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Gutter survey in Slade Green, Greater London
A survey of gutters, valleys, outlets and downpipes across Slade Green, using drones and thermal imaging where applicable. Call or email for a price.
- Brackets that have dropped or snapped
- Choked outlets or hopper heads
- Cracked or loose downpipes
About our gutter survey in Slade Green
Gutters carry rain off the roof and away from the walls. When they block, leak or lose their fall, the water goes where it shouldn’t, often down the brickwork or into the building. Our survey looks at the whole rainwater system above ground, from eaves gutters and valleys to outlets, hoppers and downpipes. You get a photo-illustrated written report. We survey eaves gutters, valley gutters and parapet and box gutters, and the problems we are asked to look at most are gutters packed with leaves or moss and soffits marked by water.
Many London terraces have a butterfly roof, with two slopes meeting in a central valley gutter that drains to the rear. Hidden behind the parapet, that gutter can block or split without anyone seeing it. If your home in Slade Green has one, it needs checking from somewhere that can actually see it.
How fast the report arrives depends on the package: the Basic Survey within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey on the same day.
- Where
- Slade Green (DA8, DA1, DA7)
- Region
- Greater London
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Gutter surveys in Slade Green: local notes
In outer London, interwar semis with hipped, tiled roofs sit alongside older slate-roofed terraces. On a semi of that age, the small roofs over the bays, the hip tiles and any later dormer each need their own look. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters. About 2.1 miles south-west lies Hall Place and Gardens, a reminder of how long the area around Slade Green has been built on. If your house is among the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof.
The streets around a church such as St. Augustine's Church are often among the oldest in a place, and if your house is among the older ones nearby, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs. Landlords with a home close to Slade Green station may find that the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at.
Slade Green is about 1 mile south-east of Erith, in Greater London. Roofs in Slade Green get the same thorough look as anywhere else in Greater London. Across Greater London, we cover Slade Green and the places around it. There is also a page for London.
Every address in DA8, DA1 and DA7 is covered for gutter surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Local streets include Oak Road, Elm Road and Moat Lane. Nearby, we also carry out gutter surveys in North End (1 mile west), Barnes Cray (1 mile south), Bexley Riverside (1 mile west), Barnehurst (1 mile west) and Northumberland Heath (1 mile west). Larger places within reach include London (13 miles west), City of Westminster (15 miles west), Marylebone (15 miles west), St Pancras (14 miles west), Shoreditch (12 miles west) and Walthamstow (13 miles north-west).
Near you in Slade Green
Typical jobs here are in homes near Braeburn Park, Railway Tavern and Haberdashers' Aske's Crayford Academy. There’s a railway station in Slade Green itself: Slade Green station. Other landmarks nearby include Broadway Shopping Centre (2.3 miles west) and Erith Museum (1.3 miles north-west). For a walk, there is Wansunt Pit.
Nearby places to Slade Green
What else we do in Slade Green
How the survey works
The visit typically starts outside and finishes in the loft: outside views come first, then the loft space if there is safe access. All told, expect roughly 1–2 hours on an ordinary house, and longer for a large or complex roof. Many London properties are flats or terraces with no 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, tell us when booking.
- 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 check hidden gutters as far as safe access allows.
- The roof space is checked for staining, where it can be reached safely.
- You receive a report with photos and recommendations.
Before we arrive
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it is shared
How to book
Our price is from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, so ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the details.
Advice
Your questions about gutter surveys in Slade Green
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Slade Green station?
Yes, letting agents and landlords book with us as well as owners. Just call 07833 053749 or send us an email and tell us about the building.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Slade Green?
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.
Are you structural engineers?
No. We note visible signs such as sagging or deflection, but we don’t carry out calculations or give an engineer’s opinion. Where an engineer is needed, we say so in the report.
When is the best time for a gutter survey?
There’s no wrong time. If you’ve already seen a gutter overflowing, it is best not to wait, because the walls take the water.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Not always. Some roofs are too steep or fragile to walk on safely. We use safe viewpoints, the loft space and a drone where applicable.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. We are 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.
Could my damp wall be caused by the gutters?
The survey looks at whether rainwater is spilling onto the wall from overflows, leaking joints or loose downpipes. We can’t see inside walls, so the report covers what can be seen.
Tips from our surveys
You don’t need to be a roofer to help. Here’s what helps most:
- Don’t leave hidden gutters out of a clear-out
- Watch for green marks down the brickwork
- Keep climbers away from the eaves
- Book gutter clearing once a year, more often near trees
If anything in the report is not clear, ask us. With the Standard Survey there’s a follow-up consultation and the Premium Survey comes with an in-person one.
Get trees and climbers near the eaves trimmed back using someone with the right kit. Less debris means fewer blocked outlets.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Slade Green
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. Recommendations are set out with the most urgent first where relevant, which helps when budgeting.
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client.
When you need someone else
To be straight with you, a roof survey has limits:
- The inside of buried drains
- Hidden sections we can’t view safely
- Confirming asbestos in older rainwater goods
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll suggest the right survey before booking. What our survey covers.
What we look at
- Downpipes
- Parapet and box gutters
- Valley gutters
- Eaves gutters
- Fascias and soffits
- Outlets and hoppers
DIY checks: what’s safe
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Photograph them and note the date.
What you cannot do safely is get up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and falls from height are serious. That part is for a survey.
When to book a survey in Slade Green
Many people get in touch after seeing water pour over a gutter in heavy rain. Others spot damp patches, ceiling stains or green marks on the walls. A survey helps show where the water is coming from before more damage is done.
Here are some of the things we see frequently:
- Downpipes that are split or coming away
- Gutters packed with leaves or moss
- Soffits marked by water
- Blocked outlets and hoppers
Trees in and around Braeburn Park shed leaves that can end up in nearby gutters.
Questions to ask before booking
- How they’ll see the roof: from the ground, the loft, the roof or by drone
- Their insurance cover
- What they won’t be able to tell you
- Whether the price includes VAT