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Gutter Survey in Cattawade
Gutter surveys in Cattawade from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us across London and the South East.
- Leaking or loose downpipes
- Gutters that have fallen out of line
- Choked outlets or hopper heads
Gutter surveys for homes and businesses in Cattawade
Leaves, moss and silt are the usual reasons gutters block. Buildings near trees collect more, and moss washing off a tiled or slate roof adds to it. We note where gutters are clogged or holding water, which outlets and hoppers are choked and whether overflows are working. Photos show each problem clearly. It’s an easy job to put off but it rarely improves. We survey eaves gutters, downpipes and outlets and hoppers, and common reasons people get in touch are choked outlets or hopper heads and fascia boards damaged by overflowing water.
Village roofs often face open fields and take the full force of wind and rain, so ridges, chimney stacks, flashings and gutters work hard. 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. On exposed older roofs, chimneys and lead flashings are often the first to give way.
The report is written in plain words, so you do not need to be a roofer to follow it. Photos show what each point refers to, with the urgent items made clear.
- Place
- Cattawade (CO11)
- Wider area
- Essex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What a gutter survey looks like in Cattawade
Cattawade is within about 1 mile of the coast, so there’s more wind and more salt in the air than further inland. Near the sea, metal fixings wear faster and loose pieces on a roof are more likely to lift, while driving rain finds any gap. Clay tiles and timber weatherboarding mark out many of the older buildings in Essex, and plenty of post-war and modern estates besides. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look.
With Castle House about 2.9 miles west, the area around Cattawade has a long history. If you own one of the older houses, the roof may have been repaired many times, and the survey records how each part is holding up. Anyone responsible for a site like Brooklands Primary School will know that long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle.
Cattawade is in Essex. We carry out gutter surveys in Cattawade for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings, with a written report and photographs every time. Our Essex coverage includes Cattawade. You can also see our page for Chelmsford.
Surveys in CO11 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Local streets include Temple Pattle, Grimwade Close and Hardy Close, and we cover them all. We also cover the places around Cattawade: Brantham (1 mile north), East End (1 mile north), Manningtree (1 mile south), Lawford (1 mile south) and Mistley (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Colchester (8 miles south-west), Clacton-on-Sea (12 miles south), Harwich (9 miles east), Camulodunum (10 miles south-west), Greenstead (7 miles south-west) and Wivenhoe (8 miles south-west).
Around Cattawade
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Ark pub and Manningtree High School. The nearest railway station is Manningtree station, about 1 mile south-west. Nearby you will also find Little Wenham Castle (3.8 miles north) and The Munnings Museum (2.9 miles west). The countryside around Cattawade includes Cattawade Marshes and Alton Water.
Tips from our surveys
Nothing here needs a ladder. A few suggestions:
- Look for green streaks or damp patches on walls
- Get the gutters cleaned out every year
- Check the loft with care after heavy rain
- Check for spilling water in a downpour
For let and shared buildings, the report can go on file and use it to plan upkeep. The photographs help when you explain the work to others.
Hidden gutters need clearing too. They block in the same way as the gutters you can see but you can’t check them from the street, so check they’re included in any clearing work.
Also near Cattawade
What else we do in Cattawade
What this survey cannot tell you
To be straight with you, a roof survey has limits:
- Damage hidden inside walls or behind boards
- Pipes below ground level
- Parts of gutters that can’t be seen safely
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or email us and we will tell you before you book. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Outlets and hoppers
- Eaves gutters
- Valley gutters
- Parapet and box gutters
- Downpipes
- Fascias and soffits
Questions from Cattawade
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Manningtree station?
Yes, letting agents and landlords book with us as well as owners. Just phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and let us know about the building.
Is Cattawade within the area you cover?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when you book.
How much time does the visit need?
Most visits to a house take about 1–2 hours, and longer for larger or complex roofs.
What’s in the survey report?
It explains what we saw, what it means and what we’d suggest, backed by photos. Anything we couldn’t see safely is noted too.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. This is a survey of the roof only, so it is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. Many buyers have both.
How do I arrange a gutter survey in Cattawade?
The quickest way is to call 07833 053749 or use the contact form. Let us know the address and a little about the roof. Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
Does the report include photographs?
Yes. Photographs are part of every report.
Why it is worth a survey now in Cattawade
Damp walls are sometimes blamed on the wrong thing. When rainwater goods are the source, treating the wall alone will not solve it. Checking the gutters first helps you spend in the right place. In a place like Cattawade, a barn or garage roof left to fail puts whatever is inside at risk. It is worth including them in a survey before a winter does the damage.
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included.
Why us?
- Drones and thermal imaging where applicable
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Over 20 years’ experience
Do you need a gutter survey in Cattawade?
Moss grows on many tiled and slate roofs, and heavy rain washes clumps of it into the gutters. Mixed with grit from the roof, it settles as silt that holds water in the gutter and lets weeds take root.
Here are some of the things we see often:
- Joints that drip after rain
- Overflowing eaves gutters
- Overflowing valley or parapet gutters
- Leaves and moss blocking gutters
Landlords with a home close to Manningtree station may find that the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- Are they insured for the work?
What you can safely check yourself
Your own check is a good start, but it is not a survey. From ground level, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight.
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Overflowing water can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
How the survey works
Expect us to ask a few questions before we start, such as when any problem began and what work has been done before. Then the inspection itself takes roughly 1–2 hours for most houses, or half a day or so for a commercial building. Older roofs in small places like Cattawade 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.
- First, we agree the areas to focus on.
- We look along each run for debris, sagging and drips.
- Outlets, hoppers, downpipes and overflows are inspected.
- We check fascias, soffits and walls for water damage.
- You get photos and written recommendations, prioritised where relevant.
How to prepare
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Let us know where we can park nearby
Booking a survey
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Take them safely from ground level or a window, and please don’t climb up for a closer look. To get started, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.