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Gutter Survey in Lissenden Gardens
Gutter surveys in Lissenden Gardens and the rest of Greater London. We survey on any day of the week.
- Blocked outlets and hoppers
- Rotten fascias or stained soffits
- Joints that drip after rain
Prices for gutter surveys in Lissenden Gardens
All our prices include VAT. What changes the price is:
- How big the roof is
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
Prices start from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on how big and how high the roof is, how it can be seen safely and which survey you book.
What to let us know when you get in touch
What helps most when you contact us:
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
You can call us seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. To book or ask a question, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Gutter surveys for homes and businesses in Lissenden Gardens
People book a gutter survey when gutters overflow, when damp appears or before the wetter months. Landlords and managing agents use the report to plan upkeep, and some buyers want the rainwater system checked before exchange. Whoever books, we inspect and report in the same way, with photos and written recommendations. We survey on weekdays and at weekends. We survey fascias and soffits, outlets and hoppers and valley gutters, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are overflowing valley or parapet gutters and cracked or loose downpipes.
Many London terraces have a butterfly roof, with two slopes meeting in a central valley gutter that drains to the rear. Hidden behind the parapet, that gutter can block or split without anyone seeing it. If your home in Lissenden Gardens has one, it needs checking from somewhere that can actually see it.
What you get is a clear record of the gutter on the day we saw it. It’s useful straight away, and a good reference for later, for instance when you want to check whether anything has changed.
- Location
- Lissenden Gardens (NW5, NW3, N19)
- Region
- Greater London
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Should I look at the roof myself first?
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from the ground and any work done on the roof. Share it with us when booking and it will help the survey.
Look up at the roof after a storm, from ground level: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Lissenden Gardens
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. In a house like that, shared stacks, party-wall upstands and lead flashings all need looking at as far as they can be seen. Whatever the covering, it is frequently the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first. About 0.8 miles west lies Keats House, a reminder of how long the area around Lissenden Gardens has been built on. On older houses around here, roofs frequently 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.
If you live in an older home near Highgate Road Chapel, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first. If you look after a building such as Parliament Hill School, its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale.
Lissenden Gardens is about 1 mile east of Hampstead, in Greater London. We carry out gutter surveys for homes and businesses in Lissenden Gardens and nearby. Lissenden Gardens is one of the towns and villages in Greater London where we work.
All of NW5, NW3 and N19 is within our area for gutter surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Local streets include Rona Road, Dale Road and Fleet Road. Other places close to Lissenden Gardens include Gospel Oak (1 mile south), Dartmouth Park (1 mile north-east), Tufnell Park (1 mile east), Kentish Town (1 mile south) and Chalk Farm (1 mile south). Within a short drive, we also cover London (5 miles south-east), City of Westminster (3 miles south), Marylebone (3 miles south), Kensington (5 miles south-west), St Pancras (3 miles south-east) and Shoreditch (4 miles south-east).
Landmarks near Lissenden Gardens
Around Lissenden Gardens, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Parliament Hill, The Royal School and Gospel Oak Primary School and the streets around them. Other local landmarks include The Bull and Last pub (within half a mile north-east) and Cecil Sharp House (1.3 miles south). There is a railway station in Lissenden Gardens itself: Gospel Oak station. Well-known places in the area include Royal Northern Hospital (1.2 miles east) and Montfichet's Tower (3.7 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Parliament Hill and The Long Water.
Do you need a gutter survey in Lissenden Gardens?
Valley, parapet and box gutters are frequently lined with lead or a sheet material. Splits and blocked outlets in these gutters can send water straight into the building, because there’s no outer edge for it to spill over. Lead linings can also be stolen.
We are often asked to look at:
- Water backing up from a hidden gutter
- Gutters overflowing in heavy rain
- Blocked outlets and hoppers
- Gutters packed with leaves or moss
If you own a rental within reach of Gospel Oak station, the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- Their report turnaround times
Common questions in Lissenden Gardens
Can parking be tricky for a visit in Lissenden Gardens?
London parking needs a little planning, so let us know about permits, bays or a driveway when you book. That way the visit can be planned around it.
Can a landlord with a rental near Gospel Oak station book a roof survey?
Yes, rented property is part of what we cover. You can ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and a few details, including who will give access on the day.
Do you check valley and parapet gutters?
Yes. Hidden gutters are a common cause of leaks inside so we pay close attention to them. Parts of them may not be visible, and we will note that in the report.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Only where it is safe to do so. We look at everything that can be seen safely: from ground level, from windows and vantage points, from the roof space, from the roof itself where safe and by drone where applicable. Anything we can’t see is noted in the report.
Is Lissenden Gardens in your area?
Yes. We carry out gutter surveys in Lissenden Gardens, and the service is the same as everywhere else we work.
Does someone need to be in?
It depends on what we need to see. For inside areas and the loft space, someone has to give us access; we will agree the details when booking.
Will you check the loft?
If the survey needs it and the loft space can be reached safely, yes. Please clear anything stored under the hatch.
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How it works
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof; as a rough guide, the survey takes roughly 1–2 hours for a house, or half a day or so for a commercial building. If you have questions on the day, just ask. In a London area like Lissenden Gardens, the main things to sort out are parking and access: let us know about permits, visitor bays or off-street space, which floor the property is on and how to get into the loft. On the day, the roof is looked at from ground level, from windows, from inside the loft space and from the roof where it is safe.
- 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.
- We check hidden gutters as far as safe access allows.
- The roof space is checked for staining, where it can be reached safely.
- A written report with photos and recommendations follows.
Getting ready for the survey
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
Book a survey
Photos help, if you have them. Take them safely from ground level or a window. To get started, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
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What happens if roof problems are left?
A blocked valley or parapet gutter does not spill harmlessly. It can overflow into the building typically during the worst downpours. It is worth having these gutters looked at before the wetter months. In Lissenden Gardens, as in much of London, water from a roof defect can reach a neighbour’s home as easily as yours: failed flashings and blocked valley gutters can send water into more than one home. Finding it early keeps the work smaller.
There are three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, all including VAT. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
What you get with us
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- Clear package prices, including VAT
- Every finding written up with photos
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
Take a look at what a roof survey costs and two real surveys.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Lissenden Gardens
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords. Larger roofs take longer.
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on, photographs included.