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Gutter survey in Northwood, Greater London
We carry out gutter surveys in Northwood and the rest of Greater London. Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends.
- Brackets that have dropped or snapped
- Blocked outlets and hoppers
- Leaves and moss blocking gutters
What affects the price in Northwood
When we price a survey, we consider:
- House, block, shop or office
- Which survey package you book
- How many separate roofs there are, like extensions, dormers and garages
- The size of the roof
A Basic Survey starts from £150, inc. VAT. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, both including VAT. We confirm the price for your survey before you book.
What to let us know when you get in touch
Some details help us recommend the right survey and price. When you contact us, let us know:
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
- What’s prompted the survey
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, and you can ring 07833 053749 or send us an email to find out.
Gutter survey in Northwood
Some gutters are easy to see from the street, but many are not. Valley, parapet, box and secret gutters can overflow inside the building when they block. We inspect them as far as it is safe to see them using vantage points, the roof space and the roof itself where safe. Many leaks indoors start at a hidden gutter. If you’re worried about soffits marked by water and leaks at the gutter joints, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
Much of London’s housing is flats, in converted houses or purpose-built blocks, so roofs are often shared between several households. Landlords, managing agents and residents’ companies need to know what condition it is in and what work is coming up, in Northwood as anywhere. Leaks from a shared roof rarely affect just one home. With a written report and photographs, everyone can plan from the same facts.
Findings are set out part by part, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets. It records what’s sound as well as what isn’t.
- Where
- Northwood (HA6)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
When to book a survey in Northwood
Gutter brackets work loose or corrode with age. Wet leaves and silt add a lot of weight and the extra load drags the gutter down. Lose the fall and water gathers in the dip, then overflows.
Look out for signs like these:
- Water backing up from a hidden gutter
- Downpipes that are split or coming away
- Gutters full of debris and silt
- Joints that drip after rain
Take an older house close to Emmanuel Church: old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs.
What to check before booking
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- Whether you get a written report with photos
Should I look at the roof myself first?
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
It is useful to keep a record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Send it with your enquiry.
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Tips from our surveys
Small things make a difference, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Some pointers:
- Watch for green marks down the brickwork
- Make sure downpipe clips are holding
- Look for new stains on ceilings below valleys after rain
- Leave gutter checks at height to someone equipped for it
The report comes with photos and clear written recommendations. Share it with a contractor of your choice so they can see exactly what’s needed.
Deal with drips, sags and loose downpipes early. Left alone, they usually grow, and the water they spill can damage walls and timber.
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Northwood
In outer London, interwar semis with hipped, tiled roofs sit alongside older slate-roofed terraces. Hips, bay roofs and later loft conversions are typical of those semis, if your home is one of them. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first. With Headstone Manor about 3.3 miles south-east, Northwood 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 a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
Trees in and around King George V Playing Fields shed leaves that can end up in nearby gutters, and an overflowing gutter soon means a wet wall. If you look after a building like Frithwood Primary School, long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle.
Northwood is about 3 miles south-east of Rickmansworth, in Greater London. We survey roofs in Northwood and the rest of Greater London. We cover towns and villages across Greater London. Our London page covers surveys nearby.
We work across HA6 for gutter surveys and the streets around it. You’ll find streets like Little Stream Close and Sandy Lodge Way. Neighbouring places we cover for gutter surveys include Eastbury (1 mile north-east), Moor Park (1 mile north-west), Batchworth Heath (1 mile west), Batchworth (2 miles north-west) and Holywell (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover City of Westminster (14 miles south-east), Marylebone (14 miles south-east), Kensington (12 miles south-east), St Pancras (14 miles south-east), Hampstead (11 miles south-east) and Ruislip (3 miles south).
Around Northwood
Typical jobs here are in homes near King George V Playing Fields, The Gate Public House and London School of Theology, among other places. The closest station to Northwood is Carpenders Park station, roughly 1.7 miles north-east of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Harlequin Centre (2.9 miles north-east) and Heath Robinson Museum (2.2 miles south-east). Open spaces near Northwood include Dews Farm Sand Pits and Tumbling Bay.
FAQs for Northwood
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Carpenders Park station?
Yes, that’s a common request. We just need to know who will give access, and the report can go straight to you or your agent.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Northwood?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Can the survey be at a weekend?
Yes, weekend visits are possible as well as weekdays. Just ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email to arrange it.
Is there a good time of year to book a gutter survey?
Whenever suits you. If you’ve already seen a gutter overflowing, it is best not to wait as overflowing water can damage walls.
How much time does the visit need?
A visit normally takes about one to two hours at most homes, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. You will know roughly how long when we arrange the visit.
Is it a structural engineer’s report?
No. We point out what can be seen, such as sagging or deflection, but we don’t carry out calculations or give an engineer’s opinion. Where an engineer is needed, we say so in the report.
Can you tell me if my old gutters contain asbestos?
No. We don’t carry out asbestos testing. If rainwater goods or soffits look like they could contain asbestos, we note it so a specialist asbestos surveyor can check before any work.
What we do, step by step
We photograph the roof as we go, so you can see in the report what we found and where. We take close-ups from wherever is safe. Most surveys take about 1–2 hours for most homes, and longer where there are parapet, valley or box gutters to follow. For a visit in Northwood, parking and access are the things to plan: tell us 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 the ground, from windows, from inside the loft space and from the roof where it is safe.
- First, we agree the areas to focus on.
- We look along each run for debris, sagging and drips.
- Outlets, hoppers, downpipes and overflows are inspected.
- We check fascias, soffits and walls for water damage.
- You get photos and written recommendations, prioritised where relevant.
How to prepare
- Let us know where we can park nearby
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
How to book
Once you know what you need, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form. We will suggest a package, agree the price and find a date.
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Roof by roof
Fascias and soffits
Fascias carry the gutters, so a rotten fascia can let the gutter drop. We note soft, stained or damaged boards we can see.
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.