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Gutter survey in Northfields, Greater London
Independent gutter surveys in Northfields. We have completed more than 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
- Sagging gutters and loose brackets
- Gutters full of debris and silt
- Water backing up from a hidden gutter
About our gutter survey in Northfields
We carry out gutter surveys in Northfields as part of our cover across London and South East England. We inspect everything we can see safely from the ground, windows, the roof space and the roof where it’s safe. A visit usually takes an hour or two at a house, depending on how many gutter runs and downpipes there are. Afterwards, you get a written report with photos and recommendations. We survey downpipes, eaves gutters and outlets and hoppers, and common reasons people get in touch are leaks at the gutter joints and blocked outlets and hoppers.
London has Victorian and Edwardian terraces in almost every borough, frequently with slate roofs, chimney stacks shared with neighbours and gutters hidden behind parapets. Good slates can last over a hundred years, yet the nails often give out first and let slates slip. Homes in Northfields are no exception. Shared chimney stacks and the lead around them are just as important to check.
The written findings come by email, ready to forward to whoever needs them. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and same day for Premium.
- Place
- Northfields (W5, W13, TW8)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
DIY checks: what’s safe
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. Please don’t climb up for a closer look.
Your own check is a good start, but it isn’t a survey. From the ground, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Northfields
With Boston Manor about 0.5 miles south, Northfields sits in an area with a long building history. 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. 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. On a semi of that age, the small roofs over the bays, the hip tiles and any later dormer each need their own look. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters.
For landlords with property near Brentford station, a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Mount Carmel Catholic Primary School, large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other.
Northfields is about 1 mile south of Ealing, in Greater London. Roofs in Northfields get the same thorough look as anywhere else in Greater London. We cover towns and villages across Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages. We also survey roofs in London.
Here we cover the W5, W13 and TW8 postcode area for gutter surveys. That includes homes and businesses on Burns Road, South Road and Elers Road and the roads around them. Being close to the A3002, Northfields is easy for us to reach. Other places close to Northfields include Brentford (1 mile south-east), Gillette Corner (1 mile south-west), Brentford End (1 mile south), Osterley (2 miles south-west) and Spring Grove (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover London (9 miles east), City of Westminster (7 miles east), Marylebone (7 miles east), Kensington (5 miles east), St Pancras (9 miles east) and Shoreditch (10 miles east).
Near you in Northfields
In Northfields, that means homes and buildings near Ealing Fields High School, Great Ealing School and Ealing Park Tavern. Also close by are Library for Iranian Studies (1.8 miles east) and Lammas Park (less than half a mile north). For rail, the closest station is Brentford station, roughly 0.8 miles south. Other landmarks nearby include Gunnersbury Park House - Large Mansion (1.2 miles east) and Treaty Centre (3 miles south-west). Not far away are Middle Lake and Long Wood.
What we do, step by step
When we arrive, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you want to find out. We then inspect everything that can be seen safely, using the ground, windows, the loft and a drone where applicable. The survey normally takes an hour or two for most homes, and longer where there are parapet, valley or box gutters to follow. In Northfields, 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. A back bedroom window can be the best vantage point for a rear addition, so we may ask to use one.
- First, you tell us what you’ve seen, like overflows or damp.
- Gutters, downpipes, fascias and soffits are inspected from safe vantage points.
- Valley, parapet and box gutters are inspected as far as they can be seen safely.
- We look in the roof space, where there is safe access, for signs of water getting in.
- We send a written report with photos and clear recommendations.
Before the survey
- Let us know about parking before the day
- If it is not your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
Arrange a survey
We survey roofs on any day of the week. To arrange a day that suits you, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
Advice
What happens if roof problems are left?
Small gutter faults rarely fix themselves. Every downpour adds to the damage on the walls, the fascias and sometimes the rooms inside. A survey now tells you what needs doing and how urgent it is. Any roof job in Northfields means planning around parking, neighbours and access. That is a good reason to find problems early, while there’s time to plan.
For a price for your roof in Northfields, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and tell us about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Why us?
- Surveys on weekdays and at weekends
- 98% of customers satisfied
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- An independent look at the roof
Take a look at what a roof survey costs or what we found on two real jobs.
Signs you need a gutter survey in Northfields
Plenty of tiled and slate roofs carry moss, and rain washes it down into the gutters. Mixed with grit from the roof, it settles as silt that holds water in the gutter and gives plants somewhere to grow.
We’re often asked to look at:
- Hoppers and outlets full of debris
- Gutters that have fallen out of line
- Gutters packed with leaves or moss
- Soffits marked by water
Homes near green spaces such as Lammas Park can get more leaves in their gutters in autumn, and an overflowing gutter soon means a wet wall.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Whether VAT is added on top
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- How long the report takes to arrive
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
Towns and villages near Northfields
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Northfields questions
Can parking be tricky for a visit in Northfields?
Parking in Northfields, as in most of London, takes a little planning: a visitor permit or a nearby bay makes the day run more smoothly.
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Brentford station?
Yes, that is a common request. We just need to know who will give access, and we can send the report to you or your agent.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
Someone needs to let us in if we’re looking inside or in the loft. Access is agreed with you when you book.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes. A shared roof needs access agreed first, with the freeholder or managing agent. Tell us about it when you book and we will explain what’s needed.
Will the survey check for asbestos?
No. We don’t carry out asbestos testing. Where gutters, downpipes or soffits could be asbestos cement, we flag them so a specialist asbestos surveyor can check before any work.
Do you need to get into the loft?
If the survey needs it and the roof space can be reached safely, yes. A clear path to the hatch helps, and if the loft can’t be reached safely, the report says so.
Will you check if gutters are causing damp inside?
Leaking gutters and downpipes are a common cause of damp walls, and we check for exactly that. If the evidence points elsewhere, we’ll say so, based on what we can see.
Honest limits
It helps to know what a survey won’t do before you book:
- Damage hidden inside walls or behind boards
- Gutters out of sight from every safe viewpoint
- Confirming asbestos in older rainwater goods
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll tell you before booking. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Parapet and box gutters
- Downpipes
- Fascias and soffits
- Outlets and hoppers
- Eaves gutters
- Valley gutters
How we price gutter surveys
Survey packages start from £150, with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on:
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- How big the roof is
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so they’re priced to match. The price is confirmed before you book.
Getting in touch
To price your survey accurately, we’ll ask about:
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- The type of building and roof, like pitched or flat
For a price for gutter surveys in Northfields, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email. A few details about the property and the roof help us give you an accurate price.