Kent · London and the South East
Gutter survey in Westwell Leacon, Kent
We take a careful look at the gutter at your property in Westwell Leacon, and put it all in a written report with photos.
- Blocked outlets and hoppers
- Leaks at the gutter joints
- Brackets that have dropped or snapped
How a gutter survey works in Westwell Leacon
People book a gutter survey when gutters overflow, when damp appears or before the wetter months. Landlords and managing agents use it to plan maintenance, and some buyers want the rainwater system checked before exchange. Whoever books, we inspect and report in the same way with photos and clear recommendations. We survey on weekdays and at weekends. We’re often asked to look into downpipes that are split or coming away and water backing up from a hidden gutter, across outlets and hoppers, downpipes and valley gutters.
Somewhere as small as Westwell Leacon, homes are often older cottages and farmhouses, with outbuildings and some newer houses. Older roofs may be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, often with chimneys that have stood a long time. We report on whatever is safely visible, and thatch is a specialist material. Chimneys and lead flashings on old roofs often need the most attention.
After the visit, you get a report with photos, sent by email. It explains the condition of the gutter, the defects we found and what we recommend.
- Place
- Westwell Leacon (TN27)
- Region
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What we can’t see
In fairness, a roof survey has limits:
- The inside of a downpipe along its whole length
- Parts of gutters that cannot be seen safely
- Damage hidden inside walls or behind boards
If you are not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer before booking. What a survey covers and does not.
Roof types and parts we check
- Outlets and hoppers
- Downpipes
- Fascias and soffits
- Valley gutters
- Parapet and box gutters
- Eaves gutters
For landlords and managing agents
Landlords, agents and building managers in Westwell Leacon and across Kent can book any of our surveys. For a price for a let property or a block, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. Recommendations are set out with the most urgent first where relevant, which helps with budgets and planning.
Westwell Leacon: your questions answered
Will you come out to Westwell Leacon?
Yes, Westwell Leacon is covered. We cover the whole of London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
How do I find out if my home in Westwell Leacon is listed?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Will you check the loft?
If the survey needs it and the loft space can be reached safely, yes. Please clear anything stored under the hatch, and if the loft cannot be reached safely, the report says so.
Does someone need to be in?
Someone needs to let us in if we’re looking inside or in the loft. Access is agreed with you when you book.
Do you test soffits or gutters for asbestos?
No. We do not test for asbestos. If rainwater goods or soffits look like they could contain asbestos, we note it and recommend a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before they’re disturbed.
How soon will I get the report?
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.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We have more than 20 years’ experience and have completed over 5,000 surveys.
Before and after the survey
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week, before and after a survey:
- Check from the ground or a window, not a ladder
- Check downpipe clips are holding
- Look for new stains on ceilings below valleys after rain
- Look out for overflows when it pours
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.
Deal with drips, sags and loose downpipes early. They tend to get worse, and the water they spill can damage walls and timber.
What we look for on each type of roof
Cast iron gutters
Cast iron gutters and downpipes are found on many older buildings. They last well when painted, but rust where the paint fails.
Lead-lined valley and parapet gutters
We check the lining, the joints and the outlets where it’s safe to see them. Missing lead is something we check for too.
Can I check my roof myself?
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
Your own check is a good start, but it isn’t a survey. You won’t see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from ground level.
What a gutter survey looks like in Westwell Leacon
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’s often the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first. Godinton House, about 2.7 miles south-east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Westwell Leacon. 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 the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
Anyone responsible for a site like The Hayesbrook School will know that long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle. For an older house near a landmark such as Charing Methodist Church, the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine. Landlords with a home close to Charing station may find that knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints.
Westwell Leacon is about 5 miles north-west of Ashford, in Kent. Roofs in Westwell Leacon get the same thorough look as anywhere else in Kent. We cover towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our Maidstone page covers surveys nearby.
Here we cover the TN27 postcode area for gutter surveys. Neighbouring places we cover for gutter surveys include Ram Lane (1 mile south-east), Tutt Hill (1 mile south-east), Westwell (2 miles east), Hothfield (2 miles south) and Potters Corner (3 miles south-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Maidstone (13 miles west), Ashford (5 miles south-east), Canterbury (13 miles north-east), Sittingbourne (11 miles north), Whitstable (15 miles north-east) and Faversham (9 miles north-east).
Around Westwell Leacon
The closest station to Westwell Leacon is Charing station, about 1.2 miles north-west. A little further out are Coldbridge Castle (4.8 miles west) and William Harvey Hospital (5.9 miles south-east).
Towns and villages near Westwell Leacon
Other services in Westwell Leacon
What we do, step by step
We will ask a few questions first, like when any problem began and what work has been done before. Then the inspection itself takes between one and two hours for most houses, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. For a village or hamlet like Westwell Leacon, the journey is planned ahead of time: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. On the day, we inspect whatever is safely visible, inside and out.
- We agree which parts of the building you’re most worried about.
- We look along each run for debris, sagging and drips.
- We check the outlets, hoppers, downpipes and any overflows.
- Fascias, soffits and the walls below are looked at for signs of overflow.
- You get photos and written recommendations, prioritised where relevant.
Before we arrive
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- If you’re buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
Arrange a survey
A quick phone call is typically the easiest start: phone 07833 053749 or send us an email. You will have a price before anything is arranged.