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Gutter survey in Crossness, Greater London
Find out the condition of the gutter at your property in Crossness from an independent roof surveyor. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Leaking or loose downpipes
- Choked outlets or hopper heads
- Joints that drip after rain
FAQs for Crossness
I let a flat near Abbey Wood station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, landlords and agents book with us as well as owners. Just phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and let us know about the building, including who will give access on the day.
How do I find out if my home in Crossness is listed?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. It matters most if you are planning to re-roof in a different material.
Will you check the drains below ground?
No, we don’t carry out CCTV drain surveys. The survey covers gutters, outlets, hoppers, downpipes and overflows and flags signs of a drain problem.
How quickly is the report sent?
The Premium Survey report comes the same day, the Standard within 24–48 hours and the Basic within 48 hours. All of them come by email, ready to forward.
What happens next?
You will get the report by email, with photos and clear recommendations. The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation, and the Premium Survey an in-person consultation, so you can talk the findings through.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We have completed more than 5,000 surveys, over more than 20 years, and 98% of customers are satisfied.
Can you tell me if my old gutters contain asbestos?
No, that needs a specialist asbestos surveyor. We point out materials on older buildings that could contain asbestos so it can be checked before work starts.
Gutter survey in Crossness
Damp patches on inside walls, stains below a valley or water running down the brickwork can frequently be traced to the gutters. We check whether gutters, outlets or downpipes are the likely source, as far as can be seen safely. Where the cause looks more like the roof covering or a flashing, the report says so, with a suggested next step. We are often asked to look into choked outlets or hopper heads and gutters that have fallen out of line, across fascias and soffits, outlets and hoppers and valley gutters.
Victorian and Edwardian terraces are found right across London, frequently with slate roofs, chimney stacks shared with neighbours and gutters hidden behind parapets. Good slates can last over a hundred years, yet the nails often give out first and let slates slip. Homes in Crossness are no exception. Shared chimney stacks and the lead around them are just as important to check.
Report times depend on the survey you book: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day.
- Where
- Crossness (SE2, SE28, DA18)
- Region
- Greater London
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What a gutter survey looks like in Crossness
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. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters. The wider area around Crossness has a long history of building, with Rainham Hall about 2.8 miles north-east. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
Homes near green spaces like Lesnes Abbey Woods can get more leaves in their gutters in autumn, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls. If you let a flat or house near Abbey Wood station, a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let.
Crossness is about 2 miles north-west of Erith, in Greater London. Anywhere in Crossness, we can carry out gutter surveys at your property. Crossness is one of the places in Greater London where we work. There’s also a page for London.
All of SE2, SE28 and DA18 is covered for gutter surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Whether your property is on Kale Road, Haldane Road and Seacourt Road or anywhere close by, we can survey it. Main roads around Crossness include the A2016, which makes travel easy. We also cover the places around Crossness: Thamesmead (1 mile north-west), Dagenham Dock (1 mile north), Barking Riverside (2 miles north-west), Hornchurch Marshes (2 miles north-east) and Dagenham Green (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover London (10 miles west), City of Westminster (12 miles west), Marylebone (12 miles west), Kensington (14 miles west), St Pancras (11 miles west) and Shoreditch (9 miles west).
Around Crossness
Typical jobs here are in homes near Lesnes Abbey Woods, Harris Garrard Academy and Belvedere Working Mens Club pub and the streets around them. Crossness’s nearest station is Abbey Wood station, about 0.8 miles south-west. Other landmarks nearby include Erith and District Hospital (2.1 miles south-east) and Gallions Reach Shopping Park (2.4 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Crossness Nature Reserve.
Signs you need a gutter survey in Crossness
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.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Leaks at the gutter joints
- Leaves and moss blocking gutters
- Water backing up from a hidden gutter
- Fascia boards damaged by overflowing water
If you live in an older home near Church of the Cross, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs.
What to check before booking
- What happens after the report arrives
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- Their track record with similar roofs
Places near Crossness
Other services in Crossness
How the survey changes by roof type
Fascias and soffits
Soffits and timber fascias suffer when gutters overflow. We check them along with the gutters.
Box and secret gutters
Hidden gutters are a common source of leaks inside. We check the outlets, linings and overflows where safe.
How the survey works
You do not need to do much on the day. Point out anything you’ve noticed, such as stains, drips or loose pieces, and we will get on with the inspection. A typical survey takes about one to two hours for most homes, and longer where there are parapet, valley or box gutters to follow. Surveys in Crossness can be booked for any day of the week. London parking is often by permit or pay-and-display, so it is useful to know what’s near you. A back bedroom window can be the best vantage point for a rear addition, so we may ask to use one.
- We agree which parts of the building you’re most worried about.
- Each gutter run is checked for blockages, sags and leaking joints.
- We check the outlets, hoppers, downpipes and any overflows.
- Fascias, soffits and the walls below are looked at for signs of overflow.
- You get photos and written recommendations, prioritised where relevant.
How to prepare
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with whoever owns or manages the building
Getting a price
Booking is simple: just call 07833 053749 or use the contact form, let us know about the property and we will explain which survey suits. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
Advice
What a gutter survey doesn’t cover
Every survey has limits, and we’d rather be clear about that before you book. Bear these in mind:
- Underground drains, which need a CCTV drain survey
- Rot or damp concealed behind fascias or inside walls
- Gutters out of sight from every safe viewpoint
If you’re not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll give you a straight answer before you book. What our survey covers.
What we look at
- Outlets and hoppers
- Eaves gutters
- Parapet and box gutters
- Downpipes
- Fascias and soffits
- Valley gutters
Tips from our surveys
There is plenty you can do without going near the roof. What helps most:
- Note any damp stains below the gutters
- Look for downpipes coming loose
- Do not leave hidden gutters out of a clear-out
- Don’t climb a ladder to look in the gutters
If anything in the report is not clear, ask us. With the Standard Survey there is a follow-up consultation, and the Premium Survey includes an in-person consultation.
Get small faults like a dripping joint or loose downpipe sorted quickly. Left alone, they usually grow and spilled water harms brickwork and woodwork.
Why it’s worth a survey now in Crossness
Clearing gutters removes the debris, but it does not tell you why a gutter overflows. Our survey also looks at falls, joints, brackets, outlets and downpipes to show whether something else is wrong. Blocked gutters and hoppers on London houses overflow and soak brickwork, which can lead to damp inside. A blocked outlet ignored for a winter or two can mean damp walls inside.
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so the price reflects that. The price is confirmed before booking.
Why book us in Crossness
- 98% customer satisfaction
- An independent look at the roof
- A report with photographs
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID