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Roxbourne Gutter Survey
Wondering about the gutter at a property in Roxbourne? We carry out gutter surveys in Roxbourne and across Greater London.
- Hoppers and outlets full of debris
- Rotten fascias or stained soffits
- Brackets that have dropped or snapped
How a gutter survey works in Roxbourne
Your gutters take the rain from the roof and lead it away from the walls. When they block, leak or lose their fall, the water goes where it shouldn’t and that usually means the walls or the inside of the building. We check the full rainwater system above ground, including gutters, valleys, outlets, hoppers and downpipes. You get a written report with photos. We are often asked to look into leaking or loose downpipes and gutters packed with leaves or moss, across valley gutters, parapet and box gutters and eaves gutters.
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 frequently give out first and let slates slip. Homes in Roxbourne are no exception. Shared chimney stacks and the lead around them are just as important to check.
Every survey ends with a written report, with photos, emailed to you. It sets out the condition of the gutter, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Where
- Roxbourne (HA5, HA2, HA4)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What affects the cost of gutter surveys
Prices vary from roof to roof, for these reasons:
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- House, block, shop or office
- The size of the roof
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
Every price we give includes VAT, and the report isn’t charged as an extra. Our price is from £150, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
What we need to know
The more you tell us, the easier it is to price the survey. When you contact us, tell us:
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- The kind of building and roof involved
- When you need the report by
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
We confirm the price for your survey before you book, so you know where you stand. Prices start from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
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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. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available. Most surveys take between one and two hours for most homes, and longer where there are parapet, valley or box gutters to follow. From the street, a London terrace typically shows only its front slope or parapet, so in Roxbourne we work round the house, using the street, the windows, the loft and any safe vantage point behind it. If other people live in the building, let us know who can let us into the shared parts.
- First, you let us know what you’ve seen, such as overflows or damp.
- We look along the gutters, downpipes and fascias from the ground and from windows.
- Any valley, parapet or box gutters are looked at as far as safe access allows.
- We look in the roof 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
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- If you are buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
Booking a survey
You can call us seven days a week. To book or ask a question, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Advice
Useful tips for Roxbourne property owners
Small things make a difference. Our tips:
- Book gutter clearing once a year, more often near trees
- Make sure downpipe clips are holding
- Watch for green marks down the brickwork
- Include valley, parapet and box gutters when clearing
Once work is carried out, keep an eye on the gutters in the next downpour. Water should run to the outlets and away without spilling over. If it doesn’t, tell whoever did the work.
Get small faults like a dripping joint or loose downpipe sorted quickly. They tend to get worse, and the water they spill can damage walls and timber.
Common questions in Roxbourne
I let a flat near South Ruislip station. Can you check the roof?
Of course. We just need to know who will give access, and we can send the report to you or your agent.
Is parking a problem for a survey in Roxbourne?
In much of London, parking needs planning: a visitor permit or a bay close to the door helps a lot, so mention what’s available when booking.
Do you look in the roof space?
If there is a loft and safe access to it, yes. The loft space can show things the outside cannot, such as damp timbers, staining or daylight.
How much time does the visit need?
Most visits to a house take about 1–2 hours, and longer for larger or complex roofs.
Do you test soffits or gutters for asbestos?
No, that needs a specialist asbestos surveyor. On buildings from before 2000, we flag materials that could contain it so you can arrange that check.
Are you insured?
We are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
Does this replace a RICS home 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 we look for on each type of roof
Plastic (uPVC) gutters
Many homes have plastic gutters and downpipes. Their joints can leak as the seals wear, and brackets can sag under load.
Box and secret gutters
Hidden gutters are a common source of leaks inside. Outlets, linings and overflows are checked as far as access allows.
What this survey cannot tell you
Before booking, it is worth knowing what a survey will not do:
- Damage hidden inside walls or behind boards
- The inside of a downpipe along its whole length
- Asbestos testing of old gutters, downpipes or soffits
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will point you to the right survey. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Roxbourne
- Downpipes
- Eaves gutters
- Valley gutters
- Fascias and soffits
- Outlets and hoppers
- Parapet and box gutters
Roxbourne homes and their roofs
About 1.8 miles north-east lies Headstone Manor, a reminder of how long the area around Roxbourne has been built on. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. 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. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them.
If you live in an older home near St. Andrew’s Church, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs. For businesses in and around places such as St. George's Shopping Centre, a dated report on the roof is useful for planning and for any lease discussions. For landlords with property near South Ruislip station, knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints.
Roxbourne is about 1 mile east of Ruislip, in Greater London. Roxbourne is part of the area we cover and the surrounding area as part of our work across London and South East England. Roxbourne is one of the places in Greater London we cover. We also survey roofs in London.
All of HA5, HA2 and HA4 is within our area for gutter surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. We offer gutter surveys to properties on Kings Road, The Avenue and Torbay Road and the roads around them. Neighbouring places we cover for gutter surveys include Rayners Lane (1 mile east), Eastcote (1 mile north-west), North Harrow (1 mile north-east), South Ruislip (1 mile south) and Pinner (1 mile north). Larger places within reach include London (13 miles south-east), City of Westminster (11 miles south-east), Marylebone (11 miles east), Kensington (9 miles south-east), St Pancras (12 miles east) and Shoreditch (14 miles east).
Near you in Roxbourne
In Roxbourne, that means homes and buildings near Heathfield School, Pinner High School and Venue 5 pub. Roxbourne’s nearest station is South Ruislip station, roughly 1.4 miles south-west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Heath Robinson Museum (1.2 miles north) and St. George's Shopping Centre (1.9 miles east). Open spaces near Roxbourne include Northala Fields and Islip Manor Meadows.
For landlords and managing agents
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work.
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in, at a time agreed ahead of time. Surveys run seven days a week, which can make access easier.