Medway · London and the South East
Gutter survey in Mockbeggar, Medway
We take a careful look at the gutter at your property in Mockbeggar, with photographs and a written report.
- Overflowing eaves gutters
- Valley or box gutters that overflow inside
- Cracked or loose downpipes
Your questions about gutter surveys in Mockbeggar
Will you come out to Mockbeggar?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
Is the coastal weather around Mockbeggar hard on roofs?
Places near the sea get more wind and more salt in the air than inland, and both are hard on roofs. Salt corrodes metal fixings and flashings, and wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces.
What insurance do you have?
We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance, for every survey we carry out.
How experienced are you?
We have more than 20 years’ experience and have completed over 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
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. Just ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form for a price.
Does the report include photographs?
Yes. The report includes photos of what we found.
Can you give me structural calculations?
No. We note visible signs such as sagging or deflection, but we are not structural engineers and do not carry out calculations. If we think you need an engineer, the report says so.
About our gutter survey in Mockbeggar
A gutter needs a steady fall towards its outlet or water sits in them. When brackets sag or joints part, water pools, drips and spills over where the gutter dips. We look along each run for sags, gaps and leaking joints and look at the brackets and downpipe clips. Recommendations are written down and prioritised by urgency where relevant. We’re frequently asked to look into overflowing eaves gutters and leaking or loose downpipes, across valley gutters, eaves gutters and parapet and box gutters.
Somewhere as small as Mockbeggar, 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. Each needs checking in its own way, and thatch is a specialist material we report on as far as it can be seen. Chimneys and lead flashings on old roofs often need the most attention.
The report is yours to share with whoever needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent, whichever applies.
- Where
- Mockbeggar (ME3)
- Region
- Medway
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Why it’s worth a survey now in Mockbeggar
A gutter clear-out takes the leaves away but it won’t explain why water keeps spilling over. We also check the falls, joints, brackets, outlets and downpipes to show whether something else is wrong. Matching old materials, such as handmade tiles or stone slates, can take time to source. That’s one more reason to find defects before they become urgent.
We offer three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, with VAT included. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
Why us?
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- 20+ years’ experience
- Photos and a written report every time
Read our cost guide and what we found on two real jobs.
What we are asked to look at in Mockbeggar
Brackets can loosen, corrode or snap over the years. Wet leaves and silt add a lot of weight and the extra load drags the gutter down. Once the fall is lost, water sits at the low point and spills over.
Typical things we’re asked to look at include:
- Gutters packed with leaves or moss
- Leaks at the gutter joints
- Cracked or loose downpipes
- Overflowing valley or parapet gutters
If you live near a park like Broomhill Park, or anywhere with mature trees, autumn leaves can block gutters and valleys, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- What the survey will not cover
- What exactly goes into their report
Also near Mockbeggar
Also in Mockbeggar
DIY checks: what’s safe
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery. That’s where a survey comes in, using safe viewpoints and a drone where applicable.
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.
Tips from our surveys
A little preparation and a few simple habits help. Some pointers:
- Look for green streaks or damp patches on walls
- Look for downpipes coming loose
- Ask for valleys and parapet gutters to be cleared too
- Get trees that overhang the gutters trimmed
The report comes with photos and recommendations, prioritised by urgency where relevant. Share it with a contractor of your choice so they can see exactly what’s needed.
Get the gutters cleared every year or more often near trees. Late autumn, after the leaves have fallen, is a sensible time. Clear gutters can carry water away as they should.
Gutter surveys in Mockbeggar: local notes
Mockbeggar lies within about 3 miles of the sea, so there is more wind and more salt in the air than further inland. Near the sea, metal fixings wear faster and loose pieces on a roof are more likely to lift, while driving rain finds any gap. Historic houses such as Temple Manor, about 2.3 miles south, show how far back building in the area around Mockbeggar goes. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
If you run a business near Pentagon Shopping Centre, knowing the roof’s condition lets you budget for work rather than pay for emergencies. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Cliffe Woods Primary School, long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle.
Mockbeggar is about 2 miles north of Rochester, in Medway. We carry out gutter surveys for householders, landlords and businesses in Mockbeggar. Mockbeggar is one of the towns and villages in Medway we cover. Maidstone is in our area too.
All of ME3 is covered for gutter surveys. If you need a gutter survey at a property on Bunters Hill Road and Town Road or anywhere close by, we can survey it. Other places close to Mockbeggar include Cliffe Woods (1 mile north-east), Lower Higham (1 mile west), Church Street (2 miles north-west), Higham (2 miles west) and Gadshill (2 miles south-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Gillingham (5 miles south-east), Chatham (5 miles south), Rainham (7 miles south-east), Luton (4 miles south-east), Park Wood (7 miles south-east) and Lordswood (6 miles south).
What’s near Mockbeggar
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Temple School, Strood Academy and Broomhill Park. The nearest railway station is Higham station, roughly 1.2 miles west of the centre. A little further out are French Hospital (2.4 miles south) and Pentagon Shopping Centre (3 miles south-east). For a walk, there’s Rede Common and Gad's Hill.
How it works
We photograph the roof as we go, so you can see in the report what we found and where. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available, including by drone where it’s applicable and the weather allows. A typical visit takes roughly 1–2 hours for a house, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. Somewhere as small as Mockbeggar, access is frequently the only tricky part. 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, we agree the areas to focus on.
- 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.
- Findings are photographed and set out in a written report.
Preparing for the visit
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it is shared
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we’re looking at
Book a survey
Photos help, if you have them. Take them safely from the ground or a window, and please don’t climb up for a closer look. To get started, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Advice
What a survey costs
All our prices include VAT. What changes the price is:
- Which survey package you book
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- Height and safe access
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
Gutter survey starts from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on how big and how high the roof is, how it can safely be seen and the package you choose.
Getting in touch
If you can, have these to hand when you contact us:
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
Unsure which package suits your roof? The easiest way is to phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We’ll talk you through the options and what they cost.