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Gutter survey in Foxbury, Greater London
A survey of gutters, valleys, outlets and downpipes in Foxbury, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Get in touch for a price.
- Cracked or loose downpipes
- Hoppers and outlets full of debris
- Sagging gutters and loose brackets
How we price gutter surveys
Prices vary from roof to roof, for these reasons:
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- House, block, shop or office
- The size of the roof
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how it can be reached and seen safely. Gutter survey starts from £150, including VAT.
Booking your survey
There is no need for technical words. Just tell us:
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- What’s prompted the survey
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
A quick phone call is typically the easiest start: phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form. You’ll have a price before anything is arranged.
How a gutter survey works in Foxbury
Damp patches on inside walls, stains below a valley or water running down the brickwork often trace back to the gutters. Our gutter survey helps show whether the rainwater system is the cause, from everything that’s safely in view. Where the cause looks more like the roof covering or a flashing, the report says so, with a suggested next step. Common reasons to book are dripping or leaking gutter joints and cracked or loose downpipes, across outlets and hoppers, fascias and soffits and valley gutters.
Much of London’s housing is flats, in converted houses or purpose-built blocks, so roofs are often shared between several households. Whoever looks after the building needs a clear picture of the roof, chimneys and gutters, in Foxbury as anywhere. A defect on a shared roof can reach more than one flat. A report gives everyone the same picture to plan from, with photographs.
Every survey ends with a written report, with photos, emailed to you. It sets out the condition of the gutter, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Where
- Foxbury (DA14, BR7, DA15)
- Region
- Greater London
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What a gutter survey doesn’t cover
To be straight with you, a roof survey has limits:
- Blockages deep inside downpipes
- Underground drains, which need a CCTV drain survey
- Damage hidden inside walls or behind boards
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll tell you before booking. What a survey covers and does not.
Roofs we survey in Foxbury
- Eaves gutters
- Fascias and soffits
- Valley gutters
- Downpipes
- Parapet and box gutters
- Outlets and hoppers
What happens on the day
The visit has one job: to see as much of the gutter as can safely be seen and record it clearly. Everything we note and photograph goes into the written report. The visit normally takes about one to two hours for most houses, and longer for a large or complex roof. Surveys in Foxbury 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.
- You tell us where you’ve seen overflows, drips or damp.
- We walk round the building and check the gutters, downpipes and fascias from ground level.
- We look at hidden gutters as far as safe access allows.
- Where it is safe, we check the loft for signs of water.
- A report with photos and recommendations follows.
Before we arrive
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
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 talk you through the options and what they cost.
Related advice
How the survey changes by roof type
Lead-lined valley and parapet gutters
Lead gutters need their linings, steps and outlets in good order as far as they can be seen safely. Lead is also a target for theft.
Box and secret gutters
Secret gutters are hidden under the edge of the roof covering and is easy to overlook. The report records what could and couldn’t be seen.
Before and after the survey
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They apply to most roofs:
- Have overhanging branches cut back
- Include valley, parapet and box gutters when clearing
- Note any damp stains below the gutters
- Look for new stains on ceilings below valleys after rain
The report comes with photos and clear written recommendations. Share it with a contractor of your choice so they know what needs doing.
Deal with drips, sags and loose downpipes early. They tend to get worse and spilled water harms brickwork and woodwork.
Do you need a gutter survey in Foxbury?
Sometimes a gutter struggles with the area of roof draining into it. An extension or extra roof slope can add water to an existing gutter, and a heavy downpour shows up the problem.
People usually book a survey after spotting something like this:
- Rotten fascias or stained soffits
- Cracked or loose downpipes
- Leaves and moss blocking gutters
- Brackets that have dropped or snapped
Landlords with a home close to Sidcup station may find that knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints.
What to check before booking
- Is VAT included in the price?
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- Whether the loft space is looked at, where there is one
- How long the report takes to arrive
Foxbury questions
Is parking a problem for a survey in Foxbury?
In much of London, parking needs planning: a visitor permit or a nearby bay makes the day run more smoothly.
I let a flat near Sidcup station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, landlords and letting agents book with us as well as owners. You can call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and some details.
Will you check the drains below ground?
No, we do not carry out CCTV drain surveys. The survey covers gutters, outlets, hoppers, downpipes and overflows and flags signs of a drain problem.
Does the report include photographs?
Yes. The report includes photographs of what we found, so you can see each point for yourself.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We have more than 20 years’ experience and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, as long as access is agreed. Roofs over flats are frequently shared, so whoever owns or manages the building needs to agree access. We inspect only the parts we are allowed to reach.
Can the survey be at a weekend?
Yes. We survey on weekdays and at weekends. Just ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form to arrange a day.
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Local roofs in Foxbury
The wider area around Foxbury has a long history of building, with Eltham Palace about 2.6 miles north-west. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, like lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. Further from the centre, London’s housing takes in interwar semis with hipped roofs in clay or concrete tiles as well as 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. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first.
For businesses in and around places such as The Glades, knowing the roof’s condition lets you budget for work rather than pay for emergencies. Anyone responsible for a site like Chislehurst School for Girls will know that its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale.
Foxbury is about 1 mile east of Chislehurst, in Greater London. From houses to flats and shops in Foxbury, the roof can be surveyed. Our area takes in places right across Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for London.
Surveys in DA14, BR7 and DA15 are booked the same way as anywhere else. You’ll find streets such as Kemnal Road, Sydney Road and Carlton Road, and we cover them all. Nearby, we also carry out gutter surveys in Longlands (1 mile north), Chislehurst (1 mile west), New Eltham (1 mile north-west), Elmstead (2 miles west) and Coldharbour (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also cover London (10 miles north-west), City of Westminster (12 miles north-west), Marylebone (12 miles north-west), Kensington (14 miles north-west), St Pancras (12 miles north-west) and Shoreditch (10 miles north-west).
Local landmarks in Foxbury
Around Foxbury, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Chislehurst Common, Mead Road Infant School and The Bulls Head Public House and the streets around them. The closest station to Foxbury is Sidcup station, about 1.2 miles north-east of the centre. A little further out are The Glades (3.3 miles west) and Queen Mary's Hospital (0.6 miles east). For a walk, there is Summer Hill and The Tarn.