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Gutter Survey in Cannon Hill
A survey of gutters, valleys, outlets and downpipes for Cannon Hill and the rest of Greater London. Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
- Gutters packed with leaves or moss
- Rotten fascias or stained soffits
- Overflowing valley or parapet gutters
How we price gutter surveys
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before you book. These are the things that affect it:
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- The size of the roof
We offer three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, with VAT included. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
What we need to know
When you call or email, these details help:
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. For any other survey, just ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form when you’re ready.
Gutter survey in Cannon Hill
Gutters are normally fixed to fascia boards, so fascias and soffits are part of the survey. Water that overflows for long enough can rot timber fascias and mark the soffits underneath. Older buildings, from before 2000, can have asbestos cement soffits, gutters or downpipes. We do not test for asbestos, but we flag anything that could contain it. If you are worried about choked outlets or hopper heads and joints that drip after rain, we can find out what’s behind it, on outlets and hoppers, parapet and box gutters and eaves gutters alike.
A London butterfly roof slopes down to a central valley gutter that drains to the back of the house. From the street you see only a parapet wall, so blocked outlets and split linings go unnoticed until water comes through a ceiling. For a house in Cannon Hill with this kind of roof, the hidden gutter is one of the first things to check.
You receive the findings by email, easy to pass on to a roofer, an agent or an insurer. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24–48 hours and Premium on the day.
- Location
- Cannon Hill (SW20, SM4, KT3)
- Region
- Greater London
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Places near Cannon Hill
Other services in Cannon Hill
Gutter surveys around Cannon Hill
Alongside Victorian and Edwardian terraces, outer London has a great many interwar semis, often with hipped roofs of clay or concrete tiles. If your home in Cannon Hill is one of them, bay roofs, hips and later dormers each have their own details. Whatever the covering, it is frequently the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first. Historic houses such as Southside House, about 1.2 miles north-west, show how far back building in the area around Cannon Hill goes. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
For an older house near a landmark such as St James Merton, the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine. Shop and office owners around Bentall Centre may find that knowing the roof’s condition lets you budget for work rather than pay for emergencies. If you let a flat or house near South Merton station, the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at.
Cannon Hill is about 1 mile north-west of Morden, in Greater London. We cover Cannon Hill and the rest of Greater London. Across Greater London, we cover Cannon Hill. For surveys nearby, see our London page.
Here we cover the SW20, SM4 and KT3 postcode area for gutter surveys. If you need a gutter survey at a property on Aylward Road, Camborne Road and Botsford Road or anywhere close by, we can help. Neighbouring places we cover for gutter surveys include Bushey Mead (1 mile north-west), Raynes Park (1 mile west), Wimbledon Chase (1 mile north), West Barnes (1 mile west) and Merton Park (1 mile north-east). Larger places within reach include London (9 miles north-east), City of Westminster (8 miles north), Marylebone (9 miles north), Kensington (7 miles north), St Pancras (10 miles north-east) and Shoreditch (11 miles north-east).
Landmarks near Cannon Hill
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Edward Rayne pub, Cannon Hill Common and Harris Academy Wimbledon. For rail, the closest station is South Merton station, roughly 0.5 miles north-east of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find St. Anthony's Hospital (1.5 miles south) and Wimbledon Museum (1.6 miles north). For a walk, there’s Cherry Wood and Henman Hill.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Cannon Hill
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord, and the report can go to both. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords, including offices, shops and units. Larger roofs take longer.
Common questions in Cannon Hill
Will parking be an issue for a roof survey in Cannon Hill?
It rarely stops a survey, but it’s worth planning. Tell us what parking is available nearby, and the visit is planned around it.
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near South Merton station?
Of course. We just need to know who will give access, and the report can go straight to you or your agent.
Could my damp wall be caused by the gutters?
Overflowing gutters often lead to damp walls, and we check for exactly that. If the evidence points elsewhere, we’ll say so, based on what we can see.
How soon will I get the report?
Report times are set by the package. Basic is within 48 hours, Standard is 24–48 hours and Premium is the same day. Mention any deadline when you book.
Can you give me structural calculations?
No. We point out what can be seen, such as sagging or deflection, but we are not structural engineers and do not carry out calculations. If we think you need an engineer, the report says so.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Where it helps and it is safe, yes. Whether we can fly on the day depends on the weather and the airspace rules. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID.
How long will you be on site?
For a house, expect about 1–2 hours on site, and longer for larger or complex roofs.
What happens on the day
The visit normally starts outside and finishes in the loft: first the slopes, edges and gutters from every safe viewpoint, then the loft space where it can be reached. In total, it takes an hour or two at a house, depending on how many gutter runs and downpipes there are. Surveys in Cannon Hill 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. Upstairs rooms at the back are useful too, as they often give the best view of a rear addition.
- We ask about overflows, damp or leaks you’ve noticed.
- We look along the gutters, downpipes and fascias from the ground and from windows.
- Valley, parapet and box gutters are inspected as far as they can be seen safely.
- Where the loft can be reached safely, we check it for staining or damp.
- You get a written report with photos and recommendations.
How to prepare
- Let us know about parking near the property
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
Booking a survey
We confirm the price for your survey before booking, so you know where you stand. Prices start from £150, including VAT. To book, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Related advice
Roof by roof
Lead-lined valley and parapet gutters
Many older homes have lead-lined valley and parapet gutters. A split lining can leak straight into the building.
Cast iron gutters
Cast iron tends to fail at the joints and fixings. Cracks, rust and leaks are recorded as far as we can see them.
Can I check my roof myself?
It helps to keep a record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Send it with your enquiry, as it helps us focus the survey.
A lot can be seen from ground level. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Never climb onto the roof to look.
What we can’t see
No survey can tell you everything, and we’d rather be clear about that before you book. Keep these in mind:
- Blockages deep inside downpipes
- Damage hidden inside walls or behind boards
- The inside of buried drains
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will tell you before booking. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What this survey covers
- Downpipes
- Eaves gutters
- Valley gutters
- Parapet and box gutters
- Outlets and hoppers
- Fascias and soffits