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Broadwater Farm Gutter Survey
Gutter surveys in Broadwater Farm, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. Every survey ends with a written report and photographs.
- Gutters that have fallen out of line
- Hoppers and outlets full of debris
- Leaves and moss blocking gutters
How the survey changes by roof type
Aluminium and other metal gutters
Aluminium and other metal gutters are used on many newer and commercial buildings. Joints, outlets and fixings are the parts we focus on.
Fascias and soffits
On buildings from before 2000, soffits may be asbestos cement. We flag any that could be so a specialist asbestos surveyor can check them before they’re disturbed.
About our gutter survey in Broadwater Farm
Gutters are usually fixed to fascia boards, so we look at the fascias and soffits too. Water that overflows for long enough can rot timber fascias and mark the soffits underneath. On buildings from before 2000, some soffits and rainwater goods may be asbestos cement. We don’t carry out asbestos testing, so we flag anything that might contain it for a specialist asbestos surveyor to check. We are frequently asked to look into overflowing eaves gutters and hoppers and outlets full of debris, across valley gutters, eaves gutters and fascias and soffits.
London has a great many flats in converted houses and purpose-built blocks, where the roof is usually a shared part of the building. Whoever looks after the building needs a clear picture of the roof, chimneys and gutters, in Broadwater Farm as anywhere. Leaks from a shared roof rarely affect just one home. A report gives everyone the same picture to plan from, with photos.
Nothing in the report is left vague: if work is needed, the report says so clearly, along with how urgent it is.
- Location
- Broadwater Farm (N17, N15, N22)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
How the survey works
You don’t need to do much on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we will take it from there. A typical survey takes about 1–2 hours for most homes, and longer where there are parapet, valley or box gutters to follow. In converted houses and mansion blocks, the loft hatch is often on a shared landing. If that applies to your building, it is useful to agree access with the neighbours or the managing agent first. Otherwise, the visit in Broadwater Farm runs like any other.
- We start with what you’ve noticed, such as damp or overflowing gutters.
- The eaves gutters, downpipes and fascias are looked at from ground level and windows.
- Valleys, parapets and box gutters are inspected where they can be seen safely.
- Where it is safe, we check the loft for signs of water.
- You receive a report with photos and recommendations.
Preparing for the visit
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we are coming
How to book
To get a price for gutter surveys in Broadwater Farm, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email. The address, the type of property and what you’d like to know help us give you an accurate price.
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How we price gutter surveys
All our prices include VAT. What changes the price is:
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
To find out what your survey will cost, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and a few details. The price is agreed before a date is set.
What to let us know when you contact us
A little information up front helps. It is useful to include:
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- The address and postcode of the property
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
Booking is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or email us and give us a few details about the property and we will explain which survey suits. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
What a gutter survey looks like in Broadwater Farm
Bruce Castle, about 0.4 miles north-east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Broadwater Farm. If yours is one of the older homes, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. Alongside Victorian and Edwardian terraces, outer London has a great many interwar semis, frequently with hipped roofs of clay or concrete tiles. If your home in Broadwater Farm is one of them, bay roofs, hips and later dormers each have their own details. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look.
Anyone responsible for a site like The Willow Primary School will know that long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle. For landlords with property near Bruce Grove station, a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak.
Broadwater Farm is about 2 miles south-west of Edmonton, in Greater London. We carry out gutter surveys in Broadwater Farm for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings, with a written report and photographs every time. Broadwater Farm is one of the places in Greater London we cover for gutter surveys. Our London page covers surveys nearby.
Gutter surveys in N17, N15 and N22 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Local streets include High Road, Ripon Road and Clyde Road. Main roads around Broadwater Farm include the A10, which makes travel easy. Close by, we survey roofs in Tottenham (1 mile east), West Green (1 mile south-west), Tottenham Green (1 mile south-east), Duckett's Green (1 mile south-west) and South Tottenham (1 mile south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover London (7 miles south), City of Westminster (6 miles south-west), Marylebone (6 miles south-west), Kensington (8 miles south-west), St Pancras (5 miles south) and Shoreditch (5 miles south).
Landmarks near Broadwater Farm
Typical jobs here are in homes near Park View School, Bruce Castle Park and Bruce Castle School and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Bruce Grove station, roughly 0.5 miles east. Nearby you will also find Markfield Beam Engine and Museum (1.2 miles south-east) and North Middlesex University Hospital (1.3 miles north). The countryside around Broadwater Farm includes Railway Fields and Hollow Pond.
What you can safely check yourself
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, which helps when we check the roof.
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
Why it is worth a survey now in Broadwater Farm
Water spilling from a gutter runs down and soaks the wall below. Given time, it can cause damp patches, damaged pointing and rot in nearby timber. Finding the cause now usually keeps the fix smaller. Blocked gutters and hoppers on London houses overflow and soak brickwork. A blocked outlet ignored for a winter or two can mean damp walls inside.
Every price we give includes VAT, and the report isn’t charged as an extra. Gutter survey starts from £150, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
Why book with us
- Visits on any day of the week
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- PI and public liability insurance
Read what a roof survey costs and our case studies.
Common roof problems in Broadwater Farm
Many people get in touch after seeing water pour over a gutter in heavy rain. Others notice a damp wall, a stained ceiling or a green streak down the brickwork. The survey helps pin down the source before more damage is done.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Fascia boards damaged by overflowing water
- Water spilling over the gutter edge
- Blocked outlets and hoppers
- Leaks at the gutter joints
If you own one of the older houses in the streets near St Philip the Apostle, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Whether the roof space is looked at, where there is one
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- Will the report include photos?
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FAQs for Broadwater Farm
How do I find out if my home in Broadwater Farm is listed?
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 Bruce Grove station?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for. You can ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and what you need, and we will talk through which survey suits.
Will you check the drains below ground?
No, we don’t carry out CCTV drain surveys. We check gutters, outlets, hoppers, downpipes and overflows and flags signs of a drain problem.
How do I book a survey in Broadwater Farm?
It is easiest to phone 07833 053749 or email us. Tell us the address and a little about the roof, and we’ll recommend the right survey. We survey seven days a week.
Can the survey be at a weekend?
Yes, weekend visits are possible as well as weekdays. To book, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
How much is a gutter survey?
Our packages start from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, including VAT. Just ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form for a price.
What insurance do you have?
Professional indemnity and public liability insurance cover our surveys. If you need details for a managing agent or a building owner, just ask.