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Gutter survey in Kevington, Greater London
A survey of gutters, valleys, outlets and downpipes in Kevington. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- Hoppers and outlets full of debris
- Overflowing valley or parapet gutters
- Gutters overflowing in heavy rain
Gutter surveys for homes and businesses in Kevington
Owners get in touch after seeing an overflow, finding damp or planning ahead for winter. Landlords and managing agents use it to plan maintenance and buyers sometimes want the gutters looked at before they exchange. Whoever books, we inspect and report in the same way, with photographs and written recommendations. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. We survey downpipes, valley gutters and parapet and box gutters, and people most frequently book us about cracked or loose downpipes and soffits marked by water.
London has Victorian and Edwardian terraces in almost every borough, many with Welsh slate roofs, shared chimney stacks and parapet or valley gutters. Good slates can last over a hundred years, yet the nails frequently give out first and let slates slip. Homes in Kevington are no exception. Lead flashings and shared chimney stacks on these houses need a careful look too.
The written findings come by email, easy to pass on to a roofer, an agent or an insurer. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and same day for Premium.
- Where
- Kevington (BR5)
- Region
- Greater London
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
How it works
It helps to start with what’s prompted the survey: a purchase, a leak, a storm, new work or simply peace of mind. That way we can focus on what matters to you. The visit normally takes an hour or two at a house, depending on how many gutter runs and downpipes there are. London terraces rarely offer a view of the whole roof from one spot, so in Kevington we work round the house, using the street, the windows, the loft and any safe vantage point behind it. If other people live in the building, let us know who can let us into the shared parts.
- First, we agree the areas to focus on.
- Each gutter run is checked for blockages, sags and leaking joints.
- We check the outlets, hoppers, downpipes and any overflows.
- We check fascias, soffits and walls for water damage.
- Findings are photographed and set out in a written report.
Before we arrive
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
How to book
We survey roofs on any day of the week. To find a date that works for you, call 07833 053749 or email us.
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Kevington: your questions answered
Will parking be an issue for a roof survey in Kevington?
It rarely stops a survey, but it’s worth planning. Let us know the parking rules on your street and we’ll work around them.
I let a flat near St Mary Cray station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, rented property is part of what we cover. Just call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and let us know about the building, including who will give access on the day.
Do you check valley and parapet gutters?
Yes. These gutters often cause leaks indoors when they block so we pay close attention to them. Parts of them may not be visible, and the report says so.
What’s in the report?
It explains what we saw, what it means and what we’d suggest, backed by photographs. Anything we couldn’t see safely is noted too, so you know exactly what was covered.
Is there a good time of year to book a gutter survey?
You can book at any time of year. Before the wetter months gives you time to plan any work, and a wet spell can show where gutters overflow.
What happens next?
You receive the written report by email, with photographs and recommendations. You can use it to talk to a seller, an insurer, a roofer or a managing agent, whichever applies.
Will I get photos?
Yes, plenty. Each finding is shown in a picture where possible.
Signs you need a gutter survey in Kevington
Overflowing gutters in a downpour are a common reason to book. Others spot damp patches, ceiling stains or green marks on the walls. The survey helps pin down the source before it causes more harm.
Problems we come across often include:
- Choked outlets or hopper heads
- Leaking or loose downpipes
- Fascia boards damaged by overflowing water
- Valley or box gutters that overflow inside
If you own a rental within reach of St Mary Cray station, a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant.
Before booking anyone
- What they won’t be able to tell you
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- What follow-up you get after the report
- What exactly goes into their report
Gutter surveys around Kevington
Outer London has lots of Victorian and Edwardian terraces with slate roofs, but also a great many interwar semis, often with hipped roofs in clay or concrete tiles. Hips, bay roofs and later loft conversions are typical of those semis, if your home is one of them. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look. With Lullingstone Castle about 3.2 miles south-east, Kevington sits in an area with a long building history. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
Parking in Kevington, as in most of London, takes a little planning: a visitor permit or a nearby bay makes the day easier, as a space near the door cannot be promised. Take a building like Manor Oak Primary School: long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle.
Kevington is about 1 mile east of Orpington, in Greater London. We visit Kevington as part of our work across Greater London, for homes and businesses alike. Across Greater London, we cover Kevington and the places around it. We also survey roofs in London.
We work across BR5 for gutter surveys and the streets around it. Whether your property is on Crockenhill Road and Sheepcote Lane or anywhere close by, we can help. If you are just outside Kevington, we cover Derry Downs (1 mile west), Crockenhill (1 mile east), St Mary Cray (1 mile west), Orpington (1 mile west) and Poverest (2 miles west). Larger places within reach include London (13 miles north-west), City of Westminster (15 miles north-west), Marylebone (15 miles north-west), St Pancras (15 miles north-west), Shoreditch (13 miles north-west) and Walthamstow (15 miles north-west).
What’s near Kevington
Around Kevington, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Priory School and Harris Academy Orpington, among other places. The nearest railway station is St Mary Cray station, about 1.4 miles north-west. Nearby you’ll also find Lullingstone Castle (3.2 miles south-east) and London Borough of Bromley Museum (1.5 miles west). Open spaces near Kevington include Summer Hill and The Warren.
Different roofs, different checks
Plastic (uPVC) gutters
Older plastic gutters can turn brittle and crack. We check joints, brackets and the line of each run.
Aluminium and other metal gutters
Metal gutters are common on commercial buildings and some homes. Joints, outlets and fixings are the parts we focus on.
What you can safely check yourself
A lot can be seen from ground level. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Never climb onto the roof to look.
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Photograph them and note the date, which helps when we check the roof.
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How we price gutter surveys
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. The main factors are:
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- Roof area
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
We offer three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, all with VAT included. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
Booking your survey
These details help when you get in touch:
- What made you get in touch
- The property’s address and postcode
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- The kind of building and roof involved
Unsure which package suits your roof? The easiest way is to call 07833 053749 or email us and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We will talk you through the options and what they cost.
Why act early in Kevington
Our report is a dated record of what we found, useful when you are planning maintenance or getting work priced. Without one, it is guesswork from the ground. London’s older roofs often have bitumen felt underlay or none at all, so once the slates or flashings let water past, little stops it reaching ceilings. Left unchecked, water soaks into timber and plaster and the damage spreads.
Gutter survey starts from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on how big and how high the roof is, access and the package you choose.
What you get with us
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- 20+ years’ experience
- Every finding written up with photos
See what a roof survey costs and two real surveys.