Greater London · London and the South East
Clare Market Gutter Survey
Independent gutter surveys in Clare Market. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- Choked outlets or hopper heads
- Overflowing valley or parapet gutters
- Gutters that have fallen out of line
About our gutter survey in Clare Market
Most blocked gutters are full of leaves, moss or silt. Buildings near trees collect more, and moss washing off a tiled or slate roof adds to it. We note where gutters are clogged or holding water, which outlets and hoppers are choked and whether any overflows are doing their job. Photos show each problem clearly. Blocked gutters are easy to put off, but they rarely get better. If you’ve noticed sagging gutters and loose brackets and valley or box gutters that overflow inside, we can find out what’s behind it.
London has a great many flats in converted houses and purpose-built blocks, so roofs are frequently shared between several households. Whoever looks after the building needs a clear picture of the roof, chimneys and gutters, in Clare Market as anywhere. Leaks from a shared roof rarely affect just one home. A report gives everyone the same picture to plan from, with photographs.
It isn’t only a list of defects. For each finding, it explains what it is, why it matters and what we’d recommend, so you can plan your next steps.
- Location
- Clare Market (WC2H, W1D, WC2B)
- Region
- Greater London
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Surveys for landlords and agents in Clare Market
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. Recommendations are set out with the most urgent first where relevant, which helps with budgets and planning.
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client, photographs included.
Also near Clare Market
Also in Clare Market
Honest limits
In fairness, a roof survey has limits:
- Asbestos testing of old gutters, downpipes or soffits
- Pipes below ground level
- Rot or damp concealed behind fascias or inside walls
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or email us and we will recommend the right survey before you book. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Eaves gutters
- Outlets and hoppers
- Parapet and box gutters
- Valley gutters
- Downpipes
- Fascias and soffits
Can I check my roof myself?
It’s useful to keep a record: dates of leaks, photos from the ground and any work done on the roof. Send it with your enquiry and it will help the survey.
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. Do not go up yourself.
Tips that help
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner:
- Look for green streaks or damp patches on walls
- Look for new stains on ceilings below valleys after rain
- Check from the ground or a window, not a ladder
- Keep climbers away from the eaves
For let and shared buildings, the report can go on file to help plan maintenance. Photos make it easier to explain the work to owners, tenants or contractors.
Hidden gutters need clearing too. They collect leaves and silt just like eaves gutters but they’re much harder to spot, so make sure they’re included in any clearing work.
What we do, step by step
A survey visit follows a simple order: we listen to what’s been worrying you, inspect the roof from each safe vantage point, photograph what we find and make notes for the report. Most visits take an hour or two at a house, depending on how many gutter runs and downpipes there are. In converted houses and mansion blocks, the loft hatch is frequently on a shared landing. If that applies to your building, it helps to agree access with the neighbours or the managing agent first. Otherwise, the visit in Clare Market runs like any other.
- We start by hearing about any drips, overflows or damp patches.
- We look along the gutters, downpipes and fascias from the ground and from windows.
- Any valley, parapet or box gutters are looked at as far as safe access allows.
- Where the loft can be reached safely, we check it for staining or damp.
- You get a written report with photos and recommendations.
Before the survey
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
Booking a survey
Our phone lines are open seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. To book or ask a question, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Read more
What a gutter survey looks like in Clare Market
Inner London’s Victorian and Edwardian terraces frequently have Welsh slate roofs. Behind many of their parapets sit butterfly roofs and valley gutters that cannot be seen from the pavement. Shared chimney stacks, party-wall upstands and lead work come with this kind of house. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters. Dr Johnson's House, about 0.4 miles east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Clare Market. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead.
Shop and office owners around Gabriel's Wharf may find that a roof report helps plan work around trading rather than after a leak. If you look after a building like St Clement Danes CofE Primary School, a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time. Landlords with a home close to London Charing Cross station may find that knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints.
Clare Market is about 1 mile south of St Pancras, in Greater London. We survey roofs in Clare Market and the surrounding area as part of our work across London and the South East. Clare Market is one of the towns and villages in Greater London where we work.
Surveys in WC2H, W1D and WC2B work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Streets in the area include Drury Lane, New Square and Old Square, and we cover them all. You’ll find Clare Market on the A4 and A301, which makes it straightforward to reach. We also cover Aldwych (1 mile south), Temple Bar (1 mile east), Covent Garden (1 mile south-west), Temple (1 mile south-east) and Seven Dials (1 mile west). Larger places within reach include Kensington (4 miles west), Walthamstow (6 miles north-east), Hampstead (4 miles north-west), Ruislip (13 miles west), Stockwell (3 miles south) and Orpington (13 miles south-east).
What’s near Clare Market
In Clare Market, that means homes and buildings near Lincoln's Inn Fields, London Nautical School and LSE Shaw Library, among other places. You will also find Ye Old White Horse pub (within half a mile north) and Mercers' School (within half a mile north-east). For rail, the closest station is London Charing Cross station, about 0.6 miles south-west. Well-known places in the area include St Philip's Hospital (under half a mile north-west) and Montfichet's Tower (0.7 miles east). The countryside around Clare Market includes Ludgate Hill and St. James's Park Lake.
Clare Market questions
Can a landlord with a rental near London Charing Cross station book a roof survey?
Yes, that is a common request. We just need to know who will give access, and we can send the report to you or your agent.
Is parking a problem for a survey in Clare Market?
It can be, so it helps to let us know about permits, visitor bays or off-street space when booking. The visit is then planned around what’s available.
Do you survey at weekends?
Yes. Surveys are carried out on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. To find a day that suits, call 07833 053749 or email us.
Will I get photos?
Yes. The report includes photos of what we found.
What insurance do you have?
Our surveys are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance. Ask if you need details for a managing agent or building owner.
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. If you have a deadline, such as an exchange date, tell us as you book.
Could my damp wall be caused by the gutters?
Leaking gutters and downpipes are a common cause of damp walls, and the survey looks for that. If the cause looks like something else, the report says so, based on what we can see.
Why get it checked now?
Water spilling from a gutter runs down and soaks the wall below. Left for months, that can lead to damp inside, worn pointing and rotten timber. Finding the cause now normally keeps the fix smaller. In Clare Market, as in much of London, water from a roof defect can reach a neighbour’s home as easily as yours: a blocked parapet gutter or slipped slate can let water into the flat below or the house next door. Finding it early keeps the work smaller.
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package you pick makes a difference too. We will give you the figure before anything is booked.
Why book with us
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- PI and public liability insurance
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- Prices that include VAT
Take a look at our cost guide and two real surveys.