Hertfordshire · London and the South East
Ashwell Gutter Survey
A survey of gutters, valleys, outlets and downpipes across Ashwell, using drones and thermal imaging where applicable. Call or email for a price.
- Gutters that have fallen out of line
- Overflowing valley or parapet gutters
- Leaks at the gutter joints
Gutter surveys for homes and businesses in Ashwell
A gutter needs a steady fall towards its outlet or water sits in them. When brackets sag or joints part, water pools, drips and spills over at the low points. We look along each run for sags, gaps and leaking joints, along with the brackets and downpipe fixings. You get written recommendations, prioritised by urgency where relevant. We survey downpipes, valley gutters and outlets and hoppers, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are fascia boards damaged by overflowing water and leaking or loose downpipes.
In a smaller place like Ashwell, homes range from older cottages to bungalows and newer houses. Coverings range from slate and clay tiles on older homes to concrete tiles on many later ones. Chimneys, valleys and gutters on older homes often need the most attention. Nails and battens under older coverings frequently give out before the slates or tiles themselves.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets, with a note and a photo for each point. It records what’s sound as well as what is not.
- Location
- Ashwell (SG7)
- Wider area
- Hertfordshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Should I look at the roof myself first?
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way. That part is for a survey.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Ashwell
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. Recommendations are set out by urgency where it matters.
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work around your tenants.
What this survey cannot tell you
Our findings are based on what we can see safely on the day, so there are some things a survey cannot cover:
- Blockages deep inside downpipes
- What’s behind fascias and inside walls
- Pipes below ground level
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or email us and we will tell you before you book. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Valley gutters
- Fascias and soffits
- Outlets and hoppers
- Eaves gutters
- Parapet and box gutters
- Downpipes
Tips from our surveys
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Some tips:
- Get trees that overhang the gutters trimmed
- Leave gutter checks at height to someone equipped for it
- Check for spilling water in a downpour
- Book gutter clearing once a year, more often near trees
After any work is done, watch the gutters in the next heavy rain. Rain should flow to the outlets and down the downpipes. If it does not, tell whoever did the work.
Watch your gutters from ground level or a window during heavy rain. Water spilling over the edge or out of a joint is a sign that something needs attention before damage builds up.
Local roofs in Ashwell
Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates, and flat-roofed additions turn up almost everywhere. Whatever the covering, it is often the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first. Hinxworth Place, about 1.8 miles west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Ashwell. If your house is among the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
If you own a rental within reach of Ashwell & Morden station, a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant. Anyone responsible for a site like Ashwell Primary School will know that a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time.
Ashwell is about 5 miles north-east of Letchworth, in Hertfordshire. We survey roofs in Ashwell and the rest of Hertfordshire. Ashwell is one of the towns and villages in Hertfordshire we cover for gutter surveys. Milton Keynes is in our area too.
Surveys in SG7 are booked the same way as anywhere else. We cover properties on High Street, Station Road and Alms Lane. Neighbouring places we cover for gutter surveys include Ashwell End (1 mile west), Bury End (2 miles west), Newnham (2 miles south-west), Caldecote (2 miles west) and Hinxworth (2 miles west). We also work in nearby towns such as Stevenage (9 miles south), Hitchin (8 miles south-west), Letchworth (5 miles south-west), Letchworth Garden City (5 miles south-west), Stotfold (4 miles south-west) and Baldock (4 miles south).
Local landmarks in Ashwell
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Rose And Crown Public House and the streets around them. The closest station to Ashwell is Ashwell & Morden station, roughly 2 miles east of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Bygrave House (2.2 miles south) and Fairfield Hospital (4.8 miles south-west). Not far away are Fox Covert.
The survey, step by step
Every roof is different, but as a rough guide the survey takes about one to two hours at most homes, or half a day or so for a commercial building. You are welcome to ask questions while we are there. Parking around Ashwell is typically easier than in a town centre, but mention lanes, gates or long drives. On bungalows and lower roofs, much can be seen from the ground, with the loft showing the underside, while taller roofs may need other vantage points or the drone where applicable.
- First, we agree the areas to focus on.
- We look along each run for debris, sagging and drips.
- 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
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
- If you’re buying, check with the agent that we can get in
Booking a survey
A quick phone call is typically the easiest start: call 07833 053749 or drop us an email, and we will ask about the building and what you need. The price is agreed before a date is set.
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Questions from Ashwell
How do I find out if my home in Ashwell is listed?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. 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 you come out to Ashwell?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
Do you need to get into the loft?
If the survey needs it and the loft space can be reached safely, yes. Please clear anything stored under the hatch, and if the loft can’t be reached safely, the report says so.
Can you give me structural calculations?
No. We note visible signs such as sagging or deflection, but we are not structural engineers and do not carry out calculations. If we think you need an engineer, the report says so.
Can a gutter survey explain damp on my walls?
The survey looks at whether rainwater is spilling onto the wall, through overflows, drips or damaged downpipes. We can’t see inside walls, so the report covers what can be seen.
When is the best time for a gutter survey?
There’s no wrong time. If water is already spilling over, book sooner rather than later as overflowing water can damage walls.
What happens after the survey?
You receive the written report by email, with photographs and recommendations. You can use it to talk to a seller, an insurer, a roofer or a managing agent, whichever applies.
Do you need a gutter survey in Ashwell?
Plenty of tiled and slate roofs carry moss, and rain washes it down into the gutters. With grit from the coverings, it forms a thick sludge that holds water in the gutter and gives plants somewhere to grow.
Typical things we’re asked to look at include:
- Overflowing valley or parapet gutters
- Joints that drip after rain
- Gutters overflowing in heavy rain
- Leaking or loose downpipes
Take an older house close to St Mary's Church: its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look.
What to check before booking
- Whether the loft space is looked at, where there is one
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- What the survey will not cover