Hertfordshire · London and the South East
Gutter survey in Burnham Green, Hertfordshire
Find out what’s going on with the gutter before you spend money on it. Gutter surveys in Burnham Green, with photographs and a clear written report.
- Brackets that have dropped or snapped
- Rotten fascias or stained soffits
- Leaves and moss blocking gutters
What a survey costs
When we price a survey, we consider:
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- House, block, shop or office
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
One thing that affects the price is the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, with VAT included. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
Helping us price your survey
We will normally ask about:
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
If you are buying, it helps to book soon after your offer is accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. Otherwise, simply call 07833 053749 or send us an email whenever suits you.
How a gutter survey works in Burnham Green
A gutter needs a steady fall towards its outlet to drain properly. Sagging brackets and slipped joints leave water standing and overflowing where the gutter dips. We check the line of each run as far as we can see it and look at the brackets and downpipe clips. You get written recommendations, prioritised by urgency where relevant. Typical surveys look at downpipes that are split or coming away and dripping or leaking gutter joints, across parapet and box gutters, fascias and soffits and valley gutters.
Village roofs frequently face open fields and take the full force of wind and rain, which is hard on ridges, chimneys, flashings and gutters. Damp in old walls is slow to dry, so a small leak can do a lot of harm. A written report sets out what to deal with and in what order. Lead flashings and old chimney stacks are frequently where weather gets in first.
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.
- Place
- Burnham Green (AL6)
- Region
- Hertfordshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Also near Burnham Green
What else we do in Burnham Green
FAQs for Burnham Green
Will you come out to Burnham Green?
Yes. Burnham Green is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Welwyn North station?
Yes, letting agents and landlords book with us as well as owners. Just call 07833 053749 or email us and let us know about the building, including who will give access on the day.
Do you survey at weekends?
Yes, we carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays as well as weekdays. Just ring 07833 053749 or send us an email to arrange it.
Do you look in the loft space?
If there is a loft and safe access to it, yes. From inside, the underside of the roof often shows damp, staining or daylight that cannot be seen from outside.
Does the season matter for a gutter survey?
There’s no wrong time. If you’ve already seen a gutter overflowing, it is best not to wait as overflowing water can damage walls.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Every survey is covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, and we can provide details if a managing agent needs them.
Do you test soffits or gutters for asbestos?
No. We don’t test for asbestos. If rainwater goods or soffits look like they could contain asbestos, we note it and recommend a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before they’re disturbed.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Burnham Green
If you own several properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To arrange surveys for several addresses, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait.
Roof by roof
Aluminium and other metal gutters
Metal gutters are common on commercial buildings and some homes. Their joints and outlets still need checking.
Box and secret gutters
Hidden gutters are a common source of leaks inside. Outlets, linings and overflows are checked as far as access allows.
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Burnham Green
About 1.9 miles south-west lies Digswell House, a reminder of how long the area around Burnham Green has been built on. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters. Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates, and flat-roofed additions turn up almost everywhere. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first.
If you look after a shop, office or commercial unit, for example near Howard Centre, a written record of the roof’s condition helps you plan maintenance rather than react to leaks. Landlords with a home close to Welwyn North station may find that a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak. Take a building like Monk's Walk School: its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale.
Burnham Green is about 3 miles north-east of Welwyn Garden City, in Hertfordshire. Burnham Green gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a careful inspection, photographs and a written report. Burnham Green is one of the towns and villages in Hertfordshire we cover for gutter surveys. You can also see our page for London.
All of AL6 is covered for gutter surveys. If you need a gutter survey at a property on Burnham Close, Burgess Close and Burnham Green Road or a nearby road, we can survey it. Neighbouring places we cover for gutter surveys include Tewin Wood (1 mile south-east), Harmer Green (1 mile west), Bull's Green (1 mile north-east), Tewin (1 mile south-east) and Oaklands (1 mile north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Watford (15 miles south-west), Hemel Hempstead (14 miles south-west), Stevenage (5 miles north), St Albans (9 miles south-west), Bishop's Stortford (14 miles east) and Welwyn Garden City (3 miles south-west).
Local landmarks in Burnham Green
In Burnham Green, that means homes and buildings near Belmont pub. The nearest railway station is Welwyn North station, roughly 1.2 miles south-west of the centre. A little further out are Datchworth Museum (1.1 miles north) and Queen Elizabeth II Hospital (3.6 miles south). The countryside around Burnham Green includes Tewin Orchard and Hopkyns Wood.
What a gutter survey doesn’t cover
Our findings are based on what we can see safely on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- Parts of gutters that can’t be seen safely
- Confirming asbestos in older rainwater goods
- What’s behind fascias and inside walls
If you’re not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or email us and we will give you a straight answer before booking. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Downpipes
- Outlets and hoppers
- Valley gutters
- Eaves gutters
- Fascias and soffits
- Parapet and box gutters
How it works
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof; as a rough guide, the survey takes between one and two hours on an ordinary house, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. You’re welcome to ask questions while we are there. In a hamlet or village like Burnham Green, a postcode does not always lead to the right gate, so a few directions are welcome. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- We start with what you’ve noticed, such as damp or overflowing gutters.
- 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.
- Where it’s safe, we check the loft for signs of water.
- You receive a report with photos and recommendations.
Before the survey
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with whoever owns or manages the building
Getting a price
Most bookings start with a short call: ring 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.
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Why get it checked now?
A dripping joint or sagging bracket will not get better on its own. Every downpour adds to the damage on the walls, the fascias and sometimes the rooms inside. A survey now tells you what needs doing and how urgent it is. Matching old materials, like handmade tiles or stone slates, can take time to source. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
Every price we give includes VAT. Gutter survey starts from £150, including VAT. You’ll know the exact price before you book.
Why us?
- 98% of customers satisfied
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- Package prices that include VAT
- Visits on any day of the week