Essex · London and the South East
Gutter survey in Broomfield, Essex
Find out the condition of the gutter at your property in Broomfield. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Cracked or loose downpipes
- Leaves and moss blocking gutters
- Gutters that have fallen out of line
Gutter survey in Broomfield
We carry out gutter surveys in Broomfield as part of our cover across London and South East England. On the day, we inspect everything that’s safely in view from the ground, windows, the roof space and the roof where it’s safe. Time on site normally takes roughly 1–2 hours at a typical home, or half a day or so for a commercial building. The written report follows, with photographs and recommendations. Common reasons to book are choked outlets or hopper heads and overflowing valley or parapet gutters, across eaves gutters, parapet and box gutters and fascias and soffits.
Houses in smaller places like Broomfield can face open ground, where wind and driving rain hit the roof harder. Ridge tiles, verges, chimney stacks and flashings take the worst of it. A proper look shows whether anything has started to loosen. A loose ridge tile or slate gives the wind something to catch, and others soon follow.
The report is written in plain words, so it makes sense without any roofing background. Photos show what each point refers to.
- Where
- Broomfield (CM1, CM3)
- Wider area
- Essex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Prices for gutter surveys in Broomfield
We confirm the price for the job before booking. These are the things that affect it:
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
- The size of the roof
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
Every price we give includes VAT. Gutter survey starts from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for the job before booking.
Helping us price your survey
To price your survey accurately, we’ll ask about:
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- The reason for the survey, like buying, a leak or storm damage
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
A quick phone call is typically the easiest start: ring 07833 053749 or email us. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Gutter surveys around Broomfield
Weatherboarded walls and clay tile roofs are typical of older Essex buildings, while many towns grew with post-war and newer estates. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first. About 4.5 miles south lies Hylands, a reminder of how long the area around Broomfield has been built on. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters.
For businesses in and around places like Bond Street Chelmsford, knowing the roof’s condition lets you budget for work rather than pay for emergencies. If yours is one of the older homes in the streets near Church of St Mary the Virgin, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs.
Broomfield is about 2 miles north of Chelmsford, in Essex. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Broomfield can all book gutter surveys, with a written report and photographs every time. Broomfield is one of the towns and villages in Essex we cover.
Postcode districts we cover here for gutter surveys: CM1 and CM3. That includes homes and businesses on Mandeville Way, Court Road and Gernon Close. We also cover the places around Broomfield: Little Waltham (1 mile north), Minnow End (1 mile north), Breeds (1 mile north-west), Patching (2 miles south) and Great Waltham (2 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Basildon (14 miles south), Braintree (9 miles north-east), Harlow (15 miles west), Brentwood (12 miles south-west), Maldon (10 miles east) and Billericay (10 miles south).
Local landmarks in Broomfield
We work in homes and buildings around The Kings Arms Inn and Broomfield Primary School. The closest station to Broomfield is Beaulieu Park station, about 2.3 miles south-east. Other landmarks nearby include Broomfield Hospital (under half a mile north-west) and Peter Edwards Museum And Library (2.8 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Little Waltham Meadows.
What happens on the day
After the inspection, everything we found is written up as a written report with photographs. As for time on site, most surveys take roughly 1–2 hours for most houses, and more on a big or complicated roof. In a smaller place like Broomfield, parking is seldom the issue; lanes, gates and long drives are worth mentioning. Low roofs on bungalows can often be seen well from the ground, and the loft shows the rest.
- We agree which parts of the building you are most worried about.
- Each gutter run is checked for blockages, sags and leaking joints.
- We check the outlets, hoppers, downpipes and any overflows.
- Fascias, soffits and the walls below are looked at for signs of overflow.
- You get photos and written recommendations, prioritised where relevant.
Preparing for the visit
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we’re looking at
Getting a price
To book a survey, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know the address and what’s prompted the survey. You will know the price before anything is booked.
Related advice
What happens if roof problems are left?
Climbing a ladder to look in the gutters yourself is risky. You can see drips and overflows from the ground but hidden gutters are another matter. We inspect as far as it is safe to see and put it in writing. Around Broomfield, leaves and moss in gutters lead to overflowing water and damp walls. It is easy to sort the cause early and slow to dry a damp wall.
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so they’re priced to match. You’ll know the figure before booking.
Why book with us
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
Broomfield: your questions answered
Will you come out to Broomfield?
Yes, Broomfield is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Broomfield?
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.
How much time does the visit need?
Most visits to a house take about 1–2 hours, and longer for larger or complex roofs.
Can a gutter survey explain damp on my walls?
Leaking gutters and downpipes are a common cause of 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.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, as long as access is agreed. The roof of a block or converted house is often shared, so we need permission from whoever owns or manages the building. We inspect only the parts we’re allowed to reach.
Can you give me structural calculations?
No. We are experienced roof surveyors, and visible signs like sagging are noted, but we don’t provide calculations or an engineer’s opinion. If one is needed, the report says so.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. We look at the roof, not the whole building, and it isn’t a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. Many buyers have both.
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What a gutter survey doesn’t cover
In fairness, a roof survey has limits:
- The inside of buried drains
- Rot or damp concealed behind fascias or inside walls
- Whether a material contains asbestos (a specialist asbestos surveyor’s job)
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will recommend the right survey before you book. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Eaves gutters
- Downpipes
- Outlets and hoppers
- Fascias and soffits
- Parapet and box gutters
- Valley gutters
When to book a survey in Broomfield
Lots of tiled and slate roofs carry moss, and heavy rain washes clumps of it into the gutters. With grit from the coverings, it forms a thick sludge that slows the flow and gives plants somewhere to grow.
It is worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Overflowing eaves gutters
- Valley or box gutters that overflow inside
- Sagging gutters and loose brackets
- Gutters packed with leaves or moss
If you look after a building like Chelmer Valley High School, a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- Their track record with similar roofs
- Their insurance cover
- Whether the price includes VAT
- What happens after the report arrives
Tips from our surveys
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They apply to most roofs:
- Check from the ground or a window, not a ladder
- Get trees that overhang the gutters trimmed
- Check that downpipes are firmly fixed to the wall
- Ask for valleys and parapet gutters to be cleared too
Questions about the report are welcome. With the Standard Survey there’s a follow-up consultation, and the Premium Survey includes an in-person consultation.
Hidden gutters need clearing too. They block in the same way as the gutters you can see but they’re much harder to spot, so ask for them to be included when gutters are cleared.