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Gutter survey in Becontree, Greater London
Find out the condition of the gutter at your property in Becontree from an independent roof surveyor. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Leaks at the gutter joints
- Gutters packed with leaves or moss
- Leaking or loose downpipes
About our gutter survey in Becontree
Gutters are typically fixed to fascia boards, so fascias and soffits are part of the survey. Water that overflows for long enough can rot timber fascias and mark the soffits underneath. On buildings from before 2000, some soffits and rainwater goods may be asbestos cement. We don’t test for asbestos, but we flag anything that could contain it. We are often asked to look into joints that drip after rain and brackets that have dropped or snapped, on outlets and hoppers, fascias and soffits and eaves gutters.
A London butterfly roof slopes down to a central valley gutter that drains to the back of the house. Hidden behind the parapet, that gutter can block or split without anyone seeing it. If your home in Becontree has one, it needs checking from somewhere that can actually see it.
With the Standard Survey, you also get moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Place
- Becontree (RM9, RM10, RM8)
- Region
- Greater London
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What you can safely check yourself
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
Look up at the roof after a storm, from ground level: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
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Becontree: your questions answered
I let a flat near Chadwell Heath station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, landlords and letting agents book with us as well as owners. You can phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and some details, including who will give access on the day.
How do I find out if my home in Becontree is listed?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it is in a conservation area. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Will I get photos?
Yes. Photos are part of every report, so you can see each point for yourself.
Is a Saturday or Sunday visit possible?
Yes, weekend visits are possible as well as weekdays. To book, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
What do I do with the report?
We email you the written report with photos and recommendations. You can use it to talk to a seller, an insurer, a roofer or a managing agent, whichever applies.
Do you use drones?
Where it’s applicable and safe, yes. We fly a sub-250g drone and we are a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID). It is included in the Drone Roof Survey and, where applicable, the Premium Survey.
Do you test soffits or gutters for asbestos?
No. We don’t carry out asbestos testing. Where gutters, downpipes or soffits could be asbestos cement, we flag them so a specialist asbestos surveyor can check before any work.
Signs you need a gutter survey in Becontree
Some gutters may be too small, or have too few downpipes, for the roof they serve. Added roof area from an extension can load an older gutter and the weakness shows in a heavy downpour.
It is worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Brackets that have dropped or snapped
- Cracked or loose downpipes
- Gutters overflowing in heavy rain
- Water backing up from a hidden gutter
Anyone responsible for a site like St Joseph's Catholic Primary School will know that its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale.
What to check before booking
- What experience they bring
- What happens after the report arrives
- What the report includes, and whether it has photos
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
Gutter surveys in Becontree: local notes
In outer London, interwar semis with hipped, tiled roofs sit alongside older slate-roofed terraces. Bay roofs, hip ridges and dormers from later loft conversions are the details that set these houses apart. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first. With Eastbury Manor House about 2.1 miles south-west, Becontree sits in an area with a long building history. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
If you own a rental within reach of Chadwell Heath station, the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at. Living close to Parsloes Park is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn, so outlets and downpipes are worth watching.
Becontree is about 2 miles north-east of Barking, in Greater London. We provide gutter surveys for householders, landlords and businesses in Becontree and the surrounding area. Becontree is one of the places in Greater London we cover for gutter surveys. We also survey roofs in London.
We cover every part of RM9, RM10 and RM8 for gutter surveys. Whether your property is on Wood Lane, Eliot Road and Maxey Road or a nearby road, we can survey it. Becontree is on the A1240, which makes it straightforward to reach. If you are just outside Becontree, we cover Dagenham (1 mile south-east), Becontree Heath (1 mile north), Castle Green (1 mile south-west), Dagenham Green (1 mile south) and Goodmayes (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include London (11 miles west), City of Westminster (13 miles west), Marylebone (13 miles west), Kensington (15 miles west), St Pancras (11 miles west) and Shoreditch (10 miles west).
What’s near Becontree
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Eastbrook pub, Robert Clack School and Parsloes Park. For rail, the closest station is Chadwell Heath station, about 1.5 miles north-west. Other landmarks nearby include Redbridge Museum (3 miles west) and The Brewery (2.4 miles north-east). The countryside around Becontree includes Dagenham Village Churchyard.
What we cannot see
In fairness, there are limits to any roof survey:
- Confirming asbestos in older rainwater goods
- Underground drains, which need a CCTV drain survey
- Gutters out of sight from every safe viewpoint
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll tell you before booking. The full list of what we check.
What we look at
- Parapet and box gutters
- Fascias and soffits
- Eaves gutters
- Valley gutters
- Downpipes
- Outlets and hoppers
How it works
Photos are taken throughout the visit, so the report shows exactly what we saw. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available, including by drone where it is applicable and the weather allows. Most surveys take roughly 1–2 hours for most homes, and longer where there are parapet, valley or box gutters to follow. In Becontree, as in much of London, a good many properties are flats or terraces without side access, so rear slopes are viewed from windows, the loft or, where a flight is allowed, by drone. Mention any building rules, key holders or managing agents as you book.
- First, you tell us what you’ve seen, such as overflows or damp.
- We look along the gutters, downpipes and fascias from the ground and from windows.
- We check hidden gutters, like valleys and parapets, where it is safe to see them.
- Where the loft can be reached safely, we check it for staining or damp.
- You get a photo-illustrated written report and recommendations.
Preparing for the visit
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Leave a clear route to the loft
Arrange a survey
Getting a price is simple: just call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and give us some details about the property and we’ll explain which survey suits. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
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What a survey costs
When we price a survey, we consider:
- The size of the roof
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
- Building height and the viewpoints available
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so they’re priced to match. The price is confirmed before you book.
Helping us price your survey
Some details help us suggest the right survey and price. When you get in touch, it is useful to mention:
- What made you get in touch
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- The property’s address and postcode
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
Our phone lines are open seven days a week. To book or ask a question, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
What we look for on each type of roof
Cast iron gutters
Cast iron gutters and downpipes are found on many older buildings. Kept painted, they can last a long time, but rust where the paint fails.
Plastic (uPVC) gutters
On plastic systems, slipped joints are one of the most common faults. We record each one we can see.