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Streatham Gutter Survey
Not sure what state the gutter is in? We carry out gutter surveys in Streatham and across Greater London, with plain-English findings.
- Brackets that have dropped or snapped
- Hoppers and outlets full of debris
- Overflowing valley or parapet gutters
Landlords, agents and block managers in Streatham
With a portfolio of properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To discuss a number of properties, phone 07833 053749 or email us with the addresses.
Letting agents often book on a landlord’s behalf, and the report can go to both. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
Gutter surveys for homes and businesses in Streatham
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, often down the brickwork or into the building. We check the full rainwater system above ground, including gutters, valleys, outlets, hoppers and downpipes. You get a report with photos. Common reasons to book are overflowing eaves gutters and dripping or leaking gutter joints, on parapet and box gutters, downpipes and eaves gutters.
Many London terraces have a butterfly roof, with two slopes meeting in a central valley gutter that drains to the rear. Hidden behind the parapet, that gutter can block or split without anyone seeing it. If your home in Streatham has one, it needs checking from somewhere that can actually see it.
The written findings come by email, ready to forward to whoever needs them. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24–48 hours and Premium on the day.
- Location
- Streatham (SW16, SW2, CR4, SW12)
- Region
- Greater London
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
How it works
Safety comes first on every visit. Everything that can be seen safely is inspected, and if part of the roof cannot be seen, the report says so. Most visits take about 1–2 hours for most homes, and longer where there are parapet, valley or box gutters to follow. Surveys in Streatham can be booked for any day of the week. It helps if you can point us to a visitor permit or a nearby bay, and to clear a path to the loft hatch. A back bedroom window can be the best vantage point for a rear addition, so we may ask to use one.
- We ask about overflows, damp or leaks you’ve noticed.
- We look along the gutters, downpipes and fascias from ground level and from windows.
- Any valley, parapet or box gutters are looked at as far as safe access allows.
- Where the loft can be reached safely, we check it for staining or damp.
- You get a written report with photographs and recommendations.
Before we arrive
- Check pets are kept safely away
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
Booking a survey
A quick phone call is normally the easiest start: ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email. The price is agreed before a date is set.
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What we look for on each type of roof
Lead-lined valley and parapet gutters
A London butterfly roof drains to a central valley gutter and if it blocks, water can come indoors. It is inspected as far as safe access allows.
Cast iron gutters
Lots of period homes still have cast iron rainwater goods. They last well when painted, but rust where the paint fails.
Gutter surveys in Streatham: local notes
Welsh slate on Victorian and Edwardian terraces is a familiar sight across inner London. 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. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters. With Kingswood House about 2 miles east, Streatham sits in an area with a long building history. If your home is one of the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof.
If you live in an older home near St Leonard's Church, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs. If you run a business near Southside Wandsworth, a written record of the roof’s condition helps you plan maintenance rather than react to leaks.
Streatham is about 5 miles south of London, in Greater London. We provide gutter surveys for homes and businesses in Streatham. Across Greater London, we cover Streatham and the places around it.
Gutter surveys in SW16, SW2, CR4 and SW12 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Streets in the area include Stanthorpe Road, Gleneagle Mews and Madeira Road, all of which we cover. Being close to the A205 and A216, Streatham is simple for us to get to. Other places close to Streatham include Streatham Park (1 mile west), Furzedown (1 mile west), Streatham Hill (1 mile north), Hyde farm estate (1 mile north) and Grange Mills (1 mile north-west). Further out, we also cover London (5 miles north), City of Westminster (6 miles north), Marylebone (6 miles north), Kensington (6 miles north-west), St Pancras (7 miles north) and Shoreditch (7 miles north).
What’s near Streatham
Around Streatham, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Bishop Thomas Grant Catholic Secondary School, Streatham Common and Waldorf School of South West London and the streets around them. Streatham has its own railway station: Streatham station. Well-known places in the area include Clockworks Museum (1.1 miles east) and Southside Wandsworth (3.3 miles north-west). Open spaces near Streatham include Knight's Hill and Battersea Park Lake.
Places near Streatham
What else we do in Streatham
Do you need a gutter survey in Streatham?
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.
Here are some of the things we see often:
- Gutters overflowing in heavy rain
- Valley or box gutters that overflow inside
- Leaking or loose downpipes
- Dripping or leaking gutter joints
Landlords with a home close to Streatham station may find that the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- What the report includes, and whether it has photos
Common questions in Streatham
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Streatham station?
Yes, landlords and agents book with us as well as owners. You can phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and some details, including who will give access on the day.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Streatham?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. It is worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
How long does a gutter survey take?
It usually takes about one to two hours for most homes, and longer where there are parapet, valley or box gutters to follow. You will know roughly how long when we arrange the visit.
Is it a structural engineer’s report?
No. We’re roof surveyors, not structural engineers. If we see signs that need an engineer’s opinion, we will recommend one.
When is the best time for a gutter survey?
There is no wrong time. If you’ve already seen a gutter overflowing, it’s best not to wait as overflowing water can damage walls.
Do you check valley and parapet gutters?
Yes. These gutters frequently cause leaks indoors when they block, so they’re an important part of the survey. Parts of them may not be visible, and we’ll note that in the report.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes. Shared roofs just need a little more planning, with the building owner or managing agent. Tell us about it as you book and we will explain what’s needed.
What you can safely check yourself
Keep a simple record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Send it with your enquiry and it will help the survey.
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
Why act early in Streatham
Small gutter faults rarely fix themselves. Every downpour adds to the damage on the walls, the fascias and sometimes the rooms inside. Getting it surveyed now shows what needs attention first. Many older London roofs have only old felt under the slates, or no underlay at all, so once the slates or flashings let water past, little stops it reaching ceilings. Left unchecked, water soaks into timber and plaster and the damage spreads.
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Gutter survey starts from £150, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
Why us?
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- Surveys on any day of the week
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance