Hertfordshire · London and the South East
Gutter survey in Daw's End, Hertfordshire
We take a careful look at the gutter at your property in Daw's End, and put it all in a written report with photos.
- Dripping or leaking gutter joints
- Gutters full of debris and silt
- Cracked or loose downpipes
Can I check my roof myself?
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from ground level or a window. Water spilling over the edge can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
How a gutter survey works in Daw's End
This survey covers rainwater above ground: gutters, outlets, hoppers, downpipes and overflows. It is not a CCTV drain survey, so we cannot see inside underground pipes. Where water seems to be backing up from below ground, we’ll say so in the report, with a suggestion to book a separate drain survey. Anything we find above ground, such as a split hopper or a leaking downpipe, is photographed and recorded. We are frequently asked to look into leaves and moss blocking gutters and overflowing eaves gutters, on valley gutters, fascias and soffits and parapet and box gutters.
Older buildings in small places like Daw's End 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. Knowing the roof’s condition helps you plan ahead with that in mind. Where a building is listed, matching the existing roof materials is frequently expected.
What you get is a clear record of the gutter on the day we saw it. That makes it useful now and a handy reference later.
- Location
- Daw's End (SG9)
- Region
- Hertfordshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Different roofs, different checks
Lead-lined valley and parapet gutters
Lead gutters need their linings, steps and outlets in good order where it is safe to see them. Missing lead is something we check for too.
Fascias and soffits
Overflowing water stains soffits and rots timber. They’re looked at as part of the survey.
What affects the price in Daw's End
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before booking. This is what makes a difference:
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- How big the roof is
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on the size and height of the roof, how it can be seen safely and the package you choose.
Helping us price your survey
These details help when you get in touch:
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- What made you get in touch
- Dates you’re working to, such as exchange
Unsure which package suits your roof? The easiest way is to phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We will explain the options and the price.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Daw's End
Where a roof is shared: we need access agreed with the freeholder or managing agent. Mention it when you contact us and we will plan the visit with that in mind.
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Daw's End. For a price for a let property or a block, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
FAQs for Daw's End
Do you cover smaller places like Daw's End?
Yes, Daw's End is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
Is my home in Daw's End listed or in a conservation area?
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, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Can you give me structural calculations?
No. Our survey is not a structural engineer’s report. We’ll recommend an engineer if we see signs that call for one.
Do you test soffits or gutters 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 it can be checked before work starts.
Will you check the drains below ground?
No, CCTV drain work is not part of this survey. The survey covers gutters, outlets, hoppers, downpipes and overflows and flags signs of a drain problem.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. This is a survey of the roof only, and it is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It can sit alongside a RICS survey if you want both.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
Not necessarily. An outside-only look can be arranged beforehand, but anything inside needs someone there to give access.
The survey, step by step
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. It normally takes an hour or two for most homes, and longer where there are parapet, valley or box gutters to follow. Around Daw's End, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so it is useful to know whether there’s a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- You let us know where you’ve seen overflows, drips or damp.
- We walk round the building and check the gutters, downpipes and fascias from the ground.
- Valleys, parapets and box gutters are inspected where they can be seen safely.
- Where it’s safe, we check the loft for signs of water.
- You receive a report with photos and recommendations.
How to prepare
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Tell us about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
Getting a price
Every survey is priced before it’s booked, so you know the cost up front. Our price is from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, call 07833 053749 or email us.
Advice
Towns and villages near Daw's End
Also in Daw's End
Do you need a gutter survey in Daw's End?
Moss grows on many tiled and slate roofs, and rain washes it down into the gutters. Mixed with grit from the roof, it settles as silt that holds water in the gutter and lets weeds take root.
We are often asked to look at:
- Downpipes that are split or coming away
- Gutters full of debris and silt
- Fascia boards damaged by overflowing water
- Choked outlets or hopper heads
If you live in an older home near Church of St George, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- What experience they bring
- Their report turnaround times
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
Gutter surveys around Daw's End
Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates, and flat-roofed additions turn up almost everywhere. Whatever the covering, it is often the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first. What can be done to an older roof may depend on listing or a conservation area. Your council and Historic England’s list will tell you where you stand, before anyone quotes for re-roofing.
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Anstey First School, its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale.
Daw's End is in Hertfordshire. Roofs in Daw's End get the same thorough look as anywhere else in Hertfordshire. Our area takes in places right across Hertfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Chelmsford.
We work across SG9 for gutter surveys and the streets around it. Neighbouring places we cover for gutter surveys include Anstey (1 mile north), Great Hormead (1 mile south), Wyddial (2 miles west), Brent Pelham (2 miles south-east) and Lower Green (2 miles north-east). We also work in nearby towns like Stevenage (11 miles south-west), Bishop's Stortford (9 miles south-east), Hitchin (13 miles west), Hoddesdon (15 miles south), Hertford (13 miles south-west) and Letchworth (11 miles west).
What’s near Daw's End
In Daw's End, that means homes and buildings near The Blind Fiddler pub and the streets around them. Well-known places in the area include Anstey Hales Farm (0.6 miles north-east). The countryside around Daw's End includes Hawkins Wood.