Essex · London and the South East
Gutter Survey in Brentwood
A survey of gutters, valleys, outlets and downpipes in Brentwood. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- Dripping or leaking gutter joints
- Valley or box gutters that overflow inside
- Fascia boards damaged by overflowing water
What we do, step by step
Safety comes first on every visit. Everything that can be seen safely is inspected, and if part of the roof cannot be seen, the report says so. The survey typically takes about 1–2 hours at a typical home, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. Semi-detached and terraced homes in a town like Brentwood often share a roof line with the neighbours, so shared parts are looked at as far as they can be seen from your property. Let us know about any known leaks, past repairs or building work when you book.
- You let us know where you’ve seen overflows, drips or damp.
- The eaves gutters, downpipes and fascias are looked at from ground level and windows.
- We look at hidden gutters as far as safe access allows.
- The loft space is checked for staining, where it can be reached safely.
- You receive a report with photos and recommendations.
Preparing for the visit
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
Arrange a survey
You can call us seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. For a price or to book, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Advice
How a gutter survey works in Brentwood
Your gutters take the rain from the roof and lead it away from the walls. When they block, leak or lose their fall, the water goes where it shouldn’t, frequently down the brickwork or into the building. We check the full rainwater system above ground, from eaves gutters and valleys to outlets, hoppers and downpipes. The findings go into a written report with photos. We’re often asked to look into gutters overflowing in heavy rain and gutters that have fallen out of line, on fascias and soffits, valley gutters and downpipes.
Semis and terraces in a town like Brentwood share roof details with the neighbours. When a stack or gutter is shared, the problem may not be on your side alone. We can only inspect what we have access to, so shared parts are reported as far as they can be seen safely. It’s useful to mention any shared stacks or gutters when you book.
With the Standard Survey, you also get moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey goes further, with thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Location
- Brentwood (CM13, CM14, CM15, CM4)
- Wider area
- Essex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
DIY checks: what’s safe
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
A lot can be seen from ground level. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Please don’t climb up for a closer look.
Signs you need a gutter survey in Brentwood
Gutter brackets work loose or corrode with age. Wet leaves and silt add a lot of weight, and that weight pulls sections out of line. Once the fall is lost, water sits at the low point and spills over.
Most people get in touch when they’ve noticed one of these:
- Blocked outlets and hoppers
- Gutters full of debris and silt
- Water backing up from a hidden gutter
- Leaking or loose downpipes
If you live near a park such as Weald Country Park, or anywhere with mature trees, autumn leaves can block gutters and valleys, and an overflowing gutter soon means a wet wall.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- Their track record with similar roofs
- When you’ll get the report
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
How the survey changes by roof type
Fascias and soffits
Overflowing water stains soffits and rots timber. They’re looked at as part of the survey.
Aluminium and other metal gutters
Metal gutters are common on commercial buildings and some homes. Their joints and outlets still need checking.
Leave it or get it looked at?
A gutter clear-out takes the leaves away but it won’t explain why water keeps spilling over. Our survey also looks at falls, joints, brackets, outlets and downpipes, so you know whether there’s more to it. Roof faults found early can be planned for, while one found after water comes through usually has to be dealt with in a hurry.
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included, and we can help you choose.
What you get with us
- 98% customer satisfaction
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Drones and thermal imaging where it applies
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What else we do in Brentwood
FAQs for Brentwood
Is Brentwood in the area you cover?
We do. Every survey there gets the same written report with photographs.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Brentwood?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
How experienced are you?
We have more than 20 years’ experience and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. It’s a specialist roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 building survey. It focuses on the roof and can sit alongside a RICS survey.
Will you check if gutters are causing damp inside?
Overflowing gutters often lead to damp walls, and we check for exactly that. If the cause looks like something else, the report says so as far as we can tell from what’s visible.
When is the best time for a gutter survey?
Any time of year works. Booking before autumn and winter gives you time to plan though problems frequently show up after heavy rain.
Brentwood homes and their roofs
About 4.4 miles north-east lies Ingatestone Hall, a reminder of how long the area around Brentwood has been built on. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. Clay tiles and timber weatherboarding mark out many of the older buildings in Essex, 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 landlords with property near Brentwood station, a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant. If yours is one of the older homes in the streets near Church of St Thomas of Canterbury, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs.
Brentwood is about 19 miles north-east of London, in Essex. Brentwood gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a careful look at everything that’s safely in view, photographs and a clear written report. Our area takes in places right across Essex, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Chelmsford.
Postcode districts we cover here for gutter surveys: CM13, CM14, CM15 and CM4. Streets in the area include High Street, London Road and Old Church Road, all of which we cover. Main roads around Brentwood include the A12 and A128, so getting to you is simple. Other places close to Brentwood include Shenfield (1 mile north-east), Hutton Mount (1 mile east), Ingrave (2 miles south-east), Hutton (2 miles east) and Doddinghurst (3 miles north). Further out, we also cover Chelmsford (11 miles north-east), Basildon (8 miles south-east), Harlow (13 miles north-west), Canvey Island (14 miles south-east), Billericay (5 miles east) and Rayleigh (13 miles east). Brentwood is among the bigger towns we cover in Essex.
What’s near Brentwood
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Sawyers Hall College, Weald Country Park and St Helen's Catholic Junior School. The closest station to Brentwood is Brentwood station, roughly 0.9 miles south of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Brentwood Community Hospital (0.5 miles east). Open spaces near Brentwood include Thorndon Park.
What affects the cost of gutter surveys
All our prices include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- The roof’s overall size
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- Which survey package you book
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the report is not charged as an extra. Prices start from £150, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
Helping us price your survey
A little information up front helps. It helps to include:
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- What kind of property and roof it is
- The property’s address and postcode
- Anything about access we should know
A quick phone call is usually the easiest start: call 07833 053749 or drop us an email. You’ll have a price before anything is arranged.