Greater London · London and the South East
Kingston upon Thames Gutter Survey
An experienced roof surveyor for gutter surveys in Kingston upon Thames. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us.
- Dripping or leaking gutter joints
- Cracked or loose downpipes
- Blocked outlets and hoppers
What affects the price in Kingston upon Thames
Prices vary from roof to roof, for these reasons:
- The roof’s overall size
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
Our price is from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on how big and how high the roof is, access and which survey you book.
What to let us know when you contact us
Some details help us suggest the right survey and price. When you get in touch, it’s useful to mention:
- Anything about access we should know
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
Gutter survey starts from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, so call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the details.
Gutter survey in Kingston upon Thames: what you get
Most gutters hang from the fascia boards at the eaves, so fascias and soffits are part of the survey. Long-term overflowing can soften and rot timber boards and mark the soffits underneath. Older buildings, from before 2000, can have asbestos cement soffits, gutters or downpipes. We don’t carry out asbestos testing, so we flag anything that might contain it for a specialist asbestos surveyor to check. If you are worried about cracked or loose downpipes and gutters overflowing in heavy rain, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on outlets and hoppers, parapet and box gutters and fascias and soffits alike.
London has a great many flats in converted houses and purpose-built blocks, so roofs are often shared between several households. Landlords, managing agents and residents’ companies need to know what condition it is in and what work is coming up, in Kingston upon Thames as anywhere. A defect on a shared roof can reach more than one flat. With a written report and photographs, everyone can plan from the same facts.
It is not only a list of defects. It explains what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, so you can plan your next steps.
- Location
- Kingston upon Thames (KT2, KT1, TW10)
- Region
- Greater London
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Towns and villages near Kingston upon Thames
More services for Kingston upon Thames
Different roofs, different checks
Plastic (uPVC) gutters
Older plastic gutters can turn brittle and split. We check joints, brackets and the line of each run.
Lead-lined valley and parapet gutters
A London butterfly roof drains to a central valley gutter and if it blocks, water can come indoors. We check it where it is safe to see.
Common roof problems in Kingston upon Thames
Some gutters may be too small, or have too few downpipes, for the roof they serve. An extension or extra roof slope can add water to an existing gutter, and a heavy downpour shows up the problem.
A survey can pick up problems like:
- Gutters that have fallen out of line
- Overflowing eaves gutters
- Leaking or loose downpipes
- Joints that drip after rain
If you live near a park such as Canbury Gardens, or anywhere with mature trees, autumn leaves can block gutters and valleys, and an overflowing gutter soon means a wet wall.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- When you’ll get the report
Gutter surveys in Kingston upon Thames: local notes
Historic houses like Hampton Court Palace, about 1.8 miles south-west, show how far back building in the area around Kingston upon Thames goes. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters. 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. Bay roofs, hip ridges and dormers from later loft conversions are the details that set these houses apart. Whatever the covering, it’s frequently the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first.
Take a building like St Luke's CofE Primary School: a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time. Landlords with a home close to Kingston station may find that the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at.
Kingston upon Thames is about 7 miles south-west of Kensington, in Greater London. We cover Kingston upon Thames and the rest of Greater London. Our Greater London coverage includes Kingston upon Thames. London is in our area too.
Every address in KT2, KT1 and TW10 is within our area for gutter surveys. Local streets include Sigrist Square, Old London Road and London Road, and we cover them all. Kingston upon Thames is on the B3365, which makes it simple to reach. We also cover the places around Kingston upon Thames: Norbiton (1 mile east), Coombe (2 miles east), New Malden (2 miles south-east), Coombe Hill (2 miles north-east) and Motspur Park (2 miles east). Larger places within reach include London (11 miles north-east), City of Westminster (9 miles north-east), Marylebone (10 miles north-east), Kensington (7 miles north-east), St Pancras (11 miles north-east) and Shoreditch (12 miles north-east).
What’s near Kingston upon Thames
Typical jobs here are in homes near Canbury Gardens, The Grey Horse pub and Kingston Grammar School and the streets around them. There’s a railway station in Kingston upon Thames itself: Kingston station. A little further out are Eel Pie Island Museum (2.6 miles north-west) and Kingston Hospital (0.7 miles east). The countryside around Kingston upon Thames includes Rose Walk and Kingston Hill Road area.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
A lot can be seen from ground level. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Never climb onto the roof to look.
A DIY look is useful, but it isn’t a survey. You won’t see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from the ground.
Questions from Kingston upon Thames
How do I find out if my home in Kingston upon Thames is listed?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it’s in a conservation area. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Can a landlord with a rental near Kingston station book a roof survey?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for. You can phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and what you need.
When is the best time for a gutter survey?
There is no wrong time. If water is already spilling over, book sooner rather than later as overflowing water can damage walls.
How soon will I get the report?
The Premium Survey report comes the same day, the Standard within 24–48 hours and the Basic within 48 hours. Each one is emailed.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. It’s a specialist roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 building survey. It focuses on the roof and can sit alongside a RICS survey.
Do I need to be at home?
Someone needs to let us in if we’re looking inside or in the loft. Access is agreed with you when booking.
Do you cover Kingston upon Thames?
Yes. We survey roofs across London and South East England, and that includes Kingston upon Thames.
How it works
Safety comes first on every visit. Everything that can safely be seen is inspected, and anything we cannot see is noted in the report. The survey normally takes about 1–2 hours for most homes, and longer where there are parapet, valley or box gutters to follow. In a London area like Kingston upon Thames, the main things to sort out are parking and access: let us know about parking, the floor the property is on, any shared entrance and loft access. We then look at whatever is safely visible from the ground, windows, the loft and, where it is safe, the roof itself.
- We start by hearing about any drips, overflows or damp patches.
- The eaves gutters, downpipes and fascias are checked from the ground and vantage points.
- We check hidden gutters, such as valleys and parapets, where it’s safe to see them.
- We look in the roof space, where there’s safe access, for signs of water getting in.
- We send a written report with photos and clear recommendations.
How to prepare
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we are coming
Arrange a survey
For a price for gutter surveys in Kingston upon Thames, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email. A few details about the property and the roof help us give you an accurate price.
Advice
Practical tips
Getting the most from a gutter survey starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Tips:
- Have gutters cleared at least once a year
- Check from the ground or a window, not a ladder
- Watch ceilings under valley gutters for fresh marks
- Ask for valleys and parapet gutters to be cleared too
After any work is done, watch the gutters in the next heavy rain. Water should run to the outlets and away without spilling over. If it doesn’t, tell whoever did the work.
Have your gutters cleared at least once a year or more frequently near trees. Late autumn, after the leaves have fallen, is a sensible time. Clean gutters can do their job.