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Gutter Survey in Shooter's Hill
A survey of gutters, valleys, outlets and downpipes around Shooter's Hill, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Hoppers and outlets full of debris
- Leaking or loose downpipes
- Water backing up from a hidden gutter
Roof by roof
Lead-lined valley and parapet gutters
Lead linings are common in valleys and parapet gutters on older houses. A split lining can leak straight into the building.
Fascias and soffits
Soffits and timber fascias suffer when gutters overflow. They’re looked at as part of the survey.
Gutter survey in Shooter's Hill: what you get
People book a gutter survey when gutters overflow, when damp appears or before the wetter months. Landlords and managing agents use it to plan maintenance 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. We survey valley gutters, fascias and soffits and downpipes, and common reasons people get in touch are blocked outlets and hoppers and gutters that have fallen out of line.
Much of London’s housing is flats, in converted houses or purpose-built blocks, so roofs are often shared between several households. Landlords, managing agents and residents’ companies need to know what condition it is in and what work is coming up, in Shooter's Hill as anywhere. Leaks from a shared roof rarely affect just one home. With a written report and photographs, everyone can plan from the same facts.
Findings are set out part by part, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets, with a note and a photo for each point. You will see the good as well as the bad.
- Place
- Shooter's Hill (SE18, SE9, DA16)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
For landlords and managing agents
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants. We survey seven days a week, which helps when tenants work during the week.
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords. Bigger roofs take more time, so they’re priced to suit.
Before and after the survey
Most of what helps is simple and safe from ground level. Our suggestions:
- Watch the gutters during heavy rain
- Have overhanging branches cut back
- Book gutter clearing once a year, more frequently near trees
- Look for downpipes coming loose
Where the evidence points to drains below ground, the report says so, so you can arrange a drain survey. We also note anything else we spot on the roof while we are there.
Have your gutters cleared at least once a year or more often near trees. The best time is usually after the leaves have dropped. Clean gutters can do their job.
FAQs for Shooter's Hill
How do I find out if my home in Shooter's Hill is listed?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Can a landlord with a rental near Falconwood station book a roof survey?
Of course. We just need to know who will give access, and the report can go straight to you or your agent.
How much time does the visit need?
Most visits to a house take about 1–2 hours, with commercial buildings nearer 3–4 hours.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes. A shared roof needs access agreed first, with the freeholder or managing agent. Mention it when you get in touch and we will explain what’s needed.
Will you walk on the roof?
Only where it’s safe to do so. We inspect what can safely be seen: from the ground, from windows, from inside the loft space, from the roof where it’s safe and by drone where it applies. The report says if anything couldn’t be seen.
Will I get photos?
Yes. Photos are taken throughout the survey, and the report uses them to show each finding alongside our recommendations.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
That depends on the survey. For inside areas and the loft space, someone has to give us access, while outside access can be discussed as you book.
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The survey, step by step
Where it’s relevant and can be reached safely, the roof space is checked as well as the outside. Inside, we look for staining, damp, gaps and signs of movement. All in, the survey normally takes roughly 1–2 hours for most homes, and longer where there are parapet, valley or box gutters to follow. In converted houses and mansion blocks, the loft hatch is frequently on a shared landing. Where that is the case, access needs agreeing with whoever controls that landing. Everything else is planned around the building, not the postcode.
- We agree which parts of the building you’re most worried about.
- We look along each run for debris, sagging and drips.
- We check the outlets, hoppers, downpipes and any overflows.
- Fascias, soffits and the walls below are looked at for signs of overflow.
- You get photos and written recommendations, prioritised where relevant.
Before we arrive
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
How to book
Our phone lines are open seven days a week. For a price or to book, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
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What happens if roof problems are left?
Clearing gutters removes the debris but it won’t explain why water keeps spilling over. We also check the falls, joints, brackets, outlets and downpipes, so you know whether there’s more to it. In Shooter's Hill, as in much of London, water from a roof defect can reach a neighbour’s home as easily as yours: a blocked parapet gutter or slipped slate can let water into the flat below or the house next door. Finding it early keeps the work smaller.
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, including VAT, and we’ll tell you which fits.
Why book us in Shooter's Hill
- An independent view of the roof
- 98% customer satisfaction
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- Clear package prices, with VAT included
Take a look at what a roof survey costs and what we found on two real jobs.
Gutter surveys in Shooter's Hill: local notes
About 1.7 miles south-west lies Eltham Palace, a reminder of how long the area around Shooter's Hill has been built on. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. Alongside Victorian and Edwardian terraces, outer London has a great many interwar semis, frequently with hipped roofs of clay or concrete tiles. If your home in Shooter's Hill is one of them, bay roofs, hips and later dormers each have their own details. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look.
If you own a rental within reach of Falconwood station, a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak. If you live in an older home near Christ Church, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first. Living close to Eaglesfield Park is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn, so outlets and downpipes are worth watching.
Shooter's Hill is about 1 mile south-west of Plumstead, in Greater London. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Shooter's Hill can all book gutter surveys, with a written report and photographs every time. Shooter's Hill is one of the towns and villages in Greater London we cover for gutter surveys. We also survey roofs in London.
Here we cover the SE18, SE9 and DA16 postcode area for gutter surveys. That includes homes and businesses on Brent Road, Dover Road and Kinlet Road. Neighbouring places we cover for gutter surveys include Kidbrooke (1 mile west), Well Hall (1 mile south-west), East Wickham (1 mile east), Avery Hill (1 mile south) and Plumstead (1 mile north-east). Larger places within reach include London (7 miles west), City of Westminster (10 miles west), Marylebone (10 miles west), Kensington (12 miles west), St Pancras (9 miles north-west) and Shoreditch (7 miles north-west).
What’s near Shooter's Hill
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Bull Public House, Eaglesfield Park and Deansfield Primary School, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Falconwood station, about 0.9 miles south-east. Nearby you’ll also find Gallions Reach Shopping Park (2.9 miles north) and Greenwich Castle (3 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Summer Hill and Birdbrook Road Nature Reserve.
What affects the cost of gutter surveys
Not every roof costs the same to survey, and it comes down to:
- Roof area
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
Prices start from £150, inc. VAT, for a Basic Survey. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400. We confirm the price for the job before booking.
What we need to know
You don’t need to know any roofing terms. It is enough to let us know:
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
We survey roofs on any day of the week. To find a date that works for you, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and the days you’d prefer.