Medway · London and the South East
Gutter survey in Rochester Riverside, Medway
Find out what’s going on with the gutter before you spend money on it. We carry out gutter surveys in Rochester Riverside, with photos and a clear written report.
- Gutters overflowing in heavy rain
- Leaves and moss blocking gutters
- Sagging gutters and loose brackets
Gutter survey in Rochester Riverside
Your gutters take the rain from the roof and lead it away from the walls. When they block, leak or lose their fall, the water goes where it shouldn’t, often down the brickwork or into the building. Our survey looks at the whole rainwater system above ground, from eaves gutters and valleys to outlets, hoppers and downpipes. You get a photo-illustrated written report. Typical surveys look at gutters packed with leaves or moss and overflowing eaves gutters, on parapet and box gutters, fascias and soffits and downpipes.
In a smaller place like Rochester Riverside, some roofs stand more exposed to wind and rain than in a built-up town. That weather tells first on ridges, verges, chimneys and flashings. A proper look shows whether anything has started to loosen before it lets water in. Once one ridge tile or slate moves, wind gets under the next one too.
Every survey ends with a written report, with photos, emailed to you. It sets out the condition of the gutter, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Place
- Rochester Riverside (ME1, ME2, ME3)
- Wider area
- Medway
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What we cannot see
A survey is a careful look at the gutter, but it can’t do everything. The main limits are:
- Parts of gutters that cannot be seen safely
- Confirming asbestos in older rainwater goods
- Damage hidden inside walls or behind boards
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will tell you. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Rochester Riverside
- Outlets and hoppers
- Downpipes
- Valley gutters
- Fascias and soffits
- Eaves gutters
- Parapet and box gutters
Landlords, agents and block managers in Rochester Riverside
Landlords, agents and building managers in Rochester Riverside and across Medway can book any of our surveys. For a price for a let property or a block, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work.
What you can safely check yourself
Look up at the roof after a storm, from ground level: 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.
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
Before and after the survey
Nothing here needs a ladder. Our suggestions:
- Leave gutter checks at height to someone equipped for it
- Book gutter clearing once a year, more often near trees
- Look out for overflows when it pours
- Ask for valleys and parapet gutters to be cleared too
Report times depend on the package you choose: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day. It’s sent to you by email as soon as it is ready.
Get small faults like a dripping joint or loose downpipe sorted quickly. They tend to get worse and spilled water harms brickwork and woodwork.
Your questions about gutter surveys in Rochester Riverside
Is Rochester Riverside within the area you cover?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. Our area covers London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there as you book.
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Rochester station?
Yes, rented property is part of what we cover. Just phone 07833 053749 or email us and let us know about the building, including who will give access on the day.
When does the report arrive?
The Premium Survey report comes the same day, the Standard within 24–48 hours and the Basic within 48 hours. Each one is emailed, ready to forward.
How long will you be on site?
A visit normally takes roughly 1–2 hours for a house, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. You will know roughly how long when we arrange the visit.
What does the report include?
A written report with photographs, 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.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. Our survey is a roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey of the whole building. It focuses on the roof and can sit alongside a RICS survey.
What happens after the survey?
The report comes by email, and you decide the next step: use it with a seller, an insurer, a roofer or a managing agent.
Nearby places to Rochester Riverside
More services for Rochester Riverside
Rochester Riverside homes and their roofs
Rochester Riverside is within about 3 miles of the coast, so there’s 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, and driving rain gets into whatever gap is left. Many older homes in Kent have handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles held by pegs through two holes, and tile-hanging on their upper walls. You will also find oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses among the county’s older buildings. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters.
Restoration House, about 0.3 miles south-west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Rochester Riverside. If your house is among the older ones, the roof may have been repaired many times, and the survey records how each part is holding up. If you own a rental within reach of Rochester station, a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant. Trees in and around The Paddock shed leaves that can end up in nearby gutters, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls.
Rochester Riverside is about 1 mile east of Rochester, in Medway. We cover Rochester Riverside and the rest of Medway. Rochester Riverside is one of the places in Medway we cover. There is also a page for Maidstone.
Surveys in ME1, ME2 and ME3 are booked the same way as anywhere else. You will find streets like Crow Lane, Love Lane and Corys Road, all of which we cover. If you’re just outside Rochester Riverside, we cover Frindsbury (1 mile north), Chatham Waterfront (1 mile south-east), Brompton (1 mile east), Luton (2 miles south-east) and Chatham (3 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Gillingham (3 miles south-east), Rainham (5 miles south-east), Park Wood (5 miles south-east), Lordswood (4 miles south-east), Twydall (4 miles east) and Hoo St Werburgh (3 miles north-east).
Near you in Rochester Riverside
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to St Michael the Archangel Church, Former Ordnance Store At Chatham Gun Wharf and St John Fisher RC Comprehensive School and the streets around them. You’ll also find Fort Pitt Grammar School (0.7 miles south-east), The Eagle Tavern (less than half a mile south-west) and The Paddock (0.8 miles south-east). There is a railway station in Rochester Riverside itself: Rochester station. Well-known places in the area include Huguenot Museum (less than half a mile west) and French Hospital (under half a mile south-west). The countryside around Rochester Riverside includes Gad's Hill and Rede Common.
What we look for on each type of roof
Box and secret gutters
A box gutter is built into the roof, frequently behind a parapet, so overflows can end up inside. We check them where they can safely be seen.
Plastic (uPVC) gutters
On plastic systems, slipped joints are one of the most common faults. We record each one we can see.
What we do, step by step
The visit has one job: to see as much of the gutter as can be seen safely and record it clearly. Everything we note and photograph goes into the written report. The visit normally takes between one and two hours at a house, depending on how many gutter runs and downpipes there are. In a smaller place like Rochester Riverside, parking is seldom the issue; lanes, gates and long drives are worth mentioning. On bungalows and lower roofs, much can be seen from the ground, with the loft showing the underside.
- You tell us where you’ve seen overflows, drips or damp.
- The eaves gutters, downpipes and fascias are checked from ground level and windows.
- We check hidden gutters as far as safe access allows.
- Where it’s safe, we check the loft for signs of water.
- A written report with photos and recommendations follows.
Before we arrive
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
Arrange a survey
Every survey is priced before it’s booked, so you know the cost up front. Our price is from £150, including VAT. To book, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.