Essex · London and the South East
Buttsbury Gutter Survey
An experienced roof surveyor for gutter surveys in Buttsbury. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
- Rotten fascias or stained soffits
- Choked outlets or hopper heads
- Overflowing eaves gutters
Gutter survey in Buttsbury: what you get
Your gutters take the rain from the roof and lead it away from the walls. When they block, leak or lose their fall, the water goes where it shouldn’t, frequently down the brickwork or into the building. We check the full rainwater system above ground, including gutters, valleys, outlets, hoppers and downpipes. The findings go into a written report with photos. If you’ve noticed overflowing valley or parapet gutters and hoppers and outlets full of debris, we can find out what’s behind it, on fascias and soffits, eaves gutters and valley gutters alike.
In a small place like Buttsbury, many roofs stand in the open, which is hard on ridges, chimneys, flashings and gutters. Older walls take a long time to dry once water gets in. A roof report shows what needs attention first. On exposed older roofs, chimneys and lead flashings are often the first to give way.
We keep jargon out of it: where something needs attention, it says so plainly.
- Where
- Buttsbury (CM4, CM12, CM13)
- Region
- Essex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Common questions in Buttsbury
Is my home in Buttsbury listed or in a conservation area?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it is in a conservation area. 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.
Is Buttsbury within the area you cover?
Yes, Buttsbury is covered. We survey roofs across London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it is useful to know about access.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
We are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
Will the survey check for asbestos?
No, that’s a job for a specialist asbestos surveyor. On buildings from before 2000, we flag materials that could contain it so you can arrange that check.
Will you go up on the roof?
Only if it is safe. We look at everything that can safely be seen: from ground level, from windows and vantage points, from the loft space, from the roof itself where safe and by drone where it applies. The report says if anything couldn’t be seen.
How experienced are you?
We have completed more than 5,000 surveys, over more than 20 years, with 98% customer satisfaction.
How fast do I get the report?
It depends on the package: the Basic Survey report arrives within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey the same day. Reports are sent by email.
How it works
We will ask a few questions first, about the roof’s history, any leaks and past repairs. Then the inspection itself takes about one to two hours at most homes, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. Somewhere like Buttsbury needs a little journey planning: tell us about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. On the day, we inspect whatever is safely visible, inside and out.
- We ask about overflows, damp or leaks you’ve noticed.
- Gutters, downpipes, fascias and soffits are inspected from safe vantage points.
- Any valley, parapet or box gutters are looked at as far as safe access allows.
- The loft space is checked for water marks if it’s safe to get into.
- We send a written report with photos and clear recommendations.
Preparing for the visit
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- If you’re buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
How to book
Getting a price is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or email us, let us know about the property and we will recommend the right survey. The price is agreed up front.
Advice
When you need someone else
In fairness, there are limits to any roof survey:
- Pipes below ground level
- Whether a material contains asbestos (a specialist asbestos surveyor’s job)
- Parts of gutters that cannot be seen safely
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will point you to the right survey. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Outlets and hoppers
- Eaves gutters
- Valley gutters
- Fascias and soffits
- Downpipes
- Parapet and box gutters
Why get it checked now?
It’s easy to put damp down to the wrong cause. When rainwater goods are the source, treating the wall alone will not solve it. A gutter survey helps rule the rainwater system in or out. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like Buttsbury, driving rain gets into any weakness, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
Gutter survey starts from £150, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, with VAT included, and we will tell you which fits.
What you get with us
- 20+ years’ experience
- 98% of clients satisfied
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- PI and public liability insurance
Read how roof surveys are priced and two real surveys.
Gutter surveys around Buttsbury
The wider area around Buttsbury has a long history of building, with Ingatestone Hall about 0.8 miles north. If your home is one of the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. Weatherboarded walls and clay tile roofs are typical of older Essex buildings, while many towns grew with post-war and newer estates. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look.
If you look after a building like Brightside Primary School, large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other. For landlords with property near Ingatestone station, the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at. Take an older house close to Church of St Giles: corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs.
Buttsbury is about 2 miles north-west of Billericay, in Essex. Bookings from Buttsbury are handled just like any other: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Buttsbury is one of the towns and villages in Essex where we work for gutter surveys. You can also see our page for Chelmsford.
All of CM4, CM12 and CM13 is within our area for gutter surveys. We also cover the places around Buttsbury: Ingatestone (1 mile north), Mountnessing (2 miles west), Havering's Grove (2 miles south), Hutton (2 miles south-west) and Fryerning (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Chelmsford (7 miles north-east), Basildon (6 miles south-east), Harlow (14 miles north-west), Brentwood (4 miles south-west), Maldon (14 miles north-east) and Canvey Island (12 miles south-east).
Local landmarks in Buttsbury
Typical jobs here are in homes near Hutton Country Park and Anglo European School. Buttsbury’s nearest station is Ingatestone station, roughly 1.2 miles north. Nearby you’ll also find Mayflower Community Hospital (2.1 miles south). Not far away are Norsey Wood.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Buttsbury
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work around your tenants.
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client.
Different roofs, different checks
Lead-lined valley and parapet gutters
We look at the lining, the joints and the outlets as far as they can be seen safely. Lead is also a target for theft.
Aluminium and other metal gutters
Aluminium and other metal gutters are used on many newer and commercial buildings. Joints, outlets and fixings are the parts we focus on.
Towns and villages near Buttsbury
Also in Buttsbury
Prices for gutter surveys in Buttsbury
We confirm the price for your survey before you book. This is what makes a difference:
- Roof area
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
Price depends partly on the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all including VAT. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
Helping us price your survey
If you can, have these to hand when you get in touch:
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- The address and postcode of the property
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
If you are buying, it is useful to book soon after your offer is accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. Otherwise, simply phone 07833 053749 or send us an email whenever suits you.