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Gutter Survey in Hanwell
Find out the condition of the gutter at your property in Hanwell from an independent roof surveyor. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Gutters overflowing in heavy rain
- Dripping or leaking gutter joints
- Blocked outlets and hoppers
How a gutter survey works in Hanwell
Eaves gutters at the front of a building are easy to spot, but many are not. Valley, parapet, box and secret gutters can overflow inside the building when they block. We inspect them as far as it’s safe to see them, from ground level, from windows, from the loft space and from the roof where it’s safe. Hidden gutters are a common source of leaks inside. If you’re worried about overflowing valley or parapet gutters and choked outlets or hopper heads, we can find out what’s behind it, on fascias and soffits, downpipes and outlets and hoppers alike.
Victorian and Edwardian terraces are found right across London, many with Welsh slate roofs, shared chimney stacks and parapet or valley gutters. Good slates can last over a hundred years, yet the nails often give out first and let slates slip. In Hanwell, as across London, that is why a roof needs a careful look rather than a glance from the street. Shared chimney stacks and the lead around them are just as important to check.
Most points in the report come with a picture, 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.
- Location
- Hanwell (W7, W13, UB2)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Should I look at the roof myself first?
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, which helps when we look at the roof.
What you can’t do safely is get up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and a fall can be serious. That is where a survey comes in.
Signs you need a gutter survey in Hanwell
Most gutter joints rely on seals or sealant that wear out. Plastic sections expand and contract with the weather so their joints can start to leak. Cast iron joints can corrode and part once the paint has worn away.
It is worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Soffits marked by water
- Gutters that have fallen out of line
- Joints that drip after rain
- Water backing up from a hidden gutter
Anyone responsible for a site like St Joseph's Catholic Primary School will know that a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time.
Before booking anyone
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- What happens after the report arrives
- Is VAT included in the price?
FAQs for Hanwell
How do I find out if my home in Hanwell is listed?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
I let a flat near Hanwell station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, landlords and agents book with us as well as owners. Just ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know about the building, including who will give access on the day.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Only when it is safe. Some roofs are too steep or fragile to walk on safely. We use safe viewpoints, the loft space and a drone where applicable, and the report records anything we couldn’t see.
Do you work in Hanwell?
Yes. We cover Hanwell and the rest of Greater London, as part of our work across London and South East England. For a price, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
What’s the price of a gutter survey?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The size of the property and the access affect the price. To get a price, call 07833 053749 or email us.
Are you insured?
We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
How do I book a survey in Hanwell?
Simply ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form. We’ll ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date, weekday or weekend.
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Hanwell
Alongside Victorian and Edwardian terraces, outer London has a great many interwar semis, frequently with hipped roofs of clay or concrete tiles. If your home in Hanwell is one of them, bay roofs, hips and later dormers each have their own details. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters. Historic houses such as Pitzhanger Manor, about 1.3 miles east, show how far back building in the area around Hanwell goes. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
Landlords with a home close to Hanwell station may find that knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints. For businesses in and around places like Treaty Centre, a dated report on the roof is useful for planning and for any lease discussions.
Hanwell is about 1 mile west of Ealing, in Greater London. We provide gutter surveys for homes and businesses in Hanwell. We cover towns and villages across Greater London, large and small. There’s also a page for London.
We survey roofs across the W7, W13 and UB2 postcode area for gutter surveys and the streets around it. We cover properties on Park Road, Green Lane and Felix Road. Being close to the A4001, Hanwell is easy for us to reach. Nearby, we also carry out gutter surveys in West Ealing (1 mile west), Ealing (1 mile east), Dormers Wells (1 mile north-west), South Ealing (1 mile south-east) and Pitshanger (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also cover London (10 miles east), City of Westminster (8 miles east), Marylebone (8 miles east), Kensington (6 miles east), St Pancras (10 miles east) and Shoreditch (11 miles east).
Local landmarks in Hanwell
Typical jobs here are in homes near Drayton Manor High School, Cuckoo Schools and Drayton Green, among other places. Hanwell has its own railway station: Hanwell station. Nearby you will also find Ealing Hospital (less than half a mile west) and Gunnersbury Park House - Large Mansion (2.3 miles east). The countryside around Hanwell includes Middle Lake and Castlebar Hill.
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What else we do in Hanwell
How the survey works
A survey visit follows a simple order: we listen to what’s been worrying you, look at the roof from every safe viewpoint, photograph what we find and record our findings for the written report. It normally takes about 1–2 hours at a typical home, or half a day or so for a commercial building. Surveys in Hanwell can be booked for any day of the week. It helps if you can point us to a visitor permit or a nearby bay, and to clear a path to the loft hatch. Upstairs rooms at the back are useful too, as they often give the best view of a rear addition.
- First, you let us know what you’ve seen, such as overflows or damp.
- Gutters, downpipes, fascias and soffits are inspected from safe vantage points.
- We check hidden gutters, like valleys and parapets, where it is safe to see them.
- Where the loft can be reached safely, we check it for staining or damp.
- You get a report with photographs and recommendations.
How to prepare
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Note where any stains or damp appear
Getting a price
For a price for gutter surveys in Hanwell, call 07833 053749 or send us an email. The address, the type of property and what you want to find out help us price the survey accurately.
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Leave it or get it looked at?
Small gutter faults rarely fix themselves. Each heavy rain puts more water where it shouldn’t be, on walls, timber and sometimes inside. Getting it surveyed now shows what needs attention first. London’s older roofs frequently have bitumen felt underlay or none at all, so a slipped slate can soon mean water inside. Left alone, that means wet timbers and plaster, which is a far bigger job than the roof fault itself.
To find out what your survey will cost, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and some details. We’ll confirm the figure before booking.
Why book us in Hanwell
- An independent look at the roof
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- Visits on any day of the week
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
Take a look at what a roof survey costs or what we found on two real jobs.
Before and after the survey
You do not need to be a roofer to help. What helps most:
- Make sure downpipe clips are holding
- Watch the gutters during heavy rain
- Include valley, parapet and box gutters when clearing
- Watch for green marks down the brickwork
Questions about the report are welcome. The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation and the Premium Survey comes with an in-person one.
Hidden gutters need clearing too. They collect leaves and silt just like eaves gutters but you can’t check them from the street, so ask for them to be included when gutters are cleared.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Hanwell
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait, which helps when budgeting.
Landlords, agents and building managers in Hanwell and across Greater London can book any of our surveys. To discuss a property or a block, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.