Essex · London and the South East
Bentfield Green Gutter Survey
A survey of gutters, valleys, outlets and downpipes around Bentfield Green, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- Gutters overflowing in heavy rain
- Sagging gutters and loose brackets
- Fascia boards damaged by overflowing water
Gutter survey in Bentfield Green: what you get
Most blocked gutters are full of leaves, moss or silt. Homes close to trees fill their gutters faster, and moss washing off a tiled or slate roof adds to it. Our survey shows which gutters are blocked or standing full, which outlets and hoppers are choked and whether any overflows are doing their job. Photos show each problem clearly. Blocked gutters are easy to put off but it rarely improves. We survey fascias and soffits, downpipes and valley gutters, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are overflowing valley or parapet gutters and cracked or loose downpipes.
In a small place like Bentfield Green, many roofs stand in the open, which is hard on ridges, chimneys, flashings and gutters. Damp in old walls is slow to dry, so a small leak can do a lot of harm. A written report sets out what to deal with and in what order. Lead flashings and old chimney stacks are often where weather gets in first.
Nothing in the report is left vague: where something needs attention, it says so plainly, and where it can wait, that’s said too.
- Where
- Bentfield Green (CM24, CM22, CM23)
- Region
- Essex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Why it is worth a survey now in Bentfield Green
A written report gives you a dated record of the gutters’ condition, useful when you are planning maintenance or getting work priced. Without one, it is guesswork from ground level. For an older or listed building in a place like Bentfield Green, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so a defect found early gives time to plan the work properly.
For a price for your roof in Bentfield Green, call 07833 053749 or email us with the address and a few details. The price is agreed before a date is set.
What you get with us
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- An independent look at the roof
- 20+ years’ experience
- Weekday and weekend surveys
Common questions in Bentfield Green
How do I find out if my home in Bentfield Green is listed?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
Do you cover smaller places like Bentfield Green?
Yes, Bentfield Green is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
Do you check valley and parapet gutters?
Yes. These gutters often cause leaks indoors when they block, so they’re an important part of the survey. Parts of them may not be visible, and the report says so.
What does a gutter survey cost?
Our packages start from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, including VAT. For a price for your building, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
Will you check the loft?
Where it’s relevant to the survey and there is safe access, yes. A clear path to the hatch helps, and if the loft cannot be reached safely, the report says so.
Are you insured?
Our surveys are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance. Ask if you need details for a managing agent or building owner.
What’s in the survey report?
It explains what we saw, what it means and what we’d suggest, with photographs throughout. It also says if any part of the roof couldn’t be seen safely.
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Surveys for landlords and agents in Bentfield Green
If you own several properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To discuss a number of properties, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the addresses.
Landlords and agents in Bentfield Green book surveys as well as householders. The report gives you a dated record of the gutter, with photos, which helps you plan work between tenancies.
DIY checks: what’s safe
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Do not go up yourself.
What you cannot do safely is get up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and a fall can be serious. That’s where a survey comes in.
How it works
You do not need to do much on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we’ll take it from there. A typical survey takes about 1–2 hours for most homes, and longer where there are parapet, valley or box gutters to follow. Somewhere like Bentfield Green needs a little journey planning: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. On the day, we inspect everything that’s safely in view, inside and out.
- First, you let us know what you’ve seen, such as overflows or damp.
- We look along the gutters, downpipes and fascias from ground level and from windows.
- Valley, parapet and box gutters are inspected as far as they can be seen safely.
- Where the loft can be reached safely, we check it for staining or damp.
- The findings are written up with photos and recommendations.
Before we arrive
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- If you are buying, check with the agent that we can get in
Book a survey
We survey roofs on weekdays and at weekends. To arrange a day that suits you, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
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What a gutter survey looks like in Bentfield Green
Weatherboarded walls and clay tile roofs are typical of older Essex buildings, with post-war and more recent estates making up much of the newer housing. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first. What can be done to an older roof may depend on listing or a conservation area. The council is the place to check, along with Historic England’s list.
If you let a flat or house near Stansted Mountfitchet station, the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at. Take an older house close to Church of St John the Evangelist: its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look.
Bentfield Green is about 1 mile north-west of Stansted Mountfitchet, in Essex. We carry out gutter surveys in Bentfield Green for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings. We cover towns and villages across Essex, from the larger towns to small villages. For surveys nearby, see our Chelmsford page.
All of CM24, CM22 and CM23 is within our area for gutter surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Local streets include Clarence Road, Bentfield Road and Rainsford Road. Nearby, we also carry out gutter surveys in Stansted Mountfitchet (1 mile south-east), Manuden (1 mile north-west), Farnham (2 miles west), Mount Pleasant (2 miles north-west) and Uppend (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Harlow (10 miles south), Saffron Walden (8 miles north), Great Dunmow (8 miles east), Epping (15 miles south), Great Notley (15 miles east) and Newhall (10 miles south).
Near you in Bentfield Green
Typical jobs here are in homes near Bell And Feathers Inn and Forest Hall School and the streets around them. Bentfield Green’s nearest station is Stansted Mountfitchet station, about 0.7 miles south-east of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Moated mound (3.5 miles south-west) and House On The Hill Toy Museum (0.7 miles south-east). Not far away are Portingbury Hills and Aubrey Buxton Nature Reserve.
How we price gutter surveys
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. The main factors are:
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- The size of the roof
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package you pick makes a difference too. We will give you the figure before anything is booked.
What to let us know when you get in touch
There is no need for technical words. It is enough to tell us:
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
To arrange a survey, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. You will know the price before anything is booked.
What we’re asked to look at in Bentfield Green
Many people get in touch after seeing water pour over a gutter in heavy rain. Others notice a damp wall, a stained ceiling or a green streak down the brickwork. The survey helps pin down the source before it causes more harm.
We are frequently asked to look at:
- Gutters packed with leaves or moss
- Soffits marked by water
- Water spilling over the gutter edge
- Sagging gutters and loose brackets
If you look after a building like Bentfield Primary School, large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- What the survey won’t cover
- Whether VAT is added on top
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- What experience they bring