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Gutter survey in Clapham, Greater London
A survey of gutters, valleys, outlets and downpipes across Clapham, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Call or email for a price.
- Overflowing eaves gutters
- Hoppers and outlets full of debris
- Overflowing valley or parapet gutters
About our gutter survey in Clapham
Gutters carry rain off the roof and away from the walls. When they block, leak or lose their fall, the water goes where it shouldn’t and that normally means the walls or the inside of the building. Our survey looks at the whole rainwater system above ground, from eaves gutters and valleys to outlets, hoppers and downpipes. You get a written report with photos. Common reasons to book are overflowing valley or parapet gutters and brackets that have dropped or snapped, on fascias and soffits, parapet and box gutters and eaves gutters.
Victorian and Edwardian terraces are found right across London, many with Welsh slate roofs, shared chimney stacks and parapet or valley gutters. Good slates can last over a hundred years, yet the nails frequently give out first and let slates slip. In Clapham, as across London, that’s why a roof needs a close look rather than a glance from the street. Shared chimney stacks and the lead around them are just as important to check.
With the Standard Survey, you also get moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Where
- Clapham (SW4, SW8, SW9)
- Region
- Greater London
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What you can safely check yourself
What you cannot do safely is get up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery. That is where a survey comes in.
Look up at the roof after a storm, from ground level: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Do not go up yourself.
What we do, step by step
A survey visit follows a simple order: we listen to what’s been worrying you, look at the roof from every safe viewpoint, photograph what we find and record our findings for the written report. It typically takes about one to two hours at a typical home, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. In Clapham, visits are available on weekdays and at weekends. London parking is frequently by permit or pay-and-display, so it is useful to know what’s near you, and to clear a path to the loft hatch. Upstairs rooms at the back are useful too, as they frequently give the best view of a rear addition.
- We agree which parts of the building you’re most worried about.
- We look along each run for debris, sagging and drips.
- 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.
Getting ready for the survey
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
How to book
When you’re ready to go ahead, phone 07833 053749 or email us. We’ll suggest a package, agree the price and find a date.
Advice
What a gutter survey looks like in Clapham
The wider area around Clapham has a long history of building, with Carlyle's House about 1.9 miles north-west. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. Many homes in inner London are Victorian and Edwardian terraces, often with Welsh slate roofs. Behind many of their parapets sit butterfly roofs and valley gutters that can’t be seen from the pavement. If your home in Clapham is one of them, lead flashings, party-wall upstands and shared chimney stacks are part of the picture too. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters.
Landlords with a home close to Clapham High Street station may find that knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints. For an older house near a landmark such as St Paul's Church, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first. Take a building like Clapham Manor Primary School: large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other.
Clapham is about 3 miles north of Streatham, in Greater London. Bookings from Clapham are handled just like any other: a call or an email, a price, then a date. Across Greater London, we cover Clapham.
Here we cover the SW4, SW8 and SW9 postcode area for gutter surveys. We offer gutter surveys to properties on Grafton Square, Clapham High Street and Houghton Square and the roads around them. With the B224 and B303 close by, Clapham is simple for us to get to for gutter surveys. Other places close to Clapham include Stockwell (1 mile east), Little Portugal (1 mile north-east), Clapham Park (1 mile south), South Lambeth (1 mile north-east) and Brixton (1 mile south-east). We also work in nearby towns such as London (3 miles north-east), City of Westminster (3 miles north), Marylebone (4 miles north), Kensington (4 miles north-west), St Pancras (4 miles north) and Shoreditch (5 miles north-east).
Around Clapham
We work in homes and buildings around Lambeth Academy, Larkhall Park and Trinity Academy. Clapham has its own railway station: Clapham High Street station. Nearby you will also find Baynard's Castle (3.5 miles north-east) and Harrods (2.6 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Battersea Park Lake and Knight's Hill.
How the survey changes by roof type
Lead-lined valley and parapet gutters
Lead gutters need their linings, steps and outlets in good order as far as they can be seen safely. Lead is also a target for theft.
Cast iron gutters
Cracks often open on the back of cast iron downpipes, so we check the wall behind for staining.
What else we do in Clapham
Why act early in Clapham
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’s guesswork from ground level. In a London terrace or conversion, a roof defect rarely stays your problem alone: failed flashings and blocked valley gutters can send water into more than one home. Finding it early keeps the work smaller.
We offer three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all inc. VAT. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you’d like to know.
Why book us in Clapham
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- 98% of customers satisfied
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
Take a look at our cost guide and two real surveys.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Clapham
Landlords and agents in Clapham book surveys as well as householders. A report with photos gives you a clear record of the gutter, which helps you plan work between tenancies.
If you own several properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To arrange surveys for several addresses, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Honest limits
It’s useful to know what a survey won’t do before you book:
- Confirming asbestos in older rainwater goods
- What’s behind fascias and inside walls
- The inside of buried drains
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will point you to the right survey before you book. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Downpipes
- Valley gutters
- Eaves gutters
- Outlets and hoppers
- Fascias and soffits
- Parapet and box gutters
Questions from Clapham
How do I find out if my home in Clapham is listed?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it is worth checking before planning any.
Can a landlord with a rental near Clapham High Street station book a roof survey?
Yes, landlords and letting agents book with us as well as owners. You can phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and some details, including who will give access on the day.
Will you walk on the roof?
Only when it is safe. Most of what we need can be seen from safe viewpoints, the loft and, where it applies, a drone.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. We’re experienced roof surveyors, and our survey covers the roof rather than the whole building. If you need a full building survey, you will need a RICS survey as well.
When does the report arrive?
That depends on the survey you book: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day. Reports are sent by email.
Are you insured?
We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance, for every survey we carry out.
What does the report include?
You get our findings in writing, part by part, with photos, and ends with what we recommend. Points are put in order of urgency where relevant.