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Gutter survey in Temple, Greater London
A survey of gutters, valleys, outlets and downpipes for Temple, from an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photos.
- Soffits marked by water
- Leaves and moss blocking gutters
- Blocked outlets and hoppers
About our gutter survey in Temple
Most blocked gutters are full of leaves, moss or silt. Homes close to trees fill their gutters faster, and moss washing off a tiled or slate roof adds to it. We note where gutters are clogged or holding water and where outlets or hoppers are choked and whether any overflows are doing their job. The photographs show you exactly what we found. Blocked gutters are easy to put off but it rarely improves. If you’ve noticed rotten fascias or stained soffits and joints that drip after rain, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
Victorian and Edwardian terraces are found right across London, many with Welsh slate roofs, shared chimney stacks and parapet or valley gutters. Good slates can last over a hundred years, yet the nails often give out first and let slates slip. In Temple, as across London, that is why a roof needs a careful look rather than a glance from the street. Lead flashings and shared chimney stacks on these houses need a careful look too.
The report doesn’t just list problems. It explains what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, so you can decide what to do next.
- Where
- Temple (SE1, WC2H, WC2B)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
DIY checks: what’s safe
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Photograph them and note the date, which helps when we look at the roof.
It helps to keep a record: dates of leaks, photos from the ground and any work done on the roof. Share it with us as you book and it will help the survey.
What happens on the day
Expect us to ask a few questions before we start, about the roof’s history, any leaks and past repairs. The inspection then takes roughly 1–2 hours for a house; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. In Temple, as in much of London, plenty of properties are flats or terraces without side access, so the back of the roof is often seen from upstairs windows, from inside or, where a flight is allowed, from the air. If the building has a managing agent or access rules, tell us when booking.
- We start by hearing about any drips, overflows or damp patches.
- We look along the gutters, downpipes and fascias from ground level and from windows.
- Valley, parapet and box gutters are inspected as far as they can be seen safely.
- 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
- Keep pets in another room
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
Book a survey
Not sure which survey you need? It’s easiest to phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We will talk you through the options and what they cost.
Related advice
Landlords, agents and block managers in Temple
If you own several properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To discuss a number of properties, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the addresses.
Landlords, agents and building managers in Temple and across Greater London can book any of our surveys. To discuss a property or a block, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
What a gutter survey doesn’t cover
A survey is a close look at the gutter, but it cannot do everything. The main limits are:
- Asbestos testing of old gutters, downpipes or soffits
- What’s hidden inside a downpipe
- Rot or damp concealed behind fascias or inside walls
If you are not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer before you book. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Valley gutters
- Outlets and hoppers
- Downpipes
- Parapet and box gutters
- Eaves gutters
- Fascias and soffits
What we look for on each type of roof
Aluminium and other metal gutters
Metal gutters can suffer at joints and where different metals meet. Any leaks or corrosion we spot go in the report.
Lead-lined valley and parapet gutters
A London butterfly roof drains to a central valley gutter, and a blockage there can overflow inside. It’s inspected as far as safe access allows.
Tips that help
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week, before and after a survey:
- Look for green streaks or damp patches on walls
- Keep climbers away from the eaves
- Look out for overflows when it pours
- Have gutters cleared at least once a year
If anything in the report is not clear, ask us. The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation and the Premium Survey comes with an in-person one.
Look at the gutters from indoors or the ground when it pours. Water spilling over the edge or out of a joint is a sign that something needs attention before damage builds up.
Temple: your questions answered
Will parking be an issue for a roof survey in Temple?
It can be, so it’s useful to let us know about permits, visitor bays or off-street space when you book. That way the visit can be planned around it.
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near London Blackfriars station?
Yes. We survey roofs for landlords, letting agents and managing agents as well as owners. You can call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and what you need.
What do I do with the report?
You will receive the report by email, and what you do next is up to you: use it with a seller, an insurer, a roofer or a managing agent.
Do you test soffits or gutters for asbestos?
No. We do not 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 at weekends?
Yes, weekend visits are possible as well as weekdays. To book, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Only if it’s safe. We inspect whatever is safely visible: from the ground, from windows and vantage points, from the roof space, from the roof itself where safe and by drone where applicable. The report says if anything couldn’t be seen.
Is it a structural engineer’s report?
No. We’re experienced roof surveyors, and visible signs like sagging are noted, but calculations and an engineer’s opinion are outside what we do. The report will say if you need an engineer.
Nearby places to Temple
What else we do in Temple
Gutter surveys around Temple
Dr Johnson's House, about 0.2 miles north-east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Temple. 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. 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. Lead flashings, party-wall upstands and shared chimney stacks are typical of these houses, if yours is one of them. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters.
Landlords with a home close to London Blackfriars station may find that a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant. For an older house near a landmark such as Temple Church, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first. Living close to Garden Bridge is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls.
Temple is about 1 mile south of St Pancras, in Greater London. We visit Temple as part of our work across Greater London. We cover towns and villages across Greater London.
Every address in SE1, WC2H and WC2B is within our area for gutter surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Whether your property is on Shoe Lane, Drury Lane and New Square or a nearby road, we can survey it. Main roads around Temple include the A4 and A40, so getting to you is simple. If you’re just outside Temple, we cover Temple Bar (1 mile north), Blackfriars (1 mile east), Aldwych (1 mile west), Clare Market (1 mile north-west) and Covent Garden (1 mile west). Larger places within reach include Kensington (4 miles west), Walthamstow (6 miles north-east), Hampstead (4 miles north-west), Ruislip (14 miles west), Brompton (3 miles south-west) and Stockwell (3 miles south).
Around Temple
Around Temple, our work takes us to homes and buildings near St Mary-at-Hill, Garden Bridge and London Nautical School, among other places. Nearby too are The Devereux pub (under half a mile north-west), British Library of Political and Economic Science (within half a mile north-west) and Mercers' School (less than half a mile north). There’s a railway station in Temple itself: London Blackfriars station. Well-known places in the area include Gabriel's Wharf (within half a mile south-east) and Montfichet's Tower (less than half a mile east). Green spaces nearby include Barnsbury Wood and St. James's Park Lake.