Medway · London and the South East
Gadshill Gutter Survey
We take a careful look at the gutter at your property in Gadshill, with photos and a written report.
- Gutters packed with leaves or moss
- Sagging gutters and loose brackets
- Water backing up from a hidden gutter
About our gutter survey in Gadshill
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 check them as far as they can safely be seen, from ground level, from windows, from the loft space and from the roof where it is safe. Hidden gutters are a common source of leaks inside. We survey outlets and hoppers, downpipes and parapet and box gutters, and common reasons people get in touch are leaking or loose downpipes and sagging gutters and loose brackets.
In a small place like Gadshill, many roofs stand in the open, so ridges, chimney stacks, flashings and gutters work hard. Damp in old walls is slow to dry, so a small leak can do a lot of harm. A roof report shows what needs attention first. On exposed older roofs, chimneys and lead flashings are often the first to give way.
The Standard Survey adds moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Location
- Gadshill (ME3)
- Region
- Medway
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Do you need a gutter survey in Gadshill?
Hidden gutters are often lined with lead or another sheet covering. When a lining splits or an outlet blocks, the water can come inside as there is nowhere harmless for it to go. Lead is also a target for theft.
Common reasons to book include:
- Blocked outlets and hoppers
- Gutters that have fallen out of line
- Leaves and moss blocking gutters
- Dripping or leaking gutter joints
If your house is among the older ones in the streets near Church of St John, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look.
Questions to ask before you book
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- Whether you get a written report with photos
Prices for gutter surveys in Gadshill
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- The roof’s overall size
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
One thing that affects the price is the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, including VAT. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
Getting in touch
If you can, have these to hand when you get in touch:
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- Anything about access we should know
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
For a price for gutter surveys in Gadshill, call 07833 053749 or email us. The address, the type of property and what you want to find out help us give you an accurate price.
What a gutter survey looks like in Gadshill
Gadshill 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. About 1.9 miles south-east lies Temple Manor, a reminder of how long the area around Gadshill has been built on. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs.
Trees in and around Rede Common shed leaves that can end up in nearby gutters. If you let a flat or house near Higham station, the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at.
Gadshill is about 2 miles north-west of Rochester, in Medway. In Gadshill, as across Medway, every roof gets the same careful survey. Our area takes in places right across Medway, large and small. Maidstone is in our area too.
Postcode districts we cover here for gutter surveys: ME3. If you need a gutter survey at a property on Copperfield Crescent, Charles Dickens Avenue and Gravesend Road or a nearby road, we can survey it. Neighbouring places we cover for gutter surveys include Higham (1 mile north), Shorne Ridgeway (1 mile west), Shorne (1 mile west), Lower Higham (1 mile north) and Mockbeggar (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Gillingham (6 miles south-east), Chatham (5 miles south-east), Rainham (7 miles south-east), Luton (4 miles south-east), Park Wood (7 miles south-east) and Lordswood (6 miles south-east).
Near you in Gadshill
In Gadshill, that means homes and buildings near Rede Common, Temple School and Sir John Falstaff Public House and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Higham station, about 1.2 miles north. Nearby you will also find Rochester Castle (2.2 miles south-east) and French Hospital (2.4 miles south-east). For a walk, there’s Gad's Hill and Rede Common.
Places near Gadshill
Other services in Gadshill
When you need someone else
No survey can tell you everything, and it is better to know them up front. Keep these in mind:
- Damage hidden inside walls or behind boards
- The inside of a downpipe along its whole length
- The inside of buried drains
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will tell you. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What this survey covers
- Eaves gutters
- Valley gutters
- Downpipes
- Outlets and hoppers
- Parapet and box gutters
- Fascias and soffits
Gadshill: your questions answered
Does being near the coast affect roofs in Gadshill?
Generally, yes: wind and salt air take more of a toll near the sea. Ridges, verges, flashings and fixings are where it usually shows.
Can a landlord with a rental near Higham station book a roof survey?
Of course. Let us know whether a tenant or an agent will let us in, and we can send the report to you or your agent.
Will you look at parapet and box gutters as well?
Yes, where it is safe to see them. We use the ground, windows, the loft space and the roof where it’s safe, and by drone where it is applicable.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
More than 5,000 surveys over 20+ years.
Is a Saturday or Sunday visit possible?
Yes. Surveys are carried out on weekdays and at weekends. Just ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form to arrange a day.
Does someone need to be in?
It depends on what we need to see. Inside the building and in the loft, we need someone to let us in; we’ll agree the details when you book.
Do you take photos of the roof?
Yes. Photos are taken throughout the survey, and the report uses them to show each finding alongside our recommendations.
What we do, step by step
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof; as a rough guide, the survey takes between one and two hours for most homes, and longer where there are parapet, valley or box gutters to follow. If you have questions on the day, just ask. In a hamlet or village like Gadshill, 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.
- Fascias, soffits and the walls below are looked at for signs of overflow.
- Findings are photographed and set out in a written report.
Getting ready for the survey
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
- Let us know about parking near the property
Book a survey
Our phone lines are open seven days a week. For a price or to book, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Advice
Can I check my roof myself?
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
A lot can be seen from ground level. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Never climb onto the roof to look.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Gadshill
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work with less disruption.
Letting agents and landlords in Gadshill book surveys as well as householders. The report gives you a dated record of the gutter, with photos.