Greater London · London and the South East
London Gutter Survey
A survey of gutters, valleys, outlets and downpipes in London, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photos.
- Leaking or loose downpipes
- Fascia boards damaged by overflowing water
- Choked outlets or hopper heads
How a gutter survey works in London
We check the rainwater system above ground level: gutters, outlets, hoppers, downpipes and overflows. It is not a CCTV drain survey, so we can’t see inside underground pipes. Where water seems to be backing up from below ground, we’ll say so in the report, with a suggestion to book a separate drain survey. Anything we find above ground, like a split hopper or a leaking downpipe, is photographed and recorded. If you’re worried about water backing up from a hidden gutter and dripping or leaking gutter joints, we can find out what’s behind it, on outlets and hoppers, eaves gutters and parapet and box gutters alike.
A place like London has a large number of rented homes, and roofs on rented property are easy to overlook. For letting agents and landlords, a report on the roof, chimneys and gutters helps plan work ahead of problems. Photos in the report give you a record to compare with later. Small faults, such as a blocked gutter or loose flashing, are easy to miss until a tenant reports damp.
Every survey ends with a written report, with photographs, sent by email. It sets out the condition of the gutter, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Place
- London (CR0, E14, CR4, SW11)
- Region
- Greater London
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Prices for gutter surveys in London
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. That comes down to:
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- Height and safe access
- House, block, shop or office
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
We will typically ask about:
- Your timetable, like an exchange date
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
Getting a price is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or send us an email, let us know about the property and we’ll explain which survey suits. The price is agreed up front.
Local roofs in London
About 1 mile north lies Mansion House, a reminder of how long the area around London has been built on. On older houses around here, roofs frequently 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. London’s housing runs from Victorian and Edwardian terraces, often with slate and butterfly roofs behind parapets, to interwar semis with hipped tiled roofs, along with post-war estates and modern flats. Whatever the covering, it’s frequently the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first.
Living close to Newington Gardens is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn, and an overflowing gutter soon means a wet wall. Take a building like Charles Dickens Primary School: long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle. If you look after a shop, office or commercial unit, for instance near Gabriel's Wharf, a written record of the roof’s condition helps you plan maintenance rather than react to leaks.
London is in Greater London. We carry out gutter surveys for homeowners, landlords and businesses in London and nearby. We cover towns and villages across Greater London.
Gutter surveys in CR0, E14, CR4 and SW11 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Local streets include Walcot Square, Surrey Square and Sutherland Square, and we cover them all. London sits on or near the A2 and A10, so getting to you is simple. Other places close to London include Walworth (1 mile south), Bermondsey (1 mile east), Camberwell (2 miles south), South Bermondsey (2 miles south-east) and Surrey Canal (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also cover City of Westminster (3 miles west), Marylebone (3 miles north-west), Kensington (5 miles west), Walthamstow (7 miles north-east), Hampstead (5 miles north-west) and Ruislip (14 miles west). Being one of Greater London’s larger places, London has homes, rented property and businesses of every kind.
Near you in London
Typical jobs here are in homes near Newington Gardens, Trinity Arms Public House and London School of Musical Theatre, among other places. You will also find St Mary-at-Hill (0.9 miles north-east), Ark Globe Academy (less than half a mile south) and The BFI Reuben Library (1 mile north-west). London has its own railway station: Elephant & Castle station. Nearby you’ll also find Surrey Dispensary (under half a mile south-east) and Baynard's Castle (0.9 miles north). For a walk, there is Bellenden Road Nature Garden and St. James's Park Lake.
FAQs for London
Do you carry out roof surveys in London?
We do. The survey and report are the same in London as anywhere else.
How do I find out if my home in London 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, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
What happens next?
You receive the written report by email, with photographs and recommendations. You can use it to talk to a seller, an insurer, a roofer or a managing agent, whichever applies.
Can the survey be at a weekend?
Yes, weekend visits are possible as well as weekdays. Just ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form to arrange it.
Will you photograph what you find?
Yes. Photos are taken throughout the survey, and they go into the written report.
Can a gutter survey explain damp on my walls?
The survey looks at whether rainwater is spilling onto the wall from overflows, leaking joints or loose downpipes. We cannot see inside walls, so the report covers what can be seen.
What does a gutter survey cost?
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, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
For landlords and managing agents
Landlords, agents and building managers in London and across Greater London can book any of our surveys. For a price for a let property or a block, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Where a roof is shared: we need access agreed with the freeholder or managing agent. Mention it when you contact us and we will plan the visit with that in mind.
Useful tips for London property owners
There’s plenty you can do without going near the roof. Here’s what helps most:
- Look for downpipes coming loose
- Keep climbers away from the eaves
- Watch ceilings under valley gutters for fresh marks
- Check from the ground or a window, not a ladder
Where the evidence points to drains below ground, the report says so, so a drain survey can be arranged. 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.
How it works
A survey visit follows a simple order: we listen to what’s been worrying you, inspect the roof from every safe vantage point, photograph what we find and make notes for the report. It normally takes roughly 1–2 hours for a house, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. In busier parts of London, parking can be tight, so let us know about driveways, permits or nearby car parks, and for flats, mention stairs, lifts and shared entrances. On the day, we look at the roof from the ground, from windows and vantage points, from the loft where there is safe access and from the roof where it is safe, with the drone where applicable.
- We start by hearing about any drips, overflows or damp patches.
- We look along the gutters, downpipes and fascias from the ground and from windows.
- 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.
- We send a written report with photos and clear recommendations.
Preparing for the visit
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the freeholder or managing agent
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
Arrange a survey
Not sure which survey you need? It is easiest to phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We’ll talk you through the options and what they cost.
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Leave it or get it looked at?
Our report is a dated record of what we found, which helps when you plan work or brief a contractor. Without it, you are relying on what can be seen from the pavement. For a shop, office or block in London, a roof leak can mean closed rooms, damaged stock or unhappy residents. It’s easier to plan work than to react to it.
To find out what your survey will cost, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and some details. The price is agreed before a date is set.
What you get with us
- Plain-English reports with photos
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- Surveys on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- PI and public liability insurance
Take a look at what a roof survey costs and two real surveys.
When you need someone else
No survey can tell you everything, and it’s better to know them up front. Bear these in mind:
- What’s behind fascias and inside walls
- Asbestos testing of old gutters, downpipes or soffits
- Gutters out of sight from each safe vantage point
If you’re not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll give you a straight answer before you book. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What this survey covers
- Fascias and soffits
- Downpipes
- Eaves gutters
- Outlets and hoppers
- Valley gutters
- Parapet and box gutters