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Gutter Survey in Shepherd's Bush
Need a gutter survey in Shepherd's Bush? We can help, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- Sagging gutters and loose brackets
- Gutters packed with leaves or moss
- Choked outlets or hopper heads
How a gutter survey works in Shepherd's Bush
We carry out gutter surveys in Shepherd's Bush as part of our cover across London and South East England. On the day, we inspect what can be seen safely from ground level, windows, the roof space and the roof where it is safe. A visit usually takes between one and two hours on an ordinary house, and more on a big or complicated roof. Afterwards, you get a written report with photos and recommendations. If you’ve noticed choked outlets or hopper heads and water spilling over the gutter edge, we can find out what’s behind it, on downpipes, eaves gutters and outlets and hoppers alike.
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 Shepherd's Bush are no exception. Lead flashings and shared chimney stacks on these houses need a careful look too.
Findings are set out part by part, from the coverings down to the gutters. It records what’s sound as well as what is not.
- Place
- Shepherd's Bush (W12, W11, W14)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Honest limits
No survey can tell you everything, and we’d rather be clear about that before booking. Bear these in mind:
- The inside of buried drains
- Parts of gutters that cannot be seen safely
- Rot or damp concealed behind fascias or inside walls
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will point you to the right survey. What a survey covers and does not.
Roofs we survey in Shepherd's Bush
- Downpipes
- Fascias and soffits
- Eaves gutters
- Outlets and hoppers
- Valley gutters
- Parapet and box gutters
Gutter surveys in Shepherd's Bush: local notes
Inner London’s Victorian and Edwardian terraces often have Welsh slate roofs. A butterfly roof with a central valley gutter, tucked behind a parapet wall, is common on these houses. In a house like that, shared stacks, party-wall upstands and lead flashings all need looking at as far as they can be seen. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them. Historic houses like Leighton House, about 0.9 miles south-east, show how far back building in the area around Shepherd's Bush goes. On older houses around here, roofs frequently 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.
Living close to Hammersmith Park is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls. Take an older house close to Shepherd's Bush Tabernacle: its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first.
Shepherd's Bush is about 1 mile west of Kensington, in Greater London. From houses to flats and shops in Shepherd's Bush, the roof can be surveyed on a weekday or at the weekend. Shepherd's Bush is one of the places in Greater London we cover for gutter surveys.
We work across W12, W11 and W14 for gutter surveys. If you need a gutter survey at a property on Bard Road, Stowe Road and Wells Road or a nearby road, we can survey it. You will find Shepherd's Bush on the A402, so it is easy for us to get to. If you are just outside Shepherd's Bush, we cover White City (1 mile north), Holland Park (1 mile east), Notting Hill (1 mile north-east), Kensington (1 mile east) and Notting Dale (1 mile north-east). We also work in nearby towns such as London (5 miles east), City of Westminster (3 miles east), Marylebone (3 miles east), St Pancras (5 miles east), Shoreditch (6 miles east) and Walthamstow (10 miles north-east).
Landmarks near Shepherd's Bush
In Shepherd's Bush, that means homes and buildings near The Cardinal Vaughan Memorial RC School, Corona Theatre School and Polish Library POSK in London and the streets around them. Also close by are Hammersmith Park (0.5 miles north-west) and The Central Bar (less than half a mile east). Shepherd's Bush has its own railway station: Shepherds Bush station. Other landmarks nearby include West 12 Shepherds Bush (within half a mile east) and Culture House (less than half a mile west). For a walk, there’s WWT London Wetland Centre and The Long Water.
For landlords and managing agents
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget.
With a portfolio of properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To discuss a number of properties, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Shepherd's Bush questions
Is my home in Shepherd's Bush listed or in a conservation area?
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.
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Shepherds Bush 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.
Are you insured?
We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
How soon will I get the report?
The Premium Survey report comes the same day, the Standard within 24–48 hours and the Basic within 48 hours. All of them come by email.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Yes, where it’s applicable. Whether we can fly on the day depends on the weather and the airspace rules, and we check for restrictions near airports before flying. We’re a CAA-registered drone operator.
Do you test soffits or gutters for asbestos?
No. We don’t carry out asbestos testing. If rainwater goods or soffits look like they could contain asbestos, we note it and recommend a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before they’re disturbed.
Do you survey underground drains?
No. Our gutter survey covers rainwater above ground down to where the downpipes reach the ground. If a drain below ground looks like the cause, the report says so.
What happens on the day
When we arrive, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you need to know. We then inspect everything that can safely be seen. The survey usually takes about one to two hours at a house, depending on how many gutter runs and downpipes there are. 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. Mention any building rules, key holders or managing agents as you book.
- We start by hearing about any drips, overflows or damp patches.
- The eaves gutters, downpipes and fascias are looked at from the ground and vantage points.
- Valley, parapet and box gutters are inspected as far as they can safely be seen.
- 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
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Jot down any questions you want answered
How to book
Booking is simple: just call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and give us some details about the property and we’ll suggest the right survey. The price is agreed up front.
Related advice
How the survey changes by roof type
Fascias and soffits
On buildings from before 2000, soffits may be asbestos cement. We flag any that could be so a specialist asbestos surveyor can check them before they’re disturbed.
Aluminium and other metal gutters
On big buildings, one blocked outlet can affect a long run so outlets get close attention.
Signs you need a gutter survey in Shepherd's Bush
Sometimes a gutter struggles with the area of roof draining into it. An extension or extra roof slope can add water to an existing gutter, and a heavy downpour shows up the problem.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Gutters that have fallen out of line
- Fascia boards damaged by overflowing water
- Leaking or loose downpipes
- Gutters packed with leaves or moss
If you let a flat or house near Shepherds Bush station, a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak.
What to check before booking
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
Why it’s worth a survey now in Shepherd's Bush
Water spilling from a gutter runs down and soaks the wall below. Given time, it can cause damp patches, damaged pointing and rot in nearby timber. Finding the cause now usually keeps the fix smaller. In Shepherd's Bush, 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.
We offer three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you’d like to know.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Shepherd's Bush
- Drones and thermal imaging where it applies
- 98% of customers satisfied
- 20+ years’ experience
- An independent view of the roof
Take a look at what a roof survey costs and what we found on two real jobs.