Gutter Survey in Ivychurch

How a gutter survey works in Ivychurch

We carry out gutter surveys in Ivychurch as part of our cover across London and South East England. We inspect everything we can see safely from ground level, windows, the loft space and the roof where it’s safe. A visit usually takes about one to two hours at a house, depending on how many gutter runs and downpipes there are. The written report follows, with photos and recommendations. Common reasons to book are leaves and moss blocking gutters and overflowing valley or parapet gutters, across downpipes, eaves gutters and parapet and box gutters.

Somewhere as small as Ivychurch, homes are frequently older cottages and farmhouses, with outbuildings and some newer houses. Older roofs may be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, often with chimneys that have stood a long time. Each needs checking in its own way, and thatch is a specialist material we report on as far as it can be seen. Chimneys and lead flashings on old roofs often need the most attention.

If any part of the gutter couldn’t be seen safely, we say so in the report. You’ll know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.

What happens on the day

Once we have finished looking, we write up our findings in a report with photographs, emailed to you. As for time on site, it typically takes between one and two hours for most houses, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. Around Ivychurch, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so let us know about the loft hatch and any ladder. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.

1. We agree which parts of the building you are most worried about.
2. We look along each run for debris, sagging and drips.
3. We check the outlets, hoppers, downpipes and any overflows.
4. Fascias, soffits and the walls below are looked at for signs of overflow.
5. You get photos and written recommendations, prioritised where relevant.

Before the survey

• Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
• Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
• Check the loft hatch can be reached

Book a survey

You can call us seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. For a price or to book, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.

Ask for a survey

Related advice

• Winter Roof Checklist for Homeowners

When to book a survey in Ivychurch

A good many tiled and slate roofs carry moss, and heavy rain washes clumps of it into the gutters. With grit from the coverings, it forms a thick sludge that holds water in the gutter and lets weeds take root.

A survey can pick up problems such as:

• Overflowing eaves gutters
• Choked outlets or hopper heads
• Leaves and moss blocking gutters
• Water backing up from a hidden gutter

For an older house near a landmark like Church of St George, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first.

Questions to ask before booking

• Whether the inside of the roof is included
• Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
• Whether VAT is in the quoted price
• What the survey will not cover

What a good roof survey covers

What we can’t see

In fairness, a roof survey has limits:

• What’s behind fascias and inside walls
• The inside of buried drains
• Hidden sections we can’t view safely

If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll recommend the right survey before booking. What a survey covers and doesn’t.

What this survey covers

• Outlets and hoppers
• Fascias and soffits
• Eaves gutters
• Valley gutters
• Parapet and box gutters
• Downpipes