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Goodmayes Gutter Survey
A survey of gutters, valleys, outlets and downpipes in Goodmayes, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Call or email for a price.
- Overflowing valley or parapet gutters
- Choked outlets or hopper heads
- Downpipes that are split or coming away
What happens on the day
A survey visit follows a simple order: we hear what you’ve seen, inspect the roof from each safe vantage point, take photos as we go and make notes for the report. It typically takes an hour or two at a house, depending on how many gutter runs and downpipes there are. In a London area like Goodmayes, the main things to sort out are parking and access: let us know about permits, visitor bays or off-street space, which floor the property is on and how to get into the loft. We then look at what can safely be seen from ground level, windows, the loft and, where it is safe, the roof itself.
- We agree which parts of the building you’re most worried about.
- Each gutter run is checked for blockages, sags and leaking joints.
- Outlets, hoppers, downpipes and overflows are inspected.
- Fascias, soffits and the walls below are looked at for signs of overflow.
- Findings are photographed and set out in a written report.
Before we arrive
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it is shared
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
How to book
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Take them safely from the ground or a window; never climb up to get a better view. To get started, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Advice
Gutter survey in Goodmayes
Gutters are normally fixed to fascia boards, so fascias and soffits are part of the survey. Water that overflows for long enough can rot timber fascias and stain the soffits below. On buildings from before 2000, some soffits and rainwater goods may be asbestos cement. We do not carry out asbestos testing, but we flag anything that could contain it. If you’ve noticed leaks at the gutter joints and brackets that have dropped or snapped, we can find out what’s behind it, on fascias and soffits, downpipes and outlets and hoppers alike.
Victorian and Edwardian terraces are found right across London, often with slate roofs, chimney stacks shared with neighbours and gutters hidden behind parapets. Slates can last a century or more, but the nails holding them corrode, and slates slip. In Goodmayes, as across London, that’s why a roof needs a proper look rather than a glance from the street. Lead flashings and shared chimney stacks on these houses need a close look too.
Nothing in the report is left vague: if work is needed, the report says so clearly, and where it can wait, that’s said too.
- Place
- Goodmayes (IG3, RM8, RM6)
- Region
- Greater London
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Questions from Goodmayes
Can parking be tricky for a visit in Goodmayes?
Parking in Goodmayes, as in most of London, takes a little planning: a visitor permit or a bay close to the door helps a lot, so mention what’s available when you book.
Is my home in Goodmayes listed or in a conservation area?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
How much is a gutter survey?
The Basic Survey starts from £150, the Standard from £250 and the Premium from £400, all inc. VAT. For a price for your building, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
How much time does the visit need?
A visit normally takes between one and two hours for most homes, and longer where there are parapet, valley or box gutters to follow. We will give you an idea when booking.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, if whoever owns or manages the building agrees access. On a shared roof we can only inspect the parts we are allowed to reach.
Can the survey be at a weekend?
Yes, weekend visits are possible as well as weekdays. Just phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email to arrange it.
Are you structural engineers?
No. We note visible signs like sagging or deflection, but we do not carry out calculations or give an engineer’s opinion. Where an engineer is needed, we say so in the report.
Why it is worth a survey now in Goodmayes
A dripping joint or sagging bracket won’t get better on its own. Each heavy rain puts more water where it shouldn’t be, on walls, timber and sometimes inside. Getting it surveyed now shows what needs attention first. Many older London roofs have only old felt under the slates, or no underlay at all, so a slipped slate can soon mean water inside. Left unchecked, water soaks into timber and plaster and the damage spreads.
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.
Why book us in Goodmayes
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Surveys on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- A report with photos
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
See our cost guide and two real surveys.
Gutter surveys around Goodmayes
Historic houses such as Eastbury Manor House, about 2.1 miles south, show how far back building in the area around Goodmayes goes. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. In outer London, interwar semis with hipped, tiled roofs sit alongside older slate-roofed terraces. 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.
If you run a business near The Brewery, a dated report on the roof is useful for planning and for any lease discussions. Take an older house close to Church of All Saints: old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs.
Goodmayes is about 2 miles north of Barking, in Greater London. Surveys in Goodmayes work the same way as everywhere we cover: a careful inspection, photos and a written report. Our area takes in places right across Greater London. Our London page covers surveys nearby.
Gutter surveys in IG3, RM8 and RM6 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. If you need a gutter survey at a property on High Road, Green Lane and Essex Road or a nearby road, we can survey it. Goodmayes is on the A1083, so it’s easy for us to get to. Close by, we survey roofs in Little Heath (1 mile north), Aldborough Hatch (1 mile north), Chadwell Heath (2 miles north-east), Becontree (2 miles south-east) and Becontree Heath (2 miles east). Further out, we also cover London (10 miles south-west), City of Westminster (12 miles west), Marylebone (12 miles west), Kensington (14 miles west), St Pancras (10 miles west) and Shoreditch (9 miles west).
Local landmarks in Goodmayes
Around Goodmayes, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Eva Hart pub, South Park and Mayfield School and the streets around them. There is a railway station in Goodmayes itself: Goodmayes station. Nearby you will also find Redbridge Museum (1.7 miles west) and Goodmayes Hospital (0.9 miles north). Open spaces near Goodmayes include Hollow Pond and Scrattons Eco Park.
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What a survey costs
Survey packages start from £150, including VAT. The price for your roof depends on:
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- The size of the roof
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package you pick makes a difference too. The price is always agreed first.
What we need to know
Here’s what helps us most when you get in touch:
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- What’s prompted the survey
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
Getting a price is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or email us and give us a few details about the property and we will recommend the right survey. The price is agreed up front.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Goodmayes
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord, with the report sent to whoever needs it. Access is agreed with the tenant in advance.
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait, which helps with budgets and planning.
Different roofs, different checks
Plastic (uPVC) gutters
Joints that have pulled apart are a common fault on plastic gutters. We record each one we can 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.
What we are asked to look at in Goodmayes
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 when they’ve noticed something like this:
- Gutters that have fallen out of line
- Leaking or loose downpipes
- Water spilling over the gutter edge
- Gutters full of debris and silt
If you own a rental within reach of Goodmayes station, the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at.
Questions to ask before booking
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- What the report includes, and whether it has photos
- How soon the report will arrive
- What the survey won’t cover