Medway · London and the South East
Gutter survey in Brompton, Medway
A careful look at the gutter at your property in Brompton, with photographs and a written report.
- Leaves and moss blocking gutters
- Valley or box gutters that overflow inside
- Soffits marked by water
Gutter survey in Brompton
Your gutters take the rain from the roof and lead it away from the walls. When they block, leak or lose their fall, the water goes where it shouldn’t, often down the brickwork or into the building. We check the full rainwater system above ground, from eaves gutters and valleys to outlets, hoppers and downpipes. The findings go into a written report with photos. We’re frequently asked to look into gutters that have fallen out of line and gutters full of debris and silt, across parapet and box gutters, outlets and hoppers and fascias and soffits.
In a smaller place like Brompton, homes range from older cottages to bungalows and newer houses. Older roofs can have slate, clay tiles or other traditional coverings, while many later ones have concrete tiles. Chimneys, valleys and gutters on older homes frequently need the most attention. Nails and battens under older coverings often give out before the slates or tiles themselves.
How fast the report arrives depends on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day.
- Location
- Brompton (ME4, ME7, ME2)
- Wider area
- Medway
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Questions from Brompton
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Chatham station?
Yes, that’s a common request. We just need to know who will give access, and the report can go straight to you or your agent.
How do I find out if my home in Brompton is listed?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Yes, where applicable and safe. We fly a sub-250g drone and we’re a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID). It is included in the Drone Roof Survey and, where applicable, the Premium Survey.
What’s in the survey report?
It explains what we saw, what it means and what we’d suggest, with photographs throughout. It also says if any part of the roof couldn’t be seen safely, so you know exactly what was covered.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
Not always. If we only need the outside, we can agree that in advance, but the loft and any rooms with damp need someone to let us in.
Do you survey underground drains?
No. Our gutter survey covers rainwater above ground down to where the downpipes reach the ground. Where a below-ground drain seems to be the problem, we will tell you.
What’s the best way to book?
The quickest way is to phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email. Give us the address and some details about the roof, and we will take it from there. Surveys run on any day of the week.
Local roofs in Brompton
The coast is about 2 miles or less from Brompton, where sea air brings more salt and stronger wind than inland. Salt corrodes metal fixings and flashings, and wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces. About 1.1 miles west lies Restoration House, a reminder of how long the area around Brompton has been built on. If your home is one of the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof.
If you live in an older home near Brompton Garrison Church, the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine. If you let a flat or house near Chatham station, the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at. Shop and office owners around Pentagon Shopping Centre may find that a written record of the roof’s condition helps you plan maintenance rather than react to leaks.
Brompton is about 1 mile east of Rochester, in Medway. We survey roofs in Brompton and the surrounding area as part of our work across London and the South East. Across Medway, we cover Brompton. Maidstone is in our area too.
All of ME4, ME7 and ME2 is covered for gutter surveys. If you need a gutter survey at a property on Dock Road, Globe Lane and South Road or a nearby road, we can survey it. Neighbouring places we cover for gutter surveys include Chatham Waterfront (1 mile south-west), Rochester Riverside (1 mile west), Frindsbury (1 mile north-west), Luton (1 mile south) and Hale (2 miles south-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Rainham (4 miles south-east), Park Wood (4 miles south-east), Lordswood (4 miles south), Twydall (3 miles south-east), Hoo St Werburgh (3 miles north-east) and Wigmore (4 miles south-east).
Landmarks near Brompton
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to King George V Public House, Brompton Academy and Hospital and Medical Tuition Service. You will also find St Michael the Archangel Church (0.8 miles south-west), Great Lines Heritage Park (within half a mile south-east) and Former Ordnance Store At Chatham Gun Wharf (less than half a mile south-west). Brompton’s nearest station is Chatham station, roughly 0.7 miles south-west. Well-known places in the area include Medway Maritime Hospital (0.8 miles south-east) and Pentagon Shopping Centre (within half a mile south-west). For a walk, there is Rede Common and Gad's Hill.
Checking the roof from the ground
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Take a photo and write down when you saw it.
You can learn a lot from ground level. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Never climb onto the roof to look.
For landlords and managing agents
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords, including offices, shops and units. Larger roofs take longer, so they’re priced to suit.
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants. Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays, which can make access easier.
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Leave it or get it looked at?
Climbing a ladder to look in the gutters yourself is risky. You can see drips and overflows from the ground, but valleys, parapets and box gutters are hard to see. We inspect as far as it’s safe to see and put it in writing. Tradespeople may need to travel further to a smaller place like Brompton, so it helps to plan roof work rather than call someone out in a hurry. A survey gives you that notice.
All our prices include VAT. Our price is from £150, including VAT. You’ll know the price for your survey before booking.
Why us?
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- Visits on any day of the week
- An independent view of the roof
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
See what a roof survey costs and our case studies.
What happens on the day
We check the roof from outside and, where it is relevant and there’s safe access, from inside the loft space too. Inside, we look for staining, damp, gaps and signs of movement, as far as the space allows. The whole visit typically takes an hour or two at a house, depending on how many gutter runs and downpipes there are. A visit to a smaller place like Brompton is no different on the day: we look from the ground, from windows, from the loft and from the roof where it is safe. It helps to show us anything you’ve already noticed.
- We ask about overflows, damp or leaks you’ve noticed.
- We look along the gutters, downpipes and fascias from ground level and from windows.
- We check hidden gutters, such as valleys and parapets, where it’s safe to see them.
- We look in the loft space, where there is safe access, for signs of water getting in.
- You get a photo-illustrated written report and recommendations.
How to prepare
- Tell us about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it is shared
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
How to book
Our phone lines are open seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. For a price or to book, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
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Useful tips for Brompton property owners
Nothing here needs a ladder. A few suggestions:
- Get the gutters cleaned out every year
- Check for spilling water in a downpour
- Do not leave hidden gutters out of a clear-out
- Get trees that overhang the gutters trimmed
For let and shared buildings, the report can go on file to help plan maintenance. Photos make it easier to explain the work to owners, tenants or contractors.
Have your gutters cleared at least once a year or more often near trees. Late autumn, after the leaves have fallen, is a sensible time. Clear gutters can carry water away as they should.
What affects the price in Brompton
When we price a survey, we consider:
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- Which survey package you book
- The shape of the roof and its details
A Basic Survey starts from £150, inc. VAT. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400. We confirm the price for your roof before you book.
Helping us price your survey
There’s no need for technical words. Just let us know:
- The type of building and roof, like pitched or flat
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
- Your timetable, like an exchange date
Our price is from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, so ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the details.