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Gutter Survey in Ruxley
Need a gutter survey in Ruxley? We can help, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Hoppers and outlets full of debris
- Valley or box gutters that overflow inside
- Rotten fascias or stained soffits
Checking the roof from the ground
A DIY look is useful, but it is not a survey. You will not see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from the ground.
Look up at the roof after a storm, from the ground: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
Gutter survey in Ruxley
People book a gutter survey when gutters overflow, when damp appears or before the wetter months. Landlords and managing agents use the report to plan upkeep, and some buyers want the rainwater system checked before exchange. The survey and report follow the same steps whatever the reason, with photographs and written recommendations. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. Common reasons to book are gutters overflowing in heavy rain and downpipes that are split or coming away, across fascias and soffits, eaves gutters and valley gutters.
Many London terraces have a butterfly roof, with two slopes meeting in a central valley gutter that drains to the rear. From the street you see only a parapet wall, so blocked outlets and split linings go unnoticed until water comes through a ceiling. If your home in Ruxley has one, it needs checking from somewhere that can actually see it.
If any part of the gutter couldn’t be seen safely, we say so in the report. You will know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Location
- Ruxley (DA14)
- Region
- Greater London
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Practical tips
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week:
- Book gutter clearing once a year, more often near trees
- Look for downpipes coming loose
- Check the loft with care after heavy rain
- Get trees that overhang the gutters trimmed
The report comes with photos and recommendations, prioritised by urgency where relevant. You can pass it to whoever you choose to do the work so they know what needs doing.
Hidden gutters need clearing too. They collect leaves and silt just like eaves gutters but they’re much harder to spot, so ask for them to be included when gutters are cleared.
What a gutter survey looks like in Ruxley
The wider area around Ruxley has a long history of building, with Hall Place and Gardens about 2.6 miles north-east. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, like lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years. Alongside Victorian and Edwardian terraces, outer London has a great many interwar semis, frequently with hipped roofs of clay or concrete tiles. Hips, bay roofs and later loft conversions are typical of those semis, if your home is one of them. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first.
For landlords with property near Albany Park station, knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints. If you look after a building like Hope Community School, a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time.
Ruxley is about 2 miles south-east of Sidcup, in Greater London. We carry out gutter surveys in Ruxley for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings. Ruxley is one of the towns and villages in Greater London we cover. For surveys nearby, see our London page.
Surveys in DA14 are booked the same way as anywhere else. If you’re just outside Ruxley, we cover Upper Ruxley (1 mile south-east), Foots Cray (1 mile west), Hockenden (1 mile south-east), North Cray (1 mile north) and Stonehill Green (1 mile east). Within a short drive, we also cover London (11 miles north-west), City of Westminster (14 miles north-west), Marylebone (14 miles north-west), St Pancras (13 miles north-west), Shoreditch (12 miles north-west) and Walthamstow (14 miles north-west).
Local landmarks in Ruxley
Around Ruxley, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Kemnal Technology College, Foots Cray Meadows and Walsingham School. Ruxley’s nearest station is Albany Park station, roughly 1.5 miles north. A little further out are Metropolitan Police Museum (1.8 miles north-west) and Eynsford Castle (4.6 miles south-east). The countryside around Ruxley includes The Warren and Summer Hill.
What this survey cannot tell you
In fairness, there are limits to any roof survey:
- What’s behind fascias and inside walls
- What’s hidden inside a downpipe
- Hidden sections we can’t view safely
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll tell you. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What this survey covers
- Fascias and soffits
- Valley gutters
- Eaves gutters
- Outlets and hoppers
- Downpipes
- Parapet and box gutters
Common questions in Ruxley
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Albany Park station?
Yes, that’s a common request. Let us know whether a tenant or an agent will let us in, and we can send the report to you or your agent.
Is my home in Ruxley listed or in a conservation area?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it’s worth checking before planning any.
When does the report arrive?
Each package has its own report time. Basic is within 48 hours, Standard is 24–48 hours and Premium is the same day. Mention any deadline when you book.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. We’re experienced roof surveyors, and our survey covers the roof rather than the whole building. For the rest of the building, a RICS home survey is a separate job.
Do you need to get into the loft?
If the survey needs it and the roof space can be reached safely, yes. Please clear anything stored under the hatch.
Is a CCTV drain survey included?
No, we don’t carry out CCTV drain surveys. The survey covers gutters, outlets, hoppers, downpipes and overflows and note any sign that the drains need checking.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. We look at the parts we’re given access to, and the report makes that clear.
How the survey works
Once we’ve finished looking, we write up our findings as a report with photos, sent to you by email. On timing, most surveys take between one and two hours at a house, depending on how many gutter runs and downpipes there are. In a London area like Ruxley, the main things to sort out are parking and access: let us know about permits, visitor bays or off-street space, which floor the property is on and how to get into the loft. On the day, the roof is looked at from the ground, from windows, from inside the loft space and from the roof where it’s safe.
- You let us know where you’ve seen overflows, drips or damp.
- The eaves gutters, downpipes and fascias are looked at from ground level and windows.
- We look at hidden gutters as far as safe access allows.
- Where it is safe, we check the loft for signs of water.
- A photo-illustrated written report and recommendations follows.
Getting ready for the survey
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it’s shared
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
- Let us know about parking before the day
How to book
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Take them safely from the ground or a window. To get started, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
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Also in Ruxley
What we look for on each type of roof
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.
Cast iron gutters
Cast iron tends to fail at the joints and fixings. We note corrosion, cracks and leaking joints where they can be seen.
Signs you need a gutter survey in Ruxley
Many people get in touch after seeing water pour over a gutter in heavy rain. Others notice a damp wall, a stained ceiling or a green streak down the brickwork. The survey helps pin down the source before it causes more harm.
We are frequently asked to look at:
- Blocked outlets and hoppers
- Overflowing eaves gutters
- Gutters full of debris and silt
- Valley or box gutters that overflow inside
Shop and office owners around Broadway Shopping Centre may find that a written record of the roof’s condition helps you plan maintenance rather than react to leaks.
Questions to ask before booking
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- Their insurance cover
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- When you’ll get the report