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Crook Log Gutter Survey
Gutter surveys in Crook Log from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us.
- Brackets that have dropped or snapped
- Downpipes that are split or coming away
- Dripping or leaking gutter joints
What we do, step by step
It helps to start with what’s prompted the survey: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. It helps us focus on what matters most to you. Most visits take about 1–2 hours for most houses, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. Many London properties are flats or terraces with no side access, so rear slopes are viewed from windows, the loft or, where a flight is allowed, by drone. If the building has a managing agent or access rules, let us know as you book.
- We start with what you’ve noticed, such as 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
- Let us know about parking before the day
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it is shared
How to book
Most bookings start with a short call: ring 07833 053749 or email us and we will ask a few questions about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Advice
How a gutter survey works in Crook Log
Leaves, moss and silt are the usual reasons gutters block. Buildings near trees collect more and moss from the roof slopes makes it worse. Our survey shows which gutters are blocked or standing full and where outlets or hoppers are choked and whether overflows are working. Photos show each problem clearly. Blocked gutters are easy to put off, but they rarely get better. Common reasons to book are brackets that have dropped or snapped and blocked outlets and hoppers, on downpipes, outlets and hoppers and eaves gutters.
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 Crook Log with this kind of roof, the hidden gutter is one of the first things to check.
You receive the findings by email, easy to pass on to a roofer, an agent or an insurer. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and same day for Premium.
- Place
- Crook Log (DA7, DA6, DA16)
- Region
- Greater London
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Common roof problems in Crook Log
Leaves are behind most blocked gutters. Nearby trees drop leaves, twigs and seeds into gutters every autumn, and they collect at the outlets. A choked outlet soon means a full, overflowing gutter.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Overflowing eaves gutters
- Leaves and moss blocking gutters
- Valley or box gutters that overflow inside
- Leaking or loose downpipes
Anyone responsible for a site like Crook Log Primary School will know that a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- What they won’t be able to tell you
- Whether you get a written report with photos
Can I check my roof myself?
A DIY look is useful, but it isn’t a survey. From the ground, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
It helps to keep a record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Send it with your enquiry and it will help the survey.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants, at a time agreed in advance. We survey on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays, which can make access easier.
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client.
What we can’t see
To be straight with you, there are limits to any roof survey:
- Whether a material contains asbestos (a specialist asbestos surveyor’s job)
- What’s hidden inside a downpipe
- Hidden sections we can’t view safely
If you are not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or email us and we will give you a straight answer. What a survey covers and does not.
Roof types and parts we check
- Parapet and box gutters
- Valley gutters
- Outlets and hoppers
- Downpipes
- Eaves gutters
- Fascias and soffits
What a gutter survey looks like in Crook Log
About 0.3 miles south-east lies Red House, a reminder of how long the area around Crook Log has been built on. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters. In outer London, interwar semis with hipped, tiled roofs sit alongside older slate-roofed terraces. On a semi of that age, the small roofs over the bays, the hip tiles and any later dormer each need their own look. Whatever the covering, it is frequently the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first.
If you own one of the older houses in the streets near Trinity Baptist Church, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs. Living close to Danson Park is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn, so outlets and downpipes are worth watching.
Crook Log is about 3 miles south-east of Plumstead, in Greater London. Crook Log is one of many places we visit across Greater London, for homes and businesses alike. Crook Log is one of the places in Greater London where we work for gutter surveys. London is in our area too.
Surveys in DA7, DA6 and DA16 are booked the same way as anywhere else. We cover properties on Bean Road, Lion Road and Alers Road. Close by, we survey roofs in Upton (1 mile east), Bexleyheath (1 mile east), Welling (1 mile west), Blendon (1 mile south) and Bexley (1 mile south). We also work in nearby towns such as London (10 miles west), City of Westminster (13 miles west), Marylebone (12 miles west), Kensington (14 miles west), St Pancras (11 miles north-west) and Shoreditch (10 miles north-west).
Around Crook Log
In Crook Log, that means homes and buildings near Danson Park, St Columba's Catholic Boys' School and The Crook Log Public House. There’s a railway station in Crook Log itself: Bexleyheath station. Nearby you’ll also find Bexley Museum (1.7 miles south-east) and Broadway Shopping Centre (0.9 miles east). Not far away are Summer Hill and Wansunt Pit.
What happens if roof problems are left?
Our report is a dated record of what we found, which helps when you plan work or brief a contractor. Without one, it’s guesswork from ground level. Blocked gutters and hoppers on London houses overflow and soak brickwork. A small blockage left for a few winters becomes a damp problem.
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where applicable, from £400 inc. VAT. We can help you choose the package that fits what you want to find out.
What you get with us
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
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FAQs for Crook Log
I let a flat near Bexleyheath station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for. You can phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and what you need, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
Can parking be tricky for a visit in Crook Log?
It rarely stops a survey, but it’s worth planning. Let us know the parking rules on your street and we will work around them.
How much time does the visit need?
A visit usually takes about 1–2 hours at a house, depending on how many gutter runs and downpipes there are. We will give you an idea when you book.
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 it applies.
Will you check if gutters are causing damp inside?
Leaking gutters and downpipes are a common cause of damp walls, and we check for exactly that. If the cause looks like something else, the report says so as far as we can tell from what’s visible.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. Our survey is a roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey of the whole building. It focuses on the roof, so it sits alongside a building survey rather than replacing it.
How do I arrange a gutter survey in Crook Log?
Just ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day.