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Oakleigh Park Gutter Survey
A careful look at the gutter at your property in Oakleigh Park, with photos and a written report.
- Sagging gutters and loose brackets
- Leaks at the gutter joints
- Downpipes that are split or coming away
Surveys for landlords and agents in Oakleigh Park
Shared roofs need a little more planning: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Let us know about it as you book and we’ll plan the visit with that in mind.
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords, from shops and offices to industrial units. Bigger roofs take more time.
Gutter survey in Oakleigh Park: what you get
We look at the rainwater system above ground level, from the gutters down to where the downpipes meet the ground. It is not a CCTV drain survey and we cannot see inside buried drains. If the problem looks like a blocked or broken drain below ground, we will say so in the report, so you can get the drains checked separately. Problems above ground, from split hoppers to leaking downpipes, are photographed and noted. If you are worried about gutters overflowing in heavy rain and water backing up from a hidden gutter, we can find out what’s behind it.
Much of London’s housing is flats, in converted houses or purpose-built blocks, so roofs are often shared between several households. Whoever looks after the building needs a clear picture of the roof, chimneys and gutters, in Oakleigh Park as anywhere. Leaks from a shared roof rarely affect just one home. With a written report and photos, everyone can plan from the same facts.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the coverings down to the gutters, each with a short note and a photo. You’ll see the good as well as the bad.
- Where
- Oakleigh Park (N20, N12, EN4)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What a survey costs
Prices always include VAT. What changes the price is:
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
- The size of the roof
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
There are three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, with VAT included. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
What we need to know
We’ll usually ask about:
- What made you get in touch
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- Anything about access we should know
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, so ring 07833 053749 or email us with the details.
Tips that help
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Have gutters cleared at least once a year
- Watch for green marks down the brickwork
- Check from the ground or a window, not a ladder
- Keep climbers away from the eaves
Report times depend on the package you choose: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day. We email it to you once it’s done.
Look at the gutters from indoors or the ground when it pours. Water spilling over the edge or out of a joint is a sign that something needs attention before the walls suffer.
How the survey works
The visit normally starts outside and finishes in the loft: first the slopes, edges and gutters from every safe viewpoint, then the loft space where it can be reached. In total, it takes about one to two hours on an ordinary house, or half a day or so for a commercial building. Surveys in Oakleigh Park can be booked for any day of the week. It helps if you can point us to a visitor permit or a nearby bay. Upstairs rooms at the back are useful too, as they frequently give the best view of a rear addition.
- We ask about overflows, damp or leaks you’ve noticed.
- Gutters, downpipes, fascias and soffits are inspected from safe vantage points.
- We check hidden gutters, such as valleys and parapets, where it is safe to see them.
- We look in the loft space, where there’s safe access, for signs of water getting in.
- We send a written report with photos and clear recommendations.
Getting ready for the survey
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
Arrange a survey
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. Otherwise, simply ring 07833 053749 or email us whenever suits you.
Related advice
Oakleigh Park: your questions answered
Is parking a problem for a survey in Oakleigh Park?
Parking in Oakleigh Park, as in most of London, takes a little planning: a visitor permit or a bay close to the door helps a lot, so mention what’s available when you book.
How do I find out if my home in Oakleigh Park is listed?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. It matters most if you are planning to re-roof in a different material.
How soon will I get the report?
Report times are set by the package. Basic is within 48 hours, Standard is 24–48 hours and Premium is the same day. Mention any deadline when you book.
Do you work in Oakleigh Park?
Yes, we do. Oakleigh Park is part of the area we cover.
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.
Do you use drones?
Yes, where it’s applicable. Whether we can fly on the day depends on the weather and the airspace rules, including flight restriction zones near airports. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID.
What’s in the survey report?
It works through the roof part by part, in writing and with photos, finishing with recommendations. The most urgent items are made clear.
Checking the roof from the ground
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and a fall can be serious. That part is for a survey, using safe viewpoints and a drone where it applies.
You can learn a lot from ground level. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Please don’t climb up for a closer look.
Oakleigh Park homes and their roofs
Outer London has plenty of Victorian and Edwardian terraces with slate roofs, but also a great many interwar semis, often with hipped roofs in clay or concrete tiles. 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. The wider area around Oakleigh Park has a long history of building, with Heath Hall about 3.5 miles south. On older houses around here, roofs often 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.
Anyone responsible for a site like Queenswell Infant & Nursery School will know that a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time. If you live in an older home near Church of St John, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs. Living close to Swan Lane Open Space is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn.
Oakleigh Park is about 2 miles south-east of Barnet, in Greater London. Oakleigh Park gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a careful inspection, photos and a written report. Our area takes in places right across Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages. We also survey roofs in London.
Every address in N20, N12 and EN4 is within our area for gutter surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Local streets include High Road, Swan Lane and Green Road, and we cover them all. Oakleigh Park is on the A1000, which makes it straightforward to reach. Other places close to Oakleigh Park include Whetstone (1 mile east), North Finchley (1 mile south), Woodside Park (1 mile south-west), East Barnet (1 mile north-east) and Brunswick Park (1 mile east). We also work in nearby towns such as London (9 miles south), City of Westminster (8 miles south), Marylebone (8 miles south), Kensington (9 miles south), St Pancras (7 miles south) and Shoreditch (8 miles south-east).
Local landmarks in Oakleigh Park
Around Oakleigh Park, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Finchley Catholic High School, Woodhouse College and Francis Skaryna Belarusian Library and Museum. You’ll also find Swan Lane Open Space (under half a mile west) and Three Horseshoes pub (under half a mile north-west). The closest station to Oakleigh Park is Oakleigh Park station, about 0.8 miles north of the centre. A little further out are Finchley Memorial Hospital (1.4 miles south) and Francis Skaryna Belarusian Library and Museum (0.9 miles south-west). Not far away are Barfield Allotments Nature Park and Highgate Hill.
Leave it or get it looked at?
A dripping joint or sagging bracket will not get better on its own. Each heavy rain puts more water where it shouldn’t be on the walls, the fascias and sometimes the rooms inside. A survey now tells you what needs doing and how urgent it is. In Oakleigh Park, 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.
For a price for your roof in Oakleigh Park, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and some details. We will confirm the figure before booking.
Why book us in Oakleigh Park
- Visits on any day of the week
- A written report with photos
- Clear package prices, with VAT included
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
Take a look at our cost guide or two real surveys.