Kent · London and the South East
Cudham Gutter Survey
A survey of gutters, valleys, outlets and downpipes across Cudham, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Get in touch for a price.
- Gutters that have fallen out of line
- Water backing up from a hidden gutter
- Leaks at the gutter joints
Honest limits
In fairness, a roof survey has limits:
- Underground drains, which need a CCTV drain survey
- Hidden sections we can’t view safely
- Asbestos testing of old gutters, downpipes or soffits
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll suggest the right survey. The full list of what we check.
What we check
- Fascias and soffits
- Downpipes
- Outlets and hoppers
- Eaves gutters
- Parapet and box gutters
- Valley gutters
How a gutter survey works in Cudham
We carry out gutter surveys in Cudham as part of our cover across London and the South East. We inspect everything we can see safely, from the ground, from windows and from the loft space. A visit normally takes about 1–2 hours on an ordinary house, and more on a big or complicated roof. Afterwards, you get a written report with photos and recommendations. We survey fascias and soffits, downpipes and valley gutters, and common reasons people get in touch are dripping or leaking gutter joints and water backing up from a hidden gutter.
Some older homes in villages like Cudham are listed or in a conservation area. That can affect what materials can be used when work is done, so check with the council before planning anything. A roof report helps you plan work with that in mind. Where a building is listed, matching the existing roof materials is often expected.
The report is yours to share with whoever needs it: a seller or estate agent, an insurer, a roofer, a builder or a managing agent.
- Location
- Cudham (TN14)
- Region
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Should I look at the roof myself first?
A DIY look is useful, but it isn’t a survey. From ground level, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are frequently out of sight, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
How the survey changes by roof type
Aluminium and other metal gutters
Metal gutters can suffer at joints and where different metals meet. We record any corrosion or leaks we see.
Fascias and soffits
Most gutters are fixed to the fascia, so a rotten fascia can let the gutter drop. We note soft, stained or damaged boards we can see.
Cudham questions
Will you come out to Cudham?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when booking.
Can a landlord with a rental near Chelsfield station book a roof survey?
Of course. We just need to know who will give access, and the report can go straight to you or your agent.
Do you use drones?
Where it helps and the rules allow, yes. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID and fly a drone under 250g, and the airspace and weather are checked before every flight.
Are you insured?
Our surveys are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance. Ask if you need details for a managing agent or building owner.
Will you check the loft?
Normally, if there’s one and it can be reached safely. From inside, the underside of the roof often shows damp, staining or daylight that cannot be seen from outside.
What do I do with the report?
The report arrives by email, with photographs and clear recommendations. The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation, and the Premium Survey an in-person consultation.
How many surveys have you done?
More than 5,000 surveys over 20+ years.
Practical tips
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Check the loft with care after heavy rain
- Make sure downpipe clips are holding
- Book gutter clearing once a year, more often near trees
- Watch the gutters during heavy rain
If anything in the report isn’t clear, ask us. With the Standard Survey there is a follow-up consultation and the Premium Survey comes with an in-person one.
Have your gutters cleared at least once a year, and more often if trees overhang the roof. The best time is normally after the leaves have dropped. Clear gutters can carry water away as they should.
What we do, step by step
Before we start, let us know why you’ve booked: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. That way we can focus on what matters to you. Most visits take about one to two hours at a house, depending on how many gutter runs and downpipes there are. Older roofs in small places like Cudham can have low, tight loft spaces, so let us know about the loft hatch and any ladder. We only go where it’s safe.
- First, you tell us what you’ve seen, such as overflows or damp.
- Gutters, downpipes, fascias and soffits are inspected from safe vantage points.
- We check hidden gutters, such as valleys and parapets, where it is safe to see them.
- The roof space is checked for water marks if it is safe to get into.
- We send a written report with photos and clear recommendations.
Before the survey
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
- If it isn’t your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Leave side gates unlocked
Arrange a survey
Getting a price is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or email us and give us a few details about the property and we’ll recommend the right survey. The price is agreed up front.
Related advice
Cudham homes and their roofs
The wider area around Cudham has a long history of building, with Down House about 1.4 miles north-west. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. Older houses across Kent often have handmade clay or peg tiles, and many have tile-hung walls. You’ll also find oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses among the county’s older buildings. Whatever the covering, it is frequently the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first.
For landlords with property near Chelsfield station, the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at. Take an older house close to Church of St Peter and St Paul: corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Cudham Church of England Primary School, large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other.
Cudham is about 5 miles south of Orpington, in Kent. Surveys in Cudham work the same way as everywhere we cover: a careful look at everything that’s safely in view, photographs and a clear written report. Our area takes in places right across Kent. For surveys nearby, see our London page.
We work across TN14 for gutter surveys. If you need a gutter survey at a property on Cudham Lane South, Cacket's Lane and Newbarn Lane or a nearby road, we can survey it. Other places close to Cudham include Single Street (1 mile west), Berry's Green (1 mile south-west), Horns Green (1 mile south-east), Burlings (1 mile south-east) and Luxted (1 mile north-west). Further out, we also cover Dartford (11 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (5 miles south-east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (15 miles south-east), Gravesend (15 miles north-east), Tonbridge (12 miles south-east) and Northfleet (14 miles north-east).
Near you in Cudham
We work in homes and buildings around Charles Darwin School and The Blacksmith's Arms, among other places. The nearest railway station is Chelsfield station, roughly 3.1 miles north-east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Orpington Hospital (3.3 miles north) and Crofton Roman Villa (3.9 miles north). For a walk, there’s Downe Bank and Betsom's Hill.
What a survey costs
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- Roof area
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
We offer three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, all with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
What to let us know when you contact us
Here’s what helps us most when you contact us:
- What made you get in touch
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
If you’re buying, it’s useful to book soon after your offer is accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. Otherwise, simply phone 07833 053749 or send us an email whenever suits you.