Essex · London and the South East
Gutter Survey in Cannon's Green
A survey of gutters, valleys, outlets and downpipes across Cannon's Green, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Call or email for a price.
- Fascia boards damaged by overflowing water
- Valley or box gutters that overflow inside
- Dripping or leaking gutter joints
How it works
Every visit follows the same pattern: we hear what you’ve seen, inspect the roof from every safe viewpoint, take photos as we go and make notes for the report. Most visits take between one and two hours for most houses, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. Cottages and farmhouses around Cannon's Green often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints.
- You tell us where you’ve seen overflows, drips or damp.
- We walk round the building and check the gutters, downpipes and fascias from ground level.
- Valleys, parapets and box gutters are inspected where they can be seen safely.
- The loft space is checked for staining, where it can be reached safely.
- A written report with photos and recommendations follows.
Getting ready for the survey
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it is shared
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
Booking a survey
You can call us seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. For a price or to book, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
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Gutter survey in Cannon's Green
Owners get in touch after seeing an overflow, finding damp or planning ahead for winter. Landlords and managing agents use it to plan maintenance and buyers sometimes want the gutters looked at before they exchange. Whoever books, we inspect and report in the same way, with photographs and written recommendations. We survey on weekdays and at weekends. If you’ve noticed gutters full of debris and silt and cracked or loose downpipes, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
Older buildings in small places like Cannon's Green may be listed or in a conservation area. That can affect what materials can be used when work is done, so check with the council before planning anything. A roof report helps you plan work with that in mind. Where a building is listed, matching the existing roof materials is often expected.
Where we can’t see part of the gutter, the report says so. That way, it is clear what was covered and what wasn’t.
- Place
- Cannon's Green (CM5)
- Region
- Essex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
How the survey changes by roof type
Fascias and soffits
Soffits and timber fascias suffer when gutters overflow. They’re looked at as part of the survey.
Lead-lined valley and parapet gutters
Lead gutters need their linings, steps and outlets in good order where it’s safe to see them. Missing lead is something we check for too.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Cannon's Green
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client, photographs included.
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan, putting the urgent items at the top.
Can I check my roof myself?
A DIY look is useful, but it isn’t a survey. From ground level, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are frequently out of sight.
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Overflowing water can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
FAQs for Cannon's Green
How do I find out if my home in Cannon's Green is listed?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it’s worth checking before planning any.
Do you cover Cannon's Green?
Yes. We survey roofs across London and South East England, and Cannon's Green is part of that. You can phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and some details.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 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.
How do I book a survey in Cannon's Green?
It is easiest to call 07833 053749 or use the contact form. Give us the address and some details about the roof. We survey on weekdays and at weekends.
Will you go up on the roof?
Not always. Some roofs are too steep or fragile to walk on safely. Safe viewpoints, the loft and a drone where it applies let us see the rest, and the report records anything we couldn’t see.
Will you look at parapet and box gutters as well?
Yes. Hidden gutters are a common cause of leaks inside, so they’re an important part of the survey. Parts of them may not be visible, and we will note that in the report.
Are you insured?
Our surveys are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance. If you need details for a managing agent or a building owner, just ask.
Towns and villages near Cannon's Green
Also in Cannon's Green
Cannon's Green homes and their roofs
Listing and conservation areas can both shape what roof work is allowed on an older home. The council is the place to check, along with Historic England’s list, before anyone quotes for re-roofing. Clay tiles and timber weatherboarding mark out many of the older buildings in Essex, with post-war and more recent estates making up much of the newer housing. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters.
Anyone responsible for a site like The Ongar Academy will know that a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time.
Cannon's Green is about 7 miles east of Harlow, in Essex. We carry out gutter surveys in Cannon's Green for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings, with a written report and photographs every time. We cover towns and villages across Essex, from the larger towns to small villages. Chelmsford is in our area too.
Postcode districts we cover here for gutter surveys: CM5. We also cover Fyfield (1 mile north-west), Clatterford End (1 mile north-west), Norton Mandeville (1 mile south), Norwood End (1 mile north) and High Ongar (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Chelmsford (9 miles east), Basildon (14 miles south-east), Harlow (7 miles west), Brentwood (7 miles south), Billericay (10 miles south-east) and Loughton (11 miles south-west).
What’s near Cannon's Green
We work in homes and buildings around Queens Head Public House and the streets around them. A little further out are Willingale Doe (2 miles north-east).
What a gutter survey doesn’t cover
No survey can tell you everything, and we’d rather be clear about that before you book. Keep these in mind:
- Pipes below ground level
- Rot or damp concealed behind fascias or inside walls
- Asbestos testing of old gutters, downpipes or soffits
If you’re not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll give you a straight answer. What our survey covers.
What we look at
- Valley gutters
- Downpipes
- Eaves gutters
- Outlets and hoppers
- Fascias and soffits
- Parapet and box gutters
What we’re asked to look at in Cannon's Green
Leaves are behind most blocked gutters. Every autumn, trees fill gutters with leaves, twigs and seeds and the debris builds up at the outlets. Once an outlet is choked, the gutter fills and overflows.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Leaking or loose downpipes
- Rotten fascias or stained soffits
- Water backing up from a hidden gutter
- Dripping or leaking gutter joints
For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St Nicholas, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first.
Questions to ask before you book
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- Whether the price includes VAT
- What’s outside the scope of the survey