Essex · London and the South East
Gutter survey in Bardfield End Green, Essex
Know where you stand with the gutter before you decide what to do next. We carry out gutter surveys in Bardfield End Green.
- Downpipes that are split or coming away
- Overflowing valley or parapet gutters
- Leaves and moss blocking gutters
Common questions in Bardfield End Green
How do I find out if my home in Bardfield End Green is listed?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it’s worth checking before planning any.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Bardfield End Green?
Yes, Bardfield End Green is within the area we cover. We work right across London and the South East. Just ring 07833 053749 or email us and let us know about the property.
Do you test soffits or gutters for asbestos?
No, that is a job for a specialist asbestos surveyor. We point out materials on older buildings that could contain asbestos so it can be checked before work starts.
How much time does the visit need?
It typically takes roughly 1–2 hours for most homes, and longer where there are parapet, valley or box gutters to follow. You’ll know roughly how long when we arrange the visit.
What does the report include?
It explains what we saw, what it means and what we’d suggest, backed by photos. It also says if any part of the roof couldn’t be seen safely.
When does the report arrive?
Each package has its own report time. Basic is within 48 hours, Standard is 24–48 hours and Premium is the same day. Mention any deadline when you book.
Are you insured?
Professional indemnity and public liability insurance cover our surveys. Ask if you need details for a managing agent or building owner.
About our gutter survey in Bardfield End Green
Most blocked gutters are full of leaves, moss or silt. Buildings near trees collect more and moss from the roof slopes makes it worse. We note where gutters are clogged or holding water, which outlets and hoppers are choked and whether overflows are working. Photos show each problem clearly. It is an easy job to put off but it rarely improves. Common reasons to book are gutters overflowing in heavy rain and choked outlets or hopper heads, on valley gutters, fascias and soffits and outlets and hoppers.
Somewhere as small as Bardfield End Green, homes are often older cottages and farmhouses, with outbuildings and some newer houses. Older roofs may be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, often with chimneys that have stood a long time. Each needs checking in its own way, and thatch is a specialist material we report on as far as it can be seen. Chimneys and lead flashings on old roofs frequently need the most attention.
We keep jargon out of it: where something needs attention, it says so plainly, along with how urgent it is.
- Where
- Bardfield End Green (CM6)
- Wider area
- Essex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What a gutter survey doesn’t cover
We only report what can be seen safely on the day, so there are some things a survey can’t cover:
- Pipes below ground level
- Damage hidden inside walls or behind boards
- Whether a material contains asbestos (a specialist asbestos surveyor’s job)
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll recommend the right survey. What our survey covers.
What we check
- Eaves gutters
- Downpipes
- Valley gutters
- Fascias and soffits
- Parapet and box gutters
- Outlets and hoppers
What a survey costs
Prices vary from roof to roof, for these reasons:
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- How big the roof is
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
Price depends partly on the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all inc. VAT. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
What to let us know when you contact us
Before you get in touch, it is useful to have:
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
- What made you get in touch
- Anything about access we should know
- The address and postcode of the property
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and the days you’d prefer.
Gutter surveys in Bardfield End Green: local notes
The wider area around Bardfield End Green has a long history of building, with Horham Hall about 2.6 miles west. If your house is among the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof. Weatherboarded walls and clay tile roofs are typical of older Essex buildings, while many towns grew with post-war and newer estates. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters.
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Thaxted Primary School, a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time.
Bardfield End Green is about 7 miles south-east of Saffron Walden, in Essex. Whether the building in Bardfield End Green is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, the roof can be surveyed on a weekday or at the weekend. Across Essex, we cover Bardfield End Green. You can also see our page for Chelmsford.
Here we cover the CM6 postcode area for gutter surveys. We also cover Thaxted (1 mile west), Monk Street (1 mile south-west), Sibley's Green (1 mile south-west), Lindsell (2 miles south) and Cutlers Green (2 miles west). We also work in nearby towns like Chelmsford (15 miles south), Braintree (9 miles south-east), Witham (15 miles south-east), Saffron Walden (7 miles north-west), Halstead (11 miles east) and Great Dunmow (5 miles south).
What’s near Bardfield End Green
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Maypole pub. Nearby you’ll also find Little Easton Moat (4.6 miles south). Not far away are West Wood.
What you can safely check yourself
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from the ground and any work done on the roof. Send it with your enquiry, as it helps us focus the survey.
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’s where a survey comes in, using safe viewpoints and a drone where applicable.
What we do, step by step
The visit has one job: to see as much of the gutter as can safely be seen and record it clearly. Everything we note and photograph goes into the written report. The visit normally takes roughly 1–2 hours at a house, depending on how many gutter runs and downpipes there are. Older rural homes like those around Bardfield End Green can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints.
- We start by hearing about any drips, overflows or damp patches.
- Gutters, downpipes, fascias and soffits are inspected from safe vantage points.
- Any valley, parapet or box gutters are looked at as far as safe access allows.
- Where the loft can be reached safely, we check it for staining or damp.
- You get a photo-illustrated written report and recommendations.
Getting ready for the survey
- If you’re buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Check we can get to the back of the property
Booking a survey
Our phone lines are open seven days a week. For a price or to book, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Related advice
Useful tips for Bardfield End Green property owners
Small things make a difference, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Some pointers:
- Check downpipe clips are holding
- Have overhanging branches cut back
- Watch the gutters during heavy rain
- Watch for green marks down the brickwork
Landlords and managing agents can keep the report with the building’s records to help plan maintenance. The photographs help when you explain the work to others.
Look at the gutters from indoors or the ground when it pours. Overflows and dripping joints are a sign to act before the walls suffer.
Different roofs, different checks
Lead-lined valley and parapet gutters
Lead linings are common in valleys and parapet gutters on older houses. Splits and failed joints in the lead can let water straight in.
Fascias and soffits
Most gutters are fixed to the fascia, so rot in the boards can loosen the whole run. We note soft, stained or damaged boards we can see.