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Gutter Survey in Greenford
A survey of gutters, valleys, outlets and downpipes around Greenford, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- Gutters overflowing in heavy rain
- Rotten fascias or stained soffits
- Choked outlets or hopper heads
How it works
There is not much for you to do on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we’ll get on with the inspection. A typical survey takes an hour or two on an ordinary house, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. From the street, a London terrace usually shows only its front slope or parapet, so in Greenford 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 agree which parts of the building you are most worried about.
- We look along each run for debris, sagging and drips.
- 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.
How to prepare
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
Book a survey
Once you know what you need, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form. We’ll suggest a package, agree the price and find a date.
Advice
Gutter survey in Greenford: what you get
Gutters carry rain off the roof and away from the walls. If they clog, drip or sag, the water ends up somewhere it shouldn’t, frequently down the brickwork or into the building. Our survey looks at the whole rainwater system above ground, including gutters, valleys, outlets, hoppers and downpipes. The findings go into a written report with photos. Common reasons to book are overflowing valley or parapet gutters and fascia boards damaged by overflowing water, on downpipes, parapet and box gutters and fascias and soffits.
London has Victorian and Edwardian terraces in almost every borough, many with Welsh slate roofs, shared chimney stacks and parapet or valley gutters. Slates can last a century or more, but the nails holding them corrode, and slates slip. In Greenford, as across London, that’s why a roof needs a proper look rather than a glance from the street. Lead flashings and shared chimney stacks on these houses need a proper look too.
The report records the gutter as we found it on the day. It’s useful straight away, and a good reference for later, such as when you want to compare after future work.
- Location
- Greenford (UB6, UB5, UB1)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Your questions about gutter surveys in Greenford
Is parking a problem for a survey in Greenford?
It can be, so it helps to tell us about permits, visitor bays or off-street space as you book. That way the visit can be planned around it.
Is my home in Greenford listed or in a conservation area?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it’s worth checking before planning any.
Do you work in Greenford?
Yes. We cover Greenford and the rest of Greater London, as part of our work across London and the South East. For a price, call 07833 053749 or email us.
Is there a good time of year to book a gutter survey?
There is no wrong time. If water is already spilling over, book sooner rather than later, because the walls take the water.
How long does a gutter survey take?
A visit normally takes an hour or two at a house, depending on how many gutter runs and downpipes there are. We will give you an idea when you book.
Will the survey check for asbestos?
No, that’s a job for a specialist asbestos surveyor. On buildings from before 2000, we flag materials that could contain it so it can be checked before work starts.
How do I book a survey in Greenford?
It’s easiest to call 07833 053749 or drop us an email. Give us the address and a few details about the roof, and we will point you to the right survey. We survey on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
What a survey costs
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- The shape of the roof and its details
- Roof area
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
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.
Getting in touch
A few details help us suggest the right survey and price. When you contact us, tell us:
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
Booking is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email, let us know about the property and we will point you to the right survey. The price is agreed up front.
Places near Greenford
Other services in Greenford
Local roofs in Greenford
The wider area around Greenford has a long history of building, with Northolt Manor about 1 mile north-west. On older houses around here, roofs frequently carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. 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. If your home in Greenford is one of them, bay roofs, hips and later dormers each have their own details. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first.
For businesses in and around places such as London Designer Outlet, knowing the roof’s condition lets you budget for work rather than pay for emergencies. If you look after a building such as Oldfield Primary School, long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle.
Greenford is about 3 miles north-west of Ealing, in Greater London. Wherever you are in Greenford, we can come and survey your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. Our area takes in places right across Greater London, large and small. You can also see our page for London.
Here we cover the UB6, UB5 and UB1 postcode area for gutter surveys. Streets in the area include Courthope Road, Oldfield Farm Gardens and Greenford Road. With the A4090 and A4127 close by, Greenford is simple for us to get to for gutter surveys. If you are just outside Greenford, we cover Northolt (1 mile north-west), Perivale (1 mile east), Sudbury (2 miles north-east), Sudbury Hill (2 miles north-east) and Dormers Wells (2 miles south-west). We also work in nearby towns such as London (11 miles east), City of Westminster (9 miles east), Marylebone (9 miles east), Kensington (7 miles south-east), St Pancras (10 miles east) and Shoreditch (12 miles east).
Local landmarks in Greenford
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Ada Lovelace Church of England High School, The Railway pub and Northala Fields, among other places. There is a railway station in Greenford itself: Greenford station. Other landmarks nearby include London Designer Outlet (3 miles north-east) and Clementine Churchill Hospital (2 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Northala Fields and Litten Nature Reserve.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Greenford
With a portfolio of properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To arrange surveys for several addresses, call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the addresses.
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in. We survey seven days a week, which helps when tenants work during the week.
What happens if roof problems are left?
Going up a ladder to check your own gutters carries real risk. You can see drips and overflows from the ground but hidden gutters are another matter. Our survey covers whatever is safely visible and records it with photos. Work on a London roof is rarely simple to arrange, with parking, neighbours and access all to think about. Knowing what’s needed early gives you time to plan it calmly, rather than in a rush after a leak.
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on the size and height of the roof, access and the package you choose.
Why book with us
- Plain-English reports with photos
- Surveys seven days a week
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
What you can safely check yourself
A lot can be seen from ground level. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Please don’t climb up for a closer look.
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from the ground or a window. Water spilling over the edge can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
What we’re asked to look at in Greenford
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 backing up from a hidden gutter
- Brackets that have dropped or snapped
- Leaks at the gutter joints
- Gutters overflowing in heavy rain
If you live near a park such as Northala Fields, or anywhere with mature trees, autumn leaves can block gutters and valleys.
Questions to ask before booking
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- Whether the roof space is looked at, where there is one
- Which limits apply to the survey
- What exactly goes into their report