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Gutter Survey in New Malden
Gutter surveys in New Malden from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us across London and the South East.
- Joints that drip after rain
- Sagging gutters and loose brackets
- Gutters overflowing in heavy rain
Gutter survey in New Malden
Damp patches on inside walls, stains below a valley or water running down the brickwork can frequently be traced to the gutters. Our gutter survey helps show whether the rainwater system is the cause, from everything that’s safely in view. Where the cause looks more like the roof covering or a flashing, the report says so. The next step is suggested too. We survey downpipes, fascias and soffits and eaves gutters, and common reasons people get in touch are choked outlets or hopper heads and gutters packed with leaves or moss.
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’s in and what work is coming up. Leaks from a shared roof rarely affect just one home. A report gives everyone the same picture to plan from, with photographs.
What you get is a clear record of the gutter on the day we saw it. That makes it useful now and a handy reference later, for example when you want to check whether anything has changed.
- Where
- New Malden (KT3, KT1, SW20)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What happens on the day
Safety comes first on every visit. Everything that can be seen safely is inspected, and anything we cannot see is noted in the report. The survey usually takes an hour or two for a 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 Malden we work round the house, using the street, the windows, the loft and any safe vantage point behind it. Shared stairs or a basement flat? Let us know who holds the keys.
- We ask about overflows, damp or leaks you’ve noticed.
- We look along the gutters, downpipes and fascias from ground level and from windows.
- We check hidden gutters, such as valleys and parapets, where it is safe to see them.
- We look in the roof space, where there’s safe access, for signs of water getting in.
- The findings are written up with photos and recommendations.
How to prepare
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Find any records of previous roof work
Book a survey
Gutter survey starts from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, so call 07833 053749 or email us with the details.
Advice
New Malden questions
Is parking a problem for a survey in New Malden?
It can be, so it is useful to tell us about permits, visitor bays or off-street space as you book. The visit is then planned around what’s available.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in New Malden?
We cannot confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Is a CCTV drain survey included?
No, CCTV drain work is not part of this survey. We check gutters, outlets, hoppers, downpipes and overflows and note any sign that the drains need checking.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. Our survey is a roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey of the whole building. It focuses on the roof and can sit alongside a RICS survey.
Do you cover New Malden for gutter surveys?
Yes. We survey roofs in New Malden and the rest of Greater London, as part of our work across London and South East England. For a price, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
Are you structural engineers?
No. We point out what can be seen, such as sagging or deflection, but we are not structural engineers and do not carry out calculations. If we think you need an engineer, the report says so.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
It depends on what we need to see. For inside areas and the loft space, someone has to give us access; we’ll agree the details as you book.
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Why act early in New Malden
Climbing a ladder to look in the gutters yourself is risky. You can see drips and overflows from the ground but hidden gutters are another matter. We inspect as far as it’s safe to see and put it in writing. 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.
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. Prices start from £150, including VAT.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in New Malden
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- Package prices that include VAT
- Every finding written up with photos
See what a roof survey costs and two real surveys.
What affects the price in New Malden
All our prices include VAT. What changes the price is:
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- How big the roof is
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
For a price for your roof in New Malden, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and a few details. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Helping us price your survey
You don’t need to know any roofing terms. It is enough to let us know:
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- What made you get in touch
- When you need the report by
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
You can call us seven days a week. For a price or to book, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
New Malden homes and their roofs
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. On a semi of that age, the small roofs over the bays, the hip tiles and any later dormer each need their own look. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look. With Southside House about 1.6 miles north-east, New Malden sits in an area with a long building history. On older houses around here, roofs frequently carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead.
Living close to Beverley Park is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn, so outlets and downpipes are worth watching. Take an older house close to New Malden Baptist Church: its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first.
New Malden is about 3 miles south-west of Wimbledon, in Greater London. We carry out gutter surveys in New Malden for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings. New Malden is one of the places in Greater London we cover for gutter surveys. For surveys nearby, see our London page.
Gutter surveys in KT3, KT1 and SW20 are booked the same way as anywhere else. We offer gutter surveys to properties on High Street, Ashcombe Square and Melrose Gardens and the roads around them. New Malden is on the B283, which makes it straightforward to reach. We also cover the places around New Malden: Motspur Park (1 mile north-east), West Barnes (1 mile east), Norbiton (1 mile north-west), Coombe (1 mile north) and Raynes Park (1 mile east). We also work in nearby towns such as London (10 miles north-east), City of Westminster (9 miles north-east), Marylebone (9 miles north-east), Kensington (7 miles north), St Pancras (11 miles north-east) and Shoreditch (12 miles north-east).
Landmarks near New Malden
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Beverley Park, The Glasshouse pub and Holy Cross School. There’s a railway station in New Malden itself: New Malden station. A little further out are Chessington Castle Hill (3.3 miles south) and Bentall Centre (1.9 miles west). For a walk, there is Rose Walk and Kingston Hill Road area.
What this survey can’t tell you
In fairness, a roof survey has limits:
- Confirming asbestos in older rainwater goods
- The inside of a downpipe along its whole length
- What’s behind fascias and inside walls
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll tell you. What a survey covers and does not.
What this survey covers
- Eaves gutters
- Valley gutters
- Parapet and box gutters
- Fascias and soffits
- Downpipes
- Outlets and hoppers
Landlords, agents and block managers in New Malden
Landlords, agents and building managers in New Malden and across Greater London can book any of our surveys. For a price for a let property or a block, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord. Access is agreed with the tenant ahead of time.
When to book a survey in New Malden
Overflowing gutters in a downpour are a common reason to book. Others spot damp patches, ceiling stains or green marks on the walls. A survey helps show where the water is coming from before more damage is done.
Look out for signs like these:
- Gutters that have fallen out of line
- Downpipes that are split or coming away
- Gutters packed with leaves or moss
- Overflowing valley or parapet gutters
If you look after a building such as Christ Church New Malden CofE Primary School, long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle.
Before booking anyone
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- Which limits apply to the survey
- Whether VAT is added on top
- Whether you get a written report with photos