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Gutter survey in Edgware, Greater London
An experienced roof surveyor for gutter surveys in Edgware. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
- Overflowing valley or parapet gutters
- Cracked or loose downpipes
- Overflowing eaves gutters
Why it’s worth a survey now in Edgware
Small gutter faults rarely fix themselves. Each heavy rain puts more water where it shouldn’t be on the walls, the fascias and sometimes the rooms inside. A survey now tells you what needs doing and how urgent it is. Many older London roofs have only old felt under the slates, or no underlay at all, so a slipped slate can soon mean water inside. Left unchecked, water soaks into timber and plaster and the damage spreads.
Every price we give includes VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Gutter survey starts from £150, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
Why book with us
- Prices that include VAT
- Plain-English reports with photos
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
See what a roof survey costs and what we found on two real jobs.
Gutter survey in Edgware
Some gutters are easy to see from the street but a good many gutters are tucked away. Valley gutters between slopes, gutters behind parapet walls and box or secret gutters can overflow inside the building when they block. We look at them as far as they can safely be seen, from ground level, from windows, from the loft space and from the roof where it is safe. Many leaks indoors start at a hidden gutter. If you are worried about blocked outlets and hoppers and water backing up from a hidden gutter, we can find out what’s behind it.
Many London terraces have a butterfly roof, with two slopes meeting in a central valley gutter that drains to the rear. From the street you see only a parapet wall, so blocked outlets and split linings go unnoticed until water comes through a ceiling. If your home in Edgware has one, it needs checking from somewhere that can actually see it.
Report times depend on the survey you book: the Basic Survey within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey on the same day.
- Place
- Edgware (HA8, NW7, HA7)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
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Prices for gutter surveys in Edgware
When we price a survey, we consider:
- Which survey package you book
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so the price reflects that. The price is confirmed before you book.
What we need to know
These details help when you get in touch:
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- The reason for the survey, like buying, a leak or storm damage
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
Every survey is priced before it’s booked, so you know the cost up front. Our price is from £150, including VAT. To book, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Common questions in Edgware
Is parking a problem for a survey in Edgware?
In much of London, parking needs planning: a visitor permit or a nearby bay makes the day run more smoothly, so mention what’s available when you book.
Can a landlord with a rental near Mill Hill Broadway 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.
Is Edgware in your area?
Yes. We cover Edgware and the rest of Greater London. For a price, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Will you walk on the roof?
Only when it is safe. Safety comes first, and fragile or steep roofs can’t always be walked on. Safe viewpoints, the loft and a drone where it applies let us see the rest, and the report records anything we couldn’t see.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. This is a survey of the roof only, so it is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. Many buyers have both.
Will you look at parapet and box gutters as well?
Yes. These gutters frequently cause leaks indoors when they block so we pay close attention to them. Some may only be partly visible, and the report says so.
What’s the best way to book?
The quickest way is to ring 07833 053749 or email us. Give us the address and some details about the roof, and we’ll take it from there. Surveys run seven days a week.
What happens on the day
Every roof is different, but as a rough guide the survey takes about 1–2 hours at a house, depending on how many gutter runs and downpipes there are. If you have questions on the day, just ask. London terraces rarely offer a view of the whole roof from one spot, so in Edgware we work round the house, using the street, the windows, the loft and any safe vantage point behind it. Shared stairs or a basement flat? Tell us who holds the keys.
- We start by hearing about any drips, overflows or damp patches.
- We look along the gutters, downpipes and fascias from ground level and from windows.
- We check hidden gutters, such as valleys and parapets, where it is safe to see them.
- Where the loft can be reached safely, we check it for staining or damp.
- We send a written report with photos and clear recommendations.
Before we arrive
- If you are buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Leave a clear route to the loft
How to book
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Pictures from ground level or a window are fine, and please don’t climb up for a closer look. To send them or to book, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Advice
Landlord and commercial surveys in Edgware
Where a roof is shared: we need access agreed with the building owner or managing agent. Let us know about it as you book and we’ll plan the visit with that in mind.
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too, from shops and offices to industrial units. Larger roofs take longer, and they’re priced for the size.
DIY checks: what’s safe
Your own check is a good start, but it isn’t a survey. You won’t see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from ground level, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
A lot can be seen from the ground. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Please do not climb up for a closer look.
Gutter surveys in Edgware: 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. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first. Historic houses like Headstone Manor, about 3.9 miles south-west, show how far back building in the area around Edgware goes. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
If you let a flat or house near Mill Hill Broadway station, a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak. For site and facilities teams at buildings like Beit Shvidler Primary School, large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other.
Edgware is about 4 miles west of Finchley, in Greater London. Edgware is one of many places we visit across Greater London, for homes and businesses alike. Our Greater London coverage includes Edgware and the places around it. You can also see our page for London.
Surveys in HA8, NW7 and HA7 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Whether your property is on Station Road, Edgware Road High Street and Hillcrest Avenue or a nearby road, we can help. Edgware sits on or near the A5100, which makes travel easy. If you are just outside Edgware, we cover The Hale (1 mile east), Broadfields Estate (1 mile north), Burnt Oak (1 mile south-east), Canons Park (1 mile south-west) and Little Stanmore (1 mile south-west). Further out, we also cover London (11 miles south-east), City of Westminster (9 miles south-east), Marylebone (9 miles south-east), Kensington (9 miles south), St Pancras (9 miles south-east) and Shoreditch (10 miles south-east).
What’s near Edgware
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Northgate School, Railway Hotel and London Academy, among other places. The nearest railway station is Mill Hill Broadway station, about 1.1 miles south-east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Hilfield Castle (3.6 miles north-west) and Broadwalk Centre (0.5 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Darland's Lake and Mill Hill Old Railway Nature Reserve.
When to book a survey in Edgware
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.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Soffits marked by water
- Sagging gutters and loose brackets
- Leaves and moss blocking gutters
- Hoppers and outlets full of debris
If you look after a shop, office or commercial unit, for instance near Broadwalk Centre, a written record of the roof’s condition helps you plan maintenance rather than react to leaks.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- How long the report takes to arrive
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- What they will not be able to tell you