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Old Malden Gutter Survey
We take a careful look at the gutter at your property in Old Malden, with photographs and a written report.
- Cracked or loose downpipes
- Gutters overflowing in heavy rain
- Leaks at the gutter joints
How the survey changes by roof type
Aluminium and other metal gutters
Long metal gutter runs on larger buildings can hide blocked outlets so outlets get close attention.
Plastic (uPVC) gutters
Many homes have plastic gutters and downpipes. Their joints can leak as the seals wear and brackets may drop under the weight of debris.
Gutter survey in Old Malden: what you get
Owners get in touch after seeing an overflow, finding damp or planning ahead for winter. Landlords and managing agents use the report to plan upkeep and buyers sometimes want the gutters looked at before they exchange. Whoever books, we inspect and report in the same way with photos and clear recommendations. We survey on weekdays and at weekends. If you are worried about brackets that have dropped or snapped and overflowing eaves gutters, we can find out what’s behind it, on eaves gutters, fascias and soffits and parapet and box gutters alike.
Around Old Malden, gardens, hedges and nearby trees can mean leaves and moss end up on roofs and in gutters. Blocked gutters overflow and soak the walls below. It is the kind of slow problem a roof report picks up early. Plants growing from a gutter or moss on the tiles are signs worth noting from ground level.
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.
- Where
- Old Malden (KT19, KT4, KT5)
- Wider area
- Surrey
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Surveys for landlords and agents in Old Malden
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait, which helps with budgets and planning.
Landlords, agents and building managers in Old Malden and across Surrey can book any of our surveys. For a price for a let property or a block, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Towns and villages near Old Malden
What else we do in Old Malden
How it works
The aim of the visit is simple: to look at the gutter as closely as is safe and record what we find. Everything we note and photograph goes into the written report. The visit normally takes an hour or two for most homes, and longer where there are parapet, valley or box gutters to follow. With a bit of garden around a house, as there frequently is around Old Malden, the roof can be viewed from several angles. Let us know if any side is fenced off or hard to reach. Inside, the loft is looked at where it can be reached safely.
- First, you tell us what you’ve seen, such as overflows or damp.
- The eaves gutters, downpipes and fascias are looked at from ground level and vantage points.
- We check hidden gutters, like valleys and parapets, where it is safe to see them.
- Where the loft can be reached safely, we check it for staining or damp.
- You get a photo-illustrated written report and recommendations.
Before the survey
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
Booking a survey
Every survey is priced before it is booked, so you know the cost up front. Prices start from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, call 07833 053749 or email us.
Advice
Tips from our surveys
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They apply to most roofs:
- Get the gutters cleaned out every year
- Look out for overflows when it pours
- Don’t leave hidden gutters out of a clear-out
- Look for downpipes coming loose
If anything in the report is not clear, ask us. The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation and the Premium Survey comes with an in-person one.
Have overhanging branches and climbing plants cut back from the roof by someone who can do it safely. Fewer leaves in the gutters means fewer blockages.
Gutter surveys around Old Malden
With Fitznells Manor about 1.8 miles south-east, Old Malden sits in an area with a long building history. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. In Surrey, older roofs are frequently handmade clay tile, with tile-hanging on many upper walls. A few of Surrey’s oldest buildings have heavy Horsham stone slab roofs. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first.
If you let a flat or house near Tolworth station, knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints. Trees in and around Hogsmill LNR shed leaves that can end up in nearby gutters, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls. Anyone responsible for a site like Knollmead Primary School will know that its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale.
Old Malden is about 2 miles north-west of Ewell, in Surrey. From houses to flats and shops in Old Malden, we can survey the roof on a weekday or at the weekend. Old Malden is one of the places in Surrey we cover for gutter surveys. For surveys nearby, see our London page.
Every address in KT19, KT4 and KT5 is covered for gutter surveys. If you need a gutter survey at a property on Curtis Road, Rowden Road and Grafton Road or anywhere close by, we can help. Other places close to Old Malden include Worcester Park (1 mile east), Tolworth (1 mile north-west), Stoneleigh (1 mile south-east), Berrylands (1 mile north-west) and Chessington (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Woking (14 miles west), Epsom (3 miles south), Horley (14 miles south), Redhill (10 miles south-east), Egham (13 miles west) and Reigate (10 miles south).
Near you in Old Malden
In Old Malden, that means homes and buildings near Richard Challoner School, The Plough Inn Public House and Hogsmill LNR, among other places. The closest station to Old Malden is Tolworth station, about 0.5 miles west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Bentall Centre (3 miles north-west) and Tolworth Hospital (0.9 miles west). Open spaces near Old Malden include The Lake and Kingston Hill Road area.
Old Malden: your questions answered
Can a landlord with a rental near Tolworth station book a roof survey?
Yes, letting agents and landlords book with us as well as owners. You can phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and some details.
How do I find out if my home in Old Malden 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 is worth checking before planning any.
What’s the best way to book?
The quickest way is to phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form. Let us know the address and a little about the roof. We survey on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
Could my damp wall be caused by the gutters?
Overflowing gutters often lead to damp walls, and we check for exactly that. If the cause looks like something else, the report says so, based on what we can see.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Yes, where it is applicable. Our sub-250g drone is flown by a CAA-registered operator with a Flyer ID and Operator ID, and the airspace and weather are checked before every flight.
How experienced are you?
Over 20 years and more than 5,000 surveys, across London and South East England.
Are hidden gutters like valleys and box gutters included?
Yes. Hidden gutters are a common cause of leaks inside so we pay close attention to them. Parts of them may not be visible, and we’ll note that in the report.
DIY checks: what’s safe
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Overflowing water can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
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.
Why act early in Old Malden
Our report is a dated record of what we found, which helps when you plan work or brief a contractor. Without it, you are relying on what can be seen from the pavement. With lower homes, common in places like Old Malden, there is little between a roof defect and the ceiling, so a small leak can mark a ceiling within a few storms. Catching the cause first saves redecorating as well.
Every price we give includes VAT. Prices start from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for the job before booking.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Old Malden
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- An independent view of the roof
- Over 20 years’ experience
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out