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Cranford Gutter Survey
We take a careful look at the gutter at your property in Cranford, with photographs and a written report.
- Overflowing eaves gutters
- Overflowing valley or parapet gutters
- Leaves and moss blocking gutters
Gutter surveys for homes and businesses in Cranford
Damp patches on inside walls, stains below a valley or water running down the brickwork frequently trace back to the gutters. Our gutter survey helps show whether the rainwater system is the cause, from what can be seen safely. If the evidence points elsewhere, such as a flashing or the roof covering, we will say so, with a suggested next step. Common reasons to book are gutters full of debris and silt and cracked or loose downpipes, across fascias and soffits, outlets and hoppers and parapet and box gutters.
Much of London’s housing is flats, in converted houses or 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 Cranford as anywhere. Leaks from a shared roof rarely affect just one home. A report gives everyone the same picture to plan from, with photos.
The report doesn’t just list problems. For each finding, it explains what it is, why it matters and what we’d recommend, so you can plan your next steps.
- Location
- Cranford (TW4, TW5, UB3)
- Region
- Greater London
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Before and after the survey
You do not need to be a roofer to help. Here’s what helps most:
- Look out for overflows when it pours
- Have gutters cleared at least once a year
- Do not climb a ladder to look in the gutters
- Have overhanging branches cut back
Landlords and managing agents can keep the report with the building’s records and use it to plan upkeep. Photos make it easier to explain the work to owners, tenants or contractors.
Have your gutters cleared at least once a year or more often near trees. The best time is normally after the leaves have dropped. Clear gutters can carry water away as they should.
The survey, step by step
We’ll ask a few questions first, about the roof’s history, any leaks and past repairs. Then the inspection itself takes about 1–2 hours on an ordinary house, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. In a London area like Cranford, the main things to sort out are parking and access: let us know about permits, visitor bays or off-street space, which floor the property is on and how to get into the loft. We then look at everything that’s safely in view from ground level, windows, the loft and, where it’s safe, the roof itself.
- You tell us where you’ve seen overflows, drips or damp.
- We walk round the building and check the gutters, downpipes and fascias from ground level.
- We look at hidden gutters as far as safe access allows.
- The loft space is checked for staining, where it can be reached safely.
- A photo-illustrated written report and recommendations follows.
Before we arrive
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
Book a survey
To get a price for gutter surveys in Cranford, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form. A few details about the property and the roof help us give you an accurate price.
Advice
Cranford homes and their roofs
The wider area around Cranford has a long history of building, with Osterley House about 2.6 miles east. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. Further from the centre, London’s housing takes in interwar semis with hipped roofs in clay or concrete tiles as well as slate-roofed terraces. Bay roofs, hip ridges and dormers from later loft conversions are the details that set these houses apart. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first.
Take an older house close to The Parish Church of the Good Shepherd: old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs. If you live near a park such as Hounslow Heath, or anywhere with mature trees, autumn leaves can block gutters and valleys.
Cranford is about 2 miles north of Feltham, in Greater London. Anywhere in Cranford, we can come and survey your property. Across Greater London, we cover Cranford. For surveys nearby, see our London page.
We survey roofs across the TW4, TW5 and UB3 postcode area for gutter surveys and the streets around it. Whether your property is on Ely Road, Park Lane and The Avenue or anywhere close by, we can help. Neighbouring places we cover for gutter surveys include Hatton (1 mile south-west), Harlington (1 mile north-west), Heathrow (2 miles west), Feltham (2 miles south) and Sipson (2 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover London (14 miles east), City of Westminster (11 miles east), Marylebone (12 miles east), Kensington (9 miles east), St Pancras (13 miles east) and Shoreditch (15 miles east).
Around Cranford
In Cranford, that means homes and buildings near Cranford Community College, The Queen's Head pub and Hounslow Heath, among other places. Cranford’s nearest station is Hayes & Harlington station, roughly 1.9 miles north. Nearby you will also find Hounslow Hospital (1.6 miles east) and Treaty Centre (2 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Garden Lake and Northala Fields.
Do you need a gutter survey in Cranford?
Overflowing gutters in a downpour are a common reason to book. Others spot damp patches, ceiling stains or green marks on the walls. A survey helps show where the water is coming from before it causes more harm.
Look out for signs like these:
- Gutters that have fallen out of line
- Gutters full of debris and silt
- Overflowing valley or parapet gutters
- Gutters overflowing in heavy rain
If you look after a shop, office or commercial unit, for example near Treaty Centre, a roof report helps plan work around trading rather than after a leak.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- How soon the report will arrive
- What insurance they carry
- Whether VAT is added on top
Leave it or get it looked at?
Going up a ladder to check your own gutters carries real risk. You can see drips and overflows from ground level, but valleys, parapets and box gutters are hard to see. Our survey covers whatever is safely visible and records it with photos. Blocked gutters and hoppers on London houses overflow and soak brickwork, which can lead to damp inside. A blocked outlet ignored for a winter or two can mean damp walls inside.
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package you pick makes a difference too. The price is always agreed first.
Why book with us
- Every finding written up with photos
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- An independent view of the roof
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
Take a look at what a roof survey costs and our case studies.
Different roofs, different checks
Lead-lined valley and parapet gutters
Some older roofs have a central valley running to the back and if it blocks, water can come indoors. It’s inspected as far as safe access allows.
Fascias and soffits
Fascias carry the gutters, so rot in the boards can loosen the whole run. We note soft, stained or damaged boards we can see.
Cranford: your questions answered
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Cranford?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case.
Will parking be an issue for a roof survey in Cranford?
It can be, so it’s useful to let us know about permits, visitor bays or off-street space as you book. That way the visit can be planned around it.
How do I book a survey in Cranford?
It’s easiest to phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email. Let us know the address and a little about the roof. Surveys run on any day of the week.
What will the report tell me?
You get our findings in writing, part by part, with photos. The most urgent items are made clear.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes. A shared roof needs access agreed first, with whoever owns or manages the building. Mention it when you get in touch and we will explain what’s needed.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Where it is applicable and safe, yes. We are a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID), flying a sub-250g drone. It is included in the Drone Roof Survey and, where it applies, the Premium Survey.
Does the season matter for a gutter survey?
There is no wrong time. If water is already spilling over, book sooner rather than later, because the walls take the water.
What else we do in Cranford
Prices for gutter surveys in Cranford
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- House, block, shop or office
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
Prices start from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on how big and how high the roof is, how it can be seen safely and the package you choose.
Booking your survey
Getting the details right at the start saves time. It’s useful to include:
- The address and postcode of the property
- What made you get in touch
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
Unsure which package suits your roof? The easiest way is to call 07833 053749 or email us and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We’ll explain the options and the price.