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Putney Vale Gutter Survey
A survey of gutters, valleys, outlets and downpipes in Putney Vale, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photos.
- Choked outlets or hopper heads
- Overflowing eaves gutters
- Dripping or leaking gutter joints
How the survey changes by roof type
Aluminium and other metal gutters
Aluminium and other metal gutters are used on many newer and commercial buildings. Joints, outlets and fixings are the parts we focus on.
Fascias and soffits
Overflowing water stains soffits and rots timber. We check them along with the gutters.
About our gutter survey in Putney Vale
Gutters have to slope gently towards the outlet to drain properly. Sagging brackets and slipped joints leave water standing and overflowing where the gutter dips. We look along each run for sags, gaps and leaking joints, along with the brackets and downpipe fixings. Recommendations are written down and prioritised by urgency where relevant. If you’ve noticed overflowing eaves gutters and leaking or loose downpipes, we can find out what’s behind it.
London has Victorian and Edwardian terraces in almost every borough, many with Welsh slate roofs, shared chimney stacks and parapet or valley gutters. Good slates can last over a hundred years, yet the nails often give out first and let slates slip. Homes in Putney Vale are no exception. Shared chimney stacks and the lead around them are just as important to check.
We write the report in plain English, so you don’t need to be a roofer to follow it. Each point is backed by a photograph where possible, and recommendations are put in order of urgency where relevant.
- Location
- Putney Vale (SW15, KT2, SW19)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
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Local roofs in Putney Vale
The wider area around Putney Vale has a long history of building, with Southside House about 1.5 miles south-east. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. Alongside Victorian and Edwardian terraces, outer London has a great many interwar semis, often with hipped roofs of clay or concrete tiles. Hips, bay roofs and later loft conversions are typical of those semis, if your home is one of them. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters.
If you live near a park such as Wimbledon Common, or anywhere with mature trees, autumn leaves can block gutters and valleys, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls. For businesses in and around places like Putney Exchange, a roof report helps plan work around trading rather than after a leak.
Putney Vale is about 2 miles north-west of Wimbledon, in Greater London. In Putney Vale, as across Greater London, every roof gets the same careful survey. Across Greater London, we cover Putney Vale and the places around it. For surveys nearby, see our London page.
Postcode districts we cover here for gutter surveys: SW15, KT2 and SW19. Whether your property is on Stag Lane, Friars Avenue and Kingston Road or a nearby road, we can survey it. With the A308 close by, Putney Vale is easy for us to reach. Nearby, we also carry out gutter surveys in Kingston Vale (1 mile south), Coombe Hill (1 mile west), Coombe (1 mile south-west), Crooked Billet (1 mile south-east) and Copse Hill (1 mile south-east). Further out, we also cover London (8 miles north-east), City of Westminster (7 miles north-east), Marylebone (7 miles north-east), Kensington (5 miles north-east), St Pancras (9 miles north-east) and Shoreditch (10 miles north-east).
Local landmarks in Putney Vale
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Robin Hood Primary School, Duke of Cambridge pub and Wimbledon Common and the streets around them. The closest station to Putney Vale is Raynes Park station, about 2 miles south-east of the centre. A little further out are Wimbledon Windmill Museum (0.8 miles east) and Putney Exchange (2.5 miles north-east). The countryside around Putney Vale includes Kew Gardens Lake and Fishpond Wood and Beverley Meads.
Practical tips
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Have gutters cleared at least once a year
- Look out for overflows when it pours
- Check the loft with care after heavy rain
- Watch for green marks down the brickwork
If we think the problem lies underground, we will say so, so a drain survey can be arranged. Anything else we notice on the roof, as far as we can see it, is noted too.
Hidden gutters need clearing too. They block in the same way as the gutters you can see but you cannot check them from the street, so make sure they’re included in any clearing work.
DIY checks: what’s safe
A DIY look is useful, but it isn’t a survey. From ground level, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are frequently out of sight.
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, which helps when we look at the roof.
FAQs for Putney Vale
I let a flat near Raynes Park station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, landlords and agents book with us as well as owners. Just phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and let us know about the building.
Is parking a problem for a survey in Putney Vale?
It rarely stops a survey, but it’s worth planning. Let us know the parking rules on your street and we will work around them.
Does someone need to be in?
Someone needs to let us in if we are looking inside or in the loft. Access is agreed with you when booking.
Do you survey at weekends?
Yes. Surveys are carried out on any day of the week. To find a day that suits, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Will you look at parapet and box gutters as well?
Yes, as far as they can be seen safely. We use the ground, windows, the roof space and the roof where it’s safe, and by drone where it is applicable.
How soon will I get the report?
It depends on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day. Reports are sent by email.
Is there a good time of year to book a gutter survey?
There is no wrong time. If you’ve already seen a gutter overflowing, it is best not to wait as overflowing water can damage walls.
For landlords and managing agents
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Putney Vale. For a price for a let property or a block, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on.
What we’re asked to look at in Putney Vale
Lots of tiled and slate roofs carry moss, and heavy rain washes clumps of it into the gutters. With grit from the coverings, it forms a thick sludge that slows the flow and gives plants somewhere to grow.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Leaks at the gutter joints
- Valley or box gutters that overflow inside
- Gutters overflowing in heavy rain
- Rotten fascias or stained soffits
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Hall School Wimbledon, its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Will the report include photos?
- Their track record with similar roofs
- What they will not be able to tell you
- Is VAT included in the price?
The survey, step by step
Before we start, tell us why you’ve booked: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. It helps us focus on what matters most to you. Most visits take an hour or two for a house, and more on a big or complicated roof. Many London properties are flats or terraces with no side access, so rear slopes are viewed from windows, the loft or, where a flight is allowed, by drone. If the building has a managing agent or access rules, let us know when booking.
- We agree which parts of the building you are most worried about.
- We look along each run for debris, sagging and drips.
- We check the outlets, hoppers, downpipes and any overflows.
- Fascias, soffits and the walls below are looked at for signs of overflow.
- Findings are photographed and set out in a written report.
How to prepare
- Let us know about parking before the day
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Note where any stains or damp appear
Booking a survey
To get a price for gutter surveys in Putney Vale, phone 07833 053749 or email us. The address, the type of property and what you want to find out help us price the survey accurately.