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Leyton Grange Gutter Survey
We carry out gutter surveys in Leyton Grange and the rest of Greater London. Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends.
- Leaves and moss blocking gutters
- Water backing up from a hidden gutter
- Gutters that have fallen out of line
How a gutter survey works in Leyton Grange
Eaves gutters at the front of a building are easy to spot but plenty of gutters are tucked away. 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 using vantage points, the roof space and the roof itself where safe. Many leaks indoors start at a hidden gutter. Common reasons to book are joints that drip after rain and hoppers and outlets full of debris, across downpipes, parapet and box gutters and fascias and soffits.
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 Leyton Grange has one, it needs checking from somewhere that can actually see it.
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.
- Where
- Leyton Grange (E10, E17, E11)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Leyton Grange questions
How do I find out if my home in Leyton Grange is listed?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Leyton Midland Road station?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for. You can ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and what you need.
Are you insured?
Our cover is professional indemnity plus public liability.
Do you look in the roof space?
If it is needed and safe to reach, yes. We look for staining, damp, daylight and signs of movement.
Do you use drones?
Yes, where it is applicable. Flights depend on the weather on the day and airspace rules, including flight restriction zones near airports. We’re a CAA-registered drone operator.
Is a CCTV drain survey included?
No, we do not carry out CCTV drain surveys. We check gutters, outlets, hoppers, downpipes and overflows and note any sign that the drains need checking.
What’s the best way to book?
The quickest way is to ring 07833 053749 or send us an email. Let us know the address and a little about the roof, and we will point you to the right survey. We survey seven days a week.
Useful tips for Leyton Grange property owners
There’s plenty you can do without going near the roof. Here’s what helps most:
- Look for downpipes coming loose
- Look for green streaks or damp patches on walls
- Look out for overflows when it pours
- Include valley, parapet and box gutters when clearing
If we think the problem lies underground, we’ll say so, so you can arrange a drain survey. We also note anything else we spot on the roof while we’re there.
Hidden gutters need clearing too. They collect leaves and silt just like eaves gutters but they’re much harder to spot, so check they’re included in any clearing work.
Signs you need a gutter survey in Leyton Grange
Plenty of tiled and slate roofs carry moss, 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 gives plants somewhere to grow.
Most people get in touch when they’ve noticed one of these:
- Joints that drip after rain
- Gutters full of debris and silt
- Sagging gutters and loose brackets
- Soffits marked by water
If you live in an older home near Parish Church of St Mary the Virgin, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs.
Questions to ask before you book
- When you will get the report
- What they will not be able to tell you
- Whether the roof space is looked at, where there is one
- What the report includes, and whether it has photos
Landlord and commercial surveys in Leyton Grange
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget, with the most urgent items set out first.
If you own several properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To discuss a number of properties, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
What affects the cost of gutter surveys
We confirm the exact price before you book. This is what makes a difference:
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- The shape of the roof and its details
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package matters as well. The price is always agreed first.
What to let us know when you contact us
Getting the details right at the start saves time. It helps to include:
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- The address and postcode of the property
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
If you’re buying, it is useful to book soon after your offer is accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. Otherwise, simply phone 07833 053749 or email us whenever suits you.
Nearby places to Leyton Grange
What else we do in Leyton Grange
DIY checks: what’s safe
Your own check is a good start, but it isn’t a survey. You will not see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from the ground, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Don’t go up yourself.
What we do, step by step
Photos are taken throughout the visit, so the report shows exactly what we saw. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available, including by drone where it’s applicable and the weather allows. Most surveys take an hour or two on an ordinary house, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. Surveys in Leyton Grange can be booked for any day of the week. London parking is frequently by permit or pay-and-display, so it helps to know what’s near you, 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.
- We start with what you’ve noticed, such as damp or overflowing gutters.
- The eaves gutters, downpipes and fascias are checked from ground level and windows.
- Valleys, parapets and box gutters are inspected where they can be seen safely.
- The roof space is checked for staining, where it can be reached safely.
- A photo-illustrated written report and recommendations follows.
Preparing for the visit
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it is shared
Getting a price
Unsure which package suits your roof? It is easiest to phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We’ll talk you through the options and what they cost.
Related advice
Local roofs in Leyton Grange
With Sutton House about 1.7 miles south-west, Leyton Grange sits in an area with a long building history. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. Welsh slate on Victorian and Edwardian terraces is a familiar sight across inner London. A butterfly roof with a central valley gutter, tucked behind a parapet wall, is common on these houses. In a house like that, shared stacks, party-wall upstands and lead flashings all need looking at as far as they can be seen. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them.
Homes near green spaces such as Leyton Jubilee Park can get more leaves in their gutters in autumn. Anyone responsible for a site like Riverley Primary School will know that long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle.
Leyton Grange is about 1 mile west of Leyton, in Greater London. From houses to flats and shops in Leyton Grange, the roof can be surveyed. Our area takes in places right across Greater London. We also survey roofs in London.
Surveys in E10, E17 and E11 are booked the same way as anywhere else. We offer gutter surveys to properties on Park Road, Larch Road and Marsh Lane and the roads around them. Nearby, we also carry out gutter surveys in Leyton (1 mile east), Hackney Marshes (1 mile south-west), Bakers Arms (1 mile north), Temple Mills (1 mile south) and Lea Bridge (1 mile west). Further out, we also cover London (6 miles south-west), City of Westminster (7 miles south-west), Marylebone (6 miles south-west), Kensington (9 miles south-west), St Pancras (5 miles south-west) and Shoreditch (4 miles south-west).
What’s near Leyton Grange
In Leyton Grange, that means homes and buildings near Lammas School and Sixth Form, The Lammas School and Leyton Jubilee Park, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Leyton Midland Road station, roughly 0.6 miles north-east. A little further out are 17 & Central (1.3 miles north) and Walthamstow Pump House Museum (1.1 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Old Ford Island and Tower Hill.