Medway · London and the South East
Gutter survey in Frindsbury, Medway
Gutter surveys across Frindsbury, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. You get a clear report with photos.
- Overflowing valley or parapet gutters
- Joints that drip after rain
- Water spilling over the gutter edge
Surveys for landlords and agents in Frindsbury
Landlords, agents and building managers in Frindsbury and across Medway can book any of our surveys. For a price for a let property or a block, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in, at a time agreed ahead of time. We survey on any day of the week, which helps when tenants work during the week.
Gutter surveys for homes and businesses in Frindsbury
Some gutters are easy to see from the street, but many aren’t. Valley, parapet, box and secret gutters can send water indoors when they overflow. We inspect them as far as it’s safe to see them using vantage points, the loft space and the roof itself where safe. Hidden gutters are a common source of leaks inside. Common reasons to book are downpipes that are split or coming away and blocked outlets and hoppers, on downpipes, valley gutters and outlets and hoppers.
Around Frindsbury, older cottages sit alongside bungalows and newer houses. Coverings range from slate and clay tiles on older homes to concrete tiles on many later ones. Chimneys, valleys and gutters on older homes often need the most attention, and the fixings under the coverings matter too. The fixings under an older roof frequently fail before good slates or tiles do.
It isn’t only a list of defects. It explains what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, so you can decide what to do next.
- Place
- Frindsbury (ME2, ME1)
- Region
- Medway
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Gutter surveys around Frindsbury
Frindsbury is within about 3 miles of the coast, where sea air brings more salt and stronger 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. Historic houses such as Restoration House, about 0.9 miles south, show how far back building in the area around Frindsbury goes. Older homes in the wider area frequently have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
If you live near a park such as Broomhill Park, or anywhere with mature trees, autumn leaves can block gutters and valleys, so outlets and downpipes are worth watching. Take an older house close to All Saints Church: the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine.
Frindsbury is about 1 mile north-east of Rochester, in Medway. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Frindsbury can all book gutter surveys. Across Medway, we cover Frindsbury and the places around it. Maidstone is in our area too.
We cover every part of ME2 and ME1 for gutter surveys and the streets around it. We cover properties on Mill Road, Grove Road and Bowes Road and the roads around them. You will find Frindsbury on the A289, so it is easy for us to get to. Other places close to Frindsbury include Rochester Riverside (1 mile south), Brompton (1 mile south-east), Chatham Waterfront (1 mile south-east), Luton (2 miles south-east) and Chatham (3 miles south). Larger places within reach include Gillingham (4 miles south-east), Rainham (5 miles south-east), Park Wood (5 miles south-east), Lordswood (5 miles south), Twydall (4 miles south-east) and Hoo St Werburgh (3 miles north-east).
Around Frindsbury
We work in homes and buildings around Broomhill Park, Former Ordnance Store At Chatham Gun Wharf and Fort Pitt Grammar School and the streets around them. Nearby too are Temple School (0.8 miles north-west) and The Bell pub (under half a mile north-west). There is a railway station in Frindsbury itself: Strood station. Other landmarks nearby include Pentagon Shopping Centre (1.4 miles south-east) and French Hospital (0.8 miles south). Not far away are Rede Common and Gad's Hill.
Different roofs, different checks
Fascias and soffits
Most gutters are fixed to the fascia, so a rotten fascia can let the gutter drop. We note soft, stained or damaged boards we can see.
Plastic (uPVC) gutters
Many homes have plastic gutters and downpipes. As the seals age, joints can start to drip, and brackets can sag under load.
Common questions in Frindsbury
Do you cover smaller places like Frindsbury?
Yes, Frindsbury is covered. Our area covers London and the South East, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned in advance.
How do I find out if my home in Frindsbury is listed?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Yes, where it’s applicable. 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.
Will you go up on the roof?
Only when it is safe. Safe viewpoints, the loft space and a drone where applicable cover most of what’s needed, and the report notes anything we couldn’t see.
What’s the best way to book?
To arrange a survey, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address, the type of property and what’s prompted the survey. We’ll confirm the price and find a day that suits.
Can you tell me if my old gutters contain asbestos?
No, that needs a specialist asbestos surveyor. We point out materials on older buildings that could contain asbestos so it can be checked before work starts.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. We’re experienced roof surveyors, and our survey covers the roof rather than the whole building. If you need a full building survey, you will need a RICS survey as well.
Do you need a gutter survey in Frindsbury?
Many people get in touch after seeing water pour over a gutter in heavy rain. Others spot damp patches, ceiling stains or green marks on the walls. The survey helps pin down the source before more damage is done.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Valley or box gutters that overflow inside
- Blocked outlets and hoppers
- Leaking or loose downpipes
- Soffits marked by water
If you own a rental within reach of Strood station, a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak.
Before you book anyone
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Whether the price includes VAT
Tips from our surveys
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They apply to most roofs:
- Check the loft with care after heavy rain
- Include valley, parapet and box gutters when clearing
- Look for green streaks or damp patches on walls
- Book gutter clearing once a year, more often near trees
For let and shared buildings, the report can go on file to help plan maintenance. The photographs help when you explain the work to others.
Have overhanging branches and climbing plants cut back from the roof using someone with the right kit. Less debris means fewer blocked outlets.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from the ground or a window. Water spilling over the edge can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
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How the survey works
We look at the roof from outside and, where it’s relevant and there is 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 normally takes about 1–2 hours at a house, depending on how many gutter runs and downpipes there are. In a smaller place like Frindsbury, parking is seldom the issue; lanes, gates and long drives are worth mentioning. On bungalows and lower roofs, much can be seen from ground level, with the loft showing the underside.
- You tell us where you’ve seen overflows, drips or damp.
- We walk round the building and check the gutters, downpipes and fascias from the ground.
- Valleys, parapets and box gutters are inspected where they can safely be seen.
- The roof space is checked for staining, where it can be reached safely.
- You receive a report with photos and recommendations.
Getting ready for the survey
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
How to book
Getting a price is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and give us some details about the property and we will explain which survey suits. We confirm the price before anything is booked.