Medway · London and the South East
Gutter Survey in Allhallows
A survey of gutters, valleys, outlets and downpipes across Allhallows, using drones and thermal imaging where applicable. Call or email for a price.
- Choked outlets or hopper heads
- Dripping or leaking gutter joints
- Overflowing valley or parapet gutters
How a gutter survey works in Allhallows
Damp patches on inside walls, stains below a valley or water running down the brickwork often trace back to the gutters. We check whether gutters, outlets or downpipes are the likely source, from whatever is safely visible. Where the cause looks more like the roof covering or a flashing, the report says so. The next step is suggested too. We survey valley gutters, downpipes and eaves gutters, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are soffits marked by water and overflowing valley or parapet gutters.
In a village or hamlet like Allhallows, older cottages and farmhouses frequently sit alongside barns, outbuildings and a few newer houses. Older roofs may be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, frequently with chimneys that have stood a long time. We report on what can be seen safely, and thatch is a specialist material. Chimneys and lead flashings on old roofs frequently need the most attention.
We write the report in plain English, so it makes sense without any roofing background. Photographs show what each point refers to, with the urgent items made clear.
- Place
- Allhallows (ME3)
- Wider area
- Medway
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Surveys for landlords and agents in Allhallows
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client, photos included.
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in. We survey on weekdays and at weekends, which helps when tenants work during the week.
Nearby places to Allhallows
What else we do in Allhallows
Different roofs, different checks
Box and secret gutters
A box gutter is built into the roof, often behind a parapet and when it overflows, water can get indoors. We inspect them as far as it is safe to see them.
Fascias and soffits
Overflowing water stains soffits and rots timber. They’re looked at as part of the survey.
Allhallows: your questions answered
Is Allhallows within the area you cover?
Yes, Allhallows is covered. Our area covers London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
Do roofs near the sea, like those around Allhallows, take more of a battering?
Generally, yes: wind and salt air take more of a toll near the sea. Ridges, verges, flashings and fixings are where it usually shows, and Allhallows is within about 1 mile of the coast.
How long does a gutter survey take?
For a house, expect about 1–2 hours on site, and longer for larger or complex roofs.
Is it a structural engineer’s report?
No. Our survey is not a structural engineer’s report. We’ll recommend an engineer if we see signs that call for one.
Do you survey at weekends?
Yes, weekend visits are possible as well as weekdays. Just ring 07833 053749 or send us an email to arrange it.
Are hidden gutters like valleys and box gutters included?
Yes. Hidden gutters are a common cause of leaks inside so we pay close attention to them. Parts of them may not be visible, and we’ll note that in the report.
What insurance do you have?
Professional indemnity and public liability insurance cover our surveys. Ask if you need details for a managing agent or building owner.
DIY checks: what’s safe
A DIY look is useful, but it isn’t a survey. You will not see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from the ground, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
Look up at the roof after a storm, from the ground: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Do not go up yourself.
What a gutter survey doesn’t cover
Some things cannot be seen without opening up the roof, and that sets some limits:
- Hidden sections we can’t view safely
- Underground drains, which need a CCTV drain survey
- What’s hidden inside a downpipe
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll suggest the right survey. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Valley gutters
- Downpipes
- Fascias and soffits
- Eaves gutters
- Outlets and hoppers
- Parapet and box gutters
Gutter surveys around Allhallows
Allhallows lies within about 1 mile of the sea, so there’s more wind and more salt in the air than further inland. Salt corrodes metal fixings and flashings, and wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces. 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. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters.
If you live in an older home near Church of All Saints, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first. Take a building like Allhallows Primary Academy: long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle. If you own a rental within reach of Chalkwell station, the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at.
Allhallows is about 5 miles south-east of Canvey Island, in Medway. Allhallows gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a proper look at everything that’s safely in view, photos and a clear written report. Allhallows is one of the towns and villages in Medway where we work. There is also a page for Maidstone.
Surveys in ME3 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. That includes homes and businesses on St Andrew's Walk, Avery Way and St Matthew's Way and the roads around them. We also cover the places around Allhallows: Allhallows-on-Sea (1 mile north-east), Lower Stoke (1 mile south), Middle Stoke (1 mile south), Stoke (2 miles south-west) and St Mary Hoo (2 miles west). Larger places within reach include Gillingham (7 miles south-west), Chatham (9 miles south-west), Rochester (8 miles south-west), Rainham (8 miles south), Strood (9 miles south-west) and Luton (8 miles south-west).
What’s near Allhallows
Typical jobs here are in homes near Rose And Crown Public House. Allhallows’s nearest station is Chalkwell station, about 5 miles north. Nearby you’ll also find Chartwell Private Hospital (5.5 miles north) and Bay Museum (3.9 miles north-west). Open spaces near Allhallows include Bishop Saltings.
How the survey works
On the day, we begin with a quick chat about the roof and anything that’s worrying you. We then inspect everything that can be seen safely, from the ground, from windows, in the roof space and by drone where applicable. Most surveys take about one to two hours for most houses, and more on a big or complicated roof. In a hamlet or village like Allhallows, 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.
- First, we agree the areas to focus on.
- 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.
Getting ready for the survey
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Make sure the loft hatch can be reached
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
Book a survey
Not sure which survey you need? It’s easiest to phone 07833 053749 or email us and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We’ll explain the options and the price.
Advice
Tips that help
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Some tips:
- Keep climbers away from the eaves
- Note any damp stains below the gutters
- Don’t leave hidden gutters out of a clear-out
- Look for downpipes coming loose
If anything in the report isn’t clear, ask us. With the Standard Survey there is a follow-up consultation, and the Premium Survey includes an in-person consultation.
Have overhanging branches and climbing plants cut back from the roof by someone who can do it safely. Less debris means fewer blocked outlets.