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Gutter Survey in East Barnet
A careful look at the gutter at your property in East Barnet, with photographs and a written report.
- Brackets that have dropped or snapped
- Choked outlets or hopper heads
- Leaks at the gutter joints
Gutter survey in East Barnet: what you get
Gutters carry rain off the roof and away from the walls. If they clog, drip or sag, the water ends up somewhere 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, including gutters, valleys, outlets, hoppers and downpipes. You get a written report with photographs. If you are worried about gutters that have fallen out of line and overflowing valley or parapet gutters, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
London has a great many flats in converted houses and purpose-built blocks, so roofs are frequently shared between several households. Landlords, managing agents and residents’ companies need to know what condition it is in and what work is coming up, in East Barnet 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 does not just list problems. It explains what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, so you can decide what to do next.
- Where
- East Barnet (N20, EN4, N14)
- Region
- Greater London
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Useful tips for East Barnet property owners
Most of what helps is simple and safe from the ground. A few suggestions:
- Ask for valleys and parapet gutters to be cleared too
- Look out for overflows when it pours
- Keep climbers away from the eaves
- Look for downpipes coming loose
Once work is carried out, keep an eye on the gutters in the next downpour. Water should run to the outlets and away without spilling over. If it does not, tell whoever did the work.
Look at the gutters from indoors or the ground when it pours. Water spilling over the edge or out of a joint is a sign that something needs attention before damage builds up.
How it works
It helps to start with what’s prompted the survey: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. It helps us focus on what matters most to you. The visit normally takes about 1–2 hours for most homes, and longer where there are parapet, valley or box gutters to follow. London terraces rarely offer a view of the whole roof from one spot, so a visit in East Barnet moves between viewpoints: the pavement, upstairs windows, the loft and any safe spot at the back. Shared stairs or a basement flat? Let us know who holds the keys.
- We agree which parts of the building you are most worried about.
- Each gutter run is checked for blockages, sags and leaking joints.
- We check the outlets, hoppers, downpipes and any overflows.
- Fascias, soffits and the walls below are looked at for signs of overflow.
- You get photos and written recommendations, prioritised where relevant.
How to prepare
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Let us know where we can park nearby
Arrange a survey
Once you know what you need, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email. We’ll suggest a package, agree the price and find a date.
Advice
DIY checks: what’s safe
Your own check is a good start, but it is not a survey. From the ground, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are frequently out of sight, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from the ground and any work done on the roof. Share it with us as you book.
What a gutter survey looks like in East Barnet
Historic houses such as Heath Hall, about 4.2 miles south, show how far back building in the area around East Barnet goes. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead. In outer London, interwar semis with hipped, tiled roofs sit alongside older slate-roofed terraces. Bay roofs, hip ridges and dormers from later loft conversions are the details that set these houses apart. Whatever the covering, it is often the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first.
If you live near a park such as Oak Hill Park, or anywhere with mature trees, autumn leaves can block gutters and valleys, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls. If your house is among the older ones in the streets near St Mary the Virgin, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs. If you let a flat or house near Oakleigh Park station, the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at.
East Barnet is about 1 mile north-east of Whetstone, in Greater London. East Barnet is part of the area we cover across London and South East England. Our area takes in places right across Greater London, large and small. You can also see our page for London.
We cover every part of the N20, EN4 and N14 postcode area for gutter surveys. That includes homes and businesses on Dene Road, Pine Road and Capel Road and the roads around them. Other places close to East Barnet include Osidge (1 mile east), Brunswick Park (1 mile south-east), New Barnet (1 mile north-west), Whetstone (1 mile south-west) and Oakleigh Park (1 mile south-west). We also work in nearby towns like London (10 miles south), City of Westminster (8 miles south), Marylebone (8 miles south), Kensington (10 miles south), St Pancras (8 miles south) and Shoreditch (8 miles south-east).
Local landmarks in East Barnet
We work in homes and buildings around Oak Hill Park, Salcombe School and East Barnet School and the streets around them. You’ll also find The Cavalier pub (less than half a mile south) and Francis Skaryna Belarusian Library and Museum (1.8 miles south-west). The closest station to East Barnet is Oakleigh Park station, about 0.5 miles north-west. Other landmarks nearby include Grand Arcade (1.7 miles south-west) and Finchley Memorial Hospital (2.2 miles south-west). For a walk, there is Oakleigh Park Rail Cutting and Darland's Lake.
For landlords and managing agents
If you own several properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To discuss a number of properties, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the addresses.
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client.
Nearby places to East Barnet
Other services in East Barnet
Your questions about gutter surveys in East Barnet
How do I find out if my home in East Barnet is listed?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Can a landlord with a rental near Oakleigh Park station book a roof survey?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for. You can call 07833 053749 or email us with the address and what you need, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. It’s a specialist roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 building survey. It focuses on the roof, so it sits alongside a building survey rather than replacing it.
How soon will I get the report?
Basic reports arrive within 48 hours, Standard reports in 24–48 hours and Premium reports on the same day. Each one is emailed.
How much is a gutter survey?
Gutter survey starts from £150, including VAT. The size of the property and the access affect the price. To get a price, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
Can a gutter survey explain damp on my walls?
Overflowing gutters often lead to damp walls, and the survey looks for that. If the evidence points elsewhere, we will say so as far as we can tell from what’s visible.
Do you look in the roof space?
If the survey needs it and the roof space can be reached safely, yes. Please clear anything stored under the hatch, and if the loft can’t be reached safely, the report says so.
When you need someone else
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, so a survey has limits:
- Damage hidden inside walls or behind boards
- The inside of buried drains
- Confirming asbestos in older rainwater goods
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll recommend the right survey. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Eaves gutters
- Fascias and soffits
- Outlets and hoppers
- Parapet and box gutters
- Valley gutters
- Downpipes
Roof by roof
Fascias and soffits
Some older soffits may contain asbestos. We flag any that could be for a specialist asbestos surveyor to check.
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.