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Gutter survey in Crews Hill, Greater London
A survey of gutters, valleys, outlets and downpipes in Crews Hill. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- Rotten fascias or stained soffits
- Overflowing valley or parapet gutters
- Blocked outlets and hoppers
Gutter surveys for homes and businesses in Crews Hill
Damp on walls, water marks under a valley or streaks down the brickwork often trace back to the gutters. Our gutter survey helps show whether the rainwater system is the cause, as far as can be seen safely. If the evidence points elsewhere, like a flashing or the roof covering, we’ll say so. The next step is suggested too. Common reasons to book are hoppers and outlets full of debris and water spilling over the gutter edge, across parapet and box gutters, downpipes and outlets and hoppers.
Victorian and Edwardian terraces are found right across London, many with Welsh slate roofs, shared chimney stacks and parapet or valley gutters. Slates can last a century or more, but the nails holding them corrode, and slates slip. Homes in Crews Hill are no exception. Lead flashings and shared chimney stacks on these houses need a careful look too.
Report times depend on the survey you book: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day.
- Place
- Crews Hill (EN2)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What we can’t see
No survey can tell you everything, and it is better to know them up front. Bear these in mind:
- The inside of a downpipe along its whole length
- Asbestos testing of old gutters, downpipes or soffits
- Hidden sections we cannot view safely
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or email us and we will point you to the right survey. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What this survey covers
- Parapet and box gutters
- Fascias and soffits
- Downpipes
- Eaves gutters
- Valley gutters
- Outlets and hoppers
Why it’s worth a survey now in Crews Hill
Climbing a ladder to look in the gutters yourself is risky. You can see drips and overflows from ground level, but valleys, parapets and box gutters are hard to see. We inspect as far as it’s safe to see and put it in writing. Behind a London parapet, a blocked gutter can sit full of water without anyone seeing it. When the stain finally shows, the damage underneath is often older than it looks.
Every price we give includes VAT. Prices start from £150, including VAT. We confirm the exact price before booking.
What you get with us
- An independent look at the roof
- A report with photos
- Visits on any day of the week
- PI and public liability insurance
See our cost guide and our case studies.
Different roofs, different checks
Box and secret gutters
A secret gutter is tucked under the slates or tiles at an abutment or valley, so they’re easy to forget. We look at what’s visible and note what is not.
Lead-lined valley and parapet gutters
Lead linings are common in valleys and parapet gutters on older houses. Splits and failed joints in the lead can let water straight in.
Questions from Crews Hill
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Crews Hill station?
Yes, that’s a common request. We just need to know who will give access, and the report can go straight to you or your agent.
Can parking be tricky for a visit in Crews Hill?
Parking in Crews Hill, as in most of London, takes a little planning: a visitor permit or a bay close to the door helps a lot, so mention what’s available when booking.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. We’re experienced roof surveyors, and our survey covers the roof rather than the whole building. For the rest of the building, a RICS home survey is a separate job.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Professional indemnity and public liability insurance cover our surveys. If you need details for a managing agent or a building owner, just ask.
Does someone need to be in?
If the survey includes the loft or the inside of the building, someone needs to let us in. Access is agreed with you when booking.
How do I arrange a gutter survey in Crews Hill?
Just ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day, weekday or weekend.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We’ve completed more than 5,000 surveys, over more than 20 years, with 98% customer satisfaction.
Local roofs in Crews Hill
Alongside Victorian and Edwardian terraces, outer London has a great many interwar semis, often with hipped roofs of clay or concrete tiles. Bay roofs, hip ridges and dormers from later loft conversions are the details that set these houses apart. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first. About 1.5 miles south-east lies Forty Hall, a reminder of how long the area around Crews Hill has been built on. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
If you live in an older home near Church of St John the Baptist, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first. For site and facilities teams at buildings like St John's CofE Primary School, its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale.
Crews Hill is about 3 miles south-west of Cheshunt, in Greater London. We survey roofs in Crews Hill and the rest of Greater London. Our Greater London coverage includes Crews Hill and the places around it. For surveys nearby, see our London page.
All of EN2 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 Rosewood Drive, Theobalds Park Road and Whitewebbs Road or a nearby road, we can help. Other places close to Crews Hill include Clay Hill (1 mile south-east), Gordon Hill (1 mile south-east), Bulls Cross (2 miles east), Forty Hill (2 miles south-east) and Enfield Chase (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover London (13 miles south), City of Westminster (12 miles south), Marylebone (11 miles south), Kensington (13 miles south), St Pancras (11 miles south) and Shoreditch (11 miles south).
What’s near Crews Hill
We work in homes and buildings around Chace Community School and The Plough pub, among other places. Crews Hill has its own railway station: Crews Hill station. Other landmarks nearby include Chase Farm Hospital (1 mile south) and Museum of Enfield (2.3 miles south). Open spaces near Crews Hill include Fir and Pond Woods and Bowyer's Water.
The survey, step by step
Expect us to ask a few questions before we start, such as when any problem began and what work has been done before. The inspection then takes about 1–2 hours at a house, depending on how many gutter runs and downpipes there are. Surveys in Crews Hill can be booked for any day of the week. It helps if you can point us to a visitor permit or a nearby bay. A back bedroom window can be the best vantage point for a rear addition, so we may ask to use one.
- We start by hearing about any drips, overflows or damp patches.
- We look along the gutters, downpipes and fascias from ground level and from windows.
- Any valley, parapet or box gutters are looked at as far as safe access allows.
- We look in the loft space, where there’s safe access, for signs of water getting in.
- You get a written report with photos and recommendations.
Before we arrive
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we’re looking at
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the freeholder or managing agent
How to book
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and the days you’d prefer.
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What affects the price in Crews Hill
Prices always include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- The shape of the roof and its details
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
- How big the roof is
One thing that affects the price is the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all with VAT included. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
What to let us know when you contact us
We’ll normally ask about:
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- The kind of building and roof involved
- What made you get in touch
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, and you can call 07833 053749 or email us to find out.
Common roof problems in Crews Hill
Many gutter joints depend on rubber seals or sealant that age. Plastic gutters move with heat and cold so their joints can start to leak. Cast iron joints can corrode and part once the paint has worn away.
A survey can pick up problems such as:
- Overflowing eaves gutters
- Fascia boards damaged by overflowing water
- Dripping or leaking gutter joints
- Overflowing valley or parapet gutters
Controlled parking zones are common in London, so mention any permit rules for Crews Hill, along with any off-street space.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Will the report include photos?
- What insurance they carry
- Their report turnaround times
- What’s outside the scope of the survey