Essex · London and the South East
Gutter Survey in Brick End
A survey of gutters, valleys, outlets and downpipes in Brick End. We’ve completed more than 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
- Leaves and moss blocking gutters
- Leaking or loose downpipes
- Joints that drip after rain
What we look for on each type of roof
Plastic (uPVC) gutters
Older plastic gutters can turn brittle and crack. We check the joints, brackets and falls.
Box and secret gutters
Box gutters sit within the roof or behind a wall, so overflows can end up inside. We check them where they can safely be seen.
About our gutter survey in Brick End
People book a gutter survey when gutters overflow, when damp appears or before the wetter months. Landlords and managing agents use the report to plan upkeep and buyers sometimes want the gutters looked at before they exchange. Whoever books, we inspect and report in the same way with photos and clear recommendations. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. We’re frequently asked to look into leaks at the gutter joints and leaves and moss blocking gutters, on parapet and box gutters, outlets and hoppers and eaves gutters.
In a village or hamlet like Brick End, older cottages and farmhouses often sit alongside barns, outbuildings and a few newer houses. Roofs there can be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, and chimney stacks are often old. Each needs checking in its own way, and thatch is a specialist material we report on as far as it can be seen. Chimneys and lead flashings on old roofs often need the most attention.
The report is yours to share with whoever needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent.
- Where
- Brick End (CM6)
- Region
- Essex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Brick End homes and their roofs
Weatherboarded walls and clay tile roofs are typical of older Essex buildings, while many towns grew with post-war and newer estates. Whatever the covering, it is often the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first. About 2.4 miles north-east lies Horham Hall, a reminder of how long the area around Brick End has been built on. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters.
Take an older house close to Church of St Mary the Virgin: the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine.
Brick End is about 6 miles north-east of Bishop's Stortford, in Essex. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Brick End can all book gutter surveys, with a written report and photographs every time. Our area takes in places right across Essex, large and small. Chelmsford is in our area too.
Surveys in CM6 are booked the same way as anywhere else. We also cover the places around Brick End: Broxted (1 mile north), Henham (2 miles north-west), Fuller's End (2 miles west), Elsenham (3 miles west) and Ugley Green (3 miles west). Further out, we also cover Chelmsford (15 miles south-east), Braintree (12 miles east), Harlow (12 miles south-west), Saffron Walden (8 miles north), Halstead (15 miles east) and Great Dunmow (4 miles south-east).
Around Brick End
The nearest railway station is Stansted Airport station, roughly 1.7 miles south-west. Well-known places in the area include Herts and Essex Hospital (5.6 miles south-west) and House On The Hill Toy Museum (3.6 miles west). For a walk, there is Aubrey Buxton Nature Reserve and Portingbury Hills.
Honest limits
This is not a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. Other limits to bear in mind:
- Parts of gutters that can’t be seen safely
- What’s hidden inside a downpipe
- Asbestos testing of old gutters, downpipes or soffits
If you are not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will give you a straight answer before you book. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What this survey covers
- Parapet and box gutters
- Valley gutters
- Eaves gutters
- Fascias and soffits
- Outlets and hoppers
- Downpipes
Places near Brick End
Other services in Brick End
How we price gutter surveys
All our prices include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- The shape of the roof and its details
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- House, block, shop or office
- The size of the roof
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on how big and how high the roof is, how it can safely be seen and which survey you book.
What to let us know when you get in touch
These details help when you contact us:
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
- The property’s address and postcode
- Dates you are working to, like exchange
- The type of building and roof, like pitched or flat
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, and you can phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email to find out.
Common questions in Brick End
Will you come out to Brick End?
Yes, we do. We work right across London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it’s useful to know about access.
I let a flat near Stansted Airport station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, rented property is part of what we cover. You can ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and a few details, including who will give access on the day.
What’s in the survey report?
It works through the roof part by part, in writing and with photos, and ends with what we recommend. Points are put by urgency where it matters.
Can the survey be at a weekend?
Yes. We survey on weekdays and at weekends. Just call 07833 053749 or drop us an email to arrange a day.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, if whoever owns or manages the building agrees access. We check the parts we’re given access to, and the report makes that clear.
What does a gutter survey cost?
Our packages start from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, inc. VAT. Just call 07833 053749 or use the contact form for a price.
How quickly is the report sent?
The Premium Survey report comes the same day, the Standard within 24–48 hours and the Basic within 48 hours. Each one is emailed, ready to forward.
Do you need a gutter survey in Brick End?
Leaves are behind most blocked gutters. Nearby trees drop leaves, twigs and seeds into gutters every autumn, and they collect at the outlets. Once an outlet is choked, the gutter fills and overflows.
Look out for signs like these:
- Downpipes that are split or coming away
- Choked outlets or hopper heads
- Dripping or leaking gutter joints
- Brackets that have dropped or snapped
If you own a rental within reach of Stansted Airport station, a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Are they insured for the work?
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
Useful tips for Brick End property owners
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Include valley, parapet and box gutters when clearing
- Watch ceilings under valley gutters for fresh marks
- Watch the gutters during heavy rain
- Look for downpipes coming loose
If we think the problem lies underground, we will say so, so you can arrange a drain survey. Anything else we notice on the roof, as far as we can see it, is noted too.
Have overhanging branches and climbing plants cut back from the roof using someone with the right kit. Less debris means fewer blocked outlets.
What we do, step by step
We work from the outside in: outside views come first, then the loft space if there’s safe access. All told, expect about one to two hours for most homes, and longer where there are parapet, valley or box gutters to follow. In a small place like Brick End, access is usually the main thing to plan. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- We start with what you’ve noticed, such as damp or overflowing gutters.
- The eaves gutters, downpipes and fascias are checked from ground level and windows.
- We look at hidden gutters as far as safe access allows.
- Where it is safe, we check the loft for signs of water.
- You receive a report with photos and recommendations.
Before the survey
- Tell us about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- If it is not your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
Booking a survey
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, phone 07833 053749 or email us with the address and the days you’d prefer.