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New Addington Gutter Survey
A careful look at the gutter at your property in New Addington, and put it all in a written report with photos.
- Brackets that have dropped or snapped
- Leaves and moss blocking gutters
- Overflowing valley or parapet gutters
Should I look at the roof myself first?
Your own check is a good start, but it is not a survey. You won’t see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from the ground.
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Photograph them and note the date.
Gutter survey in New Addington
Eaves gutters at the front of a building are easy to spot, but many are not. Valley gutters between slopes, gutters behind parapet walls and box or secret gutters can overflow inside the building when they block. We inspect them as far as it is safe to see them, from ground level, from windows, from the roof space and from the roof where it is safe. Many leaks indoors start at a hidden gutter. If you are worried about leaves and moss blocking gutters and joints that drip after rain, we can find out what’s behind it.
Much of London’s housing is flats, in converted houses or purpose-built blocks, so roofs are frequently shared between several households. Landlords, managing agents and residents’ companies need to know what condition it is in and what work is coming up. A defect on a shared roof can reach more than one flat. With a written report and photos, everyone can plan from the same facts.
Findings are set out part by part, from the coverings down to the gutters. You’ll see the good as well as the bad.
- Where
- New Addington (CR0, CR9)
- Region
- Greater London
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Places near New Addington
What else we do in New Addington
Local roofs in New Addington
With Addington Palace about 1.5 miles north-west, New Addington sits in an area with a long building history. If you own one of the older houses, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. 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. If your home in New Addington is one of them, bay roofs, hips and later dormers each have their own details. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters.
Controlled parking zones are common in London, so mention any permit rules for New Addington. If you live in an older home near St Edward King and Confessor, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first.
New Addington is about 4 miles south-east of Croydon, in Greater London. Anywhere in New Addington, we can carry out gutter surveys at your property. Across Greater London, we cover New Addington and the places around it. There is also a page for London.
Surveys in CR0 and CR9 are booked the same way as anywhere else. That includes homes and businesses on Bothwell Road, Windham Avenue and Gascoigne Road. Neighbouring places we cover for gutter surveys include Forestdale (1 mile west), Fickleshole (1 mile south), Addington (1 mile north-west), Farleigh (1 mile south-west) and Selsdon (2 miles west). We also work in nearby towns such as London (11 miles north), City of Westminster (13 miles north-west), Marylebone (13 miles north-west), Kensington (14 miles north-west), St Pancras (13 miles north) and Shoreditch (13 miles north).
What’s near New Addington
Around New Addington, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Meridian High School and Addington Vale, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Hayes (Kent) station, roughly 2.6 miles north-east. Other landmarks nearby include Warlingham Park Hospital (1.8 miles south) and Bethlem Museum of the Mind (3.3 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Nore Hill and Hutchinson's Bank.
Why it is worth a survey now in New Addington
Small gutter faults rarely fix themselves. Each heavy rain puts more water where it shouldn’t be, on walls, timber and sometimes inside. A survey now tells you what needs doing and how urgent it is. Many older London roofs have only old felt under the slates, or no underlay at all, so once the slates or flashings let water past, little stops it reaching ceilings. Left alone, that means wet timbers and plaster, which is a far bigger job than the roof fault itself.
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how it can be reached and seen safely. Gutter survey starts from £150, including VAT.
What you get with us
- An independent view of the roof
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- Packages from £150, with VAT included
What we can’t see
Our survey isn’t a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. Other limits to bear in mind:
- Blockages deep inside downpipes
- Asbestos testing of old gutters, downpipes or soffits
- The inside of buried drains
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will tell you before you book. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in New Addington
- Fascias and soffits
- Downpipes
- Eaves gutters
- Parapet and box gutters
- Valley gutters
- Outlets and hoppers
What happens on the day
Once we have finished looking, we write up our findings in a report with photos, emailed to you. As for time on site, it normally takes an hour or two on an ordinary house, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. London terraces rarely offer a view of the whole roof from one spot, so in New Addington 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 the ground.
- We check hidden gutters as far as safe access allows.
- Where it is safe, we check the loft for signs of water.
- You receive a report with photos and recommendations.
Preparing for the visit
- Tell us where we can park nearby
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we are coming
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
Getting a price
Once you know what you need, call 07833 053749 or email us. From there it is a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day.
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New Addington: your questions answered
Will parking be an issue for a roof survey in New Addington?
It rarely stops a survey, but it’s worth planning. Tell us what parking is available nearby, and the visit is planned around it.
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Hayes (Kent) station?
Yes. We survey roofs for landlords, letting agents and managing agents as well as owners. You can phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and what you need, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Only when it’s safe. Most of what we need can be seen from safe viewpoints, the loft and, where it applies, a drone, and anything out of sight is recorded in the report.
Do you survey at weekends?
Yes, weekend visits are possible as well as weekdays. Just call 07833 053749 or email us to arrange it.
Will I get photos?
Yes. We photograph the roof as we go, and the report uses them to show each finding.
Is it a structural engineer’s report?
No. We’re experienced roof surveyors, and visible signs such as sagging are noted, but calculations and an engineer’s opinion are outside what we do. The report will say if you need an engineer.
Do you need to get into the loft?
Normally, if there is one and it can be reached safely. From inside, the underside of the roof often shows damp, staining or daylight that cannot be seen from outside.
Landlord and commercial surveys in New Addington
With a portfolio of properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To arrange surveys for several addresses, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the addresses.
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in, at a time agreed beforehand. We survey seven days a week, which can make access easier.
Signs you need a gutter survey in New Addington
Hidden gutters are frequently lined with lead or another sheet covering. Splits and blocked outlets in these gutters can send water straight into the building as there is nowhere harmless for it to go. Lead is also a target for theft.
Here are some of the things we see often:
- Choked outlets or hopper heads
- Water backing up from a hidden gutter
- Leaks at the gutter joints
- Fascia boards damaged by overflowing water
For landlords with property near Hayes (Kent) station, a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- What happens after the report arrives
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- Are they insured for the work?
- Their drone registration, if they fly one