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Gutter Survey in Crooked Billet
Find out what’s going on with the gutter before you spend money on it. Gutter surveys in Crooked Billet.
- Blocked outlets and hoppers
- Overflowing eaves gutters
- Valley or box gutters that overflow inside
Gutter survey in Crooked Billet
People book a gutter survey when gutters overflow, when damp appears or before the wetter months. Landlords and managing agents use the report to plan upkeep and buyers sometimes want the gutters looked at before they exchange. Whoever books, we inspect and report in the same way with photos and clear recommendations. We survey on weekdays and at weekends. Common reasons to book are downpipes that are split or coming away and water spilling over the gutter edge, on valley gutters, parapet and box gutters and outlets and hoppers.
Many London terraces have a butterfly roof, with two slopes meeting in a central valley gutter that drains to the rear. 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 Crooked Billet has one, it needs checking from somewhere that can actually see it.
Report times depend on the survey you book: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day.
- Place
- Crooked Billet (SW19, SW20)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Before and after the survey
Most of what helps is simple and safe from the ground. Our suggestions:
- Do not leave hidden gutters out of a clear-out
- Look for green streaks or damp patches on walls
- Check for spilling water in a downpour
- Make sure downpipe clips are holding
If anything in the report is not clear, ask us. With the Standard Survey there is a follow-up consultation and the Premium Survey comes with an in-person one.
Get trees and climbers near the eaves trimmed back using someone with the right kit. Less debris means fewer blocked outlets.
What affects the price in Crooked Billet
Survey packages start from £150, including VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- The size of the roof
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
One thing that affects the price is the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all with VAT included. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
Helping us price your survey
Getting the details right at the start saves time. Please include:
- The property’s address and postcode
- What kind of property and roof it is
- What’s prompted the survey
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
Getting a price is simple: just call 07833 053749 or send us an email and give us some details about the property and we will explain which survey suits. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
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Also in Crooked Billet
Checking the roof from the ground
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Crooked Billet
Historic houses like Southside House, about 0.5 miles south-west, show how far back building in the area around Crooked Billet goes. Older homes in the wider area frequently have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years. Outer London has a good many Victorian and Edwardian terraces with slate roofs, but also a great many interwar semis, often with hipped roofs in clay or concrete tiles. Bay roofs, hip ridges and dormers from later loft conversions are the details that set these houses apart. Whatever the covering, it is often the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first.
Anyone responsible for a site like Wimbledon College will know that long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle. Take an older house close to Christ Church: its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first.
Crooked Billet is about 1 mile west of Wimbledon, in Greater London. We visit Crooked Billet as part of our work across Greater London. Our area takes in places right across Greater London, large and small. You can also see our page for London.
We work across SW19 and SW20 for gutter surveys. Streets in the area include Camp Road, Mckay Road and Pepys Road, and we cover them all. Close by, we survey roofs in Copse Hill (1 mile south-west), Wimbledon (1 mile east), Bushey Mead (1 mile south), Wimbledon Chase (1 mile south-east) and Kingston Vale (1 mile north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover London (8 miles north-east), City of Westminster (7 miles north-east), Marylebone (8 miles north-east), Kensington (6 miles north), St Pancras (9 miles north-east) and Shoreditch (10 miles north-east).
Near you in Crooked Billet
We work in homes and buildings around Hollymount School, Cannizaro Park and Ursuline Preparatory School. Crooked Billet’s nearest station is Raynes Park station, about 0.9 miles south. A little further out are Southside Wandsworth (2.7 miles north-east) and Wimbledon Museum (0.5 miles east). For a walk, there is Kew Gardens Lake and Henman Hill.
Different roofs, different checks
Fascias and soffits
Some older soffits may contain asbestos. We flag any that could be for a specialist asbestos surveyor to check.
Lead-lined valley and parapet gutters
Lead gutters need their linings, steps and outlets in good order where it’s safe to see them. Lead is also a target for theft.
How it works
We check the roof from outside and, where it’s relevant and there’s safe access, from inside the roof space too. Inside, we look for staining, damp, gaps and signs of movement. The whole visit usually takes about 1–2 hours for most homes, and longer where there are parapet, valley or box gutters to follow. In Crooked Billet, visits are available on weekdays and at weekends. London parking is often by permit or pay-and-display, so it helps to know what’s near you, and to clear a path to the loft hatch. Upstairs rooms at the back are useful too, as they often give the best view of a rear addition.
- We ask about overflows, damp or leaks you’ve noticed.
- Gutters, downpipes, fascias and soffits are inspected from safe vantage points.
- We check hidden gutters, such as valleys and parapets, where it’s safe to see them.
- We look in the loft space, where there is safe access, for signs of water getting in.
- The findings are written up with photographs and recommendations.
How to prepare
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- If you’re buying, check with the agent that we can get in
Getting a price
Unsure which package suits your roof? The easiest way is to phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We’ll explain the options and the price.
Related advice
Your questions about gutter surveys in Crooked Billet
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Raynes Park station?
Yes, rented property is part of what we cover. Just call 07833 053749 or send us an email and tell us about the building, including who will give access on the day.
How do I find out if my home in Crooked Billet is listed?
We cannot confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
How soon will I get the report?
Each package has its own report time. Basic: within 48 hours. Standard: 24 to 48 hours. Premium: the same day. If you have a deadline, such as an exchange date, let us know as you book.
How do I arrange a gutter survey in Crooked Billet?
It is easiest to phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form. Tell us the address and a little about the roof, and we’ll take it from there. Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
Will you walk on the roof?
Not unless it’s safe. Most of what we need can be seen from safe viewpoints, the loft and, where it applies, a drone.
Does the report include photographs?
Yes. Photographs are taken throughout the survey, and they go into the written report alongside our recommendations.
Do you look in the roof space?
Where it is relevant to the survey and there’s safe access, yes. Please clear anything stored under the hatch, and if the loft can’t be reached safely, the report says so.
Do you need a gutter survey in Crooked Billet?
Most gutter joints rely on seals or sealant that wear out. Plastic sections expand and contract with the weather so their joints can start to leak. Cast iron joints can corrode and part once the paint has worn away.
Most people get in touch when they’ve noticed one of these:
- Brackets that have dropped or snapped
- Valley or box gutters that overflow inside
- Water spilling over the gutter edge
- Leaves and moss blocking gutters
Landlords with a home close to Raynes Park station may find that a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak.
Questions to ask before booking
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- Is VAT included in the price?
- What exactly goes into their report
- Are they insured for the work?