Medway · London and the South East
Gutter survey in Wallend, Medway
Gutter surveys for homes and businesses in Wallend. We’ve completed more than 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
- Choked outlets or hopper heads
- Cracked or loose downpipes
- Overflowing eaves gutters
About our gutter survey in Wallend
Eaves gutters at the front of a building are easy to spot but lots of gutters are tucked away. Valley gutters between slopes, gutters behind parapet walls and box or secret gutters can send water indoors when they overflow. We check them as far as they can safely be seen, from the ground, from windows, from the roof space and from the roof where it’s safe. Hidden gutters are a common source of leaks inside. If you’re worried about cracked or loose downpipes and leaks at the gutter joints, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on parapet and box gutters, fascias and soffits and eaves gutters alike.
Somewhere as small as Wallend, homes are often older cottages and farmhouses, with outbuildings and some newer houses. Roofs there can be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, and chimney stacks are often old. 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 frequently need the most attention.
The report does not just list problems. It explains what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, so you can decide what to do next.
- Where
- Wallend (ME3)
- Region
- Medway
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What a survey costs
Prices vary from roof to roof, for these reasons:
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- Which survey package you book
To find out what your survey will cost, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and let us know about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
What we need to know
There is no need for technical words. It’s enough to let us know:
- The property’s address and postcode
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
Getting a price is simple: just call 07833 053749 or email us and give us a few details about the property and we will point you to the right survey. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
Signs you need a gutter survey in Wallend
Many people get in touch after seeing water pour over a gutter in heavy rain. Others spot damp patches, ceiling stains or green marks on the walls. A survey helps show where the water is coming from before it causes more harm.
We’re frequently asked to look at:
- Sagging gutters and loose brackets
- Gutters overflowing in heavy rain
- Dripping or leaking gutter joints
- Fascia boards damaged by overflowing water
If you own a rental within reach of Sheerness-On-Sea station, a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant.
What to check before booking
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
FAQs for Wallend
Do you cover smaller places like Wallend?
Yes, Wallend is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
Can a landlord with a rental near Sheerness-On-Sea station book a roof survey?
Yes, rented property is part of what we cover. You can ring 07833 053749 or email us with the address and some details.
Are hidden gutters like valleys and box gutters included?
Yes, where it’s safe to see them. We use the ground, windows, the roof space and the roof where it is safe and a drone where it applies.
Will you walk on the roof?
Only when it is safe. Most of what we need can be seen from safe viewpoints, the loft and, where it applies, a drone, and anything out of sight is recorded in the report.
What happens next?
You’ll get the report by email, with photographs and clear recommendations. The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation, and the Premium Survey an in-person consultation, so you can talk the findings through.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We have completed more than 5,000 surveys, over more than 20 years, with 98% customer satisfaction.
How do I arrange a gutter survey in Wallend?
To arrange a survey, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address, the type of property and what’s prompted the survey. We will confirm the price and agree a day with you.
The survey, step by step
The aim of the visit is simple: to see as much of the gutter as can safely be seen and record it clearly. Everything we note and photograph goes into the written report. The visit usually takes an hour or two at a house, depending on how many gutter runs and downpipes there are. Somewhere as small as Wallend, access is often 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.
How to prepare
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- If it isn’t your property yet, arrange access through the agent
Booking a survey
Not sure which survey you need? It’s easiest to ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We’ll explain the options and the price.
Related advice
Gutter surveys around Wallend
Wallend is within about 1 mile 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. Listing and conservation areas can both shape what roof work is allowed on an older home. Your council and Historic England’s list will tell you where you stand, before anyone quotes for re-roofing.
Take a building like St James Church of England Primary Academy: its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale. For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St James, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs.
Wallend is about 5 miles north-west of Minster, in Medway. Surveys in Wallend work the same way as everywhere we cover: a close look at everything that’s safely in view, photographs and a clear written report. Across Medway, we cover Wallend. Maidstone is in our area too.
Gutter surveys in ME3 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. You’ll find Wallend on the B2001, which makes it simple to reach. Neighbouring places we cover for gutter surveys include Grain (1 mile east), Blue Town (2 miles east), Sheerness (3 miles east), Queenborough (3 miles south-east) and Rushenden (3 miles south-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Gillingham (8 miles south-west), Chatham (10 miles south-west), Rochester (10 miles south-west), Rainham (8 miles south-west), Strood (10 miles south-west) and Luton (9 miles south-west).
Around Wallend
We work in homes and buildings around The Hogarth Inn. For rail, the closest station is Sheerness-On-Sea station, roughly 2.6 miles east. Nearby you’ll also find Bluetown Heritage Centre (2.3 miles east). The countryside around Wallend includes Bishop Saltings.
Can I check my roof myself?
What you cannot do safely is get up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and a fall can be serious. That part is for 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.
Different roofs, different checks
Lead-lined valley and parapet gutters
Many older homes have lead-lined valley and parapet gutters. A split lining can leak straight into the building.
Cast iron gutters
Cast iron gutters and downpipes are found on many older buildings. They last well when painted, but rust where the paint fails.
Nearby places to Wallend
What else we do in Wallend
For landlords and managing agents
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work around your tenants.
Shared roofs need a little more planning: we need access agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Let us know about it when booking and we’ll plan the visit with that in mind.