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Gutter survey in Ham, Greater London
Wondering about the gutter at a property in Ham? You can book a gutter survey in Ham and across Greater London, with plain-English findings.
- Leaves and moss blocking gutters
- Blocked outlets and hoppers
- Water spilling over the gutter edge
About our gutter survey in Ham
A gutter needs a steady fall towards its outlet or water sits in them. When brackets sag or joints part, water pools, drips and spills over at the low points. We look along each run for sags, gaps and leaking joints and look at the brackets and downpipe clips. You get written recommendations, prioritised by urgency where relevant. If you’ve noticed dripping or leaking gutter joints and water backing up from a hidden gutter, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
Much of London’s housing is flats, in converted houses or purpose-built blocks, where the roof is usually a shared part of the building. Whoever looks after the building needs a clear picture of the roof, chimneys and gutters. Leaks from a shared roof rarely affect just one home. A report gives everyone the same picture to plan from, with photos.
Pictures do a lot of the work in our reports, because a photo of a cracked flashing says more than a paragraph. If something couldn’t be seen safely, the report is clear about it.
- Where
- Ham (TW10, KT2, TW11)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Before and after the survey
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They apply to most roofs:
- Don’t climb a ladder to look in the gutters
- Check for spilling water in a downpour
- Look for downpipes coming loose
- Book gutter clearing once a year, more often near trees
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.
Deal with drips, sags and loose downpipes early. Left alone, they usually grow, and the water they spill can damage walls and timber.
Gutter surveys in Ham: local notes
Outer London has lots of Victorian and Edwardian terraces with slate roofs, but also a great many interwar semis, frequently with hipped roofs in clay or concrete tiles. On a semi of that age, the small roofs over the bays, the hip tiles and any later dormer each need their own look. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look. About 0.6 miles north lies Ham House, a reminder of how long the area around Ham has been built on. Older homes in the wider area often 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.
Take a building like Meadlands Primary School: a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time. If you run a business near Bentall Centre, a roof report helps plan work around trading rather than after a leak. For landlords with property near Teddington station, a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak.
Ham is about 1 mile south-east of Twickenham, in Greater London. We cover Ham and the rest of Greater London. Ham is one of the towns and villages in Greater London where we work. We also survey roofs in London.
Here we cover the TW10, KT2 and TW11 postcode area for gutter surveys. If you need a gutter survey at a property on New Road, Lock Road and Cave Road or anywhere close by, we can survey it. With the A307 close by, Ham is simple for us to get to for gutter surveys. If you’re just outside Ham, we cover Petersham (1 mile north), Eel Pie Island (1 mile north-west), Strawberry Hill (1 mile west), Teddington (1 mile south-west) and Richmond (1 mile north). We also work in nearby towns such as London (10 miles north-east), City of Westminster (9 miles north-east), Marylebone (9 miles north-east), Kensington (6 miles north-east), St Pancras (10 miles north-east) and Shoreditch (12 miles north-east).
Landmarks near Ham
Typical jobs here are in homes near Grey Court School, The New Inn Public House and Sudbrook Park, among other places. The nearest railway station is Teddington station, about 1.2 miles south-west of the centre. Nearby you will also find Eel Pie Island Museum (1.1 miles north-west) and Bentall Centre (1.6 miles south). Not far away are Kew Gardens Lake and Richmond Hill.
Common questions in Ham
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Ham?
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.
Can parking be tricky for a visit in Ham?
Usually it’s manageable with a little notice. Tell us what parking is available nearby, and the visit is planned around it.
How long does a gutter survey take?
For a house, expect about 1–2 hours on site, with commercial buildings nearer 3–4 hours.
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 and recommend a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before they’re disturbed.
Will you look at parapet and box gutters as well?
Yes. These gutters often cause leaks indoors when they block, so they’re an important part of the survey. Some may only be partly visible, and we’ll note that in the report.
How much is a gutter survey?
Gutter survey starts from £150, including VAT. The price depends on the size of the building and how easy the gutters are to see. For a price, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Is it a structural engineer’s report?
No. Visible signs like deflection or sagging are recorded, but we don’t provide calculations or an engineer’s opinion. The report will say if you need an engineer.
Different roofs, different checks
Lead-lined valley and parapet gutters
We check the lining, the joints and the outlets as far as they can safely be seen. Missing lead is something we check for too.
Cast iron gutters
Cracks frequently open on the back of cast iron downpipes, so we look closely at the walls around them.
What we cannot see
Before booking, it’s worth knowing what a survey won’t do:
- Asbestos testing of old gutters, downpipes or soffits
- What’s behind fascias and inside walls
- Blockages deep inside downpipes
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or email us and we will tell you before you book. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roof types and parts we check
- Parapet and box gutters
- Valley gutters
- Downpipes
- Eaves gutters
- Fascias and soffits
- Outlets and hoppers
For landlords and managing agents
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work around your tenants.
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. Recommendations are set out in order of urgency where relevant.
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What happens on the day
The visit normally starts outside and finishes in the loft: outside views come first, then the loft space if there’s safe access. All told, expect roughly 1–2 hours for most homes, and longer where there are parapet, valley or box gutters to follow. In Ham, as in much of London, plenty of properties are flats or terraces without side access, so the back of the roof is frequently seen from upstairs windows, from inside or, where a flight is allowed, from the air. If the building has a managing agent or access rules, tell us when you book.
- You tell us where you’ve seen overflows, drips or damp.
- We walk round the building and check the gutters, downpipes and fascias from ground level.
- Valleys, parapets and box gutters are inspected where they can be seen safely.
- The loft space is checked for staining, where it can be reached safely.
- You receive a report with photos and recommendations.
How to prepare
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Check pets are kept safely away
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
Arrange a survey
When you are ready to go ahead, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email. We’ll suggest a package, agree the price and find a date.
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What a survey costs
Not every roof costs the same to survey, and it comes down to:
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- How big the roof is
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
Gutter survey starts from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included.
Helping us price your survey
These details help when you get in touch:
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- The address and postcode of the property
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
To arrange a survey, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know the address and what’s prompted the survey. We will confirm the price before booking.