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Gutter survey in South Ruislip, Greater London
A survey of gutters, valleys, outlets and downpipes in South Ruislip. We have completed more than 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
- Leaking or loose downpipes
- Leaks at the gutter joints
- Gutters full of debris and silt
About our gutter survey in South Ruislip
Your gutters take the rain from the roof and lead it away from the walls. If they clog, drip or sag, the water ends up somewhere it shouldn’t, frequently down the brickwork or into the building. Our survey looks at the whole rainwater system above ground, including gutters, valleys, outlets, hoppers and downpipes. The findings go into a written report with photos. Typical surveys look at leaks at the gutter joints and sagging gutters and loose brackets, across valley gutters, outlets and hoppers and parapet and box gutters.
A London butterfly roof slopes down to a central valley gutter that drains to the back of the house. From the street you see only a parapet wall, so blocked outlets and split linings go unnoticed until water comes through a ceiling. For a house in South Ruislip with this kind of roof, the hidden gutter is one of the first things to check.
If any part of the gutter couldn’t be seen safely, we say so in the report. That way, it’s clear what was covered and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Place
- South Ruislip (HA4, UB5, HA2)
- Region
- Greater London
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Why get it checked now?
It is easy to put damp down to the wrong cause. If a leaking gutter or downpipe is the source, other work on the wall will not stop it. Checking the gutters first helps you spend in the right place. Any roof job in South Ruislip means planning around parking, neighbours and access. Knowing what’s needed early gives you time to plan it calmly, rather than in a rush after a leak.
There are three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all with VAT included. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
Why book us in South Ruislip
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- 98% customer satisfaction
- Photos and a written report every time
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
Read our cost guide and two real surveys.
Questions from South Ruislip
How do I find out if my home in South Ruislip is listed?
We cannot confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Can a landlord with a rental near South Ruislip station book a roof survey?
Yes, rented property is part of what we cover. Just call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and tell us about the building, including who will give access on the day.
How quickly is the report sent?
Basic reports arrive within 48 hours, Standard reports in 24–48 hours and Premium reports on the same day. All of them come by email, ready to forward.
What does a gutter survey cost?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The price depends on the size of the building and how easy the gutters are to see. For a price, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
What’s in the survey report?
It explains what we saw, what it means and what we’d suggest, backed by photos. It also says if any part of the roof couldn’t be seen safely.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. On a shared roof we can only inspect the parts we’re allowed to reach, and the report makes that clear.
Will I get photos?
Yes, plenty. Pictures sit next to the findings they show, which makes the report easy to follow.
What we look for on each type of roof
Box and secret gutters
Secret gutters are hidden under the edge of the roof covering and is easy to overlook. The report records what could and couldn’t be seen.
Fascias and soffits
Fascias carry the gutters, so a rotten fascia can let the gutter drop. Damaged or stained boards are recorded.
How it works
A survey visit follows a simple order: we listen to what’s been worrying you, inspect the roof from every safe viewpoint, take photographs as we go and record our findings for the written report. Most visits take about 1–2 hours at a house, depending on how many gutter runs and downpipes there are. In a London conversion, the way into the loft space is often from a communal landing or the top flat. Where that’s the case, access needs agreeing with whoever controls that landing. Everything else is planned around the building, not the postcode.
- You let us know where you’ve seen overflows, drips or damp.
- The eaves gutters, downpipes and fascias are looked at from ground level and windows.
- Valleys, parapets and box gutters are inspected where they can be seen safely.
- The roof space is checked for staining, where it can be reached safely.
- A photo-illustrated written report and recommendations follows.
Getting ready for the survey
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
How to book
To book a survey, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and tell us the address and what’s prompted the survey. You will know the price before anything is booked.
Related advice
What affects the price in South Ruislip
Prices always include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- The shape of the roof and its details
Gutter survey starts from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on how big and how high the roof is, how it can be seen safely and the package you choose.
What we need to know
What helps most when you contact us:
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- What kind of property and roof it is
- The address and postcode of the property
Our price is from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, and you can call 07833 053749 or email us to find out.
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Tips from our surveys
Nothing here needs a ladder. Our suggestions:
- Look out for overflows when it pours
- Get the gutters cleaned out every year
- Have overhanging branches cut back
- Look for downpipes coming loose
For let and shared buildings, the report can go on file and use it to plan upkeep. Photos make it easier to explain the work to owners, tenants or contractors.
Look at the gutters from indoors or the ground when it pours. Overflows and dripping joints are a sign to act before the walls suffer.
What we cannot see
It’s a careful look at the gutter, not the whole story. Its limits include:
- Rot or damp concealed behind fascias or inside walls
- The inside of a downpipe along its whole length
- Whether a material contains asbestos (a specialist asbestos surveyor’s job)
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll tell you. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What this survey covers
- Fascias and soffits
- Valley gutters
- Eaves gutters
- Parapet and box gutters
- Downpipes
- Outlets and hoppers
What a gutter survey looks like in South Ruislip
With Northolt Manor about 1.4 miles south-east, South Ruislip 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. Further from the centre, London’s housing takes in interwar semis with hipped roofs in clay or concrete tiles as well as slate-roofed terraces. On a semi of that age, the small roofs over the bays, the hip tiles and any later dormer each need their own look. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first.
Living close to Northala Fields is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn. If you let a flat or house near South Ruislip station, a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak. Take an older house close to Church of St Mary: its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first.
South Ruislip is about 1 mile south-east of Ruislip, in Greater London. We carry out gutter surveys in South Ruislip for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings, with a written report and photographs every time. Our area takes in places right across Greater London, large and small. You can also see our page for London.
Postcode districts we cover here for gutter surveys: HA4, UB5 and HA2. You’ll find streets such as Crown Road, Nairn Road and Palace Road. Neighbouring places we cover for gutter surveys include Northolt (1 mile south-east), Roxbourne (1 mile north), Rayners Lane (1 mile north-east), South Harrow (2 miles east) and Eastcote (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include London (13 miles east), City of Westminster (11 miles east), Marylebone (11 miles east), Kensington (9 miles south-east), St Pancras (12 miles east) and Shoreditch (14 miles east).
Near you in South Ruislip
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Northala Fields, The Black Bull pub and Queensmead School and the streets around them. There is a railway station in South Ruislip itself: South Ruislip station. A little further out are Clementine Churchill Hospital (2.7 miles east) and Heath Robinson Museum (2.4 miles north). For a walk, there’s Middle Lake and Islip Manor Meadows.