Hertfordshire · London and the South East
Bishop's Stortford Gutter Survey
Find out the condition of the gutter at your property in Bishop's Stortford. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Leaks at the gutter joints
- Downpipes that are split or coming away
- Fascia boards damaged by overflowing water
What affects the price in Bishop's Stortford
All our prices include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- Which survey package you book
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
To find out what your survey will cost, phone 07833 053749 or email us and let us know about the roof. We’ll confirm the figure before booking.
What we need to know
We will usually ask about:
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- The address and postcode of the property
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
Not sure which survey you need? It is easiest to call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We’ll talk you through the options and what they cost.
How a gutter survey works in Bishop's Stortford
Damp patches on inside walls, stains below a valley or water running down the brickwork often trace back to the gutters. We check whether gutters, outlets or downpipes are the likely source, as far as can safely be seen. Where the cause looks more like the roof covering or a flashing, the report says so, with a suggested next step. We survey valley gutters, parapet and box gutters and fascias and soffits, and the problems we are asked to look at most are leaves and moss blocking gutters and overflowing eaves gutters.
In a town like Bishop's Stortford, older houses with slate or clay tile roofs usually sit alongside later estates with concrete tiles. Chimneys on older houses may be redundant, capped or leaning, and their lead flashings still need to be sound. Newer homes have fewer chimneys but their own weak points at ridges, verges and gutters.
The report records the gutter as we found it on the day. That makes it useful now and a handy reference later.
- Where
- Bishop's Stortford (CM23, CM22)
- Wider area
- Hertfordshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Can I check my roof myself?
A DIY look is useful, but it is not a survey. You will not see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from ground level.
Keep a simple record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Share it with us when you book.
The survey, step by step
The aim of the visit is simple: to look at the gutter as closely as is safe and record what we find. Notes and photographs go into the written report. It usually takes an hour or two at most homes, or half a day or so for a commercial building. In Bishop's Stortford, many roofs join a neighbour’s, so we check what can be seen of the shared parts from your side. It helps to know about previous repairs, leaks or recent work, so time on site goes where it’s needed.
- First, we agree the areas to focus on.
- Each gutter run is checked for blockages, sags and leaking joints.
- Outlets, hoppers, downpipes and overflows are inspected.
- Fascias, soffits and the walls below are looked at for signs of overflow.
- Findings are photographed and set out in a written report.
Before the survey
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it’s shared
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
How to book
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Take them safely from the ground or a window; never climb up to get a better view. To get started, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
Advice
How the survey changes by roof type
Cast iron gutters
Plenty of period homes still have cast iron rainwater goods. They last well when painted, but rust where the paint fails.
Plastic (uPVC) gutters
Plastic can become brittle with age and crack. We check the joints, brackets and falls.
What we can’t see
Every survey has limits, and it is better to know them up front. Keep these in mind:
- Parts of gutters that can’t be seen safely
- The inside of buried drains
- Whether a material contains asbestos (a specialist asbestos surveyor’s job)
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or email us and we will tell you. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What this survey covers
- Parapet and box gutters
- Valley gutters
- Fascias and soffits
- Outlets and hoppers
- Eaves gutters
- Downpipes
Tips that help
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Tips:
- Check for spilling water in a downpour
- Have overhanging branches cut back
- Look for green streaks or damp patches on walls
- Check that downpipes are firmly fixed to the wall
Questions about the report are welcome. The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation and the Premium Survey comes with an in-person one.
Have your gutters cleared at least once a year or more frequently near trees. The best time is usually after the leaves have dropped. Clean gutters can do their job.
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Gutter surveys in Bishop's Stortford: local notes
Older houses in the South East often have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them. Much Hadham Palace, about 3.6 miles west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Bishop's Stortford. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
If you look after a building such as St Michael's Church of England Primary School, its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale. If you own a rental within reach of Bishops Stortford station, a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant. For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St Michael, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look.
Bishop's Stortford is in Hertfordshire. We carry out gutter surveys for homes and businesses in Bishop's Stortford and the surrounding area. We cover towns and villages across Hertfordshire. You can also see our page for Chelmsford.
We survey roofs across the CM23 and CM22 postcode area for gutter surveys. Whether your property is on Market Street, High Street and Station Road or a nearby road, we can help. Being close to the A120 and A1059, Bishop's Stortford is easy for us to reach. Nearby, we also carry out gutter surveys in Thorley Street (1 mile south), Thorley (1 mile south-west), Birchanger (2 miles north-east), Great Hallingbury (2 miles south-east) and Bury Green (2 miles west). Further out, we also cover Stevenage (15 miles west), Hoddesdon (11 miles south-west), Cheshunt (14 miles south-west), Hertford (11 miles south-west), Ware (9 miles south-west) and Broxbourne (11 miles south-west). Bishop's Stortford is one of the larger places we cover in Hertfordshire.
Landmarks near Bishop's Stortford
In Bishop's Stortford, that means homes and buildings near The Port Jackson pub and St Mary's Catholic School and the streets around them. Bishop's Stortford has its own railway station: Bishops Stortford station. Well-known places in the area include Herts and Essex Hospital (0.8 miles east) and Moated mound (2.4 miles north-west). Open spaces near Bishop's Stortford include Rushy Mead and Portingbury Hills.
Questions from Bishop's Stortford
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Bishop's Stortford?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Bishops Stortford station?
Yes. We survey roofs for landlords, letting agents and managing agents as well as owners. Just phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the details, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
What’s the price of a gutter survey?
Gutter survey starts 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.
Will you check the drains below ground?
No. We check above-ground rainwater only down to where the downpipes reach the ground. If a drain below ground looks like the cause, the report says so.
Does the report include photographs?
Yes. The report includes photos of what we found, so you can see exactly what each finding refers to.
Can the survey be at a weekend?
Yes, weekend visits are possible as well as weekdays. To book, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
How soon will I get the report?
Each package has its own report time. Basic: within 48 hours. Standard: 24 to 48 hours. Premium: the same day. If you have a deadline, such as an exchange date, let us know when booking.