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Gutter survey in Streatham Hill, Greater London
Find out the condition of the gutter at your property in Streatham Hill from an independent roof surveyor. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Leaks at the gutter joints
- Leaves and moss blocking gutters
- Soffits marked by water
About our gutter survey in Streatham Hill
We check the rainwater system above ground level, from the gutters down to where the downpipes meet the ground. It is not a CCTV drain survey, so we can’t see inside underground pipes. If the problem looks like a blocked or broken drain below ground, we’ll say so in the report, with a suggestion to book a separate drain survey. Problems above ground, from split hoppers to leaking downpipes, are photographed and noted. We survey outlets and hoppers, fascias and soffits and downpipes, and common reasons people get in touch are overflowing eaves gutters and overflowing valley or parapet gutters.
Much of London’s housing is flats, in converted houses or purpose-built blocks, so roofs are often shared between several households. Whoever looks after the building needs a clear picture of the roof, chimneys and gutters. Leaks from a shared roof rarely affect just one home. With a written report and photos, everyone can plan from the same facts.
We keep jargon out of it: where something needs attention, it says so plainly, and where it can wait, that’s said too.
- Location
- Streatham Hill (SW2, SW16, SW12)
- Region
- Greater London
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
For landlords and managing agents
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords, from shops and offices to industrial units. Bigger roofs take more time, so they’re priced to suit.
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget, with the most urgent items set out first.
Tips that help
Getting the most from a gutter survey starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Some tips:
- Leave gutter checks at height to someone equipped for it
- Watch for green marks down the brickwork
- Watch ceilings under valley gutters for fresh marks
- Book gutter clearing once a year, more frequently near trees
Once work is carried out, keep an eye on the gutters in the next downpour. Rain should flow to the outlets and down the downpipes, and if it does not, raise it with whoever did the job.
Hidden gutters need clearing too. They block in the same way as the gutters you can see but you cannot check them from the street, so ask for them to be included when gutters are cleared.
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Different roofs, different checks
Plastic (uPVC) gutters
Older plastic gutters can turn brittle and crack. We look at the joints, brackets and falls.
Lead-lined valley and parapet gutters
Lead linings are common in valleys and parapet gutters on older houses. A split lining can leak straight into the building.
What we can’t see
In fairness, a roof survey has limits:
- Parts of gutters that can’t be seen safely
- Whether a material contains asbestos (a specialist asbestos surveyor’s job)
- Blockages deep inside downpipes
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll tell you. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roof types and parts we check
- Eaves gutters
- Downpipes
- Valley gutters
- Fascias and soffits
- Parapet and box gutters
- Outlets and hoppers
How it works
We work from the outside in: first the slopes, edges and gutters from every safe viewpoint, then the roof space where it can be reached. All told, expect about one to two hours for most homes, and longer where there are parapet, valley or box gutters to follow. In a London conversion, the way into the loft space is frequently from a communal landing or the top flat. If that applies to your building, it is useful to agree access with the neighbours or the managing agent first. Everything else is planned around the building, not the postcode.
- You let us know where you’ve seen overflows, drips or damp.
- We walk round the building and check the gutters, downpipes and fascias from the ground.
- We look at hidden gutters as far as safe access allows.
- Where it is safe, we check the loft for signs of water.
- You receive a report with photos and recommendations.
Preparing for the visit
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
How to book
We survey roofs on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. To find a date that works for you, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and the days you’d prefer.
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Do you need a gutter survey in Streatham Hill?
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.
People usually book a survey when they’ve noticed one of these:
- Hoppers and outlets full of debris
- Overflowing eaves gutters
- Leaves and moss blocking gutters
- Sagging gutters and loose brackets
For a London address like Streatham Hill, it helps to know about controlled parking before the day.
Questions to ask before you book
- What experience they bring
- Will the report include photos?
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- What follow-up you get after the report
Gutter surveys in Streatham Hill: local notes
With Kingswood House about 1.9 miles east, Streatham Hill sits in an area with a long building history. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. Close to the centre of London, a great many houses are Victorian or Edwardian terraces, many of them roofed in Welsh slate. Behind many of their parapets sit butterfly roofs and valley gutters that cannot be seen from the pavement. Lead flashings, party-wall upstands and shared chimney stacks are typical of these houses, if yours is one of them. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look.
For landlords with property near Streatham Hill station, knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints. If you live in an older home near Church of St Margaret, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs.
Streatham Hill is about 2 miles south of Stockwell, in Greater London. Bookings from Streatham Hill are handled just like any other: a call or an email, a price, then a date. Our area takes in places right across Greater London.
All of SW2, SW16 and SW12 is covered for gutter surveys. Whether your property is on Keymer Road, Romeyn Road and Palace Road or anywhere close by, we can help. Streatham Hill sits on or near the A205, so getting to you is simple. If you are just outside Streatham Hill, we cover Tulse Hill (1 mile north-east), Hyde farm estate (1 mile west), Streatham (1 mile south), Grange Mills (1 mile west) and Clapham Park (1 mile north-west). We also work in nearby towns like London (4 miles north), City of Westminster (5 miles north), Marylebone (5 miles north), Kensington (5 miles north-west), St Pancras (6 miles north) and Shoreditch (6 miles north).
What’s near Streatham Hill
Typical jobs here are in homes near City Heights E-ACT Academy, Streatham Common and The Holland Tringham pub and the streets around them. There is a railway station in Streatham Hill itself: Streatham Hill station. A little further out are Tooting Bec Hospital (1.4 miles south-west) and Southside Wandsworth (3.2 miles west). For a walk, there is Battersea Park Lake and Knight's Hill.
FAQs for Streatham Hill
Will parking be an issue for a roof survey in Streatham Hill?
In much of London, parking needs planning: a visitor permit or a nearby bay makes the day run more smoothly, so mention what’s available when booking.
I let a flat near Streatham Hill station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for. You can call 07833 053749 or email us with the address and what you need.
Will you walk on the roof?
Not unless it’s safe. Most of what we need can be seen from safe viewpoints, the loft and, where applicable, a drone.
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 when booking and we’ll plan the survey around it.
How fast do I get the report?
That depends on the survey you book: the Basic Survey report arrives within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey the same day. The report is emailed to you.
Can you tell me if my old gutters contain asbestos?
No. We do not test for asbestos. If rainwater goods or soffits look like they could contain asbestos, we note it so a specialist asbestos surveyor can check before any work.
Do you use drones?
Where it is applicable and safe, yes. We’re a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID), flying a sub-250g drone. Drone inspection is part of the Drone Roof Survey and the Premium Survey, where applicable.