Surrey · London and the South East
Selsdon Gutter Survey
We take a careful look at the gutter at your property in Selsdon, with photographs and a written report.
- Brackets that have dropped or snapped
- Dripping or leaking gutter joints
- Fascia boards damaged by overflowing water
What a gutter survey does not cover
It is a careful look at the gutter, not the whole story. The main limits are:
- The inside of buried drains
- Whether a material contains asbestos (a specialist asbestos surveyor’s job)
- Blockages deep inside downpipes
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll tell you. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Outlets and hoppers
- Eaves gutters
- Fascias and soffits
- Parapet and box gutters
- Valley gutters
- Downpipes
How a gutter survey works in Selsdon
Some gutters are easy to see from the street, but many aren’t. Valley gutters between slopes, gutters behind parapet walls and box or secret gutters can overflow inside the building when they block. We inspect them as far as it’s safe to see them using vantage points, the loft space and the roof itself where safe. Hidden gutters are a common source of leaks inside. Typical surveys look at fascia boards damaged by overflowing water and gutters full of debris and silt, across valley gutters, outlets and hoppers and eaves gutters.
Around Selsdon, older cottages sit alongside bungalows and newer houses. Coverings range from slate and clay tiles on older homes to concrete tiles on many later ones. On older homes, chimney stacks, valleys and gutters are typically where the work is. The fixings under an older roof often fail before good slates or tiles do.
How fast the report arrives depends on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day.
- Place
- Selsdon (CR2, CR0)
- Wider area
- Surrey
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Gutter surveys around Selsdon
About 1 mile north-east lies Addington Palace, a reminder of how long the area around Selsdon has been built on. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters. Handmade clay tiles and tile-hung walls are typical of Surrey’s older houses. Some old buildings in Surrey and Sussex have Horsham stone slab roofs. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them.
Take an older house close to St Francis: old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs. Landlords with a home close to Sanderstead station may find that a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak.
Selsdon is about 2 miles south-east of Croydon, in Surrey. From houses to flats and shops in Selsdon, the roof can be surveyed. Our Surrey coverage includes Selsdon and the places around it. There is also a page for London.
Gutter surveys in CR2 and CR0 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. We cover properties on York Road, Byron Road and Abbey Road. If you are just outside Selsdon, we cover Forestdale (1 mile east), Addington (1 mile north-east), Sanderstead (1 mile south-west), Coombe (1 mile north-west) and Farleigh (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also cover Epsom (9 miles west), Horley (13 miles south-west), Redhill (9 miles south-west), Ewell (9 miles west), Reigate (10 miles south-west) and Caterham (4 miles south).
What’s near Selsdon
We work in homes and buildings around The Sir Julian Huxley pub, The Quest Academy and Littleheath Woods, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Sanderstead station, about 1.7 miles west. Well-known places in the area include St George's Walk (2.7 miles north-west) and Croydon Airport Visitor Centre (2.9 miles west). Not far away are Duppas Hill and Bramley Bank.
How it works
When we arrive, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you want to find out. We then inspect everything that can safely be seen, from the ground, from windows, in the roof space and by drone where it applies. Most surveys take about one to two hours for a house, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. Some parts of a survey depend on the weather, so a visit to Selsdon is booked with the forecast in mind: drone flights and thermal imaging need the right conditions, while a look from ground level and the loft can go ahead in most weather.
- We start with what you’ve noticed, such as damp or overflowing gutters.
- We walk round the building and check the gutters, downpipes and fascias from ground level.
- Valleys, parapets and box gutters are inspected where they can safely be seen.
- The loft space is checked for staining, where it can be reached safely.
- You receive a report with photos and recommendations.
Before the survey
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Tell us where we can park nearby
- Find any records of previous roof work
Booking a survey
Our phone lines are open seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. To book or ask a question, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Advice
Landlords, agents and block managers in Selsdon
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan.
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in, at a time agreed beforehand. We survey on weekdays and at weekends, which can make access easier.
Roof by roof
Fascias and soffits
Most gutters are fixed to the fascia, so a rotten fascia can let the gutter drop. We note soft, stained or damaged boards we can see.
Cast iron gutters
Cast iron gutters and downpipes are found on many older buildings. Kept painted, they can last a long time but corrode once the paint wears off.
Selsdon: your questions answered
Will you come out to Selsdon?
Yes. Selsdon is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We work right across London and the South East. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there as you book.
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Sanderstead station?
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, and we will talk through which survey suits.
Will you check if gutters are causing damp inside?
Overflowing gutters often lead to damp walls, and the survey looks for that. If the cause looks like something else, the report says so, based on what we can see.
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.
Will the survey check 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 it can be checked before work starts.
What will the report tell me?
Written findings with photographs, explaining the condition of the gutter, any defects and our recommendations. Standard adds moisture detection and a structural check; Premium adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable and structural analysis.
Will you walk on the roof?
Not unless it’s safe. Safe viewpoints, the loft space and a drone where applicable cover most of what’s needed.
Prices for gutter surveys in Selsdon
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. That comes down to:
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
For a price for your roof in Selsdon, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and a few details. We’ll confirm the figure before booking.
What to let us know when you get in touch
Some details help us suggest the right survey and price. When you get in touch, it is useful to mention:
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- Dates you’re working to, such as exchange
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
For a price for gutter surveys in Selsdon, call 07833 053749 or send us an email. The address, the type of property and what you need to know help us price the survey accurately.
Do you need a gutter survey in Selsdon?
Many gutter joints depend on rubber seals or sealant that age. Plastic gutters move with heat and cold so their joints can start to leak. On cast iron, joints can rust and open up where the paint has failed.
Common reasons to book include:
- Leaking or loose downpipes
- Leaks at the gutter joints
- Sagging gutters and loose brackets
- Overflowing valley or parapet gutters
For businesses in and around places like St George's Walk, knowing the roof’s condition lets you budget for work rather than pay for emergencies.
Questions to ask before you book
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- Their insurance cover
- Which limits apply to the survey
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?