Medway · London and the South East
Gutter survey in Lordswood, Medway
Gutter surveys for homes and businesses in Lordswood. We’ve completed more than 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
- Water backing up from a hidden gutter
- Hoppers and outlets full of debris
- Downpipes that are split or coming away
Gutter survey in Lordswood: what you get
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. The survey and report follow the same steps whatever the reason, with photos and written recommendations. We survey on weekdays and at weekends. We survey outlets and hoppers, valley gutters and parapet and box gutters, and common reasons people get in touch are cracked or loose downpipes and soffits marked by water.
Around Lordswood, 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. On older homes, chimney stacks, valleys and gutters are typically where the work is, and the fixings under the coverings matter too. The fixings under an older roof often fail before good slates or tiles do.
Every survey ends with a written report, with photographs, emailed to you. It sets out the condition of the gutter, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Where
- Lordswood (ME5, ME7)
- Wider area
- Medway
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
How the survey changes by roof type
Fascias and soffits
Most gutters are fixed to the fascia, so a rotten fascia can let the gutter drop. Damaged or stained boards are recorded.
Plastic (uPVC) gutters
Joints that have pulled apart are a common fault on plastic gutters. The report notes every one we spot.
Also near Lordswood
Also in Lordswood
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Lordswood
The coast is about 5 miles or less from Lordswood, so there’s more wind and more salt in the air than further inland. Salt corrodes metal fixings and flashings, and wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces, while driving rain finds any gap. With Restoration House about 3.9 miles north-west, Lordswood sits in an area with a long building history. If your home is one of the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
If you live near a park such as South Wood, or anywhere with mature trees, autumn leaves can block gutters and valleys, and an overflowing gutter soon means a wet wall. For landlords with property near Chatham station, knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints.
Lordswood is about 2 miles south of Chatham, in Medway. From houses to flats and shops in Lordswood, we can survey the roof. Lordswood is one of the towns and villages in Medway where we work.
We work across ME5 and ME7 for gutter surveys. Whether your property is on Hall Road, Rover Road and Gould Road or anywhere close by, we can survey it. Other places close to Lordswood include Lidsing (1 mile south-east), Walderslade (1 mile west), Dunn Street (1 mile south-east), Bredhurst (1 mile east) and Hempstead (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Gillingham (3 miles north-east), Rochester (4 miles north-west), Rainham (3 miles north-east), Strood (5 miles north-west), Twydall (3 miles north-east) and Hoo St Werburgh (6 miles north). Lordswood is among the bigger towns we cover in Medway.
Near you in Lordswood
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Greenacre Academy, South Wood and The Harrow pub, among other places. The closest station to Lordswood is Chatham station, roughly 3.2 miles north of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Pentagon Shopping Centre (3.4 miles north) and Medway Maritime Hospital (3 miles north). The countryside around Lordswood includes Burham Down and Boxley Hills.
Common questions in Lordswood
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Lordswood?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Can a landlord with a rental near Chatham station book a roof survey?
Yes. We survey roofs for landlords, letting agents and managing agents as well as owners. You can phone 07833 053749 or email us with the address and what you need.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Yes, where it’s applicable. Our sub-250g drone is flown by a CAA-registered operator with a Flyer ID and Operator ID, and the airspace and weather are checked before every flight.
What’s in the survey report?
A photo-illustrated written report, covering the condition of the gutter, the defects we found and what we recommend, by urgency where it matters. The Standard Survey adds moisture detection and a structural check, and the Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable and structural analysis.
Will you go up on the roof?
Only if it is safe. We inspect whatever is safely visible: from ground level, from windows, from inside the roof space, from the roof where it’s safe and by drone where applicable. The report says if anything couldn’t be seen.
Do I need to be at home?
It depends on what we need to see. Inside the building and in the loft, we need someone to let us in.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. It’s a specialist roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 building survey. It focuses on the roof and can sit alongside a RICS survey.
What happens if roof problems are left?
Small gutter faults rarely fix themselves. Each heavy rain puts more water where it shouldn’t be, on walls, timber and sometimes inside. Getting it surveyed now shows what needs attention first. Tradespeople may need to travel further to a smaller place like Lordswood, so it is useful to plan roof work rather than call someone out in a hurry. A survey gives you that notice.
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how it can be reached and seen safely. Our price is from £150, including VAT.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Lordswood
- Drones and thermal imaging where it applies
- Clear package prices, inc. VAT
- Every finding written up with photos
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
How the survey works
Photographs are taken throughout the visit, so you can see in the report what we found and where. We take close-ups from wherever is safe, including by drone where it is applicable and the weather allows. Most surveys take about one to two hours at most homes, and more on a big or complicated roof. For a survey in Lordswood, we agree the time, the access and parking before the day. Weekday and weekend visits are both possible. Tell us about any garages, outbuildings or extensions you want included.
- We agree which parts of the building you are most worried about.
- Each gutter run is checked for blockages, sags and leaking joints.
- 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.
Preparing for the visit
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
Getting a price
To get a price for gutter surveys in Lordswood, call 07833 053749 or send us an email. Some details about the property and the roof help us price the survey accurately.
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Prices for gutter surveys in Lordswood
Prices always include VAT. What changes the price is:
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- Height and safe access
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
There are three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
What we need to know
These details help when you get in touch:
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Any deadline, like an exchange date
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- What kind of property and roof it is
Unsure which package suits your roof? It is easiest to call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We’ll talk you through the options and what they cost.
Signs you need a gutter survey in Lordswood
Hidden gutters are frequently lined with lead or another sheet covering. When a lining splits or an outlet blocks, the water can come inside, because there’s no outer edge for it to spill over. Lead linings can also be stolen.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Overflowing eaves gutters
- Overflowing valley or parapet gutters
- Leaves and moss blocking gutters
- Choked outlets or hopper heads
Take a building like St Benedict's Catholic Primary School: long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Whether VAT is added on top
- What the survey won’t cover
- How soon the report will arrive
Landlord and commercial surveys in Lordswood
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work.
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.