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Gutter survey in Seething Wells, Greater London
We take a careful look at the gutter at your property in Seething Wells, and put it all in a report with photographs.
- Soffits marked by water
- Overflowing eaves gutters
- Dripping or leaking gutter joints
What we cannot see
In fairness, a roof survey has limits:
- Damage hidden inside walls or behind boards
- The inside of buried drains
- What’s hidden inside a downpipe
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll tell you. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Downpipes
- Fascias and soffits
- Eaves gutters
- Parapet and box gutters
- Outlets and hoppers
- Valley gutters
How a gutter survey works in Seething Wells
Damp on walls, water marks under a valley or streaks down the brickwork can often be traced to the gutters. Our gutter survey helps show whether the rainwater system is the cause, as far as can be seen safely. Where the cause looks more like the roof covering or a flashing, the report says so, with a suggested next step. We survey downpipes, valley gutters and outlets and hoppers, and common reasons people get in touch are brackets that have dropped or snapped and leaks at the gutter joints.
London has Victorian and Edwardian terraces in almost every borough, many with Welsh slate roofs, shared chimney stacks and parapet or valley gutters. Good slates can last over a hundred years, yet the nails frequently give out first and let slates slip. In Seething Wells, as across London, that is why a roof needs a close look rather than a glance from the street. Shared chimney stacks and the lead around them are just as important to check.
Report times depend on the survey you book: the Basic Survey within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey on the same day.
- Location
- Seething Wells (KT6, KT1, KT7)
- Region
- Greater London
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your 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
Your questions about gutter surveys in Seething Wells
Can a landlord with a rental near Surbiton station book a roof survey?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for. Just phone 07833 053749 or email us with the details.
How do I find out if my home in Seething Wells is listed?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. It is worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Do you test soffits or gutters for asbestos?
No, that is a job for a specialist asbestos surveyor. On buildings from before 2000, we flag materials that could contain it so you can arrange that check.
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 applicable, a drone.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, once access has been agreed. The roof of a block or converted house is often shared, so whoever owns or manages the building needs to agree access. We inspect only the parts we’re allowed to reach.
How do I arrange a gutter survey in Seething Wells?
Just phone 07833 053749 or email us with the address. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day.
What does a gutter survey cost?
Gutter survey starts from £150, including VAT. The price depends on the size of the building and how easy the gutters are to see. For a price, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Seething Wells
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too, including offices, shops and units. Larger roofs take longer, so they’re priced to suit.
We survey roofs for landlords and letting agents as well as householders. The report gives you a dated record of the gutter, with photographs, which helps you plan work between tenancies.
Useful tips for Seething Wells property owners
You do not need to be a roofer to help. Here’s what helps most:
- Get the gutters cleaned out every year
- Ask for valleys and parapet gutters to be cleared too
- Check for spilling water in a downpour
- Get trees that overhang the gutters trimmed
If we think the problem lies underground, we’ll say so, so you can arrange a drain survey. We also note anything else we spot on the roof while we’re there.
Watch your gutters from the ground or a window during heavy rain. Overflows and dripping joints are a sign to act before the walls suffer.
How the survey works
Every visit follows the same pattern: we hear what you’ve seen, look at the roof from every safe viewpoint, take photographs as we go and make notes for the report. Most visits take an hour or two for most houses, and more on a big or complicated roof. In Seething Wells, as in much of London, plenty of properties are flats or terraces without side access, so the back of the roof is often seen from upstairs windows, from inside or, where a flight is allowed, from the air. If the building has a managing agent or access rules, let us know as you book.
- We ask about overflows, damp or leaks you’ve noticed.
- Gutters, downpipes, fascias and soffits are inspected from safe vantage points.
- Valley, parapet and box gutters are inspected as far as they can be seen safely.
- We look in the roof space, where there’s safe access, for signs of water getting in.
- We send a written report with photos and clear recommendations.
How to prepare
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we’re looking at
- If you’re buying, check with the agent that we can get in
How to book
Once you know what you need, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form. We will suggest a package, agree the price and find a date.
Related advice
Gutter surveys around Seething Wells
Hampton Court Palace, about 1.3 miles north-west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Seething Wells. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. 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. On a semi of that age, the small roofs over the bays, the hip tiles and any later dormer each need their own look. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first.
Take a building like Maple Infants' School: long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle. If your house is among the older ones in the streets near St Andrew's Church, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look. If you run a business near Bentall Centre, knowing the roof’s condition lets you budget for work rather than pay for emergencies.
Seething Wells is about 4 miles north-west of Ewell, in Greater London. We carry out gutter surveys in Seething Wells for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings. Our Greater London coverage includes Seething Wells and the places around it. There is also a page for London.
We survey roofs across the KT6, KT1 and KT7 postcode area for gutter surveys. Whether your property is on Maple Road, Grove Road and North Road or anywhere close by, we can survey it. We also cover the places around Seething Wells: Surbiton Park (1 mile north-east), Long Ditton (1 mile south), Thames Ditton (1 mile west), Ditton Hill (1 mile south) and Weston Green (1 mile west). Larger places within reach include London (12 miles north-east), City of Westminster (11 miles north-east), Marylebone (11 miles north-east), Kensington (9 miles north-east), St Pancras (12 miles north-east) and Shoreditch (14 miles north-east).
Local landmarks in Seething Wells
In Seething Wells, that means homes and buildings near The Hollyfield School and Sixth Form Centre, The City Arms and Hampton Court Park and the streets around them. There’s a railway station in Seething Wells itself: Surbiton station. Other landmarks nearby include Chessington Castle Hill (2.6 miles south) and Metropolitan Police Mounted Branch Museum (1.6 miles west). Green spaces nearby include The Wood and Kingston Hill Road area.
How the survey changes by roof type
Plastic (uPVC) gutters
Plastic can become brittle with age and split. We check joints, brackets and the line of each run.
Box and secret gutters
Box gutters sit within the roof or behind a wall and when it overflows, water can get indoors. We check them where they can safely be seen.
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Why get it checked now?
Climbing a ladder to look in the gutters yourself is risky. You can see drips and overflows from ground level but hidden gutters are another matter. Our survey covers everything that’s safely in view and records it with photos. Any roof job in Seething Wells means planning around parking, neighbours and access. That’s a good reason to find problems early, while there is time to plan, rather than in a rush after a leak.
There are three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you’d like to know.
Why book with us
- Every finding written up with photos
- Surveys seven days a week
- Over 20 years’ experience
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help