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Gutter survey in Bounds Green, Greater London
Not sure what state the gutter is in? You can book a gutter survey in Bounds Green and across Greater London.
- Hoppers and outlets full of debris
- Dripping or leaking gutter joints
- Gutters full of debris and silt
About our gutter survey in Bounds Green
Leaves, moss and silt are the usual reasons gutters block. Homes close to trees fill their gutters faster, and moss washing off a tiled or slate roof adds to it. Our survey shows which gutters are blocked or standing full, which outlets and hoppers are choked and whether overflows are working. The photographs show you exactly what we found. Blocked gutters are easy to put off but it rarely improves. If you’ve noticed fascia boards damaged by overflowing water and blocked outlets and hoppers, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
London has a great many flats in converted houses and purpose-built blocks, where the roof is normally a shared part of the building. Whoever looks after the building needs a clear picture of the roof, chimneys and gutters, in Bounds Green as anywhere. A defect on a shared roof can reach more than one flat. A report gives everyone the same picture to plan from, with photos.
Findings are set out part by part, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets. It records what’s sound as well as what isn’t.
- Where
- Bounds Green (N22, N11, N13)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Gutter surveys in Bounds Green: local notes
Further from the centre, London’s housing takes in interwar semis with hipped roofs in clay or concrete tiles as well as slate-roofed terraces. Bay roofs, hip ridges and dormers from later loft conversions are the details that set these houses apart. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them. The wider area around Bounds Green has a long history of building, with Bruce Castle about 2.2 miles east. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
If you live near a park such as O. R. Tambo Recreation Ground, or anywhere with mature trees, autumn leaves can block gutters and valleys, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls. If you own a rental within reach of Bowes Park station, the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at.
Bounds Green is about 2 miles east of Finchley, in Greater London. Bounds Green is part of the area we cover and the surrounding area as part of our work across London and South East England. Bounds Green is one of the places in Greater London we cover for gutter surveys. Our London page covers surveys nearby.
Gutter surveys in N22, N11 and N13 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Local streets include Oak Lane, York Road and Park Road. Bounds Green sits on or near the A109, which makes travel easy. We also cover the places around Bounds Green: Bowes Park (1 mile south-east), Arnos Grove (1 mile north), New Southgate (1 mile north-west), Oakthorpe Park (1 mile north-east) and Palmers Green (1 mile north-east). Larger places within reach include London (8 miles south), City of Westminster (6 miles south), Marylebone (6 miles south), Kensington (8 miles south-west), St Pancras (6 miles south) and Shoreditch (6 miles south).
Around Bounds Green
In Bounds Green, that means homes and buildings near Ming-Ai, O. R. Tambo Recreation Ground and The Springfield pub and the streets around them. There’s a railway station in Bounds Green itself: Bowes Park station. A little further out are Broomfield House Museum (0.8 miles north-east) and Greentrees Hospital (1.1 miles east). Not far away are Glebelands Local Nature Reserve and Darland's Lake.
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Questions from Bounds Green
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Bowes Park station?
Of course. Let us know whether a tenant or an agent will let us in, and we can send the report to you or your agent.
Can parking be tricky for a visit in Bounds Green?
It depends on the street. Where there are permit zones, a visitor permit or nearby pay-and-display bay works well.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. This is a survey of the roof only, and it isn’t a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. Many buyers have both.
What’s in the report?
Written findings with photographs, covering the condition of the gutter, the defects we found and what we recommend, by urgency where it matters. The Standard Survey adds moisture detection and a structural check, and the Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies and structural analysis.
Will you look at parapet and box gutters as well?
Yes, as far as they can be seen safely. We use the ground, windows, the roof space and the roof where it’s safe, and by drone where it is applicable.
Will you walk on the roof?
Only where it’s safe to do so. We inspect whatever is safely visible: from the ground, from windows and vantage points, from the loft space, from the roof itself where safe and by drone where it applies. Anything we can’t see is noted in the report.
Will you check the loft?
If the survey needs it and the loft space can be reached safely, yes. Please clear anything stored under the hatch.
How the survey works
We don’t take risks to get a closer look. Everything that can safely be seen is inspected, and if part of the roof can’t be seen, the report says so. Most visits take about one to two hours for most homes, and longer where there are parapet, valley or box gutters to follow. Many London properties are flats or terraces with no side access, so the back of the roof is frequently seen from upstairs windows, from inside or, where a flight is allowed, from the air. Mention any building rules, key holders or managing agents when booking.
- We agree which parts of the building you are most worried about.
- We look along each run for debris, sagging and drips.
- Outlets, hoppers, downpipes and overflows are inspected.
- We check fascias, soffits and walls for water damage.
- You get photos and written recommendations, prioritised where relevant.
Before we arrive
- Tell us about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Keep pets in another room
- Jot down any questions you want answered
Getting a price
You can call us seven days a week. To book or ask a question, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
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Do you need a gutter survey in Bounds Green?
Valley, parapet and box gutters are frequently lined with lead or a sheet material. Splits and blocked outlets in these gutters can send water straight into the building as there’s nowhere harmless for it to go. Lead linings can also be stolen.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Valley or box gutters that overflow inside
- Choked outlets or hopper heads
- Downpipes that are split or coming away
- Overflowing eaves gutters
Take a building like Bounds Green Infant School: long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle.
Questions to ask before booking
- When you’ll get the report
- Whether VAT is added on top
- What happens after the report arrives
- What insurance they carry
Leave it or get it looked at?
A written report gives you a dated record of the gutters’ condition, which helps when you plan work or brief a contractor. Without one, it’s guesswork from the ground. A hidden valley or parapet gutter on a London house can hold water for weeks before anyone notices. When the stain finally shows, the damage underneath is frequently older than it looks.
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where it applies, which starts from £400, with VAT included. We’ll tell you which package suits the questions you have.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Bounds Green
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- Surveys on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- An independent look at the roof
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
Read what a roof survey costs or what we found on two real jobs.
Useful tips for Bounds Green property owners
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Have overhanging branches cut back
- Have gutters cleared at least once a year
- Check for spilling water in a downpour
- Look for new stains on ceilings below valleys after rain
After any work is done, watch the gutters in the next heavy rain. Water should run to the outlets and away without spilling over, and if it doesn’t, raise it with whoever did the job.
Have overhanging branches and climbing plants cut back from the roof using someone with the right kit. Fewer leaves in the gutters means fewer blockages.
How the survey changes by roof type
Fascias and soffits
On buildings from before 2000, soffits may be asbestos cement. Any we think could be are flagged for a specialist asbestos surveyor to check.
Plastic (uPVC) gutters
Plastic can become brittle with age and split. We check the joints, brackets and falls.
What a survey costs
Not every roof costs the same to survey, for these reasons:
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- How big the roof is
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
There are three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
Getting in touch
These details help when you get in touch:
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
Getting a price is simple: just call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and give us some details about the property and we’ll explain which survey suits. We confirm the price before anything is booked.