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Gutter Survey in Enfield Chase
A survey of gutters, valleys, outlets and downpipes across Enfield Chase, using drones and thermal imaging where it applies. Get in touch for a price.
- Soffits marked by water
- Cracked or loose downpipes
- Dripping or leaking gutter joints
How a gutter survey works in Enfield Chase
Most blocked gutters are full of leaves, moss or silt. Homes close to trees fill their gutters faster and moss from the roof slopes makes it worse. Our survey shows which gutters are blocked or standing full, which outlets and hoppers are choked and whether overflows are working. Photos show each problem clearly. Blocked gutters are easy to put off, but they rarely get better. Common reasons to book are rotten fascias or stained soffits and leaks at the gutter joints, across fascias and soffits, downpipes and parapet and box gutters.
London has a great many flats in converted houses and purpose-built blocks, where the roof is normally a shared part of the building. Landlords, managing agents and residents’ companies need to know what condition it’s in and what work is coming up, in Enfield Chase as anywhere. Leaks from a shared roof rarely affect just one home. With a written report and photographs, everyone can plan from the same facts.
How fast the report arrives depends on the package: the Basic Survey within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey on the same day.
- Place
- Enfield Chase (EN2, N21, EN1)
- Region
- Greater London
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Enfield Chase homes and their roofs
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. 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. About 1.6 miles north-east lies Forty Hall, a reminder of how long the area around Enfield Chase has been built on. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
Living close to Enfield Town Park is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls. Shop and office owners around Edmonton Green Shopping Centre may find that knowing the roof’s condition lets you budget for work rather than pay for emergencies.
Enfield Chase is about 3 miles north-west of Edmonton, in Greater London. Enfield Chase is one of many places we visit across Greater London, for homes and businesses alike. Across Greater London, we cover Enfield Chase. For surveys nearby, see our London page.
Postcode districts we cover here for gutter surveys: EN2, N21 and EN1. Whether your property is on Monks Road, Audley Road and Nunn's Road or a nearby road, we can survey it. Being close to the A1005, Enfield Chase is easy for us to reach for gutter surveys. We also cover Enfield (1 mile east), Gordon Hill (1 mile north-east), Bush Hill (1 mile south-east), Clay Hill (1 mile north-east) and Bush Hill Park (1 mile south-east). Further out, we also cover London (11 miles south), City of Westminster (10 miles south), Marylebone (10 miles south), Kensington (12 miles south-west), St Pancras (9 miles south) and Shoreditch (9 miles south).
Around Enfield Chase
We work in homes and buildings around Enfield County School for Girls, The Old Wheatsheaf pub and Enfield Town Park, among other places. Enfield Chase has its own railway station: Enfield Chase station. A little further out are Edmonton Green Shopping Centre (2.8 miles south-east) and Museum of Enfield (0.8 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Pole Hill and Oakleigh Park Rail Cutting.
How the survey works
Photographs are taken throughout the visit, so the report shows exactly what we saw. We take close-ups from wherever is safe. Most surveys take roughly 1–2 hours for a house; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. From the street, a London terrace usually shows only its front slope or parapet, so in Enfield Chase 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.
- First, we agree the areas to focus on.
- Each gutter run is checked for blockages, sags and leaking joints.
- We check the outlets, hoppers, downpipes and any overflows.
- We check fascias, soffits and walls for water damage.
- You get photos and written recommendations, prioritised where relevant.
Before the survey
- Check we can get to the back of the property
- If you are buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Tell us about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
How to book
Getting a price is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and give us some details about the property and we’ll explain which survey suits. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
Advice
Surveys for landlords and agents in Enfield Chase
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords, from shops and offices to industrial units. Bigger roofs take more time, so they’re priced to suit.
Letting agents often book on a landlord’s behalf, and the report can go to both. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
Different roofs, different checks
Box and secret gutters
Box gutters sit within the roof or behind a wall, so overflows can end up inside. We inspect them as far as it’s safe to see them.
Cast iron gutters
Cast iron gutters and downpipes are found on many older buildings. They last well when painted but corrode once the paint wears off.
What happens if roof problems are left?
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. In Enfield Chase, as across London, an overflowing gutter soaks the wall below. A blocked outlet ignored for a winter or two can mean damp walls inside.
One thing that affects the price is the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, inc. VAT. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
Why us?
- Every finding written up with photos
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- Visits on any day of the week
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
Take a look at our cost guide and what we found on two real jobs.
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What affects the price in Enfield Chase
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- The shape of the roof and its details
- Height and safe access
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
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 to tell us when you get in touch
A little information up front helps. Please include:
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- What’s prompted the survey
To get a price for gutter surveys in Enfield Chase, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email. The address, the type of property and what you’d like to know help us give you an accurate price.
Enfield Chase: your questions answered
Is parking a problem for a survey in Enfield Chase?
It depends on the street. Where there are permit zones, a visitor permit or nearby pay-and-display bay works well, and a driveway is even better.
I let a flat near Enfield Chase station. Can you check the roof?
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 will talk through which survey suits.
Does someone need to be in?
That depends on the survey. For inside areas and the roof space, someone has to give us access; we will agree the details when booking.
Do you cover Enfield Chase?
Yes, we do. We carry out gutter surveys in Enfield Chase, and the service is the same as everywhere else we work.
Will you check the loft?
If the survey needs it and the loft space can be reached safely, yes. A clear path to the hatch helps.
Can you give me structural calculations?
No. We point out what can be seen, such as sagging or deflection, but we do not carry out calculations or give an engineer’s opinion. If we think you need an engineer, the report says so.
What happens after the survey?
You’ll get the report by email. The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation, and the Premium Survey an in-person consultation, so you can talk the findings through.
What we are asked to look at in Enfield Chase
Some gutters may be too small, or have too few downpipes, for the roof they serve. An extension or extra roof slope can add water to an existing gutter, and a heavy downpour shows up the problem.
Common reasons to book include:
- Cracked or loose downpipes
- Gutters packed with leaves or moss
- Water backing up from a hidden gutter
- Gutters that have fallen out of line
If you own a rental within reach of Enfield Chase station, the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at.
Questions to ask before you book
- Whether VAT is added on top
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- What the report includes, and whether it has photographs
- Which limits apply to the survey