflowing in heavy rain
- Hoppers and outlets full of debris
- Gutters packed with leaves or moss
Anyone responsible for a site like Sheldwich Primary School will know that long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- What exactly goes into their report
- Is VAT included in the price?
FAQs for Sheldwich
Is my home in Sheldwich listed or in a conservation area?
We cannot confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Is Sheldwich within the area you cover?
Yes, Sheldwich is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
Do you need to get into the loft?
Where it is relevant to the survey and there is safe access, yes. Please clear anything stored under the hatch.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. We look at the roof, not the whole building, and it isn’t a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It can sit alongside a RICS survey if you want both.
When does the report arrive?
That depends on the survey you book: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day. Reports are sent by email.
Can a gutter survey explain damp on my walls?
Overflowing gutters frequently lead to damp walls, and the survey looks for that. If the evidence points elsewhere, we’ll say so, based on what we can see.
Are you structural engineers?
No. We are roof surveyors, not structural engineers. If we see signs that need an engineer’s opinion, we’ll recommend one.
How we price gutter surveys
Survey packages start from £150, with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on:
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package you pick makes a difference too. We will give you the figure before anything is booked.
Getting in touch
A few details help us suggest the right survey and price. When you contact us, it helps to mention:
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. Otherwise, simply ring 07833 053749 or send us an email whenever suits you.
Places near Sheldwich
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Local roofs in Sheldwich
Across Kent, older roofs are frequently handmade clay or peg tiles, and tile-hanging on upper walls is a familiar sight. You will also find oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses among the county’s older buildings. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them. Belmont House and Gardens, about 1.6 miles west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Sheldwich. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
If you own a rental within reach of Selling station, a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let. If yours is one of the older homes in the streets near Church of St James, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look.
Sheldwich is about 3 miles south of Faversham, in Kent. Roofs in Sheldwich get the same thorough look as anywhere else in Kent. Our area takes in places right across Kent, large and small. For surveys nearby, see our Canterbury page.
Postcode districts we cover here for gutter surveys: ME13. Streets in the area include Ashford Road and Lees Court Road, and we cover them all. We also cover the places around Sheldwich: Sheldwich Lees (1 mile south-east), North Street (1 mile north), Badlesmere (1 mile south), Throwley (1 mile south-west) and Throwley Forstal (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also cover Maidstone (15 miles west), Ashford (9 miles south), Canterbury (9 miles east), Sittingbourne (8 miles north-west), Whitstable (8 miles north-east) and Faversham (3 miles north).
Near you in Sheldwich
In Sheldwich, that means homes and buildings near The Abbey School, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Selling station, roughly 2.6 miles east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Newnham Castle (3.6 miles west).