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Gutter survey in Longlands, Greater London
Gutter surveys in Longlands, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. You get a clear report with photos.
- Cracked or loose downpipes
- Water spilling over the gutter edge
- Choked outlets or hopper heads
Longlands homes and their roofs
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. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look. The wider area around Longlands has a long history of building, with Eltham Palace about 2 miles north-west. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, such as 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.
Trees in and around Waring Park shed leaves that can end up in nearby gutters, so outlets and downpipes are worth watching. If you run a business near Broadway Shopping Centre, a written record of the roof’s condition helps you plan maintenance rather than react to leaks.
Longlands is about 1 mile west of Sidcup, in Greater London. If you’re in Longlands, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Across Greater London, we cover Longlands and the places around it. Our London page covers surveys nearby.
Surveys in DA15, DA14 and SE9 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Local streets include Main Road, Alder Road and Sidcup Road, and we cover them all. Being close to the A211, Longlands is easy for us to reach. Other places close to Longlands include Foxbury (1 mile south), New Eltham (1 mile north-west), Chislehurst (1 mile south-west), Coldharbour (1 mile west) and Blackfen (1 mile north). Larger places within reach include London (9 miles north-west), City of Westminster (12 miles north-west), Marylebone (12 miles north-west), Kensington (13 miles west), St Pancras (11 miles north-west) and Shoreditch (10 miles north-west).
What’s near Longlands
We work in homes and buildings around Waring Park, Chislehurst School for Girls and Ye Olde Black Horse Inn, among other places. The closest station to Longlands is New Eltham station, about 0.8 miles north-west. Nearby you will also find Queen Mary's Hospital (1 mile south-east) and Greenwich Castle (5 miles north-west). The countryside around Longlands includes Summer Hill and The Tarn.
Gutter survey in Longlands: what you get
A gutter needs a steady fall towards its outlet or water sits in them. When brackets sag or joints part, water pools, drips and spills over at the low points. We look along each run for sags, gaps and leaking joints and look at the brackets and downpipe clips. You get written recommendations, prioritised by urgency where relevant. If you’ve noticed hoppers and outlets full of debris and fascia boards damaged by overflowing water, we can find out what’s behind it.
Many London terraces have a butterfly roof, with two slopes meeting in a central valley gutter that drains to the rear. Hidden behind the parapet, that gutter can block or split without anyone seeing it. For a house in Longlands with this kind of roof, the hidden gutter is one of the first things to check.
How fast the report arrives depends on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day.
- Place
- Longlands (DA15, DA14, SE9)
- Region
- Greater London
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Why get it checked now?
Overflowing water soaks the walls under the gutter. Given time, it can cause damp patches, damaged pointing and rot in nearby timber. Spotting the problem early tends to mean a simpler fix. In a London terrace or conversion, a roof defect rarely stays your problem alone: a blocked parapet gutter or slipped slate can let water into the flat below or the house next door. Finding it early keeps the work smaller.
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where it applies) come with the Premium Survey, which starts from £400, including VAT. We’ll tell you which package suits the questions you have.
Why book us in Longlands
- 98% customer satisfaction
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
Read our cost guide or two real surveys.
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. Notes and photographs go into the written report. The visit typically takes roughly 1–2 hours for most homes, and longer where there are parapet, valley or box gutters to follow. In a London area like Longlands, 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 whatever is safely visible from ground level, windows, the loft and, where it’s safe, the roof itself.
- We start with what you’ve noticed, such as damp or overflowing gutters.
- The eaves gutters, downpipes and fascias are checked from ground level and windows.
- Valleys, parapets and box gutters are inspected where they can be seen safely.
- The roof space is checked for staining, where it can be reached safely.
- You receive a report with photos and recommendations.
Getting ready for the survey
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Tell us about parking before the day
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
Arrange a survey
Our phone lines are open seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. For a price or to book, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Related advice
Common roof problems in Longlands
Valley, parapet and box gutters are frequently lined with lead or a sheet material. When a lining splits or an outlet blocks, the water can come inside, because there is no outer edge for it to spill over. Lead linings can also be stolen.
Most people get in touch after spotting one of these:
- Fascia boards damaged by overflowing water
- Water spilling over the gutter edge
- Leaking or loose downpipes
- Sagging gutters and loose brackets
If you own a rental within reach of New Eltham station, knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- Their insurance cover
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
Honest limits
Every survey has limits, and it’s better to know them up front. Bear these in mind:
- Gutters out of sight from every safe viewpoint
- What’s hidden inside a downpipe
- Pipes below ground level
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will tell you. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Fascias and soffits
- Parapet and box gutters
- Downpipes
- Eaves gutters
- Valley gutters
- Outlets and hoppers
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For landlords and managing agents
If you own several properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To discuss a number of properties, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the addresses.
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord, with the report sent to whoever needs it. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
It helps to keep a record: dates of leaks, photos from ground level and any work done on the roof. Share it with us when booking.
Longlands: your questions answered
Will parking be an issue for a roof survey in Longlands?
Sometimes, yes. Where there are permit zones, a visitor permit or nearby pay-and-display bay works well, and a driveway is even better.
How do I find out if my home in Longlands is listed?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. It’s worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
When is the best time for a gutter survey?
Any time of year works. Booking before autumn and winter gives you time to plan though problems often show up after heavy rain.
What’s the best way to book?
The quickest way is to phone 07833 053749 or send us an email. Tell us the address and a little about the roof, and we will take it from there. We survey on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
Could my damp wall be caused by the gutters?
Leaking gutters and downpipes are a common cause of damp walls, and the survey looks for that. If the cause looks like something else, the report says so, based on what we can see.
What insurance do you have?
We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
How much is a gutter survey?
Our packages start from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, inc. VAT. Just ring 07833 053749 or email us for a price.