Medway · London and the South East
Gutter survey in Kemsley Street, Medway
Get a clear view of the gutter at a property in Kemsley Street. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Cracked or loose downpipes
- Leaks at the gutter joints
- Blocked outlets and hoppers
How the survey changes by roof type
Fascias and soffits
Soffits and timber fascias suffer when gutters overflow. We check them along with the gutters.
Plastic (uPVC) gutters
Older plastic gutters can turn brittle and split. We check the joints, brackets and falls.
About our gutter survey in Kemsley Street
This survey covers rainwater above ground: gutters, outlets, hoppers, downpipes and overflows. It’s not a CCTV drain survey, so we can’t see inside underground pipes. Where water seems to be backing up from below ground, the report will say so, so you can get the drains checked separately. Problems above ground, from split hoppers to leaking downpipes, are photographed and noted. We survey downpipes, eaves gutters and outlets and hoppers, and common reasons people get in touch are water spilling over the gutter edge and leaks at the gutter joints.
Some older homes in villages like Kemsley Street are 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. A roof report helps you plan work with that in mind. Where a building is listed, matching the existing roof materials is often expected.
Nothing in the report is left vague: where something needs attention, it says so plainly.
- Location
- Kemsley Street (ME7)
- Wider area
- Medway
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Gutter surveys in Kemsley Street: local notes
The coast is about 4 miles or less from Kemsley Street, so there’s more wind and more salt in the air than further inland. Metal fixings and flashings corrode faster in salt air, while gales work at loose ridges, slates and tiles, while driving rain finds any gap. Handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles hung on pegs through two holes, are typical of older Kent buildings. 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.
Landlords with a home close to Rainham (Kent) station may find that a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak. Living close to Levan Strice is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn.
Kemsley Street is about 3 miles south of Gillingham, in Medway. Anywhere in Kemsley Street, we can come and survey your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. Our Medway coverage includes Kemsley Street and the places around it.
Gutter surveys in ME7 are booked the same way as anywhere else. We also cover the places around Kemsley Street: Bredhurst (1 mile west), Scragged Oak (1 mile south), Dunn Street (1 mile south-west), Park Wood (1 mile north-east) and Lower Cox Street (1 mile south-east). We also work in nearby towns like Gillingham (3 miles north), Chatham (3 miles north-west), Rochester (6 miles north-west), Strood (6 miles north-west), Luton (3 miles north-west) and Twydall (3 miles north).
Around Kemsley Street
Around Kemsley Street, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Rainham School for Girls and Levan Strice, among other places. The closest station to Kemsley Street is Rainham (Kent) station, about 2.5 miles north-east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include KIMS hospital (3.5 miles south-west) and Allington Castle (4.3 miles south-west). Not far away are Burham Down and Detling Hill.
Kemsley Street questions
How do I find out if my home in Kemsley 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.
Do roofs near the sea, like those around Kemsley Street, take more of a battering?
Near the coast, roofs face more wind and more salt than further inland. Salt is hard on nails, clips and metal flashings, while strong wind lifts anything already loose.
Is it a structural engineer’s report?
No. We point out what can be seen, such as sagging or deflection, but we do not carry out calculations or give an engineer’s opinion. If we think you need an engineer, the report says so.
Could my damp wall be caused by the gutters?
The survey looks at whether rainwater is spilling onto the wall from overflows, leaking joints or loose downpipes. We cannot see inside walls, so the report covers what can be seen.
What does a gutter survey cost?
The Basic Survey starts from £150, the Standard from £250 and the Premium from £400, all with VAT included. For a price for your building, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Do you look in the loft space?
If it is needed and safe to reach, yes. Inside, we look for damp, staining, gaps and sagging, as far as the space allows.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
We are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, for every survey we carry out.
Also near Kemsley Street
What else we do in Kemsley Street
DIY checks: what’s safe
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.
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
What we’re asked to look at in Kemsley Street
Many gutter joints depend on rubber seals or sealant that age. Plastic sections expand and contract with the weather so their joints can start to leak. Cast iron joints can corrode and part once the paint has worn away.
Look out for signs like these:
- Hoppers and outlets full of debris
- Leaks at the gutter joints
- Downpipes that are split or coming away
- Gutters overflowing in heavy rain
Anyone responsible for a site like Deanwood Primary School will know that its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- Are they insured for the work?
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- What the survey won’t cover
What we do, step by step
After the inspection, everything we found is written up in a report with photographs, emailed to you. As for time on site, it usually takes about one to two hours at most homes, and more on a big or complicated roof. In a small place like Kemsley Street, access is typically the main thing to plan. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- First, you tell us what you’ve seen, like overflows or damp.
- The eaves gutters, downpipes and fascias are looked at from ground level and vantage points.
- We check hidden gutters, such as valleys and parapets, where it’s safe to see them.
- Where the loft can be reached safely, we check it for staining or damp.
- The findings are written up with photos and recommendations.
Preparing for the visit
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with whoever owns or manages the building
Arrange a survey
For a price for gutter surveys in Kemsley Street, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email. A few details about the property and the roof help us give you an accurate price.
Advice
When you need someone else
Every survey has limits, and it’s better to know them up front. Bear these in mind:
- What’s behind fascias and inside walls
- Underground drains, which need a CCTV drain survey
- The inside of a downpipe along its whole length
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will tell you before you book. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Kemsley Street
- Eaves gutters
- Valley gutters
- Parapet and box gutters
- Downpipes
- Outlets and hoppers
- Fascias and soffits
Landlords, agents and block managers in Kemsley Street
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on.
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget.