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Bromley Common Gutter Survey
Wondering about the gutter at a property in Bromley Common? You can book a gutter survey in Bromley Common and across Greater London, with plain-English findings.
- Hoppers and outlets full of debris
- Cracked or loose downpipes
- Sagging gutters and loose brackets
Gutter survey in Bromley Common
Leaves, moss and silt are the usual reasons gutters block. Homes close to trees fill their gutters faster and moss from the roof slopes makes it worse. We note where gutters are clogged or holding water, which outlets and hoppers are choked and whether any overflows are doing their job. Photos show each problem clearly. Blocked gutters are easy to put off but it rarely improves. We’re often asked to look into leaves and moss blocking gutters and blocked outlets and hoppers, on parapet and box gutters, eaves gutters and outlets and hoppers.
A London butterfly roof slopes down to a central valley gutter that drains to the back of the house. From the street you see only a parapet wall, so blocked outlets and split linings go unnoticed until water comes through a ceiling. For a house in Bromley Common with this kind of roof, the hidden gutter is one of the first things to check.
We keep jargon out of it: where something needs attention, it says so plainly.
- Where
- Bromley Common (BR2, BR1)
- Region
- Greater London
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What a gutter survey looks like in Bromley Common
About 1.5 miles north-west lies Bromley Palace, a reminder of how long the area around Bromley Common has been built on. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters. Alongside Victorian and Edwardian terraces, outer London has a great many interwar semis, frequently with hipped roofs of clay or concrete tiles. On a semi of that age, the small roofs over the bays, the hip tiles and any later dormer each need their own look. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look.
For an older house near a landmark like Holy Trinity Church, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first. Anyone responsible for a site like Trinity Church of England Primary School will know that long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle. Shop and office owners around The Mall may find that a dated report on the roof is useful for planning and for any lease discussions.
Bromley Common is about 2 miles south-east of Bromley, in Greater London. We carry out gutter surveys in Bromley Common for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings. Bromley Common is one of the towns and villages in Greater London we cover for gutter surveys. For surveys nearby, see our London page.
Every address in BR2 and BR1 is within our area for gutter surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. If you need a gutter survey at a property on Pope Road, Crown Lane and Church Lane or anywhere close by, we can survey it. We also cover the places around Bromley Common: Southborough (1 mile north-east), Hayes (1 mile south-west), Locksbottom (1 mile south-east), Shortlands (2 miles north-west) and Keston (2 miles south). Further out, we also cover London (10 miles north-west), City of Westminster (12 miles north-west), Marylebone (12 miles north-west), Kensington (13 miles north-west), St Pancras (12 miles north-west) and Shoreditch (11 miles north-west).
Landmarks near Bromley Common
Typical jobs here are in homes near Norman Park, The Chequers Public House and Bishop Justus CofE School. The nearest railway station is Bickley station, about 1.2 miles north of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Bridgeways Day Hospital (within half a mile east) and Bethlem Museum of the Mind (less than half a mile south-west). Green spaces nearby include Summer Hill and Downham Woodland Walk.
Practical tips
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They apply to most roofs:
- Don’t leave hidden gutters out of a clear-out
- Have gutters cleared at least once a year
- Check downpipe clips are holding
- Watch for green marks down the brickwork
Landlords and managing agents can keep the report with the building’s records and use it to plan upkeep. The photos help when you explain the work to others.
Deal with drips, sags and loose downpipes early. They tend to get worse, and the water they spill can damage walls and timber.
Different roofs, different checks
Lead-lined valley and parapet gutters
Many older homes have lead-lined valley and parapet gutters. Splits and failed joints in the lead can let water straight in.
Aluminium and other metal gutters
Metal gutters are common on commercial buildings and some homes. Their joints and outlets still need checking.
Why get it checked now?
Clearing gutters removes the debris but it won’t explain why water keeps spilling over. Our survey also looks at falls, joints, brackets, outlets and downpipes, so you know whether there’s more to it. Any roof job in Bromley Common means planning around parking, neighbours and access. Knowing what’s needed early gives you time to plan it calmly, rather than in a rush after a leak.
To find out what your survey will cost, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and tell us about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
What you get with us
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- Plain-English reports with photos
- Packages from £150, inc. VAT
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
Read how roof surveys are priced or what we found on two real jobs.
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What you can safely check yourself
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
Bromley Common questions
Is my home in Bromley Common listed or in a conservation area?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it’s 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.
I let a flat near Bickley station. Can you check the roof?
Yes. We survey roofs for landlords, letting agents and managing agents as well as owners. Just call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the details, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
Is a Saturday or Sunday visit possible?
Yes. We survey on weekdays and at weekends. To find a day that suits, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Will you check the drains below ground?
No. We check above-ground rainwater only, from the gutters to the bottom of the downpipes. If a drain below ground looks like the cause, the report says so.
Do you need to get into the loft?
If there is a loft and safe access to it, yes. From inside, the underside of the roof frequently shows damp, staining or daylight that can’t be seen from outside.
Do you check valley and parapet gutters?
Yes. These gutters often cause leaks indoors when they block so we pay close attention to them. Some may only be partly visible, and the report says so.
Are you structural engineers?
No. Our survey isn’t a structural engineer’s report. If we see signs that need an engineer’s opinion, we will recommend one.
How we price gutter surveys
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before booking. This is what makes a difference:
- Roof area
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
Every price we give includes VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Gutter survey starts from £150, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
Helping us price your survey
Here’s what helps us most when you get in touch:
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- Dates you are working to, like exchange
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
Not sure which survey you need? The easiest way is to call 07833 053749 or email us and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We will explain the options and the price.
How it works
We photograph the roof as we go, so you can see in the report what we found and where. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available. Most surveys take about one to two hours at a house, depending on how many gutter runs and downpipes there are. For a visit in Bromley Common, parking and access are the things to plan: let us know about permits, visitor bays or off-street space, which floor the property is on and how to get into the loft. We then look at whatever is safely visible from the ground, windows, the loft and, where it’s safe, the roof itself.
- We start with what you’ve noticed, like damp or overflowing gutters.
- We walk round the building and check the gutters, downpipes and fascias from the ground.
- Valleys, parapets and box gutters are inspected where they can safely be seen.
- Where it is safe, we check the loft for signs of water.
- A report with photos and recommendations follows.
Getting ready for the survey
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Note where any stains or damp appear
Arrange a survey
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. For any other survey, just ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email when you’re ready.