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Gutter survey in Bexley, Greater London
Independent gutter surveys in Bexley. We have completed more than 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
- Blocked outlets and hoppers
- Leaking or loose downpipes
- Brackets that have dropped or snapped
Gutter surveys for homes and businesses in Bexley
Gutters carry rain off the roof and away from the walls. If they clog, drip or sag, the water ends up somewhere it shouldn’t and that usually means the walls or the inside of the building. We check the full rainwater system above ground, from eaves gutters and valleys to outlets, hoppers and downpipes. The findings go into a written report with photos. Typical surveys look at cracked or loose downpipes and sagging gutters and loose brackets, on eaves gutters, fascias and soffits and parapet and box gutters.
London has a great many flats in converted houses and purpose-built blocks, so roofs are often shared between several households. Whoever looks after the building needs a clear picture of the roof, chimneys and gutters, in Bexley as anywhere. Leaks from a shared roof rarely affect just one home. With a written report and photographs, everyone can plan from the same facts.
After the visit, you get a written report with photos, emailed to you. It sets out the condition of the gutter, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Location
- Bexley (DA5, DA6, DA14, DA1)
- Region
- Greater London
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Leave it or get it looked at?
Clearing gutters removes the debris, but it does not tell you why a gutter overflows. Our survey also looks at falls, joints, brackets, outlets and downpipes to show whether something else is wrong. In Bexley, as across London, an overflowing gutter soaks the wall below. A blocked outlet ignored for a winter or two can mean damp walls inside.
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where it applies) come with the Premium Survey, which starts from £400, with VAT included. We can help you choose the package that fits what you need to know.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Bexley
- 20+ years’ experience
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- Photographs and a written report every time
- Clear package prices, including VAT
Take a look at what a roof survey costs or what we found on two real jobs.
What you can safely check yourself
It helps to keep a record: dates of leaks, photos from ground level and any work done on the roof. Send it with your enquiry and it will help the survey.
A DIY look is useful, but it isn’t a survey. From ground level, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are frequently out of sight, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
What we look for on each type of roof
Plastic (uPVC) gutters
Plastic rainwater systems are common on homes of many ages. Their joints can leak as the seals wear and brackets may drop under the weight of debris.
Aluminium and other metal gutters
On big buildings, one blocked outlet can affect a long run so outlets get close attention.
Nearby places to Bexley
What else we do in Bexley
Questions from Bexley
I let a flat near Bexley station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for. You can phone 07833 053749 or email us with the address and what you need.
Can parking be tricky for a visit in Bexley?
In much of London, parking needs planning: a visitor permit or a nearby bay makes the day run more smoothly.
Is there a good time of year to book a gutter survey?
You can book at any time of year. Before the wetter months gives you time to plan any work, and a wet spell can show where gutters overflow.
How do I book a survey in Bexley?
To book, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and tell us the address and what you’d like to know. We will confirm the price and agree a day with you.
Do you use drones?
Where it helps and it is safe, yes. Flights depend on the weather on the day and airspace rules. We’re a CAA-registered drone operator.
What insurance do you have?
Our cover is professional indemnity plus public liability, and we can provide details if a managing agent needs them.
How much is a gutter survey?
Gutter survey starts from £150, including VAT. The price depends on the size of the building and how easy the gutters are to see. For a price, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
What affects the cost of gutter surveys
To price your survey, we look at:
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so the price reflects that. The price is confirmed before you book.
Booking your survey
If you can, have these to hand when you contact us:
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- Where the property is, with the postcode
Getting a price is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and give us some details about the property and we will explain which survey suits. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
How the survey works
On the day, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you’d like to know. After that, we look at everything we can see safely, using the ground, windows, the loft and a drone where it applies. Most surveys take roughly 1–2 hours for most homes, and longer where there are parapet, valley or box gutters to follow. In converted houses and mansion blocks, the loft hatch is often on a shared landing. If that applies to your building, it’s useful to agree access with the neighbours or the managing agent first. Otherwise, the visit in Bexley runs like any other.
- We start by hearing about any drips, overflows or damp patches.
- The eaves gutters, downpipes and fascias are looked at from the ground and vantage points.
- Valley, parapet and box gutters are inspected as far as they can be seen safely.
- We look in the roof space, where there is safe access, for signs of water getting in.
- You get a written report with photos and recommendations.
Getting ready for the survey
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Let us know about parking before the day
How to book
Our price is from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, so ring 07833 053749 or email us with the details.
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What a gutter survey doesn’t cover
It helps to know what a survey won’t do before you book:
- Underground drains, which need a CCTV drain survey
- Rot or damp concealed behind fascias or inside walls
- What’s hidden inside a downpipe
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll suggest the right survey. The full list of what we check.
What we check
- Downpipes
- Outlets and hoppers
- Parapet and box gutters
- Valley gutters
- Eaves gutters
- Fascias and soffits
Gutter surveys around Bexley
Further from the centre, London’s housing takes in interwar semis with hipped roofs in clay or concrete tiles as well as slate-roofed terraces. Hips, bay roofs and later loft conversions are typical of those semis, if your home is one of them. Whatever the covering, it’s often the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first. Red House, about 0.9 miles north, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Bexley. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead.
Take a building like Old Bexley Church of England School: large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other. Homes near green spaces such as Danson Park can get more leaves in their gutters in autumn, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls. Take an older house close to Parish Church of St John the Evangelist: corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs.
Bexley is about 3 miles east of Eltham, in Greater London. Bexley gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a careful inspection, photographs and a written report. Our area takes in places right across Greater London. For surveys nearby, see our London page.
We survey roofs across DA5, DA6, DA14 and DA1 for gutter surveys. That includes homes and businesses on Bexley High Street, Camden Road and The North Glade and the roads around them. With the A2018 and B2210 close by, Bexley is simple for us to get to for gutter surveys. Nearby, we also carry out gutter surveys in Blendon (1 mile north-west), North Cray (1 mile south), Bexleyheath (1 mile north), Upton (1 mile north) and Coldblow (1 mile east). We also work in nearby towns like London (11 miles west), City of Westminster (13 miles west), Marylebone (13 miles north-west), Kensington (15 miles west), St Pancras (12 miles north-west) and Shoreditch (11 miles north-west).
Around Bexley
Typical jobs here are in homes near St Columba's Catholic Boys' School, Danson Park and Townley Grammar School and the streets around them. The closest station to Bexley is Bexley station, roughly 0.6 miles east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Broadway Shopping Centre (1 mile north-east) and Bexley Museum (1.1 miles east). For a walk, there is Summer Hill and Wansunt Pit.