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Willesden Gutter Survey
A survey of gutters, valleys, outlets and downpipes for Willesden, from an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photographs.
- Overflowing eaves gutters
- Fascia boards damaged by overflowing water
- Downpipes that are split or coming away
About our gutter survey in Willesden
We check the rainwater system above ground level: gutters, outlets, hoppers, downpipes and overflows. It’s not a CCTV drain survey and we cannot see inside buried drains. 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, like a split hopper or a leaking downpipe, is photographed and recorded. Common reasons to book are rotten fascias or stained soffits and blocked outlets and hoppers, on parapet and box gutters, eaves gutters and valley gutters.
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. If your home in Willesden has one, it needs checking from somewhere that can actually see it.
We write the report in plain English, so you don’t need to be a roofer to follow it. Photographs show what each point refers to, and recommendations are put with the most urgent first where relevant.
- Location
- Willesden (NW10, NW2)
- Region
- Greater London
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Questions from Willesden
I let a flat near Kensal Rise station. Can you check the roof?
Of course. We just need to know who will give access, and we can send the report to you or your agent.
Is my home in Willesden listed or in a conservation area?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. It is worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Will you check the loft?
Yes, where the survey calls for it and there’s safe access. We look for staining, damp, daylight and signs of movement.
Does the report include photographs?
Yes, plenty. Each finding is shown in a picture where possible, so you can see what we mean.
How much is a gutter survey?
The Basic Survey starts from £150, the Standard from £250 and the Premium from £400, all including VAT. For a price for your building, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
How quickly is the report sent?
Report times are set by the package. Basic: within 48 hours. Standard: 24 to 48 hours. Premium: the same day. If you have a deadline, such as an exchange date, tell us as you book.
How long will you be on site?
For a house, expect about 1–2 hours on site, with commercial buildings nearer 3–4 hours.
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How we price gutter surveys
When we price a survey, we consider:
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
- Roof area
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where applicable, which starts from £400, including VAT. We will tell you which package suits the questions you have.
Getting in touch
When you call or email, these details help:
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- What kind of property and roof it is
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- Where the property is, with the postcode
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To find a date that works for you, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
How it works
Once we’ve finished looking, we write up our findings in a report with photos. As for time on site, it normally takes an hour or two for a house, or half a day or so for a commercial building. London terraces rarely offer a view of the whole roof from one spot, so a visit in Willesden moves between viewpoints: the pavement, upstairs windows, the loft and any safe spot at the back. Shared stairs or a basement flat? Let us know who holds the keys.
- We agree which parts of the building you are most worried about.
- Each gutter run is checked for blockages, sags and leaking joints.
- Outlets, hoppers, downpipes and overflows are inspected.
- We check fascias, soffits and walls for water damage.
- You get photos and written recommendations, prioritised where relevant.
How to prepare
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- If you are buying, check with the agent that we can get in
Getting a price
Every survey is priced before it is booked, so you know where you stand. Prices start from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Related advice
Roof by roof
Aluminium and other metal gutters
Metal gutters are common on commercial buildings and some homes. Joints, outlets and fixings are the parts we focus on.
Plastic (uPVC) gutters
Plastic rainwater systems are common on homes of many ages. As the seals age, joints can start to drip, and brackets can sag under load.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
It helps to keep a record: dates of leaks, photos from ground level and any work done on the roof. Send it with your enquiry, as it helps us focus the survey.
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from the ground or a window. Water spilling over the edge can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
Local roofs in Willesden
Outer London has a good many Victorian and Edwardian terraces with slate roofs, but also a great many interwar semis, often with hipped roofs in clay or concrete tiles. Bay roofs, hip ridges and dormers from later loft conversions are the details that set these houses apart. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them. About 2.5 miles east lies Fenton House, a reminder of how long the area around Willesden has been built on. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
If you own one of the older houses in the streets near Church of St Andrew, the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine. For landlords with property near Kensal Rise station, a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant. If you look after a shop, office or commercial unit, for example near Brent Cross Shopping Centre, a dated report on the roof is useful for planning and for any lease discussions.
Willesden is about 2 miles west of Hampstead, in Greater London. We cover Willesden and the rest of Greater London. Willesden is one of the towns and villages in Greater London where we work. Our London page covers surveys nearby.
Postcode districts we cover here for gutter surveys: NW10 and NW2. If you need a gutter survey at a property on Tudor Mews, Chaplin Road and Belton Road or a nearby road, we can help. You will find Willesden on the B453, which makes it simple to reach. If you are just outside Willesden, we cover Willesden Green (1 mile south), Neasden (1 mile north-west), Church End (1 mile west), Cricklewood (1 mile north-east) and Harlesden (1 mile south-west). Larger places within reach include London (7 miles south-east), City of Westminster (4 miles south-east), Marylebone (4 miles south-east), Kensington (4 miles south-east), St Pancras (5 miles east) and Shoreditch (7 miles east).
Local landmarks in Willesden
Typical jobs here are in homes near Brondesbury College, Royal Oak Inn and Capital City Academy and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Kensal Rise station, roughly 1.1 miles south-east of the centre. A little further out are Brent Cross Shopping Centre (2 miles north) and Brent Museum and Archives (within half a mile east). Not far away are The Long Water and Primrose Hill.
Practical tips
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Some tips:
- Watch ceilings under valley gutters for fresh marks
- Book gutter clearing once a year, more frequently near trees
- Check from ground level or a window, not a ladder
- Do not leave hidden gutters out of a clear-out
You receive a photo-illustrated written report and clear written recommendations. You can pass it to whoever you choose to do the work so they know what needs doing.
Deal with drips, sags and loose downpipes early. Left alone, they normally grow, and the water they spill can damage walls and timber.
For landlords and managing agents
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan, putting the urgent items at the top.
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Willesden. To discuss a property or a block, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.