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Gutter survey in Greenhill, Greater London
A survey of gutters, valleys, outlets and downpipes in Greenhill, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photographs.
- Overflowing eaves gutters
- Rotten fascias or stained soffits
- Blocked outlets and hoppers
Gutter survey in Greenhill: what you get
We carry out gutter surveys in Greenhill as part of our cover across London and the South East. We inspect everything we can see safely, from ground level, from windows and from the loft space. A visit normally takes about 1–2 hours at a typical home, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. Afterwards, you get a written report with photos and recommendations. If you’re worried about rotten fascias or stained soffits and gutters overflowing in heavy rain, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on fascias and soffits, valley gutters and outlets and hoppers alike.
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. Leaks from a shared roof rarely affect just one home. A report gives everyone the same picture to plan from, with photos.
Most points in the report come with a picture, so you can see each defect rather than just read about it. If something couldn’t be seen safely, the report is clear about it.
- Location
- Greenhill (NW3, NW6)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What happens on the day
Once we’ve finished looking, we write up our findings in a report with photographs, sent to you by email. On timing, it typically takes about one to two hours on an ordinary house, or half a day or so for a commercial building. In Greenhill, as in much of London, plenty of properties are flats or terraces without side access, so rear slopes are viewed from windows, the loft or, where a flight is allowed, by drone. Mention any building rules, key holders or managing agents as you book.
- First, we agree the areas to focus on.
- We look along each run for debris, sagging and drips.
- 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.
How to prepare
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with whoever owns or manages the building
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
Getting a price
Unsure which package suits your roof? The easiest way is to ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We will explain the options and the price.
Advice
What affects the price in Greenhill
Not every roof costs the same to survey, and it comes down to:
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- The shape of the roof and its details
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- Roof area
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where it applies, from £400 inc. VAT. We’ll tell you which package suits the questions you have.
Helping us price your survey
Some details help us point you to the right survey and price. When you get in touch, it’s useful to mention:
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- Dates you’re working to, such as exchange
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
To get a price for gutter surveys in Greenhill, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email. A few details about the property and the roof help us give you an accurate price.
Greenhill homes and their roofs
Many homes in inner London are Victorian and Edwardian terraces, often with Welsh slate roofs. A butterfly roof with a central valley gutter, tucked behind a parapet wall, is common on these houses. Shared chimney stacks, party-wall upstands and lead work come with this kind of house. Whatever the covering, it is frequently the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first. Historic houses like 2 Willow Road, about 0.3 miles north-east, show how far back building in the area around Greenhill goes. On older houses around here, roofs often 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.
Take a building like The Royal School: large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other. For businesses in and around places like O2 Centre, a dated report on the roof is useful for planning and for any lease discussions. If you live in an older home near Rosslyn Hill Unitarian Chapel, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first.
Greenhill is about 1 mile north-east of Hampstead, in Greater London. Greenhill is one of many places we visit across Greater London, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. Greenhill is one of the towns and villages in Greater London where we work for gutter surveys.
All of NW3 and NW6 is within our area for gutter surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. We cover properties on Back Lane, Well Road and Ornan Road. We also cover Hampstead (1 mile south-west), Vale of Health (1 mile north), West Hampstead (1 mile west), Fortune Green (1 mile west) and Haverstock (1 mile south-east). Further out, we also cover London (5 miles south-east), City of Westminster (3 miles south), Marylebone (3 miles south-east), Kensington (4 miles south), St Pancras (3 miles south-east) and Shoreditch (5 miles south-east).
Local landmarks in Greenhill
We work in homes and buildings around Cecil Sharp House, Fitzjohn's Primary School and King William IV Public House. Also close by are South Hampstead High School (0.6 miles south) and Hampstead Heath (0.7 miles north-east). There’s a railway station in Greenhill itself: Hampstead Heath station. Well-known places in the area include New End Hospital (within half a mile north-west) and Montfichet's Tower (4.3 miles south-east). For a walk, there is Belsize Wood and Parliament Hill.
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Tips that help
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Have overhanging branches cut back
- Look for downpipes coming loose
- Note any damp stains below the gutters
- Check for spilling water in a downpour
For let and shared buildings, the report can go on file and use it to plan upkeep. The photos help when you explain the work to others.
Get trees and climbers near the eaves trimmed back using someone with the right kit. Less debris means fewer blocked outlets.
Greenhill: your questions answered
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Greenhill?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. It is worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
I let a flat near Hampstead Heath station. Can you check the roof?
Yes. We survey roofs for landlords, letting agents and managing agents as well as owners. Just ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the details, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
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 the report says so.
What will the report tell me?
It works through the roof part by part, in writing and with photos. Points are put with the most urgent first where relevant.
What do I do with the report?
The report comes by email, and you decide the next step: use it with a seller, an insurer, a roofer or a managing agent.
How long will you be on site?
Most visits to a house take about 1–2 hours, with commercial buildings nearer 3–4 hours.
Do you use drones?
Yes, where it’s applicable. Flights depend on the weather on the day and airspace rules, including flight restriction zones near airports. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID.
Can I check my roof myself?
A DIY look is useful, but it isn’t a survey. From ground level, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are frequently out of sight.
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from the ground or a window. Water spilling over the edge can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
Roof by roof
Plastic (uPVC) gutters
Many homes have plastic gutters and downpipes. Their joints can leak as the seals wear and brackets may drop under the weight of debris.
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.
When you need someone else
Some things can’t be seen without opening up the roof, so a survey has limits:
- Parts of gutters that can’t be seen safely
- The inside of buried drains
- Confirming asbestos in older rainwater goods
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll suggest the right survey before booking. What a survey covers and does not.
What we look at
- Eaves gutters
- Fascias and soffits
- Valley gutters
- Outlets and hoppers
- Downpipes
- Parapet and box gutters