Greater London · London and the South East
Gutter survey in Edmonton, Greater London
A survey of gutters, valleys, outlets and downpipes across Edmonton, using drones and thermal imaging where applicable. Get in touch for a price.
- Leaks at the gutter joints
- Soffits marked by water
- Downpipes that are split or coming away
Gutter surveys for homes and businesses in Edmonton
Gutters have to slope gently towards the outlet to drain properly. When brackets sag or joints part, water pools, drips and spills over where the gutter dips. We look along each run for sags, gaps and leaking joints and look at the brackets and downpipe clips. Recommendations are written down and prioritised by urgency where relevant. If you’ve noticed choked outlets or hopper heads and water spilling over the gutter edge, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
London has Victorian and Edwardian terraces in almost every borough, many with Welsh slate roofs, shared chimney stacks and parapet or valley gutters. Good slates can last over a hundred years, yet the nails often give out first and let slates slip. Homes in Edmonton are no exception. Shared chimney stacks and the lead around them are just as important to check.
Every survey ends with a written report, with photos, emailed to you. It explains the condition of the gutter, the defects we found and what we recommend.
- Location
- Edmonton (N9, N18, N13, EN1)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What a gutter survey looks like in Edmonton
In outer London, interwar semis with hipped, tiled roofs sit alongside older slate-roofed terraces. On a semi of that age, the small roofs over the bays, the hip tiles and any later dormer each need their own look. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters. Bruce Castle, about 1.8 miles south, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Edmonton. On older houses around here, roofs often 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.
Take a building like Brettenham Primary School: large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other. If you live in an older home near All Saints' Church, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs. Landlords with a home close to Edmonton Green station may find that a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let.
Edmonton is about 9 miles north-east of City of Westminster, in Greater London. We carry out gutter surveys in Edmonton for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings. Our area takes in places right across Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages. For surveys nearby, see our London page.
We cover every part of N9, N18, N13 and EN1 for gutter surveys. Local streets include The Broadway, Plevna Road and Galahad Road, and we cover them all. You will find Edmonton on the B137 and B154, which makes it simple to reach. We also cover Upper Edmonton (1 mile south), Picketts Lock (1 mile east), Northumberland Park (1 mile south), Ponders End (1 mile north-east) and Bush Hill Park (1 mile north-west). Larger places within reach include London (9 miles south), City of Westminster (9 miles south-west), Marylebone (8 miles south-west), Kensington (10 miles south-west), St Pancras (7 miles south) and Shoreditch (7 miles south).
Local landmarks in Edmonton
We work in homes and buildings around NiW Furniture pub, The Latymer School and Starks Field School and the streets around them. There’s a railway station in Edmonton itself: Edmonton Green station. Nearby you will also find Edmonton Green Shopping Centre (under half a mile north-east) and North Middlesex University Hospital (1 mile south-west). For a walk, there is Highams Park Lake and Ainslie Wood.
Tips from our surveys
Nothing here needs a ladder. A few suggestions:
- Watch ceilings under valley gutters for fresh marks
- Look out for overflows when it pours
- Ask for valleys and parapet gutters to be cleared too
- Check downpipe clips are holding
If we think the problem lies underground, we’ll say so, so a drain survey can be arranged. Anything else we notice on the roof, as far as we can see it, is noted too.
Deal with drips, sags and loose downpipes early. They tend to get worse and spilled water harms brickwork and woodwork.
Why it is worth a survey now in Edmonton
Overflowing water soaks the walls under the gutter. Left for months, that can lead to damp inside, worn pointing and rotten timber. Finding the cause now normally keeps the fix smaller. Behind a London parapet, a blocked gutter can sit full of water without anyone seeing it. By the time a ceiling stains, the timbers underneath may have been wet for a while.
We offer three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you’d like to know.
What you get with us
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- A report with photographs
- Visits on any day of the week
- Package prices that include VAT
Read our cost guide and what we found on two real jobs.
FAQs for Edmonton
Will parking be an issue for a roof survey in Edmonton?
London parking needs a little planning, so let us know about permits, bays or a driveway when booking. That way the visit can be planned around it.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Edmonton?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it’s worth checking before planning any.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. We look at the roof, not the whole building, so it’s not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It can sit alongside a RICS survey if you want both.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Yes, where it is applicable. Our sub-250g drone is flown by a CAA-registered operator with a Flyer ID and Operator ID, and the airspace and weather are checked before every flight.
How do I book a survey in Edmonton?
Just call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day, weekday or weekend.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
Not always. If we only need the outside, we can agree that in advance, but the loft and any rooms with damp need someone to let us in.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Not always. Safety comes first, and fragile or steep roofs cannot always be walked on. Safe viewpoints, the loft and a drone where applicable let us see the rest.
What happens on the day
Every roof is different; as a rough guide, the survey takes about 1–2 hours for a house, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. You’re welcome to ask questions while we are there. London terraces rarely offer a view of the whole roof from one spot, so in Edmonton we work round the house, using the street, the windows, the loft and any safe vantage point behind it. If other people live in the building, tell us who can let us into the shared parts.
- 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.
- We send a written report with photos and clear recommendations.
How to prepare
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Keep pets in another room
Getting a price
For a price for gutter surveys in Edmonton, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email. A few details about the property and the roof help us price the survey accurately.
Related advice
How the survey changes by roof type
Fascias and soffits
Most gutters are fixed to the fascia, so rot in the boards can loosen the whole run. Damaged or stained boards are recorded.
Plastic (uPVC) gutters
Joints that have pulled apart are a common fault on plastic gutters. The report notes every one we spot.
How we price gutter surveys
Prices vary from roof to roof, and it comes down to:
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- Roof area
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so they’re priced to match. The price is confirmed before booking.
What we need to know
To price your survey accurately, we will ask about:
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- The type of building and roof, like pitched or flat
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. For any other survey, just phone 07833 053749 or email us when you’re ready.
Places near Edmonton
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Landlord and commercial surveys in Edmonton
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants. We survey seven days a week, which helps when tenants work during the week.
With a portfolio of properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To discuss a number of properties, call 07833 053749 or email us with the addresses.