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Gutter Survey in Coney Hall
Not sure what state the gutter is in? You can book a gutter survey in Coney Hall and across Greater London.
- Leaks at the gutter joints
- Overflowing valley or parapet gutters
- Rotten fascias or stained soffits
What happens on the day
We’ll ask a few questions first, about the roof’s history, any leaks and past repairs. Then the inspection itself takes about one to two hours at a house, depending on how many gutter runs and downpipes there are. For a visit in Coney Hall, parking and access are the things to plan: tell us about permits, visitor bays or off-street space, which floor the property is on and how to get into the loft. On the day, the roof is looked at from ground level, from windows, from inside the loft space and from the roof where it’s safe.
- 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.
Getting ready for the survey
- If it isn’t your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
Arrange a survey
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Pictures from the ground or a window are fine; never climb up to get a better view. To get started, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
Related advice
About our gutter survey in Coney Hall
Most gutters hang from the fascia boards at the eaves, so we check the fascias and soffits too. Water that overflows for long enough can rot timber fascias and mark the soffits underneath. Older buildings, from before 2000, can have asbestos cement soffits, gutters or downpipes. We don’t carry out asbestos testing, but we flag anything that could contain it. If you’ve noticed overflowing eaves gutters and overflowing valley or parapet gutters, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
London has Victorian and Edwardian terraces in almost every borough, often with slate roofs, chimney stacks shared with neighbours and gutters hidden behind parapets. Slates can last a century or more, but the nails holding them corrode, and slates slip. In Coney Hall, as across London, that is why a roof needs a close look rather than a glance from the street. Lead flashings and shared chimney stacks on these houses need a careful look too.
Every survey ends with a written report, with photos, emailed to you. It sets out the condition of the gutter, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Where
- Coney Hall (BR4, CR0, BR3)
- Region
- Greater London
- Cost
- 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
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Coney Hall questions
Is parking a problem for a survey in Coney Hall?
It rarely stops a survey, but it is worth planning. Tell us what parking is available nearby, and the visit is planned around it.
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near West Wickham station?
Yes. We survey roofs for landlords, letting agents and managing agents as well as owners. Just call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the details.
What’s in the report?
It sets out what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, with photos throughout. It also says if any part of the roof couldn’t be seen safely, so you know exactly what was covered.
Do you need to get into the loft?
Where it is relevant to the survey and there is safe access, yes. Please clear anything stored under the hatch, and if the loft cannot be reached safely, the report says so.
Do you survey at weekends?
Yes. We survey on weekdays and at weekends. To find a day that suits, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
How do I arrange a gutter survey in Coney Hall?
To arrange a survey, ring 07833 053749 or email us with the address, the type of property and what’s prompted the survey. We’ll confirm the price and agree a day with you.
Do you survey underground drains?
No, CCTV drain work is not part of this survey. We check gutters, outlets, hoppers, downpipes and overflows and note any sign that the drains need checking.
Prices for gutter surveys in Coney Hall
Survey packages start from £150, including VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- The roof’s overall size
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, with VAT included.
Getting in touch
Getting the details right at the start saves time. It is useful to include:
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- Anything about access we should know
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- The address and postcode of the property
Unsure which package suits your roof? It is easiest to phone 07833 053749 or email us and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We’ll talk you through the options and what they cost.
DIY checks: what’s safe
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and falls from height are serious. That part is for a survey.
A DIY look is useful, but it isn’t a survey. You won’t see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from the ground, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
Useful tips for Coney Hall property owners
A little preparation and a few simple habits help, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Some pointers:
- Check the loft with care after heavy rain
- Look for downpipes coming loose
- Watch for green marks down the brickwork
- Check from ground level or a window, not a ladder
The report comes with photos and clear written recommendations. You can pass it to whoever you choose to do the work so they know what needs doing.
Get the gutters cleared every year or more often near trees. The best time is typically after the leaves have dropped. Clear gutters can carry water away as they should.
What we can’t see
Our survey is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- The inside of a downpipe along its whole length
- The inside of buried drains
- Damage hidden inside walls or behind boards
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will tell you. The full list of what we check.
What we look at
- Parapet and box gutters
- Fascias and soffits
- Eaves gutters
- Outlets and hoppers
- Downpipes
- Valley gutters
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Coney Hall
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. With Addington Palace about 1.2 miles south-west, Coney Hall sits in an area with a long building history. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs.
Living close to Millers Pond is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn, so outlets and downpipes are worth watching. If you look after a building such as Forest Academy, a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time. For businesses in and around places such as The Mall, a roof report helps plan work around trading rather than after a leak.
Coney Hall is about 3 miles south of Beckenham, in Greater London. Coney Hall is part of the area we cover across London and South East England. Coney Hall is one of the towns and villages in Greater London where we work for gutter surveys. Our London page covers surveys nearby.
Every address in BR4, CR0 and BR3 is within our area for gutter surveys. Whether your property is on Ash Road, Kent Road and Briar Lane or anywhere close by, we can help. Other places close to Coney Hall include West Wickham (1 mile north), Spring Park (1 mile north-west), Addington (1 mile south), Eden Park (1 mile north) and Hayes (1 mile east). We also work in nearby towns such as London (9 miles north), City of Westminster (11 miles north-west), Marylebone (11 miles north-west), Kensington (12 miles north-west), St Pancras (11 miles north) and Shoreditch (11 miles north).
Local landmarks in Coney Hall
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to All Saints Catholic School, Millers Pond and The Wheatsheaf pub. The nearest railway station is West Wickham station, about 0.8 miles north-east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include The Mall (2.7 miles north-east) and National Psychosis Unit (0.8 miles north-west). Not far away are Duppas Hill and Bramley Bank.
Different roofs, different checks
Lead-lined valley and parapet gutters
A London butterfly roof drains to a central valley gutter, and a blockage there can overflow inside. It’s inspected as far as safe access allows.
Aluminium and other metal gutters
Aluminium and other metal gutters are used on many newer and commercial buildings. Their joints and outlets still need checking.