Essex · London and the South East
Gutter Survey in Boreham
Gutter surveys around Boreham, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Joints that drip after rain
- Overflowing eaves gutters
- Choked outlets or hopper heads
Why get it checked now?
It is easy to put damp down to the wrong cause. If a leaking gutter or downpipe is the source, other work on the wall will not stop it. Checking the gutters first helps you spend in the right place. Homes in smaller places like Boreham can face more weather, so a loose ridge or verge soon lets rain in. Each storm lifts it a little further.
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package matters as well. We’ll give you the figure before anything is booked.
Why book us in Boreham
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
See our cost guide and two real surveys.
Gutter survey in Boreham: what you get
Damp on walls, water marks under a valley or streaks down the brickwork often trace back to the gutters. Our gutter survey helps show whether the rainwater system is the cause, as far as can be seen safely. If the evidence points elsewhere, such as a flashing or the roof covering, we’ll say so, with a suggested next step. We survey parapet and box gutters, fascias and soffits and downpipes, and people most often book us about leaking or loose downpipes and joints that drip after rain.
Trees around homes in smaller places like Boreham drop leaves, twigs and moss onto roofs and into gutters. Once gutters and outlets block, water spills over and soaks the walls, and moss holds water against tiles. A report spots that kind of slow problem before it becomes damp inside. Plants growing from a gutter or moss on the tiles are signs worth noting from the ground.
You can share the report with anyone who needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent, whichever applies.
- Place
- Boreham (CM3)
- Wider area
- Essex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Boreham
Clay tiles and timber weatherboarding mark out many of the older buildings in Essex, and a good many post-war and modern estates besides. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first. About 3.2 miles south lies Danbury Place, a reminder of how long the area around Boreham has been built on. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs.
If you own one of the older houses in the streets near Church of St Andrew, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs. Anyone responsible for a site like Boreham Primary School will know that large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other.
Boreham is about 3 miles north-east of Chelmsford, in Essex. Surveys in Boreham work the same way as everywhere we cover: a careful look at whatever is safely visible, photos and a clear written report. Boreham is one of the towns and villages in Essex we cover.
We cover every part of the CM3 postcode area for gutter surveys. Streets in the area include Church Road, St Andrews Road and Seabrook Gardens, all of which we cover. Being close to the B1137, Boreham is simple for us to get to. Neighbouring places we cover for gutter surveys include Mowden (1 mile east), Springfield (2 miles south-west), Little Baddow (2 miles south-east), Hatfield Peverel (2 miles north-east) and Sandon (3 miles south). Further out, we also cover Chelmsford (3 miles south-west), Basildon (14 miles south), Braintree (8 miles north), Brentwood (14 miles south-west), Maldon (6 miles east) and Billericay (11 miles south-west).
What’s near Boreham
We work in homes and buildings around Six Bells Public House and Boswells School and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Beaulieu Park station, about 1 mile west. A little further out are Priory Hospital (2.6 miles south-west) and Bond Street Chelmsford (3.4 miles south-west). For a walk, there is Newland Grove.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Boreham
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord, and the report can go to both. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work with less disruption.
Boreham: your questions answered
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Boreham?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Can a landlord with a rental near Beaulieu Park station book a roof survey?
Yes. We survey roofs for landlords, letting agents and managing agents as well as owners. Just phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the details, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
What will the report tell me?
It explains what we saw, what it means and what we’d suggest, with photographs throughout. Anything we couldn’t see safely is noted too, so you know exactly what was covered.
Does someone need to be in?
Someone needs to let us in if we’re looking inside or in the loft. We’ll talk about access as you book.
Can you tell me if my old gutters contain asbestos?
No. We don’t carry out asbestos testing. Where gutters, downpipes or soffits could be asbestos cement, we flag them and recommend a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before they’re disturbed.
Do you take photos of the roof?
Yes. Photographs are part of every report.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Our cover is professional indemnity plus public liability, and we can provide details if a managing agent needs them.
Checking the roof from ground level
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Photograph them and note the date.
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
The survey, step by step
Every roof is different; as a rough guide, the survey takes between one and two hours at a house, depending on how many gutter runs and downpipes there are. If you have questions on the day, just ask. Some parts of a survey depend on the weather, so a visit to Boreham is booked with the forecast in mind: the parts that need calm, dry weather are planned around it.
- We agree which parts of the building you’re most worried about.
- We look along each run for debris, sagging and drips.
- We check the outlets, hoppers, downpipes and any overflows.
- We check fascias, soffits and walls for water damage.
- You get photos and written recommendations, prioritised where relevant.
Preparing for the visit
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Let us know about parking near the property
How to book
A quick phone call is usually the easiest start: call 07833 053749 or email us. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Related advice
Tips that help
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out:
- Check that downpipes are firmly fixed to the wall
- Book gutter clearing once a year, more frequently near trees
- Look for green streaks or damp patches on walls
- Look out for overflows when it pours
The report comes with photos and clear written recommendations. Share it with a contractor of your choice so they know what needs doing.
Watch your gutters from the ground or a window during heavy rain. Water spilling over the edge or out of a joint is a sign that something needs attention before the walls suffer.
What else we do in Boreham
Common roof problems in Boreham
Moss grows on many tiled and slate roofs, and heavy rain washes clumps of it into the gutters. Mixed with grit from the roof, it settles as silt that holds water in the gutter and lets weeds take root.
Typical things we are asked to look at include:
- Overflowing eaves gutters
- Leaking or loose downpipes
- Leaks at the gutter joints
- Overflowing valley or parapet gutters
For landlords with property near Beaulieu Park station, knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- What happens after the report arrives
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- Will the report include photos?