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Malden Rushett Gutter Survey
We take a careful look at the gutter at your property in Malden Rushett, and put it all in a written report with photos.
- Cracked or loose downpipes
- Soffits marked by water
- Water spilling over the gutter edge
What a gutter survey doesn’t cover
Every survey has limits, and we’d rather be clear about that before booking. Keep these in mind:
- Blockages deep inside downpipes
- Damage hidden inside walls or behind boards
- Whether a material contains asbestos (a specialist asbestos surveyor’s job)
If you are not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer before booking. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Valley gutters
- Eaves gutters
- Parapet and box gutters
- Fascias and soffits
- Downpipes
- Outlets and hoppers
Gutter survey in Malden Rushett: 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. On buildings from before 2000, some soffits and rainwater goods may be asbestos cement. We don’t carry out asbestos testing, but we flag anything that could contain it. Common reasons to book are soffits marked by water and blocked outlets and hoppers, on outlets and hoppers, valley gutters and fascias and soffits.
A London butterfly roof slopes down to a central valley gutter that drains to the back of the house. Hidden behind the parapet, that gutter can block or split without anyone seeing it. For a house in Malden Rushett with this kind of roof, the hidden gutter is one of the first things to check.
Findings are set out part by part, from the coverings down to the gutters, with a note and a photo for each point. You’ll see the good as well as the bad.
- Place
- Malden Rushett (KT9)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
How it works
We photograph the roof as we go, so you can see in the report what we found and where. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available, including by drone where it’s applicable and the weather allows. Most surveys take an hour or two for most houses, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. From the street, a London terrace typically shows only its front slope or parapet, so in Malden Rushett 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.
- We start with what you’ve noticed, such as damp or overflowing gutters.
- We walk round the building and check the gutters, downpipes and fascias from ground level.
- We check hidden gutters as far as safe access allows.
- The loft space is checked for staining, where it can be reached safely.
- A report with photos and recommendations follows.
Getting ready for the survey
- Make sure the loft hatch can be reached
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
Arrange a survey
Every survey is priced before it is booked, so you know the cost up front. Gutter survey starts from £150, including VAT. To book, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Related advice
Tips that help
There’s plenty you can do without going near the roof. Here’s what helps most:
- Ask for valleys and parapet gutters to be cleared too
- Have overhanging branches cut back
- Check for spilling water in a downpour
- Get the gutters cleaned out every year
After any work is done, watch the gutters in the next heavy rain. Rain should flow to the outlets and down the downpipes. If it does not, tell whoever did the work.
Hidden gutters need clearing too. They collect leaves and silt just like eaves gutters but you cannot check them from the street, so ask for them to be included when gutters are cleared.
Common questions in Malden Rushett
Is parking a problem for a survey in Malden Rushett?
Sometimes, yes. If Malden Rushett has controlled parking where you are, a visitor permit is the easiest answer, and a driveway is even better.
How do I find out if my home in Malden Rushett is listed?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it’s worth checking before planning any.
Does someone need to be in?
That depends on the survey. Inside the building and in the loft, we need someone to let us in; we will agree the details when booking.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
More than 5,000 surveys over 20+ years.
What does the report include?
It sets out what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, backed by photographs. It also says if any part of the roof couldn’t be seen safely.
Is a Saturday or Sunday visit possible?
Yes, weekend visits are possible as well as weekdays. Just phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email to arrange it.
What happens next?
We email you the written report with photos and recommendations. You can use it to talk to a seller, an insurer, a roofer or a managing agent, whichever applies.
Also in Malden Rushett
What affects the price in Malden Rushett
Prices vary from roof to roof, and it comes down to:
- The size of the roof
- The shape of the roof and its details
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how safely it can be seen. Gutter survey starts from £150, including VAT.
Booking your survey
A few details help us point you to the right survey and price. When you contact us, it helps to mention:
- The type of building and roof, like pitched or flat
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- What’s prompted the survey
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
Most bookings start with a short call: ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email, and we will ask about the building and what you need. You’ll have a price before anything is arranged.
Common roof problems in Malden Rushett
Hidden gutters are often lined with lead or another sheet covering. When a lining splits or an outlet blocks, the water can come inside, because there’s no outer edge for it to spill over. Lead linings can also be stolen.
Here are some of the things we see often:
- Leaves and moss blocking gutters
- Leaks at the gutter joints
- Rotten fascias or stained soffits
- Hoppers and outlets full of debris
Shop and office owners around The Ashley Centre may find that a dated report on the roof is useful for planning and for any lease discussions.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- How soon the report will arrive
- Are they insured for the work?
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
Roof by roof
Fascias and soffits
Some older soffits may contain asbestos. We flag any that could be for a specialist asbestos surveyor to check.
Cast iron gutters
Rust at joints and brackets is the usual weak point on cast iron. Cracks, rust and leaks are recorded as far as we can see them.
Gutter surveys around Malden Rushett
The wider area around Malden Rushett has a long history of building, with Fitznells Manor about 3.1 miles east. 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. In outer London, interwar semis with hipped, tiled roofs sit alongside older slate-roofed terraces. Hips, bay roofs and later loft conversions are typical of those semis, if your home is one of them. Whatever the covering, it is often the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first.
If you look after a building such as Chessington Community College, long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle. Controlled parking zones are common in London, so mention any permit rules for Malden Rushett, along with any off-street space.
Malden Rushett is about 2 miles north of Ashtead, in Greater London. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Malden Rushett can all book gutter surveys, with a written report and photographs every time. Malden Rushett is one of the places in Greater London where we work for gutter surveys. Guildford is in our area too.
Here we cover the KT9 postcode area for gutter surveys. If you need a gutter survey at a property on Silverglade, Leatherhead Road and West Road or anywhere close by, we can survey it. Neighbouring places we cover for gutter surveys include Barwell (1 mile north), Pachesham Park (1 mile south-west), Claygate (2 miles north-west), Oxshott (2 miles west) and Ashtead (2 miles south). Further out, we also cover London (15 miles north-east), City of Westminster (14 miles north-east), Marylebone (14 miles north-east), Kensington (12 miles north-east), Brompton (13 miles north-east) and Stockwell (12 miles north-east).
Landmarks near Malden Rushett
Typical jobs here are in homes near Claygate Common. The closest station to Malden Rushett is Chessington South station, about 1.3 miles north. Well-known places in the area include Epsom Cottage Hospital (0.8 miles east) and The Ashley Centre (2.2 miles east). Not far away are The Lake and Jubilee Wood.