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Gutter Survey in Crow's Green
Gutter surveys in Crow's Green and the rest of Essex. Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends.
- Valley or box gutters that overflow inside
- Leaks at the gutter joints
- Rotten fascias or stained soffits
Gutter surveys for homes and businesses in Crow's Green
Gutters are typically fixed to fascia boards, so we look at the fascias and soffits too. Long-term overflowing can soften and rot timber boards and stain the soffits below. Older buildings, from before 2000, can have asbestos cement soffits, gutters or downpipes. We don’t carry out asbestos testing, so we flag anything that might contain it for a specialist asbestos surveyor to check. If you’re worried about water backing up from a hidden gutter and brackets that have dropped or snapped, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on parapet and box gutters, valley gutters and outlets and hoppers alike.
Somewhere as small as Crow's Green, homes are often older cottages and farmhouses, with outbuildings and some newer houses. Older roofs may be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, frequently with chimneys that have stood a long time. We report on everything that’s safely in view, and thatch is a specialist material. On older roofs, it is usually the chimneys and lead flashings that need work first.
Every survey ends with a written report, with photos, emailed to you. It explains the condition of the gutter, the defects we found and what we recommend.
- Location
- Crow's Green (CM7)
- Wider area
- Essex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Surveys for landlords and agents in Crow's Green
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too, including offices, shops and units. Bigger roofs take more time, and they’re priced for the size.
Where a roof is shared: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Mention it when you contact us and we will plan the visit with that in mind.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
You can learn a lot from the ground. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Please don’t climb up for a closer look.
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
Different roofs, different checks
Box and secret gutters
A box gutter is built into the roof, often behind a parapet and when it overflows, water can get indoors. We inspect them as far as it is safe to see them.
Aluminium and other metal gutters
Joints and fixings are the weak points on metal gutters. Any leaks or corrosion we spot go in the report.
Common roof problems in Crow's Green
Valley, parapet and box gutters are frequently lined with lead or a sheet material. When a lining splits or an outlet blocks, the water can come inside, because there is no outer edge for it to spill over. Lead is also a target for theft.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Leaking or loose downpipes
- Gutters that have fallen out of line
- Gutters full of debris and silt
- Water backing up from a hidden gutter
If your home is one of the older ones in the streets near Church of St James, the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine.
What to check before booking
- Their insurance cover
- Their report turnaround times
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- What the report includes, and whether it has photographs
Before and after the survey
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Note any damp stains below the gutters
- Check that downpipes are firmly fixed to the wall
- Look out for overflows when it pours
- Ask for valleys and parapet gutters to be cleared too
The report comes with photos and clear written recommendations. You can pass it to whoever you choose to do the work so they know what needs doing.
Get trees and climbers near the eaves trimmed back using someone with the right kit. Fewer leaves in the gutters means fewer blockages.
Crow's Green: your questions answered
Is my home in Crow's Green 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’s 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.
Do you cover smaller places like Crow's Green?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
Will you walk on the roof?
Not always. Safety comes first, and fragile or steep roofs cannot always be walked on. We use safe viewpoints, the loft space and a drone where applicable.
What will the report tell me?
A photo-illustrated written report, explaining the condition of the gutter, any defects and our recommendations, in order of urgency where relevant. The Standard Survey adds moisture detection and a structural check, and the Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies and structural analysis.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Where it’s applicable and safe, yes. We are a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID), flying a sub-250g drone. Drone inspection is part of the Drone Roof Survey and the Premium Survey, where applicable.
Will I get photos?
Yes, every report has them. Pictures sit next to the findings they show, which makes the report easy to follow.
How much time does the visit need?
It typically takes an hour or two for a house, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. You’ll know roughly how long when we arrange the visit.
Also near Crow's Green
What else we do in Crow's Green
What happens on the day
The aim of the visit is simple: to look at the gutter as closely as is safe and record what we find. Everything we note and photograph goes into the written report. The visit normally takes roughly 1–2 hours for most houses, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. Rural addresses near Crow's Green can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions are welcome. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- 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.
- Findings are photographed and set out in a written report.
Preparing for the visit
- If you’re buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Check pets are kept safely away
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
Getting a price
Gutter survey starts from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, so call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the details.
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Local roofs in Crow's Green
Older buildings in Essex frequently have clay tiles and weatherboarding, 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. Before planning roof work on an older home, find out whether it’s listed or in a conservation area. Listed building consent covers changes to a listed building’s special interest, and an Article 4 direction can bring extra controls in a conservation area.
For landlords with property near Braintree station, a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let.
Crow's Green is about 5 miles west of Braintree, in Essex. We survey roofs in Crow's Green and the surrounding area as part of our work across London and South East England. Crow's Green is one of the places in Essex we cover. You can also see our page for Chelmsford.
Here we cover the CM7 postcode area for gutter surveys. Other places close to Crow's Green include Great Saling (1 mile south-east), Bardfield Saling (1 mile north), Great Bardfield (3 miles north), Wethersfield (3 miles north) and Little Bardfield (4 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Chelmsford (12 miles south), Braintree (5 miles east), Witham (10 miles south-east), Saffron Walden (12 miles north-west), Halstead (8 miles east) and Great Dunmow (5 miles south-west).
Near you in Crow's Green
Typical jobs here are in homes near The White Hart Inn, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Braintree station, roughly 4.7 miles south-east. Other landmarks nearby include Braintree Community Hospital (3.9 miles south-east).