Kent · London and the South East
Crayford Gutter Survey
We take a careful look at the gutter at your property in Crayford, with photographs and a written report.
- Fascia boards damaged by overflowing water
- Gutters that have fallen out of line
- Dripping or leaking gutter joints
Gutter surveys for homes and businesses in Crayford
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 normally means the walls or the inside of the building. Our survey looks at the whole rainwater system above ground, including gutters, valleys, outlets, hoppers and downpipes. You get a written report with photos. Common reasons to book are fascia boards damaged by overflowing water and gutters packed with leaves or moss, on fascias and soffits, outlets and hoppers and downpipes.
Around Crayford, gardens, hedges and nearby trees can mean leaves and moss end up on roofs and in gutters. Blocked gutters overflow and soak the walls below, and moss holds water against tiles. It’s the kind of slow problem a roof report picks up early. Plants growing from a gutter or moss on the tiles are signs worth noting from ground level.
We write the report in plain English, so you don’t need to be a roofer to follow it. Photographs show what each point refers to, with the urgent items made clear.
- Location
- Crayford (DA1, DA5, DA7)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What a gutter survey looks like in Crayford
Many older homes in Kent have handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles held by pegs through two holes, and tile-hanging on their upper walls. You will also find oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses among the county’s older buildings. Whatever the covering, it’s often the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first. About 0.9 miles west lies Hall Place and Gardens, a reminder of how long the area around Crayford has been built on. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
For businesses in and around places like Broadway Shopping Centre, a dated report on the roof is useful for planning and for any lease discussions. The streets around a church like Church of St Paulinus are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if you own one of the older houses nearby, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs. Take a building like Wentworth Primary School: long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle.
Crayford is about 2 miles west of Dartford, in Kent. We carry out gutter surveys in Crayford for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings, with a written report and photographs every time. Crayford is one of the places in Kent where we work for gutter surveys. Our London page covers surveys nearby.
Every address in DA1, DA5 and DA7 is within our area for gutter surveys. That includes homes and businesses on Swan Lane, Dale Road and Ross Road and the roads around them. Other places close to Crayford include Bowmans (1 mile south), Barnes Cray (1 mile north-east), Barnehurst (1 mile north-west), Coldblow (1 mile south-west) and Wilmington (1 mile south). Within a short drive, we also cover Sevenoaks (12 miles south), Gravesend (9 miles east), Northfleet (7 miles east), Swanley (4 miles south), Swanscombe (5 miles east) and Windmill Hill (8 miles east).
Local landmarks in Crayford
Typical jobs here are in homes near Haberdashers' Aske's Crayford Academy, The Bear and Ragged Staff pub and St Catherine's Catholic School. There’s a railway station in Crayford itself: Crayford station. Well-known places in the area include Bexley Museum (0.9 miles west) and West Hill Hospital (1.3 miles east). The countryside around Crayford includes Wansunt Pit.
Nearby places to Crayford
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How the survey works
When we arrive, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you’d like to know. We then inspect everything that can be seen safely. The survey normally takes about one to two hours at a house, depending on how many gutter runs and downpipes there are. Some parts of a survey depend on the weather, so a visit to Crayford is booked with the forecast in mind: the parts that need calm, dry weather are planned around it.
- First, we agree the areas to focus on.
- We look along each run for debris, sagging and drips.
- We check the outlets, hoppers, downpipes and any overflows.
- Fascias, soffits and the walls below are looked at for signs of overflow.
- Findings are photographed and set out in a written report.
Getting ready for the survey
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
Arrange a survey
Once you know what you need, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form. From there it is a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day.
Related advice
Practical tips
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Do not climb a ladder to look in the gutters
- Look for downpipes coming loose
- Watch the gutters during heavy rain
- Watch for green marks down the brickwork
The report comes with photos and clear written recommendations. You can pass it to whoever you choose to do the work so they can see exactly what’s needed.
Don’t forget valley, parapet and box gutters. They block in the same way as the gutters you can see but they’re much harder to spot, so make sure they’re included in any clearing work.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
It’s useful to keep a record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Send it with your enquiry, as it helps us focus the survey.
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and a fall can be serious. That is where a survey comes in.
What affects the cost of gutter surveys
All our prices include VAT. What changes the price is:
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included, and we can help you choose.
What to tell us when you get in touch
These details help when you get in touch:
- The address and postcode of the property
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
We confirm the price for your survey before booking, so you know where you stand. Our price is from £150, including VAT. To book, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Why act early in Crayford
It is easy to put damp down to the wrong cause. If a leaking gutter or downpipe is the source, other work on the wall won’t stop it. A gutter survey helps rule the rainwater system in or out. Blocked gutters on homes around Crayford overflow and soak walls, particularly where trees overhang. It is easy to sort the cause early and slow to dry a damp wall.
Price depends partly on the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all including VAT. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
Why us?
- Clear package prices, inc. VAT
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
Read our cost guide and what we found on two real jobs.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Crayford
Shared roofs need a little more planning: we need access agreed with the building owner or managing agent. Let us know about it when you book and we’ll plan the survey around it.
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too. Bigger roofs take more time.
FAQs for Crayford
Can a landlord with a rental near Crayford station book a roof survey?
Yes. We survey roofs for landlords, letting agents and managing agents as well as owners. Just ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the details.
Will you come out to Crayford?
Yes, Crayford is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
Are you insured?
We’re covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, for every survey we carry out.
How experienced are you?
We have more than 20 years’ experience and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. Our survey looks at the roof, not the whole building. If you need a full building survey, you’ll need a RICS survey as well.
What do I do with the report?
The report arrives by email. The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation, and the Premium Survey an in-person consultation, so you can talk the findings through.
How do I arrange a gutter survey in Crayford?
Simply phone 07833 053749 or send us an email. We’ll ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date, weekday or weekend.