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Gutter survey in Sheldwich Lees, Kent
Wondering about the gutter at a property in Sheldwich Lees? You can book a gutter survey in Sheldwich Lees and across Kent, with plain-English findings.
- Brackets that have dropped or snapped
- Leaking or loose downpipes
- Soffits marked by water
How it works
Once we’ve finished looking, we write up our findings in a report with photographs, emailed to you. On timing, most surveys take an hour or two at a house, depending on how many gutter runs and downpipes there are. In a hamlet or village like Sheldwich Lees, 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 agree which parts of the building you are most worried about.
- Each gutter run is checked for blockages, sags and leaking joints.
- Outlets, hoppers, downpipes and overflows are inspected.
- We check fascias, soffits and walls for water damage.
- Findings are photographed and set out in a written report.
Before the survey
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
Book a survey
Gutter survey starts from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, so phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the details.
Related advice
Gutter survey in Sheldwich Lees
Damp patches on inside walls, stains below a valley or water running down the brickwork can often be traced to the gutters. Our gutter survey helps show whether the rainwater system is the cause, as far as can safely be seen. If the evidence points elsewhere, like a flashing or the roof covering, we’ll say so. The next step is suggested too. We survey fascias and soffits, valley gutters and eaves gutters, and people most often book us about gutters full of debris and silt and choked outlets or hopper heads.
Village roofs frequently face open fields and take the full force of wind and rain, which is hard on ridges, chimneys, flashings and gutters. 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 frequently the first to give way.
With the Standard Survey, you also get moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Location
- Sheldwich Lees (ME13)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What we’re asked to look at in Sheldwich Lees
Many people get in touch after seeing water pour over a gutter in heavy rain. Others spot damp patches, ceiling stains or green marks on the walls. A survey helps show where the water is coming from before it causes more harm.
Common reasons to book include:
- Brackets that have dropped or snapped
- Dripping or leaking gutter joints
- Fascia boards damaged by overflowing water
- Overflowing eaves gutters
Take a building like Sheldwich Primary School: its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- What the survey will not cover
Places near Sheldwich Lees
What else we do in Sheldwich Lees
Roof by roof
Cast iron gutters
A cracked cast iron downpipe can leak down the wall unseen, so we check the wall behind for staining.
Aluminium and other metal gutters
Metal gutters can suffer at joints and where different metals meet. Any leaks or corrosion we spot go in the report.
Gutter surveys around Sheldwich Lees
With Belmont House and Gardens about 1.7 miles west, Sheldwich Lees sits in an area with a long building history. If your house is among the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. Handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles hung on pegs through two holes, are typical of older Kent buildings. The county’s older buildings also include oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them.
If yours is one of the older homes in the streets near Church of St James, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs. Landlords with a home close to Selling station may find that a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak.
Sheldwich Lees is about 3 miles south of Faversham, in Kent. Surveys in Sheldwich Lees work the same way as everywhere we cover: a careful look at everything that’s safely in view, photos and a clear written report. Across Kent, we cover Sheldwich Lees. Canterbury is in our area too.
Postcode districts we cover here for gutter surveys: ME13. We also cover the places around Sheldwich Lees: Sheldwich (1 mile north-west), Badlesmere (1 mile south), North Street (1 mile north), Throwley (1 mile west) and Throwley Forstal (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Ashford (9 miles south), Canterbury (8 miles east), Sittingbourne (8 miles north-west), Whitstable (8 miles north-east), Faversham (3 miles north) and Herne Bay (13 miles north-east).
Landmarks near Sheldwich Lees
The nearest railway station is Selling station, roughly 2.4 miles east. Other landmarks nearby include Tower keep castle at Chilham (3.7 miles south-east).
Useful tips for Sheldwich Lees property owners
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They apply to most roofs:
- Leave gutter checks at height to someone equipped for it
- Watch ceilings under valley gutters for fresh marks
- Check that downpipes are firmly fixed to the wall
- Have gutters cleared at least once a year
If we think the problem lies underground, we’ll say so, so you can arrange a drain survey. Anything else we notice on the roof, as far as we can see it, is noted too.
Have your gutters cleared at least once a year, and more frequently if trees overhang the roof. The best time is usually after the leaves have dropped. Clear gutters can carry water away as they should.
What this survey can’t tell you
Some things cannot be seen without opening up the roof, and that sets some limits:
- Pipes below ground level
- Damage hidden inside walls or behind boards
- What’s hidden inside a downpipe
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll point you to the right survey. What our survey covers.
What we check
- Fascias and soffits
- Valley gutters
- Downpipes
- Outlets and hoppers
- Parapet and box gutters
- Eaves gutters
Your questions about gutter surveys in Sheldwich Lees
Is my home in Sheldwich Lees listed or in a conservation area?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Selling station?
Yes, that is a common request. We just need to know who will give access, and we can send the report to you or your agent.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Where it helps and the rules allow, yes. Our sub-250g drone is flown by a CAA-registered operator with a Flyer ID and Operator ID, and the airspace and weather are checked before every flight.
What happens after the survey?
You’ll get the report by email, with photos and clear recommendations. With Standard there’s a follow-up consultation; with Premium, an in-person consultation.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. We are experienced roof surveyors, and our survey covers the roof rather than the whole building. If you need a full building survey, you will need a RICS survey as well.
How experienced are you?
More than 5,000 surveys over 20+ years.
Can you give me structural calculations?
No. Visible signs like deflection or sagging are recorded, but we don’t provide calculations or an engineer’s opinion. If one is needed, the report says so.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Sheldwich Lees
We survey roofs for letting agents and landlords as well as householders. The report gives you a dated record of the gutter, with photos, which helps you plan work between tenancies.
Shared roofs need a little more planning: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Tell us about it as you book and we will plan the visit with that in mind.