Greater London · London and the South East
Gutter Survey in Golders Green
A careful look at the gutter at your property in Golders Green, and put it all in a written report with photos.
- Cracked or loose downpipes
- Dripping or leaking gutter joints
- Leaves and moss blocking gutters
Gutter survey in Golders Green: what you get
Gutters are typically fixed to fascia boards, so fascias and soffits are part of the survey. Long-term overflowing can soften and rot timber boards and stain the soffits below. Older buildings, from before 2000, can have asbestos cement soffits, gutters or downpipes. We don’t carry out asbestos testing, but we flag anything that could contain it. Common reasons to book are overflowing eaves gutters and blocked outlets and hoppers, on parapet and box gutters, outlets and hoppers and valley gutters.
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 frequently give out first and let slates slip. In Golders Green, as across London, that’s why a roof needs a close look rather than a glance from the street. Lead flashings and shared chimney stacks on these houses need a careful look too.
The report doesn’t just list problems. For each finding, it explains what it is, why it matters and what we’d recommend, so you can decide what to do next.
- Where
- Golders Green (NW11, NW2, NW3)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Why get it checked now?
A blocked valley or parapet gutter does not spill harmlessly. It can overflow into the building, often in the heaviest rain. It is worth having these gutters looked at before the wetter months. In Golders Green, as in much of London, water from a roof defect can reach a neighbour’s home as easily as yours: failed flashings and blocked valley gutters can send water into more than one home. Dealing with it early is far less disruptive.
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package matters as well. The price is always agreed first.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Golders Green
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- Packages from £150, including VAT
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
Read what a roof survey costs or two real surveys.
What we look for on each type of roof
Plastic (uPVC) gutters
Joints that have pulled apart are a common fault on plastic gutters. We record each one we can see.
Lead-lined valley and parapet gutters
A London butterfly roof drains to a central valley gutter, and a blockage there can overflow inside. It’s inspected as far as safe access allows.
DIY checks: what’s safe
What you can’t do safely is get up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way. That’s where a survey comes in.
A DIY look is useful, but it isn’t a survey. From the ground, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight.
Towns and villages near Golders Green
More services for Golders Green
What we are asked to look at in Golders Green
Sometimes a gutter struggles with the area of roof draining into it. An extension or extra roof slope can add water to an existing gutter, and a heavy downpour shows up the problem.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Water spilling over the gutter edge
- Valley or box gutters that overflow inside
- Sagging gutters and loose brackets
- Cracked or loose downpipes
If you own a rental within reach of Cricklewood station, a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let.
Questions to ask before you book
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- Their track record with similar roofs
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
How we price gutter surveys
When we price a survey, we consider:
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- How big the roof is
- House, block, shop or office
Price depends partly on the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, including VAT. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
Getting in touch
Before you get in touch, it’s useful to have:
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- What’s prompted the survey
We confirm the exact price before you book, so you know the cost up front. Gutter survey starts from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, call 07833 053749 or email us.
Common questions in Golders Green
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Cricklewood station?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for. You can ring 07833 053749 or email us with the address and what you need.
How do I find out if my home in Golders Green is listed?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Will the survey check for asbestos?
No. We do not test for asbestos. If rainwater goods or soffits look like they could contain asbestos, we note it so a specialist asbestos surveyor can check before any work.
Is a Saturday or Sunday visit possible?
Yes, weekend visits are possible as well as weekdays. Just ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form to arrange it.
What happens next?
The report arrives by email, with photographs and clear recommendations. With Standard there is a follow-up consultation; with Premium, an in-person consultation.
Do you check valley and parapet gutters?
Yes. These gutters often cause leaks indoors when they block so we pay close attention to them. Parts of them may not be visible, and we will note that in the report.
Do I need to be at home?
Not always. An outside-only look can be arranged beforehand, but the loft and any rooms with damp need someone to let us in.
What a gutter survey looks like in Golders Green
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 1.1 miles south-east lies Heath House, a reminder of how long the area around Golders Green has been built on. Older homes in the wider area frequently have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
Homes near green spaces such as Childs Hill Park can get more leaves in their gutters in autumn, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls. Shop and office owners around Brent Cross Shopping Centre may find that a written record of the roof’s condition helps you plan maintenance rather than react to leaks.
Golders Green is about 1 mile north of West Hampstead, in Greater London. We carry out gutter surveys in Golders Green for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings. Golders Green is one of the towns and villages in Greater London we cover. Our London page covers surveys nearby.
Postcode districts we cover here for gutter surveys: NW11, NW2 and NW3. Streets in the area include Nant Road, Hoop Lane and Park Avenue, all of which we cover. Neighbouring places we cover for gutter surveys include Temple Fortune (1 mile north), Childs Hill (1 mile south), North End (1 mile south-east), Hampstead Garden Suburb (1 mile north-east) and Vale of Health (1 mile south-east). Larger places within reach include London (7 miles south-east), City of Westminster (5 miles south-east), Marylebone (4 miles south-east), Kensington (5 miles south), St Pancras (5 miles south-east) and Shoreditch (6 miles south-east).
Local landmarks in Golders Green
We work in homes and buildings around Childs Hill Park, The King Alfred School and The Old Bull and Bush pub, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Cricklewood station, roughly 1.2 miles south-west of the centre. Nearby you will also find Kenwood House (1.3 miles east) and Brent Cross Shopping Centre (1.1 miles west). For a walk, there is Parliament Hill and Darland's Lake.
The survey, step by step
You don’t need to do much on the day. Point out anything you’ve noticed, such as stains, drips or loose pieces, and we’ll get on with the inspection. A typical survey takes about one to two hours for a house, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. From the street, a London terrace usually shows only its front slope or parapet, so a visit in Golders Green moves between viewpoints: the pavement, upstairs windows, the loft and any safe spot at the back. Shared stairs or a basement flat? Let us know who holds the keys.
- We agree which parts of the building you are most worried about.
- 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.
- You get photos and written recommendations, prioritised where relevant.
Getting ready for the survey
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
How to book
When you’re ready to go ahead, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email. We’ll suggest a package, agree the price and find a date, weekday or weekend.