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Gutter survey in Bredhurst, Medway
Gutter surveys in Bredhurst from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us.
- Water backing up from a hidden gutter
- Gutters packed with leaves or moss
- Joints that drip after rain
How the survey works
On the day, we begin with a quick chat about the roof and anything that is worrying you. We then inspect everything that can safely be seen, from the ground, from windows, in the loft space and by drone where applicable. Most surveys take about 1–2 hours for a house, or half a day or so for a commercial building. Cottages and farmhouses around Bredhurst often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. Each part is looked at from wherever it can be seen safely, and anything we cannot see is noted.
- You let us know where you’ve seen overflows, drips or damp.
- We walk round the building and check the gutters, downpipes and fascias from the ground.
- We check hidden gutters as far as safe access allows.
- The roof space is checked for staining, where it can be reached safely.
- You receive a report with photos and recommendations.
How to prepare
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Check pets are kept safely away
Book a survey
To arrange a survey, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and let us know the address and what’s prompted the survey. You’ll know the price before anything is booked.
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About our gutter survey in Bredhurst
Leaves, moss and silt are the usual reasons gutters block. Homes close to trees fill their gutters faster and moss from the roof slopes makes it worse. Our survey shows which gutters are blocked or standing full, which outlets and hoppers are choked and whether any overflows are doing their job. The photos show you exactly what we found. It is an easy job to put off, but they rarely get better. We survey parapet and box gutters, valley gutters and outlets and hoppers, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are brackets that have dropped or snapped and leaks at the gutter joints.
In a village or hamlet like Bredhurst, 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 often old. We report on everything that’s safely in view, and thatch is a specialist material. On older roofs, it’s usually the chimneys and lead flashings that need work first.
The report is yours to share with whoever needs it: a seller or estate agent, an insurer, a roofer, a builder or a managing agent.
- Where
- Bredhurst (ME7)
- Wider area
- Medway
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Also near Bredhurst
Also in Bredhurst
Bredhurst homes and their roofs
The coast is about 5 miles or less from Bredhurst, and places near the sea get more salt in the air and more wind than inland. Salt is hard on nails, clips and metal flashings, and strong wind lifts anything already loose on a roof, and driving rain gets into whatever gap is left. With Restoration House about 5 miles north-west, Bredhurst sits in an area with a long building history. 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.
Landlords with a home close to Rainham (Kent) station may find that a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant. Trees in and around Levan Strice shed leaves that can end up in nearby gutters.
Bredhurst is about 3 miles south-east of Chatham, in Medway. We carry out gutter surveys for householders, landlords and businesses in Bredhurst. We cover towns and villages across Medway, large and small.
Postcode districts we cover here for gutter surveys: ME7. We offer gutter surveys to properties on The Street, Fir Tree Grove and Hurstwood Road and the roads around them. If you’re just outside Bredhurst, we cover Dunn Street (1 mile south-west), Kemsley Street (1 mile east), Lidsing (1 mile west), Scragged Oak (1 mile south-east) and Lower Cox Street (1 mile south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Gillingham (3 miles north), Chatham (3 miles north-west), Rochester (5 miles north-west), Strood (6 miles north-west), Luton (3 miles north-west) and Twydall (3 miles north).
Landmarks near Bredhurst
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Levan Strice, Rainham School for Girls and The Harrow pub and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Rainham (Kent) station, roughly 2.9 miles north-east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Allington Castle (3.8 miles south-west) and KIMS hospital (3.2 miles south). Not far away are Boxley Hills and Burham Down.
What a gutter survey doesn’t cover
Our survey is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- Whether a material contains asbestos (a specialist asbestos surveyor’s job)
- What’s hidden inside a downpipe
- Gutters out of sight from every safe vantage point
If you are not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer before booking. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Outlets and hoppers
- Valley gutters
- Fascias and soffits
- Eaves gutters
- Downpipes
- Parapet and box gutters
What happens if roof problems are left?
A written report gives you a dated record of the gutters’ condition, which helps when you plan work or brief a contractor. Without one, it’s guesswork from the ground. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like Bredhurst, driving rain gets into any weakness, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
Price depends partly on the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, including VAT. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
What you get with us
- Surveys on weekdays and at weekends
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- An independent view of the roof
For landlords and managing agents
Landlords, agents and building managers in Bredhurst and across Medway can book any of our surveys. To discuss a property or a block, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in. We survey on weekdays and at weekends, which can make access easier.
What affects the cost of gutter surveys
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. That comes down to:
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
Our price is from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the size and height of the roof, how it can be seen safely and the package you choose.
Booking your survey
If you can, have these to hand when you get in touch:
- Anything about access we should know
- What made you get in touch
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- The kind of building and roof involved
Every survey is priced before it is booked, so you know the cost up front. Our price is from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, call 07833 053749 or email us.
Common questions in Bredhurst
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Bredhurst?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. It matters most if you are planning to re-roof in a different material.
Can a landlord with a rental near Rainham (Kent) station book a roof survey?
Of course. We just need to know who will give access, and the report can go straight to you or your agent.
Will I get photos?
Yes. We photograph the roof as we go, and the report uses them to show each finding alongside our recommendations.
What’s the price of a gutter survey?
Gutter survey starts from £150, including VAT. The price depends on the size of the building and how easy the gutters are to see. To get a price, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Not unless it is safe. Most of what we need can be seen from safe viewpoints, the loft and, where it applies, a drone, and the report notes anything we couldn’t see.
Do you survey at weekends?
Yes. Surveys are carried out on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Just phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email to arrange a day.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Where it helps and the rules allow, yes. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID and fly a drone under 250g, and the airspace and weather are checked before every flight.
What we are asked to look at in Bredhurst
Hidden gutters are often lined with lead or another sheet covering. When a lining splits or an outlet blocks, the water can come inside, because there is no outer edge for it to spill over. Lead is also a target for theft.
Most people get in touch when they’ve noticed one of these:
- Rotten fascias or stained soffits
- Sagging gutters and loose brackets
- Leaves and moss blocking gutters
- Downpipes that are split or coming away
The streets around a church like Church of St Peter are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if your home is one of the older ones nearby, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first.
Before booking anyone
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- What the report includes, and whether it has photographs
- What happens after the report arrives
- Their report turnaround times