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Gutter Survey in Chatham
A survey of gutters, valleys, outlets and downpipes across Chatham, using drones and thermal imaging where it applies. Get in touch for a price.
- Water backing up from a hidden gutter
- Gutters overflowing in heavy rain
- Leaves and moss blocking gutters
Gutter survey in Chatham
Owners get in touch after seeing an overflow, finding damp or planning ahead for winter. Landlords and managing agents use the report to plan upkeep, 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 survey valley gutters, downpipes and parapet and box gutters, and people most frequently book us about gutters overflowing in heavy rain and valley or box gutters that overflow inside.
Lots of homes in a place the size of Chatham are rented, and roofs on rented property are easy to overlook. For landlords and agents, a report on the roof, chimneys and gutters helps plan work ahead of problems. It also gives you photos to look back on. Small faults, like a blocked gutter or loose flashing, are easy to miss until a tenant reports damp.
Findings are set out part by part, from the coverings down to the gutters, with a note and a photo for each point. You’ll see the good as well as the bad.
- Place
- Chatham (ME5, ME4, ME7, ME1)
- Region
- Medway
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Signs you need a gutter survey in Chatham
Many gutter joints depend on rubber seals or sealant that age. Plastic gutters move with heat and cold, and in time their joints can drip. Cast iron joints can corrode and part where the paint has failed.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Downpipes that are split or coming away
- Overflowing valley or parapet gutters
- Choked outlets or hopper heads
- Dripping or leaking gutter joints
If you run a business near Pentagon Shopping Centre, a roof report helps plan work around trading rather than after a leak.
What to check before booking
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- What happens after the report arrives
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
Why act early in Chatham
Water spilling from a gutter runs down and soaks the wall below. Given time, it can cause damp patches, damaged pointing and rot in nearby timber. Spotting the problem early tends to mean a simpler fix. In flats, shops and offices in Chatham, a roof leak can reach more than one floor before it shows, where it damages ceilings, insulation and anything stored underneath. The earlier the cause is found, the smaller the job.
A Basic Survey starts from £150, including VAT. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400. You’ll know the price for the job before booking.
Why book us in Chatham
- 98% customer satisfaction
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- Surveys on weekdays and at weekends
Take a look at what a roof survey costs and two real surveys.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Chatham
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Chatham. For a price for a let property or a block, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
If you own several properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To arrange surveys for several addresses, call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the addresses.
Before and after the survey
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They apply to most roofs:
- Get the gutters cleaned out every year
- Check the loft with care after heavy rain
- Watch the gutters during heavy rain
- Leave gutter checks at height to someone equipped for it
Questions about the report are welcome. The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation and the Premium Survey comes with an in-person one.
Watch your gutters from the ground or a window during heavy rain. Water spilling over the edge or out of a joint is a sign that something needs attention before the walls suffer.
FAQs for Chatham
Is my home in Chatham listed or in a conservation area?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it is in a conservation area. 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.
Can a landlord with a rental near Chatham station book a roof survey?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for. You can ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and what you need.
Is a CCTV drain survey included?
No, we don’t carry out CCTV drain surveys. We check gutters, outlets, hoppers, downpipes and overflows and flags signs of a drain problem.
Will you check the loft?
Yes, where the survey calls for it and there is safe access. We look for staining, damp, daylight and signs of movement, as far as the space allows.
Can you tell me if my old gutters contain asbestos?
No. We do not test for asbestos. Where gutters, downpipes or soffits could be asbestos cement, we flag them and recommend a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before they’re disturbed.
What does a gutter survey cost?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The size of the property and the access affect the price. For a price, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Do you take photos of the roof?
Yes, plenty. Each finding is shown in a picture where possible.
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The survey, step by step
We don’t take risks to get a closer look. Everything that can be seen safely is inspected, and anything we cannot see is noted in the report. Most visits take an hour or two for most homes, and longer where there are parapet, valley or box gutters to follow. In busier parts of Chatham, parking can be tight, so let us know about driveways, permits or nearby car parks, and for flats, mention stairs, lifts and shared entrances. The roof is inspected from the ground, from inside and, where it’s safe, from the roof itself.
- First, you tell us what you’ve seen, such as overflows or damp.
- The eaves gutters, downpipes and fascias are looked at from the ground and vantage points.
- 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 written report with photos and recommendations.
How to prepare
- Tell us about parking before the day
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
Book a survey
You can call us seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. To book or ask a question, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Related advice
How we price gutter surveys
We confirm the exact price before booking. These are the things that affect it:
- The size of the roof
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
For a price for your roof in Chatham, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and tell us about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
What we need to know
You do not need to know any roofing terms. Just let us know:
- Your timetable, like an exchange date
- Access details, like a loft hatch or a shared roof
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- The kind of building and roof involved
Every survey is priced before it is booked, so you know where you stand. Prices start from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
Gutter surveys around Chatham
Chatham lies within about 4 miles of the sea, and places near the sea get more salt in the air and more wind than inland. Metal fixings and flashings corrode faster in salt air, while gales work at loose ridges, slates and tiles, and driving rain gets into whatever gap is left. 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. Whatever the covering, it is often the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first.
Take an older house close to Christ the King: the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine. If you own a rental within reach of Chatham station, a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak.
Chatham is about 29 miles east of London, in Medway. We cover Chatham and the rest of Medway, as part of our work across London and the South East. Across Medway, we cover Chatham and the places around it. There is also a page for Maidstone.
Postcode districts we cover here for gutter surveys: ME5, ME4, ME7 and ME1. If you need a gutter survey at a property on Luton High Street, Market Place and High Street or a nearby road, we can help. You will find Chatham on the A2 and A229, which makes it simple to reach. If you are just outside Chatham, we cover Luton (1 mile north), Hale (1 mile north-east), Darland (1 mile east), Capstone (1 mile east) and Walderslade (1 mile south). Within a short drive, we also cover Rochester (3 miles north-west), Rainham (3 miles east), Strood (3 miles north-west), Park Wood (3 miles east), Twydall (3 miles north-east) and Hoo St Werburgh (5 miles north). Chatham is one of the larger places we cover in Medway.
Landmarks near Chatham
We work in homes and buildings around The Huntsman pub, Walderslade Girls' School and Darland Banks. For rail, the closest station is Chatham station, roughly 1.7 miles north of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Six Poor Travellers House (2.5 miles north-west) and Rochester Castle (2.6 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Blue Bell Hill and Burham Down.