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Netherne on-the-Hill Gutter Survey
Gutter surveys around Netherne on-the-Hill, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- Gutters full of debris and silt
- Water backing up from a hidden gutter
- Gutters overflowing in heavy rain
How a gutter survey works in Netherne on-the-Hill
Some gutters are easy to see from the street, but many are not. Valley, parapet, box and secret gutters can overflow inside the building when they block. We check them as far as they can be seen safely, from the ground, from windows, from the roof space and from the roof where it’s safe. Many leaks indoors start at a hidden gutter. Typical surveys look at water backing up from a hidden gutter and fascia boards damaged by overflowing water, across parapet and box gutters, outlets and hoppers and fascias and soffits.
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. In Netherne on-the-Hill, as across London, that’s why a roof needs a careful look rather than a glance from the street. Lead flashings and shared chimney stacks on these houses need a proper look too.
The report doesn’t just list problems. For each finding, it explains what it is, why it matters and what we’d recommend, so you can decide what to do next.
- Where
- Netherne on-the-Hill (CR5)
- Region
- Greater London
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Local roofs in Netherne on-the-Hill
Alongside Victorian and Edwardian terraces, outer London has a great many interwar semis, frequently with hipped roofs of clay or concrete tiles. If your home in Netherne on-the-Hill is one of them, bay roofs, hips and later dormers each have their own details. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them. What can be done to an older roof may depend on listing or a conservation area. The council is the place to check, along with Historic England’s list, before anyone quotes for re-roofing.
Landlords with a home close to Coulsdon South station may find that a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let. As a London address, Netherne on-the-Hill can be tricky for parking: let us know about parking bays, permits or a driveway as you book, as a space near the door can’t be promised.
Netherne on-the-Hill is about 2 miles south of Coulsdon, in Greater London. We survey roofs in Netherne on-the-Hill and the rest of Greater London. Our Greater London coverage includes Netherne on-the-Hill and the places around it. Our Crawley page covers surveys nearby.
Surveys in CR5 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Local streets include The Village Square, Rookery Mead and Netherne Lane. We also cover Hooley (1 mile west), Merstham (2 miles south), Chaldon (2 miles south-east), South Merstham (2 miles south) and Gatton (2 miles south-west). We also work in nearby towns such as London (14 miles north), City of Westminster (15 miles north), Kensington (15 miles north), Brompton (14 miles north), Stockwell (12 miles north) and Orpington (12 miles north-east).
Landmarks near Netherne on-the-Hill
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Shabden Park, among other places. The closest station to Netherne on-the-Hill is Coulsdon South station, roughly 1.6 miles north of the centre. A little further out are The Belfry (3.8 miles south) and East Surrey Museum (2.9 miles east). The countryside around Netherne on-the-Hill includes South London Downs National Nature Reserve and Colley Hill.
What happens on the day
The visit has one job: to look at the gutter as closely as is safe and record what we find. Notes and photos go into the written report. It usually takes between one and two hours at most homes, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. For a visit in Netherne on-the-Hill, parking and access are the things to plan: let us know about parking, the floor the property is on, any shared entrance and loft access. On the day, the roof is looked at from the ground, from windows, from inside the roof space and from the roof where it is safe.
- We start with what you’ve noticed, like damp or overflowing gutters.
- The eaves gutters, downpipes and fascias are looked at from ground level and windows.
- Valleys, parapets and box gutters are inspected where they can be seen safely.
- Where it is safe, we check the loft for signs of water.
- You receive a report with photos and recommendations.
Before we arrive
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
Arrange a survey
To get a price for gutter surveys in Netherne on-the-Hill, call 07833 053749 or send us an email. Some details about the property and the roof help us give you an accurate price.
Related advice
Leave it or get it looked at?
A gutter clear-out takes the leaves away but it won’t explain why water keeps spilling over. Our survey also looks at falls, joints, brackets, outlets and downpipes to show whether something else is wrong. Behind a London parapet, a blocked gutter can sit full of water without anyone seeing it. When the stain finally shows, the damage underneath is often older than it looks.
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Gutter survey starts from £150, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
Why book with us
- Surveys seven days a week
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- A written report with photos
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
Read our cost guide or two real surveys.
What this survey cannot tell you
In fairness, there are limits to any roof survey:
- Damage hidden inside walls or behind boards
- Gutters out of sight from each safe vantage point
- What’s hidden inside a downpipe
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will tell you. What a survey covers and does not.
Roofs we survey in Netherne on-the-Hill
- Outlets and hoppers
- Valley gutters
- Downpipes
- Fascias and soffits
- Eaves gutters
- Parapet and box gutters
What we’re asked to look at in Netherne on-the-Hill
Falling leaves are the most common cause of blocked gutters. Nearby trees drop leaves, twigs and seeds into gutters every autumn, and they collect at the outlets. Once an outlet is choked, the gutter fills and overflows.
Problems we come across often include:
- Fascia boards damaged by overflowing water
- Leaking or loose downpipes
- Brackets that have dropped or snapped
- Overflowing valley or parapet gutters
If you look after a building such as Coulsdon Sixth Form College, its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- Are they insured for the work?
- What the survey will not cover
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
How the survey changes by roof type
Box and secret gutters
A secret gutter is tucked under the slates or tiles at an abutment or valley and is easy to overlook. We look at what’s visible and note what isn’t.
Aluminium and other metal gutters
Aluminium and other metal gutters are used on many newer and commercial buildings. Their joints and outlets still need checking.
DIY checks: what’s safe
Keep a simple record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Share it with us as you book, as it helps us focus the survey.
A lot can be seen from the ground. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Please don’t climb up for a closer look.
What else we do in Netherne on-the-Hill
Netherne on-the-Hill questions
Will parking be an issue for a roof survey in Netherne on-the-Hill?
London parking needs a little planning, so let us know about permits, bays or a driveway as you book. The visit is then planned around what’s available.
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Coulsdon South station?
Yes. We survey roofs for landlords, letting agents and managing agents as well as owners. You can ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and what you need.
Will you check if gutters are causing damp inside?
The survey looks at whether rainwater is spilling onto the wall from overflows, leaking joints or loose downpipes. We can’t see inside the wall itself, so the report covers what can be seen.
How long will you be on site?
A visit normally takes an hour or two for most houses, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. You’ll know roughly how long when we arrange the visit.
Can the survey be at a weekend?
Yes, weekend visits are possible as well as weekdays. Just ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form to arrange it.
Do you look in the roof space?
Typically, if there is one and it can be reached safely. The loft space can show things the outside cannot, such as damp timbers, staining or daylight.
Will you check the drains below ground?
No, CCTV drain work isn’t part of this survey. The survey covers gutters, outlets, hoppers, downpipes and overflows and flags signs of a drain problem.