Medway · London and the South East
Gutter survey in Church Street, Medway
Get a clear view of the gutter at a property in Church Street from an independent roof surveyor. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Overflowing valley or parapet gutters
- Soffits marked by water
- Overflowing eaves gutters
Gutter surveys for homes and businesses in Church Street
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. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. If you’ve noticed dripping or leaking gutter joints and water spilling over the gutter edge, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on parapet and box gutters, downpipes and fascias and soffits alike.
Older buildings in small places like Church Street may be listed or in a conservation area. If yours is, re-roofing in different materials may need consent, so the council is the place to check. Knowing the roof’s condition helps you plan ahead with that in mind. Older materials such as clay tiles, slate and stone are often matched when work is done.
Findings are set out part by part, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets, with a note and a photo for each point. You’ll see the good as well as the bad.
- Place
- Church Street (ME3)
- Wider area
- Medway
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Local roofs in Church Street
The coast is about 2 miles or less from Church Street, so there’s more wind and more salt in the air than further 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. Across Kent, older roofs are often handmade clay or peg tiles, and tile-hanging on upper walls is a familiar sight. Kent’s older buildings take in oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses as well. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first.
If you let a flat or house near Higham station, a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant. If you own one of the older houses in the streets near St Mary's Church, the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine.
Church Street is about 4 miles north of Rochester, in Medway. Wherever you are in Church Street, we can carry out gutter surveys at your property. Church Street is one of the places in Medway where we work for gutter surveys. Maidstone is in our area too.
We survey roofs across the ME3 postcode area for gutter surveys and the streets around it. We also cover Lower Higham (1 mile south), Cliffe Woods (1 mile east), Mockbeggar (2 miles south-east), Higham (2 miles south) and Cliffe (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Gillingham (7 miles south-east), Chatham (6 miles south-east), Rochester (4 miles south), Rainham (8 miles south-east), Strood (3 miles south) and Luton (6 miles south-east).
Local landmarks in Church Street
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Chequers pub, among other places. The closest station to Church Street is Higham station, roughly 0.9 miles south. A little further out are Upnor Castle (3.4 miles south-east) and Huguenot Museum (3.8 miles south-east). The countryside around Church Street includes Gad's Hill and Rede Common.
How it works
Once we’ve finished looking, we write up our findings as a photo-illustrated written report, emailed to you. On timing, it usually takes about 1–2 hours at a house, depending on how many gutter runs and downpipes there are. Somewhere as small as Church Street, access is frequently the only tricky part. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- You let us know where you’ve seen overflows, drips or damp.
- The eaves gutters, downpipes and fascias are checked from ground level and windows.
- We look at hidden gutters as far as safe access allows.
- Where it is safe, we check the loft for signs of water.
- A photo-illustrated written report and recommendations follows.
Preparing for the visit
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- If it isn’t your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Let us know where we can park nearby
Arrange a survey
Our price is from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, so phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the details.
Related advice
Practical tips
A little preparation and a few simple habits help, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Some pointers:
- Watch the gutters during heavy rain
- Keep climbers away from the eaves
- Book gutter clearing once a year, more often near trees
- Look for downpipes coming loose
Report times depend on the package you choose: within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium. We email it to you once it is done.
Look at the gutters from indoors or the ground when it pours. Water spilling over the edge or out of a joint is a sign that something needs attention before damage builds up.
Common questions in Church Street
Is Church Street within the area you cover?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
How do I find out if my home in Church Street is listed?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. It is worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
What happens next?
You will get the report by email, with photos and clear recommendations. With Standard there is a follow-up consultation; with Premium, an in-person consultation.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. Our survey is a roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey of the whole building. It focuses on the roof and can sit alongside a RICS survey.
How do I arrange a gutter survey in Church Street?
Simply ring 07833 053749 or send us an email. We’ll ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date, weekday or weekend.
What will the report tell me?
It works through the roof part by part, in writing and with photos. The most urgent items are made clear.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Every survey is covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, and we can provide details if a managing agent needs them.
Why act early in Church Street
Overflowing water soaks the walls under the gutter. Left for months, that can lead to damp inside, worn pointing and rotten timber. Finding the cause now normally keeps the fix smaller. In a place like Church Street, a barn or garage roof left to fail puts whatever is inside at risk. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Our price is from £150, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
Why us?
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- Photographs and a written report every time
Take a look at what a roof survey costs and what we found on two real jobs.
What we look for on each type of roof
Fascias and soffits
Fascias carry the gutters, so a rotten fascia can let the gutter drop. Damaged or stained boards are recorded.
Cast iron gutters
A good many period homes still have cast iron rainwater goods. They last well when painted, but rust where the paint fails.
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Landlord and commercial surveys in Church Street
If you own several properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To discuss a number of properties, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the addresses.
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work with less disruption.
When to book a survey in Church Street
Sometimes a gutter struggles with the area of roof draining into it. An extension or extra roof slope can add water to an existing gutter and the weakness shows in a heavy downpour.
Things that frequently lead to a survey include:
- Overflowing eaves gutters
- Gutters that have fallen out of line
- Overflowing valley or parapet gutters
- Joints that drip after rain
Anyone responsible for a site like Higham Primary School will know that its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale.
What to check before booking
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- When you will get the report
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours