Essex · London and the South East
Gutter Survey in Bardfield Saling
A survey of gutters, valleys, outlets and downpipes around Bardfield Saling, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Leaking or loose downpipes
- Leaks at the gutter joints
- Overflowing valley or parapet gutters
What we do, step by step
When we arrive, we begin with a quick chat about the roof and anything that’s worrying you. After that, we check everything we can see safely, from the ground, from windows, in the roof space and by drone where applicable. Most surveys take an hour or two for most houses, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. In a small place like Bardfield Saling, access is usually the main thing to plan. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- We ask about overflows, damp or leaks you’ve noticed.
- We look along the gutters, downpipes and fascias from the ground and from windows.
- Valley, parapet and box gutters are inspected as far as they can safely be seen.
- Where the loft can be reached safely, we check it for staining or damp.
- The findings are written up with photographs and recommendations.
Before the survey
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- If it is not your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
Getting a price
We confirm the price for the job before you book, so you know where you stand. Gutter survey starts from £150, including VAT. To book, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
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How a gutter survey works in Bardfield Saling
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. If you are worried about dripping or leaking gutter joints and downpipes that are split or coming away, we can find out what’s behind it, on outlets and hoppers, eaves gutters and parapet and box gutters alike.
Older buildings in small places like Bardfield Saling may be listed or in a conservation area. If yours is, re-roofing in different materials may need consent, so the council is the place to check. A roof report helps you plan work with that in mind. Older materials such as clay tiles, slate and stone are frequently matched when work is done.
After the visit, you get a written report with photos, sent by email. It sets out the condition of the gutter, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Place
- Bardfield Saling (CM7)
- Region
- Essex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
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What we look for on each type of roof
Aluminium and other metal gutters
Joints and fixings are the weak points on metal gutters. We record any corrosion or leaks we see.
Fascias and soffits
Fascias carry the gutters, so a rotten fascia can let the gutter drop. Damaged or stained boards are recorded.
Questions from Bardfield Saling
Do you carry out roof surveys in Bardfield Saling?
Yes, Bardfield Saling is one of the places we work. The survey and report are the same in Bardfield Saling as anywhere else.
Do you cover smaller places like Bardfield Saling?
Yes, we do. We cover the whole of London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned ahead of time.
Will the survey check for asbestos?
No. We don’t test for asbestos. Where gutters, downpipes or soffits could be asbestos cement, we flag them and recommend a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before they’re disturbed.
Will you check the loft?
If there is a loft and safe access to it, yes. The roof space can show things the outside can’t, such as damp timbers, staining or daylight.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. Our survey is a roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey of the whole building. It focuses on the roof, so it sits alongside a building survey rather than replacing it.
How much is a gutter survey?
The Basic Survey starts from £150, the Standard from £250 and the Premium from £400, all including VAT. Just call 07833 053749 or drop us an email for a price.
Can you give me structural calculations?
No. Our survey isn’t a structural engineer’s report, and it does not include calculations. If we see signs that need an engineer’s opinion, we’ll recommend one.
What you can safely check yourself
Look up at the roof after a storm, from ground level: 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.
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from ground level or a window. Overflowing water can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
What a gutter survey doesn’t cover
Our findings are based on what we can see safely on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- Underground drains, which need a CCTV drain survey
- Whether a material contains asbestos (a specialist asbestos surveyor’s job)
- Parts of gutters that can’t be seen safely
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll suggest the right survey. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Eaves gutters
- Fascias and soffits
- Parapet and box gutters
- Outlets and hoppers
- Valley gutters
- Downpipes
Do you need a gutter survey in Bardfield Saling?
Many gutter joints depend on rubber seals or sealant that age. Plastic gutters move with heat and cold, and in time their joints can drip. On cast iron, joints can rust and open up once the paint has worn away.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Overflowing valley or parapet gutters
- Fascia boards damaged by overflowing water
- Overflowing eaves gutters
- Dripping or leaking gutter joints
For any home in Bardfield Saling, it’s the small, early fault that is cheapest to put right.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Their track record with similar roofs
- Their insurance cover
- When you’ll get the report
- Whether the loft space is looked at, where there is one
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Shared roofs need a little more planning: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Mention it when you get in touch and we will plan the visit with that in mind.
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too, from shops and offices to industrial units. Larger roofs take longer.
Gutter surveys around Bardfield Saling
Older buildings may be listed or sit in a conservation area. Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the council can say whether a street is in a conservation area. In either case, a change of roofing material may need consent. Clay tiles and timber weatherboarding mark out many of the older buildings in Essex, and lots of post-war and modern estates besides. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters.
For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St Peter and St Paul, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs.
Bardfield Saling is about 5 miles north-west of Braintree, in Essex. Bookings from Bardfield Saling are handled just like any other: a call or an email, a price, then a date. Our area takes in places right across Essex. There is also a page for Chelmsford.
All of CM7 is within our area for gutter surveys. We cover properties on Plums Lane and Long Green Lane. Other places close to Bardfield Saling include Crow's Green (1 mile south), Great Saling (1 mile south), Great Bardfield (2 miles north-west), Wethersfield (3 miles north-east) and Little Bardfield (3 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Chelmsford (13 miles south), Braintree (5 miles south-east), Witham (11 miles south-east), Saffron Walden (11 miles north-west), Halstead (8 miles east) and Great Dunmow (5 miles south-west).
Landmarks near Bardfield Saling
Well-known places in the area include Braintree Community Hospital (4.4 miles south-east).