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Gutter Survey in Staples Corner
A careful look at the gutter at your property in Staples Corner, with photographs and a written report.
- Sagging gutters and loose brackets
- Valley or box gutters that overflow inside
- Choked outlets or hopper heads
About our gutter survey in Staples Corner
This survey covers rainwater above ground, from the gutters down to where the downpipes meet the ground. It is not a CCTV drain survey, so we cannot see inside underground pipes. If the problem looks like a blocked or broken drain below ground, the report will say so, so you can get the drains checked separately. Anything we find above ground, such as a split hopper or a leaking downpipe, is photographed and recorded. We survey outlets and hoppers, parapet and box gutters and eaves gutters, and the problems we are asked to look at most are brackets that have dropped or snapped and water spilling over the gutter edge.
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 Staples Corner with this kind of roof, the hidden gutter is one of the first things to check.
We keep jargon out of it: where something needs attention, it says so plainly, and where it can wait, that’s said too.
- Where
- Staples Corner (NW2, NW4, NW9)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Staples Corner questions
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Brent Cross West station?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for. Just call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the details, and we will talk through which survey suits.
Is my home in Staples Corner listed or in a conservation area?
We can’t confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
How do I book a survey in Staples Corner?
The quickest way is to ring 07833 053749 or send us an email. Give us the address and some details about the roof. We survey seven days a week.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes. Shared roofs just need a little more planning, with the freeholder or managing agent. Mention it when you get in touch and we will explain what’s needed.
What happens next?
The report comes by email, and you decide the next step: raise it with a seller, send it to an insurer, brief a roofer or share it with a managing agent.
Does someone need to be in?
Not necessarily. An outside-only look can be arranged beforehand, but the loft and any rooms with damp need someone to let us in.
How much is a gutter survey?
Our packages start from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, inc. VAT. Just call 07833 053749 or drop us an email for a price.
Why it’s worth a survey now in Staples Corner
Damp walls are sometimes blamed on the wrong thing. When rainwater goods are the source, treating the wall alone will not solve it. Checking the gutters first helps you spend in the right place. In a London terrace or conversion, a roof defect rarely stays your problem alone: a blocked parapet gutter or slipped slate can let water into the flat below or the house next door. Finding it early keeps the work smaller.
All our prices include VAT. Prices start from £150, including VAT. We confirm the exact price before booking.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Staples Corner
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- Every finding written up with photos
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- An independent view of the roof
Read our cost guide and our case studies.
Staples Corner homes and their roofs
In outer London, interwar semis with hipped, tiled roofs sit alongside older slate-roofed terraces. Hips, bay roofs and later loft conversions are typical of those semis, if your home is one of them. Whatever the covering, it is often the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first. Historic houses such as Heath House, about 2.2 miles east, show how far back building in the area around Staples Corner goes. 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.
Living close to Clarefield Park is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn, so outlets and downpipes are worth watching. The streets around a church such as Church of St John are often among the oldest in a place, and if yours is one of the older homes nearby, the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine.
Staples Corner is about 1 mile south of Hendon, in Greater London. Roofs in Staples Corner get the same thorough look as anywhere else in Greater London. Staples Corner is one of the places in Greater London we cover. There is also a page for London.
We cover every part of the NW2, NW4 and NW9 postcode area for gutter surveys and the streets around it. Local streets include Park Road, Humber Road and Oxgate Lane. Other places close to Staples Corner include Brent Cross (1 mile north-east), Dollis Hill (1 mile south-west), Hendon (1 mile north), The Hyde (1 mile north-west) and West Hendon (1 mile north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover London (8 miles south-east), City of Westminster (5 miles south-east), Marylebone (5 miles south-east), Kensington (5 miles south), St Pancras (6 miles south-east) and Shoreditch (7 miles south-east).
Local landmarks in Staples Corner
We work in homes and buildings around Clarefield Park, Clarion and Woodfield School, among other places. There is a railway station in Staples Corner itself: Brent Cross West station. Other landmarks nearby include St Andrew's Hospital (0.7 miles south) and Church Farmhouse Museum (1.3 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Westbere Copse and Darland's Lake.
What we look for on each type of roof
Cast iron gutters
Cast iron gutters and downpipes are found on many older buildings. They last well when painted but corrode once the paint wears off.
Lead-lined valley and parapet gutters
Lead gutters need their linings, steps and outlets in good order where it’s safe to see them. Lead is also a target for theft.
Signs you need a gutter survey in Staples Corner
Many people get in touch after seeing water pour over a gutter in heavy rain. Others spot damp patches, ceiling stains or green marks on the walls. A survey helps show where the water is coming from before more damage is done.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Gutters full of debris and silt
- Rotten fascias or stained soffits
- Gutters overflowing in heavy rain
- Choked outlets or hopper heads
If you look after a shop, office or commercial unit, for instance near Brent Cross Shopping Centre, a dated report on the roof is useful for planning and for any lease discussions.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- When you’ll get the report
- What they won’t be able to tell you
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
What you can safely check yourself
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Photograph them and note the date, which helps when we check the roof.
What we do, step by step
We photograph the roof as we go, so the report shows exactly what we saw. We take close-ups from wherever is safe. A typical visit takes roughly 1–2 hours for most homes, and longer where there are parapet, valley or box gutters to follow. From the street, a London terrace usually shows only its front slope or parapet, so a visit in Staples Corner moves between viewpoints: the pavement, upstairs windows, the loft and any safe spot at the back. If other people live in the building, tell us who can let us into the shared parts.
- First, you let us know what you’ve seen, like overflows or damp.
- The eaves gutters, downpipes and fascias are checked from the ground and vantage points.
- We check hidden gutters, like valleys and parapets, where it’s safe to see them.
- Where the loft can be reached safely, we check it for staining or damp.
- You get a photo-illustrated written report and recommendations.
Getting ready for the survey
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
Book a survey
Every survey is priced before it is booked, so you know where you stand. Our price is from £150, including VAT. To book, call 07833 053749 or email us.
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What a gutter survey does not cover
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, so a survey has limits:
- What’s behind fascias and inside walls
- Blockages deep inside downpipes
- Pipes below ground level
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll recommend the right survey. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Staples Corner
- Eaves gutters
- Parapet and box gutters
- Valley gutters
- Outlets and hoppers
- Downpipes
- Fascias and soffits