Medway · London and the South East
Gutter survey in Cooling Street, Medway
A survey of gutters, valleys, outlets and downpipes around Cooling Street, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Overflowing eaves gutters
- Soffits marked by water
- Water backing up from a hidden gutter
Honest limits
Before booking, it is worth knowing what a survey won’t do:
- Parts of gutters that cannot be seen safely
- Asbestos testing of old gutters, downpipes or soffits
- Damage hidden inside walls or behind boards
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will tell you before booking. What a survey covers and does not.
What we check
- Parapet and box gutters
- Eaves gutters
- Fascias and soffits
- Valley gutters
- Outlets and hoppers
- Downpipes
About our gutter survey in Cooling Street
This survey covers rainwater above ground, from the gutters down to where the downpipes meet the ground. It’s not a CCTV drain survey and we cannot see inside buried drains. If the problem looks like a blocked or broken drain below ground, we will say so in the report, with a suggestion to book a separate drain survey. Problems above ground, from split hoppers to leaking downpipes, are photographed and noted. We survey parapet and box gutters, downpipes and fascias and soffits, and common reasons people get in touch are hoppers and outlets full of debris and overflowing eaves gutters.
Somewhere as small as Cooling Street, homes are often older cottages and farmhouses, with outbuildings and some newer houses. Older roofs may be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, frequently with chimneys that have stood a long time. We report on whatever is safely visible, and thatch is a specialist material. On older roofs, it’s typically the chimneys and lead flashings that need work first.
The report is yours to share with whoever needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent.
- Where
- Cooling Street (ME3)
- Region
- Medway
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Towns and villages near Cooling Street
What else we do in Cooling Street
Landlord and commercial surveys in Cooling Street
Shared roofs need a little more planning: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Let us know about it when booking and we’ll plan the visit with that in mind.
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan, with the most urgent items set out first.
How the survey changes by roof type
Fascias and soffits
Overflowing water stains soffits and rots timber. They’re looked at as part of the survey.
Lead-lined valley and parapet gutters
Many older homes have lead-lined valley and parapet gutters. A split lining can leak straight into the building.
What affects the cost of gutter surveys
Survey packages start from £150, with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on:
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- The shape of the roof and its details
- Building height and the viewpoints available
Prices start from £150, with VAT included, for a Basic Survey. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, both with VAT included. You’ll know the price for the job before booking.
Getting in touch
Before you get in touch, it helps to have:
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- What made you get in touch
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, and you can call 07833 053749 or drop us an email to find out.
Why get it checked now?
Clearing gutters removes the debris but it won’t explain why water keeps spilling over. We also check the falls, joints, brackets, outlets and downpipes, so you know whether there’s more to it. Older cottages and farmhouses around Cooling Street can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it is left.
To find out what your survey will cost, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and some details. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Why us?
- Every finding written up with photos
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Over 20 years’ experience
Read what a roof survey costs or two real surveys.
How the survey works
When we arrive, we begin with a quick chat about the roof and anything that is worrying you. After that, we check everything we can see safely. Most surveys take roughly 1–2 hours on an ordinary house, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. In a hamlet or village like Cooling Street, a postcode doesn’t always lead to the right gate, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- We agree which parts of the building you are most worried about.
- We look along each run for debris, sagging and drips.
- We check the outlets, hoppers, downpipes and any overflows.
- We check fascias, soffits and walls for water damage.
- You get photos and written recommendations, prioritised where relevant.
Before we arrive
- Make sure the loft hatch can be reached
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
Arrange a survey
If you’re buying, it helps to book soon after your offer is accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. For any other survey, just ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email when you’re ready.
Advice
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Cooling Street
Cooling Street lies within about 3 miles of the sea, 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, while driving rain finds any gap. Across Kent, older roofs are often handmade clay or peg tiles, and tile-hanging on upper walls is a familiar sight. Oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses are part of the county’s older buildings too. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first.
If you own one of the older houses in the streets near St James' Church, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs. If you look after a building like Cliffe Woods Primary School, a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time. Landlords with a home close to Higham station may find that a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak.
Cooling Street is about 4 miles north of Rochester, in Medway. Anywhere in Cooling Street, we can carry out gutter surveys at your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. Cooling Street is one of the places in Medway we cover. Our Maidstone page covers surveys nearby.
We survey roofs across ME3 for gutter surveys and the streets around it. If you are just outside Cooling Street, we cover Cooling (1 mile north-east), Chattenden (2 miles south-east), Wainscott (2 miles south), Lower Upnor (2 miles south) and High Halstow (2 miles east). We also work in nearby towns like Gillingham (6 miles south-east), Chatham (6 miles south), Rochester (4 miles south), Rainham (7 miles south-east), Strood (4 miles south) and Luton (5 miles south).
Local landmarks in Cooling Street
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Hundred of Hoo Academy and the streets around them. The closest station to Cooling Street is Higham station, roughly 2.2 miles south-west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Huguenot Museum (3.7 miles south) and French Hospital (3.8 miles south). The countryside around Cooling Street includes Gad's Hill and Rede Common.
Common questions in Cooling Street
Can a landlord with a rental near Higham station book a roof survey?
Yes, letting agents and landlords book with us as well as owners. Just phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know about the building.
How do I find out if my home in Cooling Street is listed?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Will you check the loft?
If it’s needed and safe to reach, yes. We look for staining, damp, daylight and signs of movement.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Yes, where it’s applicable. Flights depend on the weather on the day and airspace rules, including flight restriction zones near airports. We are a CAA-registered drone operator.
When does the report arrive?
Report times are set by the package. Basic: within 48 hours. Standard: 24 to 48 hours. Premium: the same day. Mention any deadline when booking.
Do you test soffits or gutters for asbestos?
No, that’s a job for a specialist asbestos surveyor. We point out materials on older buildings that could contain asbestos so you can arrange that check.
Will you check if gutters are causing damp inside?
We check whether rainwater from the gutters is reaching the wall from overflows, leaking joints or loose downpipes. We can’t see inside the wall itself, so the report covers what can be seen.