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Gutter survey in Strood, Medway
Find out the condition of the gutter at your property in Strood. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Gutters full of debris and silt
- Gutters that have fallen out of line
- Hoppers and outlets full of debris
How the survey works
The visit has one job: to see as much of the gutter as can safely be seen and record it clearly. Notes and photos go into the written report. It usually takes an hour or two for most houses; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. For a home in Strood, the main things we need are a way into the loft, a route to the back garden and somewhere to park. If you will not be there yourself, let us know who will let us in.
- 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.
- Fascias, soffits and the walls below are looked at for signs of overflow.
- Findings are photographed and set out in a written report.
Before the survey
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
- Note where any stains or damp appear
Getting a price
We survey roofs on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. To find a date that works for you, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and the days you’d prefer.
Advice
About our gutter survey in Strood
Some gutters are easy to see from the street but lots of gutters are tucked away. Valley gutters between slopes, gutters behind parapet walls and box or secret gutters can overflow inside the building when they block. We inspect them as far as it is safe to see them using vantage points, the roof space and the roof itself where safe. Many leaks indoors start at a hidden gutter. We are frequently asked to look into gutters full of debris and silt and gutters that have fallen out of line, across downpipes, outlets and hoppers and valley gutters.
In a town like Strood, most homes are houses whose owners look after their own roofs. Small faults, such as a cracked ridge, a slipped tile or a blocked gutter, are cheaper to deal with early. The report sets out what needs attention, prioritised by urgency where relevant. The photos let you see the parts of the roof you can’t get to.
We write the report in plain English, so it makes sense without any roofing background. Photographs show what each point refers to.
- Place
- Strood (ME2, ME1, ME3)
- Wider area
- Medway
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Local roofs in Strood
Strood lies within about 4 miles of the sea, 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. Older houses across Kent often have handmade clay or peg tiles, and many have tile-hung walls. Kent’s older buildings take in oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses as well. Whatever the covering, it is often the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first.
For businesses in and around places like Pentagon Shopping Centre, a written record of the roof’s condition helps you plan maintenance rather than react to leaks. Temple Manor lies about 0.5 miles south-east, so building around Strood goes back a long way. 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.
Strood is about 3 miles north-west of Chatham, in Medway. In Strood, as across Medway, every roof gets the same careful survey. We cover towns and villages across Medway, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Maidstone.
We survey roofs across the ME2, ME1 and ME3 postcode area for gutter surveys and the streets around it. Streets in the area include Ash Road, Gun Lane and Pine Road, all of which we cover. Strood is on the A2 and A226, which makes it simple to reach. Neighbouring places we cover for gutter surveys include Rochester (1 mile east), Borstal (1 mile south), Cuxton (2 miles south-west), Lower Bush (2 miles south-west) and Upper Bush (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Gillingham (4 miles east), Chatham (3 miles south-east), Rainham (6 miles east), Luton (3 miles south-east), Park Wood (6 miles south-east) and Lordswood (5 miles south-east). As one of the bigger places in Medway, Strood has every kind of building, from houses and flats to offices.
Local landmarks in Strood
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Rede Common, Temple School and Strood Academy and the streets around them. The closest station to Strood is Strood station, roughly 1 mile east of the centre. A little further out are Rochester Castle (1 mile east) and Six Poor Travellers House (1.2 miles east). The countryside around Strood includes Rede Common and Gad's Hill.
Do you need a gutter survey in Strood?
Hidden gutters are often lined with lead or another sheet covering. When a lining splits or an outlet blocks, the water can come inside, because there is no outer edge for it to spill over. Lead is also a target for theft.
Most people get in touch after spotting something like this:
- Valley or box gutters that overflow inside
- Water spilling over the gutter edge
- Cracked or loose downpipes
- Brackets that have dropped or snapped
For an older house near a landmark such as St Francis' Church, the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine.
Questions to ask before booking
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- What the report includes, and whether it has photographs
- Is VAT included in the price?
- How soon the report will arrive
Before and after the survey
You don’t need to be a roofer to help. Here’s what helps most:
- Have overhanging branches cut back
- Don’t leave hidden gutters out of a clear-out
- Look for green streaks or damp patches on walls
- Look out for overflows when it pours
Landlords and managing agents can keep the report with the building’s records to help plan maintenance. The photos help when you explain the work to others.
Have your gutters cleared at least once a year or more often near trees. The best time is normally after the leaves have dropped. Clean gutters can do their job.
Places near Strood
Also in Strood
What affects the cost of gutter surveys
Prices always include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- Roof area
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- Building height and the viewpoints available
Every price we give includes VAT. Prices start from £150, including VAT. We confirm the exact price before booking.
Helping us price your survey
You don’t need to know any roofing terms. It’s enough to tell us:
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- The address and postcode of the property
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
Our phone lines are open seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. For a price or to book, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Common questions in Strood
Do roofs near the sea, like those around Strood, take more of a battering?
Yes, coastal weather is harder on roofs: there’s more wind, and more salt in the air. Exposed details such as ridges, verges, flashings and metal fixings are the ones to watch, and Strood is within about 4 miles of the coast.
I let a flat near Strood station. Can you check the roof?
Yes. We survey roofs for landlords, letting agents and managing agents as well as owners. Just phone 07833 053749 or email us with the details, and we will talk through which survey suits.
How much time does the visit need?
A visit normally takes roughly 1–2 hours for most homes, and longer where there are parapet, valley or box gutters to follow. We will give you an idea as you book.
What does the report include?
It works through the roof part by part, in writing and with photos, finishing with recommendations. The most urgent items are made clear.
Is there a good time of year to book a gutter survey?
There’s no wrong time. If water is already spilling over, book sooner rather than later as overflowing water can damage walls.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
Not necessarily. If we only need the outside, we can agree that beforehand, but the loft and any rooms with damp need someone to let us in.
How experienced are you?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, over more than 20 years.
When you need someone else
Before booking, it is worth knowing what a survey will not do:
- Underground drains, which need a CCTV drain survey
- Asbestos testing of old gutters, downpipes or soffits
- Gutters out of sight from each safe vantage point
If you’re not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll give you a straight answer. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Fascias and soffits
- Valley gutters
- Outlets and hoppers
- Downpipes
- Eaves gutters
- Parapet and box gutters
Roof by roof
Plastic (uPVC) gutters
Many homes have plastic gutters and downpipes. As the seals age, joints can start to drip, and brackets can sag under load.
Box and secret gutters
Secret gutters are hidden under the edge of the roof covering and is easy to overlook. We check what’s visible and note what isn’t.