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Gutter Survey in Coulsdon
A survey of gutters, valleys, outlets and downpipes across Coulsdon, using drones and thermal imaging where it applies. Call or email for a price.
- Overflowing eaves gutters
- Leaves and moss blocking gutters
- Overflowing valley or parapet gutters
Common questions in Coulsdon
Is my home in Coulsdon listed or in a conservation area?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. It matters most if you’re planning to re-roof in a different material.
Is parking a problem for a survey in Coulsdon?
It depends on the street. If Coulsdon has controlled parking where you are, a visitor permit is the easiest answer.
Will the survey check for asbestos?
No, that needs a specialist asbestos surveyor. On buildings from before 2000, we flag materials that could contain it so it can be checked before work starts.
Do you use drones?
Yes, where it’s applicable. Our sub-250g drone is flown by a CAA-registered operator with a Flyer ID and Operator ID, and the airspace and weather are checked before every flight.
Is a Saturday or Sunday visit possible?
Yes, weekend visits are possible as well as weekdays. To book, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
How much is a gutter survey?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The price depends on the size of the building and how easy the gutters are to see. To get a price, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Are hidden gutters like valleys and box gutters included?
Yes, as far as they can be seen safely. We use the ground, windows, the loft space and the roof where it’s safe and a drone where applicable.
About our gutter survey in Coulsdon
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 stain the soffits below. On buildings from before 2000, some soffits and rainwater goods may be asbestos cement. We do not test for asbestos, so we flag anything that might contain it for a specialist asbestos surveyor to check. We survey downpipes, parapet and box gutters and eaves gutters, and people most frequently book us about joints that drip after rain and cracked or loose downpipes.
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. If your home in Coulsdon has one, it needs checking from somewhere that can actually see it.
If any part of the gutter couldn’t be seen safely, we say so in the report. You’ll know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t.
- Where
- Coulsdon (CR5, CR8, CR3)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Common roof problems in Coulsdon
Brackets can loosen, corrode or snap over the years. Wet leaves and silt add a lot of weight, and that weight pulls sections out of line. Once the fall is lost, water sits at the low point and spills over.
Problems we come across frequently include:
- Hoppers and outlets full of debris
- Valley or box gutters that overflow inside
- Rotten fascias or stained soffits
- Gutters full of debris and silt
If your home is one of the older ones in the streets near St Andrew's Church, the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- What happens after the report arrives
- Their report turnaround times
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
Why it is worth a survey now in Coulsdon
Small gutter faults rarely fix themselves. Every downpour adds to the damage, on walls, timber and sometimes inside. A survey now tells you what needs doing and how urgent it is. Blocked gutters and hoppers on London houses overflow and soak brickwork, which can lead to damp inside. A small blockage left for a few winters becomes a damp problem.
All our prices include VAT. Our price is from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for the job before booking.
Why book with us
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- An independent view of the roof
- Visits on any day of the week
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
Read what a roof survey costs or two real surveys.
Nearby places to Coulsdon
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Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Coulsdon
Nonsuch Mansion, about 4.9 miles north-west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Coulsdon. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters. 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. Bay roofs, hip ridges and dormers from later loft conversions are the details that set these houses apart. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters.
If you own a rental within reach of Coulsdon South station, a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant. If you look after a building such as Smitham Primary School, long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle.
Coulsdon is about 13 miles south of London, in Greater London. Roofs in Coulsdon get the same thorough look as anywhere else in Greater London. We cover towns and villages across Greater London. You can also see our page for London.
Postcode districts we cover here for gutter surveys: CR5, CR8 and CR3. Local streets include Hadleigh Grove, Farthing Way and Dobson Close, all of which we cover. With the B276 and B2030 close by, Coulsdon is easy for us to reach for gutter surveys. Nearby, we also carry out gutter surveys in Woodcote (1 mile north), Old Coulsdon (1 mile south-east), Woodmansterne (1 mile west), Chipstead (1 mile south-west) and Purley (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover London (13 miles north), City of Westminster (14 miles north), Marylebone (14 miles north), Kensington (13 miles north), St Pancras (15 miles north) and Shoreditch (15 miles north).
What’s near Coulsdon
We work in homes and buildings around Dollypers Hill, Coulsdon Sixth Form College and The Pembroke pub and the streets around them. There’s a railway station in Coulsdon itself: Coulsdon South station. Other landmarks nearby include Croydon Airport Visitor Centre (3 miles north) and Purley War Memorial Hospital (2 miles north-east). For a walk, there is Duppas Hill and Mercers Lake.
Before and after the survey
You do not need to be a roofer to help. What helps most:
- Watch ceilings under valley gutters for fresh marks
- Book gutter clearing once a year, more often near trees
- Check that downpipes are firmly fixed to the wall
- Watch the gutters during heavy rain
Report times depend on the package you choose: within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium. We email it to you once it’s done.
Deal with drips, sags and loose downpipes early. Left alone, they typically grow and spilled water harms brickwork and woodwork.
What we look for on each type of roof
Aluminium and other metal gutters
Metal gutters can suffer at joints and where different metals meet. Any leaks or corrosion we spot go in the report.
Fascias and soffits
Some older soffits may contain asbestos. We flag any that could be so a specialist asbestos surveyor can check them before they’re disturbed.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in. We survey on weekdays and at weekends, which helps when tenants work during the week.
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work.
How it works
There is not much for you to do on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we will take it from there. A typical survey takes between one and two hours at a typical home, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. In a London conversion, the way into the loft space is often from a communal landing or the top flat. If that applies to your building, it helps to agree access with the neighbours or the managing agent first. Everything else is planned around the building, not the postcode.
- First, you let us know what you’ve seen, like overflows or damp.
- We look along the gutters, downpipes and fascias from ground level and from windows.
- Valley, parapet and box gutters are inspected as far as they can safely be seen.
- Where the loft can be reached safely, we check it for staining or damp.
- The findings are written up with photos and recommendations.
Before the survey
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we’re looking at
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- If it isn’t your property yet, arrange access through the agent
Getting a price
A quick phone call is usually the easiest start: phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email, and we will ask about the building and what you need. The price is agreed before a date is set.