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Gutter survey in Ickenham, Greater London
Gutter surveys across Ickenham, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. Every survey ends with a written report and photographs.
- Blocked outlets and hoppers
- Soffits marked by water
- Leaves and moss blocking gutters
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.
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from ground level or a window. Water spilling over the edge can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
Gutter survey in Ickenham: what you get
Damp patches on inside walls, stains below a valley or water running down the brickwork often trace back to the gutters. We check whether gutters, outlets or downpipes are the likely source, as far as can be seen safely. If the evidence points elsewhere, like a flashing or the roof covering, we’ll say so. The next step is suggested too. We survey downpipes, valley gutters and parapet and box gutters, and common reasons people get in touch are cracked or loose downpipes and joints that drip after rain.
A London butterfly roof slopes down to a central valley gutter that drains to the back of the house. Hidden behind the parapet, that gutter can block or split without anyone seeing it. If your home in Ickenham has one, it needs checking from somewhere that can actually see it.
After the visit, you get a written report with photos, sent by email. It explains the condition of the gutter, the defects we found and what we recommend.
- Where
- Ickenham (UB10)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait, which helps when budgeting.
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Ickenham. To discuss a property or a block, call 07833 053749 or email us.
Why get it checked now?
A written report gives you a dated record of the gutters’ condition, useful when you are planning maintenance or getting work priced. Without one, it’s guesswork from ground level. In Ickenham, as across London, an overflowing gutter soaks the wall below. A small blockage left for a few winters becomes a damp problem.
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Prices start from £150, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Ickenham
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
See what a roof survey costs or what we found on two real jobs.
Ickenham questions
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near West Ruislip station?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for. Just ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the details, and we will talk through which survey suits.
How do I find out if my home in Ickenham is listed?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it is worth checking before planning any.
Do you look in the roof space?
If there’s a loft and safe access to it, yes. From inside, the underside of the roof frequently shows damp, staining or daylight that can’t be seen from outside.
Is a Saturday or Sunday visit possible?
Yes. We survey on weekdays and at weekends. Just call 07833 053749 or send us an email to arrange a day.
When does the report arrive?
Report times are set by the package. Basic: within 48 hours. Standard: 24 to 48 hours. Premium: the same day. If you have a deadline, such as an exchange date, tell us when you book.
What will the report tell me?
A photo-illustrated written report, covering the condition of the gutter, the defects we found and what we recommend, with the most urgent first where relevant. Standard adds moisture detection and a structural check; Premium adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable and structural analysis.
Is there a good time of year to book a gutter survey?
There is no wrong time. If you’ve already seen a gutter overflowing, it is best not to wait, because the walls take the water.
What we are asked to look at in Ickenham
Moss grows on many tiled and slate roofs, and heavy rain washes clumps of it into the gutters. Mixed with grit from the roof, it settles as silt that slows the flow and lets weeds take root.
Things that often lead to a survey include:
- Gutters packed with leaves or moss
- Cracked or loose downpipes
- Hoppers and outlets full of debris
- Valley or box gutters that overflow inside
Shop and office owners around The Chimes may find that a roof report helps plan work around trading rather than after a leak.
Before booking anyone
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- Whether the price includes VAT
- Whether the roof space is looked at, where there is one
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
How it works
Where it’s relevant and can be reached safely, the roof space is checked as well as the outside. Inside, we look for staining, damp, gaps and signs of movement. The whole visit typically takes about 1–2 hours for most homes, and longer where there are parapet, valley or box gutters to follow. In converted houses and mansion blocks, the loft hatch is often on a shared landing. If that applies to your building, it is useful to agree access with the neighbours or the managing agent first. Everything else is planned around the building, not the postcode.
- We ask about overflows, damp or leaks you’ve noticed.
- Gutters, downpipes, fascias and soffits are inspected from safe vantage points.
- Any valley, parapet or box gutters are looked at as far as safe access allows.
- The loft space is checked for water marks if it is safe to get into.
- The findings are written up with photographs and recommendations.
Getting ready for the survey
- Tell us about parking before the day
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
- Tell us about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
Booking a survey
Gutter survey starts from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, and you can ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email to find out.
Advice
Nearby places to Ickenham
Other services in Ickenham
How the survey changes by roof type
Plastic (uPVC) gutters
Plastic rainwater systems are common on homes of many ages. Their joints can leak as the seals wear, and brackets can sag under load.
Fascias and soffits
Soffits and timber fascias suffer when gutters overflow. We check them along with the gutters.
What a gutter survey looks like in Ickenham
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. Hips, bay roofs and later loft conversions are typical of those semis, if your home is one of them. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look. The wider area around Ickenham has a long history of building, with Ickenham Hall about 0.4 miles north-east. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
If you let a flat or house near West Ruislip station, a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant. If you look after a building such as The Douay Martyrs Catholic School, long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle.
Ickenham is about 1 mile north of Hillingdon, in Greater London. We provide gutter surveys for homes and businesses in Ickenham. Across Greater London, we cover Ickenham and the places around it. You can also see our page for London.
We work across UB10 for gutter surveys. Streets in the area include Long Lane, Court Road and The Avenue, and we cover them all. Neighbouring places we cover for gutter surveys include Hillingdon (1 mile south), Ruislip Gardens (2 miles east), New Denham (2 miles west), Newyears Green (2 miles north) and Uxbridge (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also cover City of Westminster (13 miles east), Marylebone (13 miles east), Kensington (11 miles east), St Pancras (14 miles east), Hampstead (12 miles east) and Brompton (13 miles east).
Near you in Ickenham
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Glebe Primary School, Church Field Gardens and Vyners School. The closest station to Ickenham is West Ruislip station, about 0.9 miles north-east. Nearby you’ll also find Hillingdon Hospital (2.3 miles south) and The Chimes (1.4 miles south-west). The countryside around Ickenham includes Northala Fields and Horse Shoe Bay.