Hertfordshire · London and the South East
Cold Christmas Gutter Survey
A survey of gutters, valleys, outlets and downpipes in Cold Christmas. We have completed more than 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
- Rotten fascias or stained soffits
- Sagging gutters and loose brackets
- Valley or box gutters that overflow inside
About our gutter survey in Cold Christmas
Damp patches on inside walls, stains below a valley or water running down the brickwork frequently trace back to the gutters. Our gutter survey helps show whether the rainwater system is the cause, from what can be seen safely. If the evidence points elsewhere, such as a flashing or the roof covering, we’ll say so. The next step is suggested too. We survey parapet and box gutters, eaves gutters and outlets and hoppers, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are fascia boards damaged by overflowing water and leaks at the gutter joints.
In a small place like Cold Christmas, many roofs stand in the open, so ridges, chimney stacks, flashings and gutters work hard. 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.
How fast the report arrives depends on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day.
- Location
- Cold Christmas (SG12)
- Wider area
- Hertfordshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Roof by roof
Aluminium and other metal gutters
Long metal gutter runs on larger buildings can hide blocked outlets so outlets get close attention.
Plastic (uPVC) gutters
Joints that have pulled apart are a common fault on plastic gutters. The report notes every one we spot.
What we are asked to look at in Cold Christmas
Brackets can loosen, corrode or snap over the years. Wet leaves and silt add a lot of weight and the extra load drags the gutter down. Once the fall is lost, water sits at the low point and spills over.
It’s worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Water backing up from a hidden gutter
- Dripping or leaking gutter joints
- Hoppers and outlets full of debris
- Soffits marked by water
The streets around a church such as Parish Church of St Mary are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if you own one of the older houses nearby, the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- How they’ll see the roof: from the ground, the loft, the roof or by drone
- What experience they bring
- What insurance they carry
- How long the report takes to arrive
Why it is worth a survey now in Cold Christmas
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. Getting it surveyed now shows what needs attention first. Matching old materials, like handmade tiles or stone slates, can take time to source. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how it can be reached and seen safely. Our price is from £150, including VAT.
What you get with us
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- Packages from £150, inc. VAT
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
Read what a roof survey costs or two real surveys.
Tips from our surveys
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out:
- Ask for valleys and parapet gutters to be cleared too
- Look out for overflows when it pours
- Get the gutters cleaned out every year
- Watch ceilings under valley gutters for fresh marks
After any work is done, watch the gutters in the next heavy rain. Water should run to the outlets and away without spilling over. If it does not, tell whoever did the work.
Get trees and climbers near the eaves trimmed back using someone with the right kit. Fewer leaves in the gutters means fewer blockages.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Cold Christmas
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait.
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work.
Gutter surveys around Cold Christmas
About 3.9 miles north-east lies Much Hadham Palace, a reminder of how long the area around Cold Christmas has been built on. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. Older houses in the South East often have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters.
For landlords with property near Ware station, a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak. Take a building like Thundridge Church of England Primary School: large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other.
Cold Christmas is about 2 miles north-east of Ware, in Hertfordshire. Roofs in Cold Christmas get the same thorough look as anywhere else in Hertfordshire. We cover towns and villages across Hertfordshire. There’s also a page for Chelmsford.
Gutter surveys in SG12 are booked the same way as anywhere else. If you’re just outside Cold Christmas, we cover Wadesmill (1 mile north-west), Thundridge (1 mile west), High Cross (1 mile north-west), Babbs Green (1 mile south-east) and Wareside (2 miles south-east). We also work in nearby towns like Stevenage (9 miles north-west), St Albans (15 miles south-west), Bishop's Stortford (7 miles east), Welwyn Garden City (8 miles west), Harpenden (15 miles west) and Hitchin (14 miles north-west).
Near you in Cold Christmas
In Cold Christmas, that means homes and buildings near The Windmill Public House and The Chauncy School and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Ware station, about 2.1 miles south-west. Other landmarks nearby include Museum of Street Lighting (2.5 miles south) and Hertford County Hospital (4.4 miles south-west). Not far away are King's Meads.
Cold Christmas questions
Will you come out to Cold Christmas?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We work right across London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when booking.
How do I find out if my home in Cold Christmas is listed?
We can’t confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Where it helps and it’s safe, yes. Flights depend on the weather on the day and airspace rules, and we check for restrictions near airports before flying. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID.
What’s in the report?
Written findings with photos, covering the condition of the gutter, the defects we found and what we recommend. Standard adds moisture detection and a structural check; Premium adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies and structural analysis.
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 applicable let us see the rest.
Do you check valley and parapet gutters?
Yes, where it’s safe to see them. We look from vantage points, the loft space and the roof itself where safe, and by drone where it is applicable.
What’s the best way to book?
To arrange a survey, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address, the type of property and what’s prompted the survey. We’ll confirm the price and agree a day with you.
Also near Cold Christmas
What else we do in Cold Christmas
How the survey works
Expect us to ask a few questions before we start, about the roof’s history, any leaks and past repairs. The inspection then takes roughly 1–2 hours at most homes, and more on a big or complicated roof. Rural addresses near Cold Christmas can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions are welcome. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- We start by hearing about any drips, overflows or damp patches.
- The eaves gutters, downpipes and fascias are looked at from the ground and vantage points.
- Any valley, parapet or box gutters are looked at as far as safe access allows.
- Where the loft can be reached safely, we check it for staining or damp.
- The findings are written up with photos and recommendations.
Before we arrive
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
Getting a price
Getting a price is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or send us an email, let us know about the property and we’ll recommend the right survey. We confirm the price before anything is booked.