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Gutter Survey in Friern Barnet
We take a careful look at the gutter at your property in Friern Barnet, with photographs and a written report.
- Joints that drip after rain
- Valley or box gutters that overflow inside
- Leaves and moss blocking gutters
Gutter survey in Friern Barnet: what you get
We survey gutters and rainwater systems in Friern Barnet and right across London and South East England. We inspect everything we can see safely from ground level, windows, the roof space and the roof where it is safe. Time on site typically takes about one to two hours at a house, depending on how many gutter runs and downpipes there are. The written report follows, with photos and recommendations. We survey valley gutters, eaves gutters and outlets and hoppers, and common reasons people get in touch are valley or box gutters that overflow inside and gutters overflowing in heavy rain.
Many London terraces have a butterfly roof, with two slopes meeting in a central valley gutter that drains to the rear. Hidden behind the parapet, that gutter can block or split without anyone seeing it. For a house in Friern Barnet with this kind of roof, the hidden gutter is one of the first things to check.
Every survey ends with a written report, with photos, sent by email. It explains the condition of the gutter, the defects we found and what we recommend.
- Place
- Friern Barnet (N11, N12, N10, N20)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What we do, step by step
We work from the outside in: outside views come first, then the roof space if there is safe access. In total, it takes about one to two hours at a typical home, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. In a London conversion, the way into the roof space is frequently from a communal landing or the top flat. Where that is the case, access needs agreeing with whoever controls that landing. Everything else is planned around the building, not the postcode.
- 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.
- Fascias, soffits and the walls below are looked at for signs of overflow.
- Findings are photographed and set out in a written report.
Before the survey
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with whoever owns or manages the building
Book a survey
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, and you can call 07833 053749 or email us to find out.
Related advice
Landlord and commercial surveys in Friern Barnet
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants, at a time agreed ahead of time. Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays, which helps when tenants work during the week.
Landlords, agents and building managers in Friern Barnet and across Greater London can book any of our surveys. To discuss a property or a block, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
What a gutter survey looks like in Friern Barnet
Alongside Victorian and Edwardian terraces, outer London has a great many interwar semis, often with hipped roofs of clay or concrete tiles. Hips, bay roofs and later loft conversions are typical of those semis, if your home is one of them. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them. Historic houses such as Heath Hall, about 2.7 miles south, show how far back building in the area around Friern Barnet goes. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs.
If you live in an older home near St John's Church, the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine. Take a building like Holly Park Primary School: a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time.
Friern Barnet is about 2 miles north-east of Finchley, in Greater London. Wherever you are in Friern Barnet, we can come and survey your property. Friern Barnet is one of the towns and villages in Greater London where we work for gutter surveys. You can also see our page for London.
Postcode districts we cover here for gutter surveys: N11, N12, N10 and N20. Whether your property is on Martock Gardens, Shapwick Close and Radstock Close or a nearby road, we can survey it. Being close to the A406 and B550, Friern Barnet is easy for us to reach. Neighbouring places we cover for gutter surveys include New Southgate (1 mile east), Brunswick Park (1 mile north), North Finchley (1 mile west), Arnos Grove (1 mile east) and Whetstone (1 mile north-west). Further out, we also cover London (8 miles south), City of Westminster (7 miles south), Marylebone (7 miles south), Kensington (8 miles south), St Pancras (6 miles south) and Shoreditch (7 miles south-east).
Landmarks near Friern Barnet
Around Friern Barnet, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Francis Skaryna Belarusian Library and Museum, Friary Park and Friern Barnet School. There is a railway station in Friern Barnet itself: New Southgate station. Nearby you’ll also find Francis Skaryna Belarusian Library and Museum (1.4 miles west) and Grand Arcade (1 mile west). Not far away are Highgate Hill and Darland's Lake.
Different roofs, different checks
Box and secret gutters
Box and secret gutters often cause leaks indoors. We look at the outlets, linings and overflows where safe.
Lead-lined valley and parapet gutters
Lead linings are common in valleys and parapet gutters on older houses. Splits and failed joints in the lead can let water straight in.
Nearby places to Friern Barnet
Also in Friern Barnet
What a gutter survey doesn’t cover
This is not a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. Other limits to bear in mind:
- Gutters out of sight from every safe vantage point
- Confirming asbestos in older rainwater goods
- Blockages deep inside downpipes
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll tell you. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Fascias and soffits
- Parapet and box gutters
- Downpipes
- Eaves gutters
- Outlets and hoppers
- Valley gutters
Do you need a gutter survey in Friern Barnet?
Brackets can loosen, corrode or snap over the years. Wet leaves and silt add a lot of weight, and that weight pulls sections out of line. Lose the fall and water gathers in the dip, then overflows.
We are frequently asked to look at:
- Brackets that have dropped or snapped
- Water spilling over the gutter edge
- Downpipes that are split or coming away
- Leaves and moss blocking gutters
Trees in and around Friary Park shed leaves that can end up in nearby gutters, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls.
Before you book anyone
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- Which limits apply to the survey
- When you will get the report
- Will the report include photos?
Friern Barnet questions
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near New Southgate station?
Of course. Let us know whether a tenant or an agent will let us in, and we can send the report to you or your agent.
How do I find out if my home in Friern Barnet is listed?
We can’t confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case.
How do I arrange a gutter survey in Friern Barnet?
Just phone 07833 053749 or email us. We’ll ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date, weekday or weekend.
How long will you be on site?
For a house, expect about 1–2 hours on site, with commercial buildings nearer 3–4 hours.
Could my damp wall be caused by the gutters?
Overflowing gutters often lead to damp walls, and we check for exactly that. If the evidence points elsewhere, we will say so, based on what we can see.
Will you look at parapet and box gutters as well?
Yes, where it’s safe to see them. We look from vantage points, the roof space and the roof itself where safe, and by drone where it is applicable.
Is a CCTV drain survey included?
No. Our gutter survey covers rainwater above ground down to where the downpipes reach the ground. Where a below-ground drain seems to be the problem, we will tell you.
What affects the price in Friern Barnet
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. The main factors are:
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- The size of the roof
- House, block, shop or office
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package you pick makes a difference too. The price is always agreed first.
What we need to know
What helps most when you contact us:
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- What’s prompted the survey
To book a survey, ring 07833 053749 or email us with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. We’ll confirm the price before booking.