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Gutter survey in Rush Green, Greater London
Find out what’s going on with the gutter before you spend money on it. Gutter surveys in Rush Green, with photographs and a clear written report.
- Blocked outlets and hoppers
- Leaks at the gutter joints
- Leaking or loose downpipes
Gutter survey in Rush Green: what you get
We look at the rainwater system above ground level: gutters, outlets, hoppers, downpipes and overflows. It is not a CCTV drain survey, so we can’t see inside underground pipes. Where water seems to be backing up from below ground, we will say so in the report, with a suggestion to book a separate drain survey. Anything we find above ground, such as a split hopper or a leaking downpipe, is photographed and recorded. We survey downpipes, outlets and hoppers and parapet and box gutters, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are cracked or loose downpipes and joints that drip after rain.
Much of London’s housing is flats, in converted houses or purpose-built blocks, where the roof is usually a shared part of the building. Whoever looks after the building needs a clear picture of the roof, chimneys and gutters. A defect on a shared roof can reach more than one flat. With a written report and photographs, everyone can plan from the same facts.
It is not only a list of defects. It explains what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, so you can decide what to do next.
- Location
- Rush Green (RM7, RM1, RM12)
- Region
- Greater London
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What we’re asked to look at in Rush Green
Plenty of tiled and slate roofs carry moss, and heavy rain washes clumps of it into the gutters. With grit from the coverings, it forms a thick sludge that holds water in the gutter and lets weeds take root.
A survey can pick up problems such as:
- Overflowing valley or parapet gutters
- Leaks at the gutter joints
- Water spilling over the gutter edge
- Gutters that have fallen out of line
For landlords with property near Romford station, a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- How soon the report will arrive
- How they’ll see the roof: from the ground, the loft, the roof or by drone
- What they won’t be able to tell you
Should I look at the roof myself first?
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Take a photo and write down when you saw it.
Places near Rush Green
Also in Rush Green
Local roofs in Rush Green
Outer London has a good many Victorian and Edwardian terraces with slate roofs, but also a great many interwar semis, often with hipped roofs in clay or concrete tiles. Hips, bay roofs and later loft conversions are typical of those semis, if your home is one of them. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them. Historic houses like Hare Hall, about 2.1 miles north-east, show how far back building in the area around Rush Green goes. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
If you look after a shop, office or commercial unit, for instance near The Brewery, a dated report on the roof is useful for planning and for any lease discussions. Homes near green spaces like Harrow Lodge Park can get more leaves in their gutters in autumn, so outlets and downpipes are worth watching.
Rush Green is about 1 mile south-west of Romford, in Greater London. We provide gutter surveys for homes and businesses in Rush Green. Rush Green is one of the places in Greater London we cover for gutter surveys. You can also see our page for London.
We work across RM7, RM1 and RM12 for gutter surveys and the streets around it. Whether your property is on Crow Lane, Union Road and Maldon Road or a nearby road, we can help. Nearby, we also carry out gutter surveys in Romford (1 mile north-east), Becontree Heath (1 mile west), Chadwell Heath (1 mile north-west), Elm Park (2 miles south-east) and Becontree (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also cover London (12 miles west), City of Westminster (14 miles west), Marylebone (14 miles west), St Pancras (13 miles west), Shoreditch (11 miles west) and Walthamstow (9 miles west).
Near you in Rush Green
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Harrow Lodge Park, The Moon & Stars pub and St Edward's Church of England Academy. Rush Green’s nearest station is Romford station, about 0.7 miles north-east. Nearby you’ll also find Upminster Tithe Barn Museum of Nostalgia (3.6 miles east) and The Brewery (0.7 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include The Chase Nature Reserve.
Roof by roof
Lead-lined valley and parapet gutters
Many older homes have lead-lined valley and parapet gutters. A split lining can leak straight into the building.
Fascias and soffits
Some older soffits may contain asbestos. We flag any that could be so a specialist asbestos surveyor can check them before they’re disturbed.
For landlords and managing agents
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work around your tenants.
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 helps when tenants work during the week.
Common questions in Rush Green
I let a flat near Romford station. Can you check the roof?
Yes. We survey roofs for landlords, letting agents and managing agents as well as owners. Just call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the details.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Rush Green?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. It’s worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
What do I do with the report?
You receive the written report by email, with photos and recommendations. You can use it to talk to a seller, an insurer, a roofer or a managing agent, whichever applies.
What insurance do you have?
Our surveys are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance. If you need details for a managing agent or a building owner, just ask.
Do you survey underground drains?
No, CCTV drain work is not part of this survey. The survey covers gutters, outlets, hoppers, downpipes and overflows and flags signs of a drain problem.
How do I arrange a gutter survey in Rush Green?
Just ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address. We will ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date.
Is there a good time of year to book a gutter survey?
Any time of year works. Booking before autumn and winter gives you time to plan, and a wet spell can show where gutters overflow.
What we do, step by step
When we arrive, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you want to find out. After that, we look at everything we can see safely, using the ground, windows, the loft and a drone where it applies. Most surveys take between one and two hours at a house, depending on how many gutter runs and downpipes there are. For a visit in Rush Green, parking and access are the things to plan: let us know about permits, visitor bays or off-street space, which floor the property is on and how to get into the loft. We then look at everything that’s safely in view from the ground, windows, the loft and, where it’s safe, the roof itself.
- We ask about overflows, damp or leaks you’ve noticed.
- The eaves gutters, downpipes and fascias are checked from the ground and vantage points.
- Valley, parapet and box gutters are inspected as far as they can be seen safely.
- The roof space is checked for water marks if it is safe to get into.
- The findings are written up with photos and recommendations.
Before we arrive
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it is shared
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Let us know about parking near the property
How to book
Most bookings start with a short call: phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form. You will have a price before anything is arranged.
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Practical tips
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Check that downpipes are firmly fixed to the wall
- Include valley, parapet and box gutters when clearing
- Look for new stains on ceilings below valleys after rain
- Check from ground level or a window, not a ladder
Landlords and managing agents can keep the report with the building’s records to help plan maintenance. Photos make it easier to explain the work to owners, tenants or contractors.
Get the gutters cleared every year, and more often if trees overhang the roof. The best time is usually after the leaves have dropped. Clean gutters can do their job.