Essex · London and the South East
Gutter Survey in Broadley Common
Get a clear view of the gutter at a property in Broadley Common from an independent roof surveyor. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Leaking or loose downpipes
- Valley or box gutters that overflow inside
- Joints that drip after rain
The survey, step by step
After the inspection, everything we found is written up in a report with photographs, emailed to you. As for time on site, most surveys take about 1–2 hours for a house, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. Rural addresses near Broadley Common can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions are welcome. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- First, we agree the areas to focus on.
- We look along each run for debris, sagging and drips.
- We check the outlets, hoppers, downpipes and any overflows.
- Fascias, soffits and the walls below are looked at for signs of overflow.
- Findings are photographed and set out in a written report.
Getting ready for the survey
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Tell us where we can park nearby
Book a survey
When you are ready to go ahead, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email. From there it’s a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day, weekday or weekend.
Related advice
Gutter survey in Broadley Common: 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. We note where gutters are clogged or holding water, 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 eaves gutters, downpipes and parapet and box gutters, and common reasons people get in touch are valley or box gutters that overflow inside and leaks at the gutter joints.
In a village or hamlet like Broadley Common, older cottages and farmhouses frequently sit alongside barns, outbuildings and a few newer houses. Roofs there can be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, and chimney stacks are frequently old. We report on whatever is safely visible, and thatch is a specialist material. On older roofs, it’s normally the chimneys and lead flashings that need work first.
What you get is a clear record of the gutter on the day we saw it. That makes it useful now and a handy reference later, for example when you want to check whether anything has changed.
- Location
- Broadley Common (EN9)
- Wider area
- Essex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Useful tips for Broadley Common property owners
Small things make a difference. Some pointers:
- Book gutter clearing once a year, more often near trees
- Note any damp stains below the gutters
- Look out for overflows when it pours
- Leave gutter checks at height to someone equipped for it
How quickly the report arrives depends on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day. It’s sent to you by email as soon as it’s ready.
Look at the gutters from indoors or the ground when it pours. Overflows and dripping joints are a sign to act before the walls suffer.
What we can’t see
Before booking, it is worth knowing what a survey won’t do:
- The inside of a downpipe along its whole length
- Gutters out of sight from every safe vantage point
- Asbestos testing of old gutters, downpipes or soffits
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll point you to the right survey. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roof types and parts we check
- Parapet and box gutters
- Outlets and hoppers
- Downpipes
- Eaves gutters
- Fascias and soffits
- Valley gutters
What you can safely check yourself
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Do not go up yourself.
How we price gutter surveys
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- Height and safe access
- The shape of the roof and its details
There are three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, with VAT included. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
Helping us price your survey
Getting the details right at the start saves time. Please include:
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- The address and postcode of the property
Getting a price is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form, let us know about the property and we’ll point you to the right survey. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
Local roofs in Broadley Common
Listing and conservation areas can both shape what roof work is allowed on an older home. Your council and Historic England’s list will tell you where you stand, ideally before any re-roofing is planned. Older buildings in Essex often have clay tiles and weatherboarding, 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.
For an older house near a landmark like Church of All Saints, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look. Trees in and around Nazeing Triangle shed leaves that can end up in nearby gutters, and an overflowing gutter soon means a wet wall. Take a building like Water Lane Primary Academy: large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other.
Broadley Common is about 3 miles south-west of Harlow, in Essex. Bookings from Broadley Common are handled just like any other: a call or an email, a price, then a date. Our Essex coverage includes Broadley Common and the places around it. There is also a page for London.
All of EN9 is covered for gutter surveys. That includes homes and businesses on Common Road, Epping Road and Nazeing Common and the roads around them. If you are just outside Broadley Common, we cover Tylerscross (1 mile north), Nazeing (1 mile south-west), Jack's Hatch (1 mile east), Roydon Hamlet (1 mile north-west) and Halls Green (1 mile north-west). Larger places within reach include Harlow (3 miles north-east), Brentwood (13 miles south-east), Loughton (7 miles south), Waltham Abbey (4 miles south-west), Epping (4 miles south-east) and Stansted Mountfitchet (12 miles north-east).
Landmarks near Broadley Common
Around Broadley Common, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Nazeing Triangle, Stewards School and Black Swan Public House and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Roydon station, about 2.4 miles north-west of the centre. Nearby you will also find Nazeing Glass Museum (2.6 miles west) and Harlow Mill (4.4 miles north-east). The countryside around Broadley Common includes Cheshunt Lake and Hunsdon Mead.
Common questions in Broadley Common
How do I find out if my home in Broadley Common 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 Broadley Common?
Yes, Broadley Common is covered. We survey roofs across London and the South East, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it is useful to know about access.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, if whoever owns or manages the building agrees access. We look at the parts we’re given access to.
How much is a gutter survey?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The price depends on the size of the building and how easy the gutters are to see. For a price, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. It is a specialist roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 building survey. It focuses on the roof, so it sits alongside a building survey rather than replacing it.
Will you check the loft?
Where it is relevant to the survey and there is safe access, yes. Please clear anything stored under the hatch, and if the loft cannot be reached safely, the report says so.
How long does a gutter survey take?
It usually takes about one to two hours at a house, depending on how many gutter runs and downpipes there are. You will know roughly how long when we arrange the visit.
How the survey changes by roof type
Plastic (uPVC) gutters
On plastic systems, slipped joints are one of the most common faults. The report notes every one we spot.
Box and secret gutters
Box gutters sit within the roof or behind a wall and when it overflows, water can get indoors. We check them where they can be seen safely.