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New Barnet Gutter Survey
Get a clear view of the gutter at a property in New Barnet. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Leaves and moss blocking gutters
- Valley or box gutters that overflow inside
- Water spilling over the gutter edge
Can I check my roof myself?
A lot can be seen from the ground. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Never climb onto the roof to look.
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Water spilling over the edge can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
Gutter surveys for homes and businesses in New Barnet
Leaves, moss and silt are the usual reasons gutters block. Homes close to trees fill their gutters faster, and moss washing off a tiled or slate roof adds to it. We note where gutters are clogged or holding water, which outlets and hoppers are choked and whether overflows are working. Photos show each problem clearly. Blocked gutters are easy to put off but it rarely improves. We survey valley gutters, downpipes and eaves gutters, and common reasons people get in touch are leaves and moss blocking gutters and downpipes that are split or coming away.
Many London terraces have a butterfly roof, with two slopes meeting in a central valley gutter that drains to the rear. From the street you see only a parapet wall, so blocked outlets and split linings go unnoticed until water comes through a ceiling. For a house in New Barnet with this kind of roof, the hidden gutter is one of the first things to check.
We write the report in plain English, so you do not need to be a roofer to follow it. Each point is backed by a photograph where possible, with the urgent items made clear.
- Place
- New Barnet (EN5, EN4, N20)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
FAQs for New Barnet
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near New Barnet station?
Yes, landlords and letting agents book with us as well as owners. Just phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and tell us about the building, including who will give access on the day.
Is parking a problem for a survey in New Barnet?
Typically it’s manageable with a little notice. Let us know what parking is available nearby, and the visit is planned around it.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. Our survey is a roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey of the whole building. It focuses on the roof and can sit alongside a RICS survey.
What does the report include?
It explains what we saw, what it means and what we’d suggest, with photographs throughout. Anything we couldn’t see safely is noted too, so you know exactly what was covered.
Is a CCTV drain survey included?
No. We check above-ground rainwater only, from the gutters to the bottom of the downpipes. Where a below-ground drain seems to be the problem, we will tell you.
How experienced are you?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, across 20+ years of surveying roofs, and 98% of clients are satisfied.
Can a gutter survey explain damp on my walls?
We check whether rainwater from the gutters is reaching the wall from overflows, leaking joints or loose downpipes. We can’t see inside walls, so we report on what’s visible.
Landlord and commercial surveys in New Barnet
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in New Barnet. To discuss a property or a block, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work.
What we do, step by step
Every roof is different, but as a rough guide the survey takes roughly 1–2 hours for a house, and longer for a large or complex roof. If you have questions on the day, just ask. In New Barnet, visits are available on weekdays and at weekends. 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.
- We start by hearing about any drips, overflows or damp patches.
- 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.
- 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
- If you’re buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Let us know about parking before the day
Booking a survey
When you are ready to go ahead, ring 07833 053749 or email us. From there it’s a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day, weekday or weekend.
Advice
Gutter surveys in New Barnet: local notes
Wyllyotts Manor, about 3.8 miles north, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around New Barnet. 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. 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.
If you own one of the older houses in the streets near Holy Trinity Lyonsdown, the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine. For landlords with property near New Barnet station, a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as St Mary's CofE Primary School, long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle.
New Barnet is about 1 mile east of Barnet, in Greater London. We carry out gutter surveys for homeowners, landlords and businesses in New Barnet and nearby. Across Greater London, we cover New Barnet. For surveys nearby, see our London page.
Here we cover the EN5, EN4 and N20 postcode area for gutter surveys. Streets in the area include York Road, Park Road and Henry Road, all of which we cover. Nearby, we also carry out gutter surveys in Barnet (1 mile west), Cockfosters (1 mile north-east), East Barnet (1 mile south-east), Underhill (1 mile west) and Whetstone (1 mile south). Further out, we also cover London (11 miles south), City of Westminster (9 miles south), Marylebone (9 miles south), Kensington (10 miles south), St Pancras (8 miles south) and Shoreditch (9 miles south-east).
Landmarks near New Barnet
Around New Barnet, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Trent School Cockfosters, East Barnet School and The Alexandra pub, among other places. New Barnet has its own railway station: New Barnet station. A little further out are Spires Shopping Centre (1.6 miles north-west) and Francis Skaryna Belarusian Library and Museum (2 miles south). Not far away are Greenhill Gardens and Darland's Lake.
What affects the price in New Barnet
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- How big the roof is
Prices start from £150, with VAT included, for a Basic Survey. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400. We confirm the price for your roof before you book.
Helping us price your survey
There’s no need for technical words. It is enough to let us know:
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- The address and postcode of the property
You can call us seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. For a price or to book, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Practical tips
Getting the most from a gutter survey starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Tips:
- Leave gutter checks at height to someone equipped for it
- Don’t leave hidden gutters out of a clear-out
- Look for new stains on ceilings below valleys after rain
- Watch the gutters during heavy rain
You receive a written report with photographs and clear written recommendations. Share it with a contractor of your choice so they know what needs doing.
Have overhanging branches and climbing plants cut back from the roof by someone who can do it safely. Fewer leaves in the gutters means fewer blockages.
Also near New Barnet
Also in New Barnet
How the survey changes by roof type
Plastic (uPVC) gutters
Plastic can become brittle with age and split. We check the joints, brackets and falls.
Aluminium and other metal gutters
Aluminium and other metal gutters are used on many newer and commercial buildings. Their joints and outlets still need checking.