Essex · London and the South East
Gutter Survey in Brookstreet
An experienced roof surveyor for gutter surveys in Brookstreet. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us.
- Water backing up from a hidden gutter
- Gutters overflowing in heavy rain
- Gutters packed with leaves or moss
How a gutter survey works in Brookstreet
We carry out gutter surveys in Brookstreet as part of our cover across London and the South East. On the day, we inspect what can safely be seen, from ground level, from windows and from the loft space. Time on site usually takes about 1–2 hours at a house, depending on how many gutter runs and downpipes there are. The written report follows, with photographs and recommendations. Typical surveys look at joints that drip after rain and gutters that have fallen out of line, on valley gutters, fascias and soffits and outlets and hoppers.
Some older homes in villages like Brookstreet are listed or in a conservation area. If yours is, re-roofing in different materials may need consent, so the council is the place to check. Knowing the roof’s condition helps you plan ahead with that in mind. Where a building is listed, matching the existing roof materials is frequently expected.
With the Standard Survey, you also get moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Location
- Brookstreet (CM6)
- Wider area
- Essex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What a gutter survey looks like in Brookstreet
Older buildings in Essex frequently have clay tiles and weatherboarding, while many towns grew with post-war and newer estates. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them. There are about 500,000 buildings on England’s list of listed buildings, and around 10,000 conservation areas. If your 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, so check with the council.
Anyone responsible for a site like The Flitch Green Academy will know that its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale.
Brookstreet is about 7 miles west of Braintree, in Essex. We carry out gutter surveys in Brookstreet for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings, with a written report and photographs every time. We cover towns and villages across Essex. There is also a page for Chelmsford.
We cover every part of the CM6 postcode area for gutter surveys and the streets around it. We also cover the places around Brookstreet: Little Dunmow (1 mile east), Felsted (1 mile east), North End (1 mile south), Causeway End (2 miles south-east) and Watch House Green (2 miles east). We also work in nearby towns such as Chelmsford (9 miles south), Braintree (7 miles east), Harlow (14 miles south-west), Maldon (15 miles south-east), Witham (11 miles south-east) and Saffron Walden (13 miles north-west).
Near you in Brookstreet
Around Brookstreet, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Flitch Of Bacon Public House, among other places. Other landmarks nearby include Little Easton Moat (3.6 miles north-west) and Braintree Community Hospital (5.8 miles east). The countryside around Brookstreet includes Phyllis Currie Nature Reserve.
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Brookstreet: your questions answered
Do you carry out roof surveys in Brookstreet?
We do. Every survey there gets the same written report with photographs.
Is Brookstreet within the area you cover?
Yes, Brookstreet is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. We look at the roof, not the whole building, and it is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It can sit alongside a RICS survey if you want both.
Does the season matter for a gutter survey?
Whenever suits you. If water is already spilling over, book sooner rather than later as overflowing water can damage walls.
Will you check the drains below ground?
No, we do not carry out CCTV drain surveys. The survey covers gutters, outlets, hoppers, downpipes and overflows and note any sign that the drains need checking.
Do I need to be at home?
If the survey includes the loft or the inside of the building, someone needs to let us in. We’ll talk about access when booking.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We have been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have completed over 5,000 surveys.
Common roof problems in Brookstreet
Many people get in touch after seeing water pour over a gutter in heavy rain. Others notice a damp wall, a stained ceiling or a green streak down the brickwork. A survey helps show where the water is coming from before it causes more harm.
Things that often lead to a survey include:
- Joints that drip after rain
- Water spilling over the gutter edge
- Blocked outlets and hoppers
- Sagging gutters and loose brackets
If you live in an older home near Church of St Mary the Virgin, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- Their track record with similar roofs
- What exactly goes into their report
- Is VAT included in the price?
How it works
When we arrive, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you’d like to know. We then inspect everything that can be seen safely, from the ground, from windows, in the loft space and by drone where it applies. The survey normally takes between one and two hours for a house, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. Older roofs in small places like Brookstreet can have low, tight loft spaces, so tell us about the loft hatch and any ladder. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- We start with what you’ve noticed, like damp or overflowing gutters.
- The eaves gutters, downpipes and fascias are checked from ground level and windows.
- Valleys, parapets and box gutters are inspected where they can be seen safely.
- Where it is safe, we check the loft for signs of water.
- You receive a report with photos and recommendations.
How to prepare
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Keep pets in another room
- Note where any stains or damp appear
How to book
To arrange a survey, ring 07833 053749 or email us and let us know the address and what’s prompted the survey. You’ll know the price before anything is booked.
Related advice
Why act early in Brookstreet
Damp walls are sometimes blamed on the wrong thing. If a leaking gutter or downpipe is the source, other work on the wall won’t stop it. Checking the gutters first helps you spend in the right place. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like Brookstreet, driving rain gets into any weakness, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so the price reflects that. The price is confirmed before you book.
Why us?
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- Surveys seven days a week
Useful tips for Brookstreet property owners
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out:
- Ask for valleys and parapet gutters to be cleared too
- Check for spilling water in a downpour
- Check that downpipes are firmly fixed to the wall
- Keep climbers away from the eaves
For let and shared buildings, the report can go on file and use it to plan upkeep. Photos make it easier to explain the work to owners, tenants or contractors.
Get small faults like a dripping joint or loose downpipe sorted quickly. Left alone, they typically grow and spilled water harms brickwork and woodwork.
How the survey changes by roof type
Box and secret gutters
Secret gutters are hidden under the edge of the roof covering, so they’re easy to forget. The report records what could and couldn’t be seen.
Cast iron gutters
Cracks often open on the back of cast iron downpipes, so we look closely at the walls around them.
What affects the cost of gutter surveys
Prices always include VAT. What changes the price is:
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included, and we will tell you which fits.
What to let us know when you get in touch
The more you tell us, the easier it is to price the survey. When you contact us, it is useful to mention:
- Any deadline, like an exchange date
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
A quick phone call is usually the easiest start: call 07833 053749 or send us an email, and we will ask about the building and what you need. The price is agreed before a date is set.