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Gutter survey in St Johns, Greater London
Get a clear view of the gutter at a property in St Johns. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Leaking or loose downpipes
- Hoppers and outlets full of debris
- Gutters overflowing in heavy rain
How a gutter survey works in St Johns
Damp on walls, water marks under a valley or streaks down the brickwork can often be traced to the gutters. We check whether gutters, outlets or downpipes are the likely source, as far as can safely be seen. Where the cause looks more like the roof covering or a flashing, the report says so, with a suggested next step. If you’ve noticed water backing up from a hidden gutter and gutters packed with leaves or moss, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
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. For a house in St Johns with this kind of roof, the hidden gutter is one of the first things to check.
Every survey ends with a written report, with photos, emailed to you. It explains the condition of the gutter, the defects we found and what we recommend.
- Where
- St Johns (SE13, SE10, SE8)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Useful tips for St Johns property owners
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Get trees that overhang the gutters trimmed
- Book gutter clearing once a year, more frequently near trees
- Check for spilling water in a downpour
- Include valley, parapet and box gutters when clearing
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 can see exactly what’s needed.
Get the gutters cleared every year or more often near trees. The best time is normally after the leaves have dropped. Clear gutters can carry water away as they should.
St Johns questions
Is my home in St Johns listed or in a conservation area?
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.
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near St Johns station?
Yes, rented property is part of what we cover. You can call 07833 053749 or email us with the address and a few details.
Do you survey at weekends?
Yes, weekend visits are possible as well as weekdays. To book, call 07833 053749 or email us.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes. A shared roof needs access agreed first, with the building owner or managing agent. Tell us about it as you book and we will plan the survey around it.
Do you cover St Johns?
Yes. We cover St Johns and the rest of Greater London, as part of our work across London and South East England. To book, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
How long does a gutter survey take?
Most visits to a house take about 1–2 hours, and longer for larger or complex roofs.
Will you look at parapet and box gutters as well?
Yes. Hidden gutters are a common cause of leaks inside so we pay close attention to them. Parts of them may not be visible, and the report says so.
Can I check my roof myself?
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Photograph them and note the date, which helps when we check the roof.
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Water spilling over the edge can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
Gutter surveys around St Johns
Close to the centre of London, a great many houses are Victorian or Edwardian terraces, many of them roofed in Welsh slate. Behind many of their parapets sit butterfly roofs and valley gutters that can’t be seen from the pavement. If your home in St Johns is one of them, lead flashings, party-wall upstands and shared chimney stacks are part of the picture too. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters. About 1.1 miles north-east lies Queen's House, a reminder of how long the area around St Johns has been built on. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
Landlords with a home close to St Johns station may find that a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak. Living close to Brookmill Park is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn, and an overflowing gutter soon means a wet wall. If you look after a building such as Ashmead Primary School, long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle.
St Johns is about 4 miles south-east of London, in Greater London. We carry out gutter surveys for homes and businesses in St Johns and nearby. Our Greater London coverage includes St Johns.
We survey roofs across SE13, SE10 and SE8 for gutter surveys and the streets around it. If you need a gutter survey at a property on Avon Road, Mill Lane and Clare Road or anywhere close by, we can help. Main roads around St Johns include the A2210 and A2211. Nearby, we also carry out gutter surveys in New Cross (1 mile west), Deptford (1 mile north), Lewisham (1 mile south-east), Telegraph Hill (1 mile west) and Ladywell (1 mile south). Further out, we also cover London (4 miles north-west), City of Westminster (6 miles north-west), Marylebone (6 miles north-west), Kensington (8 miles west), St Pancras (6 miles north-west) and Shoreditch (5 miles north-west).
Near you in St Johns
We work in homes and buildings around Wickham Arms, Brookmill Park and Addey and Stanhope School. Other local landmarks include St. Paul's (0.7 miles north) and Laban Centre (0.8 miles north). There is a railway station in St Johns itself: St Johns station. Other landmarks nearby include Fan Museum (0.9 miles north-east) and Lewisham Shopping Centre (0.7 miles south-east). The countryside around St Johns includes Brookmill Road Local Nature Reserve and Tower Hill.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on, photos included.
Shared roofs need a little more planning: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Let us know about it as you book and we will plan the visit with that in mind.
What we look for on each type of roof
Box and secret gutters
Hidden gutters are a common source of leaks inside. We look at the outlets, linings and overflows where safe.
Aluminium and other metal gutters
Joints and fixings are the weak points on metal gutters. We record any corrosion or leaks we see.
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What happens on the day
We photograph the roof as we go, so the report shows exactly what we saw. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available. Most surveys take an hour or two at a typical home, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. In St Johns, 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, tell us as you book.
- 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 the ground.
- We check hidden gutters as far as safe access allows.
- Where it’s safe, we check the loft for signs of water.
- You receive a report with photos and recommendations.
How to prepare
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
Arrange a survey
Once you know what you need, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form. From there it’s a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day.
Advice
Why act early in St Johns
Going up a ladder to check your own gutters carries real risk. From ground level you can spot drips and overflows, but valleys, parapets and box gutters are hard to see. We inspect as far as it’s safe to see and put it in writing. London’s older roofs often have bitumen felt underlay or none at all, so a slipped slate can soon mean water inside. Left unchecked, water soaks into timber and plaster and the damage spreads.
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included, and we can help you choose.
Why us?
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Surveys seven days a week
Take a look at what a roof survey costs or two real surveys.