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Balham Gutter Survey
Gutter surveys across Balham, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. You get a clear report with photographs.
- Downpipes that are split or coming away
- Rotten fascias or stained soffits
- Gutters packed with leaves or moss
Gutter survey in Balham: what you get
Some gutters are easy to see from the street, but many are not. Valley gutters between slopes, gutters behind parapet walls and box or secret gutters can send water indoors when they overflow. We look at them as far as they can safely be seen, from the ground, from windows, from the loft space and from the roof where it’s safe. Hidden gutters are a common source of leaks inside. If you’ve noticed choked outlets or hopper heads and water spilling over the gutter edge, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
Much of London’s housing is flats, in converted houses or purpose-built blocks, where the roof is typically a shared part of the building. Whoever looks after the building needs a clear picture of the roof, chimneys and gutters, in Balham as anywhere. A defect on a shared roof can reach more than one flat. With a written report and photographs, everyone can plan from the same facts.
You can share the report with anyone who needs it: a seller or estate agent, an insurer, a roofer, a builder or a managing agent, whichever applies.
- Location
- Balham (SW12, SW17, SW4)
- Region
- Greater London
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Roof by roof
Plastic (uPVC) gutters
Older plastic gutters can turn brittle and crack. We check the joints, brackets and falls.
Cast iron gutters
Cast iron gutters and downpipes are found on many older buildings. They last well when painted, but rust where the paint fails.
FAQs for Balham
Will parking be an issue for a roof survey in Balham?
Normally it’s manageable with a little notice. Let us know the parking rules on your street and we’ll work around them.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Balham?
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.
How do I arrange a gutter survey in Balham?
It is easiest to phone 07833 053749 or email us. Give us the address and a few details about the roof, and we will take it from there. We survey seven days a week.
When is the best time for a gutter survey?
Any time of year works. Booking before autumn and winter gives you time to plan, and a wet spell can show where gutters overflow.
Could my damp wall be caused by the gutters?
We check whether rainwater from the gutters is reaching the wall, through overflows, drips or damaged downpipes. We cannot see inside walls, so we report on what’s visible.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. We check the parts we’re given access to, and the report makes that clear.
Will you look at parapet and box gutters as well?
Yes. These gutters often cause leaks indoors when they block so we pay close attention to them. Some may only be partly visible, and we’ll note that in the report.
What we’re asked to look at in Balham
Overflowing gutters in a downpour are a common reason to book. 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.
Look out for signs like these:
- Water spilling over the gutter edge
- Hoppers and outlets full of debris
- Joints that drip after rain
- Downpipes that are split or coming away
If you live in an older home near Church of St Mary, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look.
What to check before booking
- What happens after the report arrives
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- Will the report include photos?
Why it is worth a survey now in Balham
A blocked valley or parapet gutter does not spill harmlessly. It can overflow into the building typically during the worst downpours. Having them checked before autumn and winter makes sense. In Balham, as across London, an overflowing gutter soaks the wall below. A blocked outlet ignored for a winter or two can mean damp walls inside.
Every price we give includes VAT. Prices start from £150, including VAT. We confirm the exact price before booking.
Why book with us
- 98% customer satisfaction
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- Surveys seven days a week
- Over 20 years’ experience
Read how roof surveys are priced and what we found on two real jobs.
Gutter surveys around Balham
Close to the centre of London, a great many houses are Victorian or Edwardian terraces, many of them roofed in Welsh slate. Many have butterfly roofs draining to a central valley gutter, with parapet walls and gutters hidden behind them. Shared chimney stacks, party-wall upstands and lead work come with this kind of house. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them. About 2.9 miles north lies Carlyle's House, a reminder of how long the area around Balham has been built on. If yours is one of the older homes, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Ravenstone Primary School, large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other. Trees in and around Wandsworth Common shed leaves that can end up in nearby gutters, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls.
Balham is about 2 miles south-west of Stockwell, in Greater London. Bookings from Balham are handled just like any other: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. We cover towns and villages across Greater London, large and small.
We survey roofs across the SW12, SW17 and SW4 postcode area for gutter surveys. Whether your property is on Lynn Road, Weir Road and Byrne Road or anywhere close by, we can help. Close by, we survey roofs in Grange Mills (1 mile north-east), Hyde farm estate (1 mile east), Clapham Park (1 mile north-east), Streatham Park (1 mile south-east) and Tooting Bec (1 mile south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover London (5 miles north-east), City of Westminster (5 miles north), Marylebone (5 miles north), Kensington (4 miles north-west), St Pancras (6 miles north) and Shoreditch (7 miles north-east).
Local landmarks in Balham
Typical jobs here are in homes near Oak Lodge School, Wandsworth Common and The Bedford pub and the streets around them. There’s a railway station in Balham itself: Balham station. Well-known places in the area include St James' Hospital (0.5 miles west) and London Sewing Machine Museum (0.6 miles south-west). For a walk, there is Knight's Hill and Battersea Park Lake.
The survey, step by step
After the inspection, everything we found is written up as a written report with photos, sent to you by email. As for time on site, most surveys take about one to two hours for a house, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. London terraces rarely offer a view of the whole roof from one spot, so a visit in Balham moves between viewpoints: the pavement, upstairs windows, the loft and any safe spot at the back. If other people live in the building, tell us who can let us into the shared parts.
- We start by hearing about any drips, overflows or damp patches.
- The eaves gutters, downpipes and fascias are checked from the ground and vantage points.
- Valley, parapet and box gutters are inspected as far as they can safely be seen.
- Where the loft can be reached safely, we check it for staining or damp.
- You get a photo-illustrated written report and recommendations.
Preparing for the visit
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Tell us where we can park nearby
Getting a price
We confirm the price for your survey before you book, so you know where you stand. Gutter survey starts from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
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Prices for gutter surveys in Balham
Prices vary from roof to roof, and it comes down to:
- The roof’s overall size
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
A Basic Survey starts from £150, including VAT. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400. We confirm the exact price before you book.
What to let us know when you get in touch
There’s no need for technical words. Just let us know:
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
A quick phone call is normally the easiest start: call 07833 053749 or drop us an email. The price is agreed before a date is set.
When you need someone else
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, and that sets some limits:
- Blockages deep inside downpipes
- Pipes below ground level
- Whether a material contains asbestos (a specialist asbestos surveyor’s job)
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll tell you before you book. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Balham
- Downpipes
- Outlets and hoppers
- Fascias and soffits
- Eaves gutters
- Valley gutters
- Parapet and box gutters