Greater London · London and the South East
Fortis Green Gutter Survey
An experienced roof surveyor for gutter surveys in Fortis Green. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys.
- Soffits marked by water
- Choked outlets or hopper heads
- Dripping or leaking gutter joints
DIY checks: what’s safe
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and a fall can be serious. That’s where a survey comes in.
Your own check is a good start, but it is not a survey. You won’t see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from the ground.
About our gutter survey in Fortis Green
We survey gutters and rainwater systems in Fortis Green and right across London and South East England. We inspect everything we can see safely from the ground, windows, the roof space and the roof where it’s safe. Time on site usually takes between one and two hours at a house, depending on how many gutter runs and downpipes there are. The written report follows, with photographs and recommendations. We survey parapet and box gutters, outlets and hoppers and eaves gutters, and common reasons people get in touch are leaks at the gutter joints and water spilling over the gutter edge.
London has a great many flats in converted houses and purpose-built blocks, where the roof is typically a shared part of the building. Landlords, managing agents and residents’ companies need to know what condition it is in and what work is coming up, in Fortis Green as anywhere. Leaks from a shared roof rarely affect just one home. A report gives everyone the same picture to plan from, with photographs.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets, with a note and a photo for each point. It records what’s sound as well as what isn’t.
- Place
- Fortis Green (N10, N2, N6)
- Region
- Greater London
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Places near Fortis Green
What else we do in Fortis Green
Honest limits
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, and that sets some limits:
- Whether a material contains asbestos (a specialist asbestos surveyor’s job)
- Underground drains, which need a CCTV drain survey
- Hidden sections we can’t view safely
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or email us and we will point you to the right survey before you book. What a survey covers and does not.
What we check
- Valley gutters
- Downpipes
- Outlets and hoppers
- Parapet and box gutters
- Eaves gutters
- Fascias and soffits
Before and after the survey
A little preparation and a few simple habits help. Some pointers:
- Check that downpipes are firmly fixed to the wall
- Do not leave hidden gutters out of a clear-out
- Check from ground level or a window, not a ladder
- Get the gutters cleaned out every year
Landlords and managing agents can keep the report with the building’s records and use it to plan upkeep. The photographs help when you explain the work to others.
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 the walls suffer.
How the survey works
Before we start, tell us why you’ve booked: a purchase, a leak, a storm, new work or simply peace of mind. It helps us focus on what matters most to you. The visit usually takes about one to two hours on an ordinary house, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. London terraces rarely offer a view of the whole roof from one spot, so in Fortis Green 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.
- Outlets, hoppers, downpipes and overflows are inspected.
- Fascias, soffits and the walls below are looked at for signs of overflow.
- Findings are photographed and set out in a written report.
Preparing for the visit
- Let us know about parking before the day
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
- If it is not your property yet, arrange access through the agent
Arrange a survey
Most bookings start with a short call: phone 07833 053749 or send us an email, and we’ll ask about the building and what you need. You’ll have a price before anything is arranged.
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Why it is worth a survey now in Fortis Green
Water spilling from a gutter runs down and soaks the wall below. Left for months, that can lead to damp inside, worn pointing and rotten timber. Spotting the problem early tends to mean a simpler fix. In Fortis Green, as across London, an overflowing gutter soaks the wall below, which can lead to damp inside. A small blockage left for a few winters becomes a damp problem.
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how it can be reached and seen safely. Prices start from £150, including VAT.
Why book us in Fortis Green
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- Photos and a written report every time
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced and what we found on two real jobs.
FAQs for Fortis Green
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Fortis Green?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it’s in a conservation area. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
Can a landlord with a rental near Alexandra Palace station book a roof survey?
Yes, landlords and agents book with us as well as owners. You can call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and a few details.
What’s the price of a gutter survey?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The size of the property and the access affect the price. For a price, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Will you photograph what you find?
Yes. The report includes photographs of what we found.
Does someone need to be in?
If the survey includes the loft or the inside of the building, someone needs to let us in. We will talk about access when booking.
Do you need to get into the loft?
Yes, where the survey calls for it and there is safe access. Inside, we look for damp, staining, gaps and sagging.
Will you check if gutters are causing damp inside?
The survey looks at whether rainwater is spilling onto the wall, through overflows, drips or damaged downpipes. We can’t see inside walls, so the report covers what can be seen.
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Fortis Green
Historic houses such as Heath Hall, about 1.4 miles south-west, show how far back building in the area around Fortis Green 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. If your home in Fortis Green is one of them, bay roofs, hips and later dormers each have their own details. Whatever the covering, it is often the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first.
Landlords with a home close to Alexandra Palace station may find that a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let. For an older house near a landmark such as United Reformed Church, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first. For site and facilities teams at buildings like Fortismere School, a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time.
Fortis Green is about 1 mile south-east of Finchley, in Greater London. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Fortis Green can all book gutter surveys. Our area takes in places right across Greater London. We also survey roofs in London.
Surveys in N10, N2 and N6 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Streets in the area include Hill Road, Durham Road and Steeds Road, all of which we cover. Fortis Green is on the A504, so it’s easy for us to get to. We also cover Muswell Hill (1 mile east), East Finchley (1 mile west), Highgate (1 mile south), Crouch End (1 mile south-east) and Hampstead Garden Suburb (2 miles south-west). We also work in nearby towns like London (7 miles south), City of Westminster (5 miles south), Marylebone (5 miles south), Kensington (7 miles south), St Pancras (5 miles south) and Shoreditch (6 miles south-east).
Local landmarks in Fortis Green
Around Fortis Green, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Tollington School, Cherry Tree Wood and The Clissold Arms and the streets around them. Fortis Green’s nearest station is Alexandra Palace station, about 1.4 miles east. Well-known places in the area include Kenwood House (1.6 miles south-west) and Grand Arcade (1.8 miles north-west). The countryside around Fortis Green includes Highgate Hill and Glebelands Local Nature Reserve.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Fortis Green
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan.
We survey roofs for landlords and letting agents as well as homeowners. The report gives you a dated record of the gutter, with photos.