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Gutter Survey in Upper Edmonton
Gutter surveys around Upper Edmonton, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- Gutters overflowing in heavy rain
- Fascia boards damaged by overflowing water
- Gutters packed with leaves or moss
Gutter survey in Upper Edmonton: what you get
Most gutters hang from the fascia boards at the eaves, so fascias and soffits are part of the survey. Long-term overflowing can soften and rot timber boards and stain the soffits below. On buildings from before 2000, some soffits and rainwater goods may be asbestos cement. We don’t test for asbestos, so we flag anything that might contain it for a specialist asbestos surveyor to check. We survey downpipes, valley gutters and eaves gutters, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are gutters overflowing in heavy rain and leaves and moss blocking gutters.
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 frequently give out first and let slates slip. Homes in Upper Edmonton are no exception. Lead flashings and shared chimney stacks on these houses need a careful look too.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the coverings down to the gutters. You will see the good as well as the bad.
- Place
- Upper Edmonton (N18, N9, N17)
- Region
- Greater London
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
For landlords and managing agents
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too, including offices, shops and units. Larger roofs take longer.
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Upper Edmonton. To discuss a property or a block, call 07833 053749 or email us.
Also near Upper Edmonton
What else we do in Upper Edmonton
How the survey works
The aim of the visit is simple: to see as much of the gutter as can safely be seen and record it clearly. Notes and photographs go into the written report. It usually takes an hour or two for a house, or half a day or so for a commercial building. Surveys in Upper Edmonton can be booked for any day of the week. London parking is often by permit or pay-and-display, so it helps to know what’s near you. Upstairs rooms at the back are useful too, as they frequently give the best view of a rear addition.
- We ask about overflows, damp or leaks you’ve noticed.
- The eaves gutters, downpipes and fascias are looked at from the ground and vantage points.
- We check hidden gutters, such as 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.
Before the survey
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Let us know about parking before the day
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
Getting a price
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To find a date that works for you, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and the days you’d prefer.
Related advice
What a gutter survey doesn’t cover
It is a careful look at the gutter, not the whole story. The main limits are:
- Whether a material contains asbestos (a specialist asbestos surveyor’s job)
- The inside of buried drains
- What’s hidden inside a downpipe
If you are not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will give you a straight answer before you book. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Valley gutters
- Eaves gutters
- Outlets and hoppers
- Fascias and soffits
- Downpipes
- Parapet and box gutters
Common roof problems in Upper Edmonton
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. The survey helps pin down the source before it causes more harm.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Choked outlets or hopper heads
- Leaking or loose downpipes
- Water spilling over the gutter edge
- Dripping or leaking gutter joints
If you own a rental within reach of Silver Street station, a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant.
Questions to ask before booking
- Are they insured for the work?
- Whether the price includes VAT
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- What the report includes, and whether it has photographs
Your questions about gutter surveys in Upper Edmonton
Is my home in Upper Edmonton listed or in a conservation area?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it is in a conservation area. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Will parking be an issue for a roof survey in Upper Edmonton?
In much of London, parking needs planning: a visitor permit or a nearby bay makes the day run more smoothly.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Where it helps and the rules allow, yes. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID and fly a drone under 250g, and the airspace and weather are checked before every flight.
Will you look at parapet and box gutters as well?
Yes. These gutters frequently cause leaks indoors when they block, so they’re an important part of the survey. Some may only be partly visible, and the report says so.
What’s in the survey report?
It sets out what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, with photos throughout. It also says if any part of the roof couldn’t be seen safely, so you know exactly what was covered.
Do I need to be at home?
That depends on the survey. Inside the building and in the loft, we need someone to let us in, while outside access can be discussed when you book.
Will I get photos?
Yes. Photos are part of every report, so you can see each point for yourself.
Local roofs in Upper Edmonton
Alongside Victorian and Edwardian terraces, outer London has a great many interwar semis, often with hipped roofs of clay or concrete tiles. Hips, bay roofs and later loft conversions are typical of those semis, if your home is one of them. Whatever the covering, it’s frequently the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first. With Bruce Castle about 1.1 miles south, Upper Edmonton sits in an area with a long building history. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
If you live in an older home near St Mary's Church, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs. Shop and office owners around Edmonton Green Shopping Centre may find that a dated report on the roof is useful for planning and for any lease discussions.
Upper Edmonton is about 1 mile south of Edmonton, in Greater London. In Upper Edmonton, as across Greater London, every roof gets the same careful survey. Our Greater London coverage includes Upper Edmonton and the places around it. For surveys nearby, see our London page.
Every address in N18, N9 and N17 is within our area for gutter surveys. That includes homes and businesses on Bull Lane, Park Lane and York Road. Other places close to Upper Edmonton include Northumberland Park (1 mile south-east), Edmonton (1 mile north), Picketts Lock (2 miles north-east), South Chingford (2 miles east) and Winchmore Hill (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also cover London (8 miles south), City of Westminster (8 miles south-west), Marylebone (8 miles south-west), Kensington (10 miles south-west), St Pancras (6 miles south) and Shoreditch (6 miles south).
Local landmarks in Upper Edmonton
Around Upper Edmonton, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Pymmes Park, Tottenham University Technical College and London Academy of Excellence Tottenham. There’s a railway station in Upper Edmonton itself: Silver Street station. Nearby you will also find North Middlesex University Hospital (less than half a mile west) and Broomfield House Museum (2.2 miles west). The countryside around Upper Edmonton includes Pole Hill and Highams Park Lake.
DIY checks: what’s safe
What you can’t do safely is get up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and falls from height are serious. That part is for a survey, using safe viewpoints and a drone where it applies.
Your own check is a good start, but it isn’t a survey. From ground level, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight.
Practical tips
You do not need to be a roofer to help. What helps most:
- Keep climbers away from the eaves
- Look for green streaks or damp patches on walls
- Book gutter clearing once a year, more frequently near trees
- Check that downpipes are firmly fixed to the wall
You receive a report with photos and clear written recommendations. Share it with a contractor of your choice so they can see exactly what’s needed.
Get trees and climbers near the eaves trimmed back using someone with the right kit. Fewer leaves in the gutters means fewer blockages.