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Gutter survey in Yiewsley, Greater London
A survey of gutters, valleys, outlets and downpipes for Yiewsley, from an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photos.
- Soffits marked by water
- Cracked or loose downpipes
- Water spilling over the gutter edge
How a gutter survey works in Yiewsley
Gutters have to slope gently towards the outlet or water sits in them. Sagging brackets and slipped joints leave water standing and overflowing where the gutter dips. We check the line of each run as far as we can see it, along with the brackets and downpipe fixings. You get written recommendations, prioritised by urgency where relevant. Common reasons to book are fascia boards damaged by overflowing water and valley or box gutters that overflow inside, on valley gutters, eaves gutters and fascias and soffits.
Victorian and Edwardian terraces are found right across London, often with slate roofs, chimney stacks shared with neighbours and gutters hidden behind parapets. Good slates can last over a hundred years, yet the nails often give out first and let slates slip. Homes in Yiewsley are no exception. Lead flashings and shared chimney stacks on these houses need a careful look too.
Nothing in the report is left vague: where something needs attention, it says so plainly.
- Place
- Yiewsley (UB7, UB8)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What this survey can’t tell you
We only report whatever is safely visible on the day, so there are some things a survey can’t cover:
- Asbestos testing of old gutters, downpipes or soffits
- Damage hidden inside walls or behind boards
- Pipes below ground level
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll recommend the right survey before you book. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Fascias and soffits
- Eaves gutters
- Downpipes
- Parapet and box gutters
- Valley gutters
- Outlets and hoppers
What a survey costs
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- The roof’s overall size
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included, and we can help you choose.
What we need to know
A little information up front helps. Please include:
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
Most bookings start with a short call: phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will ask a few questions about the roof. You’ll have a price before anything is arranged.
Questions from Yiewsley
Can parking be tricky for a visit in Yiewsley?
Parking in Yiewsley, as in most of London, takes a little planning: a visitor permit or a nearby bay makes the day run more smoothly, so mention what’s available as you book.
Is my home in Yiewsley listed or in a conservation area?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it is worth checking before planning any.
Do you check valley and parapet gutters?
Yes, where it is safe to see them. We use the ground, windows, the loft space and the roof where it is safe, and by drone where it’s applicable.
How do I book a survey in Yiewsley?
Just phone 07833 053749 or send us an email. We’ll ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date, weekday or weekend.
What’s in the report?
You get our findings in writing, part by part, with photos. Points are put by urgency where it matters.
How much time does the visit need?
For a house, expect about 1–2 hours on site, with commercial buildings nearer 3–4 hours.
What does a gutter survey cost?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The price depends on the size of the building and how easy the gutters are to see. To get a price, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
How the survey works
Before we start, let us know why you’ve booked: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. It helps us focus on what matters most to you. Most visits take an hour or two for most houses, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. For a visit in Yiewsley, parking and access are the things to plan: tell us about permits, visitor bays or off-street space, which floor the property is on and how to get into the loft. We then look at what can safely be seen from the ground, windows, the loft and, where it is safe, the roof itself.
- We agree which parts of the building you are most worried about.
- We look along each run for debris, sagging and drips.
- We check the outlets, hoppers, downpipes and any overflows.
- Fascias, soffits and the walls below are looked at for signs of overflow.
- Findings are photographed and set out in a written report.
Before we arrive
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Leave side gates unlocked
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we are coming
How to book
You can call us seven days a week. For a price or to book, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Advice
Gutter surveys around Yiewsley
Alongside Victorian and Edwardian terraces, outer London has a great many interwar semis, often with hipped roofs of clay or concrete tiles. Bay roofs, hip ridges and dormers from later loft conversions are the details that set these houses apart. Whatever the covering, it is often the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first. The wider area around Yiewsley has a long history of building, with Ickenham Hall about 3.3 miles north. On older houses around here, roofs frequently carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
Take a building like Rabbsfarm Primary School: its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale. Living close to Lake Farm Country Park is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls. The streets around a church like St Matthew's are often among the oldest in a place, and if you own one of the older houses nearby, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs.
Yiewsley is about 2 miles south-west of Hillingdon, in Greater London. Surveys in Yiewsley work the same way as everywhere we cover: a careful inspection, photos and a written report. Across Greater London, we cover Yiewsley. You can also see our page for London.
Every address in UB7 and UB8 is covered for gutter surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Local streets include High Street, Castle Avenue and Kingston Avenue, and we cover them all. Main roads around Yiewsley include the A408. We also cover the places around Yiewsley: West Drayton (1 mile south), Cowley (1 mile north-west), Thorney (1 mile south-west), Hillingdon (2 miles north-east) and Uxbridge (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover City of Westminster (13 miles east), Marylebone (14 miles east), Kensington (11 miles east), St Pancras (15 miles east), Hampstead (13 miles east) and Ruislip (5 miles north-east).
What’s near Yiewsley
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Stockley Academy, Lake Farm Country Park and George and Dragon pub. The nearest railway station is West Drayton station, about 0.5 miles south-west. Nearby you’ll also find Hillingdon Hospital (0.7 miles north) and The Chimes (2.1 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Uxbridge Moor and Staines Reservoirs.
DIY checks: what’s safe
Look up at the roof after a storm, from the ground: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
Your own check is a good start, but it is not a survey. You won’t see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from the ground.
Different roofs, different checks
Box and secret gutters
A box gutter is built into the roof, often behind a parapet and when it overflows, water can get indoors. We inspect them as far as it’s safe to see them.
Plastic (uPVC) gutters
On plastic systems, slipped joints are one of the most common faults. The report notes every one we spot.
Nearby places to Yiewsley
Other services in Yiewsley
Leave it or get it looked at?
A written report gives you a dated record of the gutters’ condition, useful when you are planning maintenance or getting work priced. Without it, you’re relying on what can be seen from the pavement. Work on a London roof is rarely simple to arrange, with parking, neighbours and access all to think about. That is a good reason to find problems early, while there’s time to plan.
A Basic Survey starts from £150, with VAT included. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, both with VAT included. We confirm the price for your roof before you book.
Why book us in Yiewsley
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- 98% customer satisfaction
- An independent look at the roof
- A photo-illustrated written report
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced or two real surveys.