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Collier Row Gutter Survey
A survey of gutters, valleys, outlets and downpipes for Collier Row, from an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photographs.
- Gutters overflowing in heavy rain
- Choked outlets or hopper heads
- Leaks at the gutter joints
Gutter survey in Collier Row: what you get
A gutter needs a steady fall towards its outlet to drain properly. Sagging brackets and slipped joints leave water standing and overflowing where the gutter dips. We check the line of each run as far as we can see it, along with the brackets and downpipe fixings. You get written recommendations, prioritised by urgency where relevant. We’re often asked to look into gutters full of debris and silt and soffits marked by water, on eaves gutters, downpipes and outlets and hoppers.
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 Collier Row with this kind of roof, the hidden gutter is one of the first things to check.
With the Standard Survey, you also get moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey goes further, with thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Place
- Collier Row (RM1, RM5, RM7)
- Region
- Greater London
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Gutter surveys in Collier Row: local notes
In outer London, interwar semis with hipped, tiled roofs sit alongside older slate-roofed terraces. Hips, bay roofs and later loft conversions are typical of those semis, if your home is one of them. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them. About 1.7 miles east lies Hare Hall, a reminder of how long the area around Collier Row has been built on. On older houses around here, roofs frequently 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.
Trees in and around Raphael Park shed leaves that can end up in nearby gutters, so outlets and downpipes are worth watching. For businesses in and around places like Romford Shopping Hall, a dated report on the roof is useful for planning and for any lease discussions. Take a building like Rise Park Infant School: a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time.
Collier Row is about 1 mile north of Romford, in Greater London. Whether the building in Collier Row is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, the roof can be surveyed. Across Greater London, we cover Collier Row. There is also a page for London.
We survey roofs across RM1, RM5 and RM7 for gutter surveys and the streets around it. That includes homes and businesses on Elm Road, Percy Road and Seymer Road and the roads around them. If you are just outside Collier Row, we cover Rise Park (1 mile north-east), Romford (1 mile south), Marks Gate (1 mile west), Chadwell Heath (2 miles south-west) and Rush Green (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover London (13 miles south-west), City of Westminster (15 miles west), Marylebone (15 miles west), St Pancras (13 miles west), Shoreditch (12 miles south-west) and Walthamstow (8 miles west).
What’s near Collier Row
Typical jobs here are in homes near Colley Rowe Inn, Marshalls Park Academy and Raphael Park, among other places. The nearest railway station is Romford station, about 1.3 miles south of the centre. Nearby you will also find Romford Shopping Hall (1 mile south) and Oldchurch Hospital (1.5 miles south). For a walk, there’s Bedfords Park.
Roof by roof
Aluminium and other metal gutters
Long metal gutter runs on larger buildings can hide blocked outlets, so we check the outlets carefully.
Fascias and soffits
Some older soffits may contain asbestos. We flag any that could be so a specialist asbestos surveyor can check them before they’re disturbed.
Places near Collier Row
Also in Collier Row
What affects the price in Collier Row
When we price a survey, we consider:
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- How big the roof is
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included, and we can help you choose.
What we need to know
To price your survey accurately, we’ll ask about:
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- Anything about access we should know
To get a price for gutter surveys in Collier Row, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email. Some details about the property and the roof help us price the survey accurately.
How the survey works
A survey visit follows a simple order: we hear what you’ve seen, look at the roof from every safe viewpoint, photograph what we find and record our findings for the written report. It usually takes about one to two hours for most houses, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. In a London conversion, the way into the roof space is often from a communal landing or the top flat. Where that’s the case, access needs agreeing with whoever controls that landing. Everything else is planned around the building, not the postcode.
- We start by hearing about any drips, overflows or damp patches.
- Gutters, downpipes, fascias and soffits are inspected from safe vantage points.
- Valley, parapet and box gutters are inspected as far as they can be seen safely.
- The loft space is checked for water marks if it is safe to get into.
- We send a written report with photos and clear recommendations.
How to prepare
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Tell us about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
Book a survey
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Pictures from the ground or a window are fine; never climb up to get a better view. To get started, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
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Practical tips
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out:
- Do not climb a ladder to look in the gutters
- Check that downpipes are firmly fixed to the wall
- Get trees that overhang the gutters trimmed
- Ask for valleys and parapet gutters to be cleared too
Report times depend on the package you choose: within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium. It’s sent to you by email once it is done.
Have your gutters cleared at least once a year or more often near trees. Late autumn, after the leaves have fallen, is a sensible time. Clear gutters can carry water away as they should.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Collier Row
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords. Bigger roofs take more time, so they’re priced to suit.
We survey roofs for letting agents and landlords as well as householders. A photo-illustrated written report gives you a clear record of the gutter.
What you can safely check yourself
You can learn a lot from ground level. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Please do not climb up for a closer look.
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
Your questions about gutter surveys in Collier Row
How do I find out if my home in Collier Row is listed?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Can a landlord with a rental near Romford station book a roof survey?
Yes, rented property is part of what we cover. Just ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know about the building.
Are you insured?
Our cover is professional indemnity plus public liability, and we can provide details if a managing agent needs them.
What does the report include?
Written findings with photographs, explaining the condition of the gutter, any defects and our recommendations, with the most urgent first where relevant. The Standard Survey adds moisture detection and a structural check, and the Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies and structural analysis.
How experienced are you?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, over more than 20 years, with 98% customer satisfaction.
Do you cover Collier Row?
Yes. Our area covers London and South East England, Collier Row included.
Do you need to get into the loft?
Where it is relevant to the survey and there is safe access, yes. Please clear anything stored under the hatch, and if the loft cannot be reached safely, the report says so.