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Broadfields Estate Gutter Survey
Find out the condition of the gutter at your property in Broadfields Estate from an independent roof surveyor. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Valley or box gutters that overflow inside
- Fascia boards damaged by overflowing water
- Leaking or loose downpipes
How a gutter survey works in Broadfields Estate
Damp patches on inside walls, stains below a valley or water running down the brickwork can often be traced to the gutters. Our gutter survey helps show whether the rainwater system is the cause, from everything that’s safely in view. Where the cause looks more like the roof covering or a flashing, the report says so. The next step is suggested too. We survey eaves gutters, downpipes and fascias and soffits, and the problems we are asked to look at most are water spilling over the gutter edge and sagging gutters and loose brackets.
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 Broadfields Estate has one, it needs checking from somewhere that can actually see it.
What you get is a clear record of the gutter on the day we saw it. That makes it useful now and a handy reference later, for example when you want to check whether anything has changed.
- Location
- Broadfields Estate (HA8, NW7)
- Region
- Greater London
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
When to book a survey in Broadfields Estate
Gutter brackets work loose or corrode with age. Wet leaves and silt add a lot of weight and the extra load drags the gutter down. Once the fall is lost, water sits at the low point and spills over.
Here are some of the things we see often:
- Leaves and moss blocking gutters
- Soffits marked by water
- Water backing up from a hidden gutter
- Gutters that have fallen out of line
If you own a rental within reach of Mill Hill Broadway station, the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at.
What to check before booking
- How long the report takes to arrive
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
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 so a specialist asbestos surveyor can check them before they’re disturbed.
Plastic (uPVC) gutters
On plastic systems, slipped joints are one of the most common faults. We record each one we can see.
How we price gutter surveys
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- How big the roof is
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how safely it can be seen. Our price is from £150, including VAT.
Booking your survey
What helps most when you contact us:
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- What kind of property and roof it is
To arrange a survey, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and let us know the address and what’s prompted the survey. We’ll confirm the price before you book.
What we cannot see
We only report everything that’s safely in view on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- Damage hidden inside walls or behind boards
- The inside of a downpipe along its whole length
- Pipes below ground level
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll tell you before you book. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roofs we survey in Broadfields Estate
- Parapet and box gutters
- Fascias and soffits
- Eaves gutters
- Outlets and hoppers
- Downpipes
- Valley gutters
Gutter surveys around Broadfields Estate
With Headstone Manor about 4.1 miles south-west, Broadfields Estate sits in an area with a long building history. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs. Outer London has plenty of Victorian and Edwardian terraces with slate roofs, but also a great many interwar semis, often with hipped roofs in clay or concrete tiles. If your home in Broadfields Estate is one of them, bay roofs, hips and later dormers each have their own details. Whatever the covering, it’s often the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first.
If you live in an older home near St Andrew, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first. If you live near a park like Edgwarebury Park, or anywhere with mature trees, autumn leaves can block gutters and valleys, so outlets and downpipes are worth watching.
Broadfields Estate is about 1 mile north of Edgware, in Greater London. Roofs in Broadfields Estate get the same thorough look as anywhere else in Greater London. Across Greater London, we cover Broadfields Estate. Our London page covers surveys nearby.
Surveys in HA8 and NW7 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. You will find streets like Clay Lane, Mowbray Road and Cranmer Road. Neighbouring places we cover for gutter surveys include Edgware (1 mile south), Edgware Bury (1 mile north-west), The Hale (1 mile south-east), Deacon's Hill (1 mile north) and Burnt Oak (1 mile south-east). Larger places within reach include London (12 miles south-east), City of Westminster (9 miles south-east), Marylebone (9 miles south-east), Kensington (9 miles south), St Pancras (10 miles south-east) and Shoreditch (11 miles south-east).
Local landmarks in Broadfields Estate
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Edgwarebury Park, The Northgate School and London Academy, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Mill Hill Broadway station, roughly 1.4 miles south-east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital (1.4 miles west) and Elstree and Borehamwood Museum (2 miles north). Open spaces near Broadfields Estate include Darland's Lake and Edgware Way Grassland.
How the survey works
We photograph the roof as we go, so the report shows exactly what we saw. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available, including by drone where it’s applicable and the weather allows. A typical visit takes an hour or two at a house, depending on how many gutter runs and downpipes there are. Surveys in Broadfields Estate can be booked for any day of the week. It helps if you can point us to a visitor permit or a nearby bay, and to clear a path to the loft hatch. A back bedroom window can be the best vantage point for a rear addition, so we may ask to use one.
- First, we agree the areas to focus on.
- Each gutter run is checked for blockages, sags and leaking joints.
- Outlets, hoppers, downpipes and overflows are inspected.
- Fascias, soffits and the walls below are looked at for signs of overflow.
- You get photos and written recommendations, prioritised where relevant.
Before the survey
- Keep pets in another room
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Tell us where we can park nearby
Booking a survey
We confirm the price for your survey before booking, so you know where you stand. Gutter survey starts from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
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What happens if roof problems are left?
A written report gives you a dated record of the gutters’ condition, useful when you’re planning maintenance or getting work priced. Without one, it is guesswork from ground level. Any roof job in Broadfields Estate means planning around parking, neighbours and access. Knowing what’s needed early gives you time to plan it calmly, rather than in a rush after a leak.
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package matters as well. We will give you the figure before anything is booked.
Why us?
- Photos and a written report every time
- Surveys seven days a week
- Drones and thermal imaging where applicable
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
Broadfields Estate questions
Is parking a problem for a survey in Broadfields Estate?
It rarely stops a survey, but it’s worth planning. Tell us what parking is available nearby, and the visit is planned around it.
How do I find out if my home in Broadfields Estate is listed?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it’s worth checking before planning any.
Are hidden gutters like valleys and box gutters included?
Yes, where it’s safe to see them. We use the ground, windows, the loft space and the roof where it’s safe and a drone where applicable.
Will you photograph what you find?
Yes. We photograph the roof as we go, and they go into the written report.
Is a CCTV drain survey included?
No, we do not carry out CCTV drain surveys. The survey covers gutters, outlets, hoppers, downpipes and overflows and note any sign that the drains need checking.
How many surveys have you done?
We have been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have completed over 5,000 surveys.
What does a gutter survey cost?
The Basic Survey starts from £150, the Standard from £250 and the Premium from £400, all with VAT included. For a price for your building, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.