Essex · London and the South East
Daws Heath Gutter Survey
Find out what’s going on with the gutter before you spend money on it. Gutter surveys in Daws Heath, with photos and a clear written report.
- Joints that drip after rain
- Downpipes that are split or coming away
- Gutters that have fallen out of line
What happens if roof problems are left?
It is easy to put damp down to the wrong cause. When rainwater goods are the source, treating the wall alone won’t solve it. A gutter survey helps rule the rainwater system in or out. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like Daws Heath, driving rain gets into any weakness, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
Every price we give includes VAT. Gutter survey starts from £150, including VAT. You will know the price for your roof before booking.
Why book with us
- Over 20 years’ experience
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- An independent look at the roof
See our cost guide and our case studies.
Gutter survey in Daws Heath
We carry out gutter surveys in Daws Heath as part of our cover across London and the South East. On the day, we inspect everything that’s safely in view from ground level, windows, the loft space and the roof where it’s safe. A visit typically takes about 1–2 hours at a house, depending on how many gutter runs and downpipes there are. Afterwards, you get a written report with photos and recommendations. If you are worried about leaking or loose downpipes and overflowing eaves gutters, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
Somewhere as small as Daws Heath, homes are often older cottages and farmhouses, with outbuildings and some newer houses. Roofs there can be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, and chimney stacks are frequently old. We report on what can be seen safely, and thatch is a specialist material. On older roofs, it is usually the chimneys and lead flashings that need work first.
How fast the report arrives depends on the package: the Basic Survey within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey on the same day.
- Where
- Daws Heath (SS7)
- Wider area
- Essex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What we do, step by step
Once we’ve finished looking, we write up our findings in a report with photos. On timing, it typically takes between one and two hours at a house, depending on how many gutter runs and downpipes there are. Somewhere as small as Daws Heath, access is frequently the only tricky part. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- 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 ground level.
- We check hidden gutters as far as safe access allows.
- The roof space is checked for staining, where it can be reached safely.
- You receive a report with photos and recommendations.
Before we arrive
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- If you are buying, check with the agent that we can get in
Book a survey
For a price for gutter surveys in Daws Heath, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form. A few details about the property and the roof help us give you an accurate price.
Related advice
Tips from our surveys
Small things make a difference. Our tips:
- Look for green streaks or damp patches on walls
- Look out for overflows when it pours
- Leave gutter checks at height to someone equipped for it
- Check that downpipes are firmly fixed to the wall
If we think the problem lies underground, we will say so, so a drain survey can be arranged. We also note anything else we spot on the roof while we’re there.
Get the gutters cleared every year or more often near trees. The best time is usually after the leaves have dropped. Clean gutters can do their job.
DIY checks: what’s safe
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.
A lot can be seen from the ground. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Please do not climb up for a closer look.
Nearby places to Daws Heath
Other services in Daws Heath
Landlord and commercial surveys in Daws Heath
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. Recommendations are set out with the most urgent first where relevant, which helps when budgeting.
Letting agents and landlords in Daws Heath book surveys as well as homeowners. The report gives you a dated record of the gutter, with photographs, which helps you plan work between tenancies.
Common questions in Daws Heath
Does being near the coast affect roofs in Daws Heath?
Yes, coastal weather is harder on roofs: there’s more wind, and more salt in the air. Exposed details such as ridges, verges, flashings and metal fixings are the ones to watch, and Daws Heath is within about 3 miles of the coast.
Will you come out to Daws Heath?
Yes, Daws Heath is covered. We cover the whole of London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it is useful to know about access.
How soon will I get the report?
Each package has its own report time. Basic is within 48 hours, Standard is 24–48 hours and Premium is the same day. Mention any deadline as you book.
Can a gutter survey explain damp on my walls?
Leaking gutters and downpipes are a common cause of damp walls, and the survey looks for that. If the evidence points elsewhere, we’ll say so as far as we can tell from what’s visible.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes. A shared roof needs access agreed first, with the freeholder or managing agent. Mention it when you contact us and we’ll explain what’s needed.
How much is a gutter survey?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The price depends on the size of the building and how easy the gutters are to see. For a price, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
More than 5,000 surveys over 20+ years, across London and South East England.
Different roofs, different checks
Fascias and soffits
Fascias carry the gutters, so rot in the boards can loosen the whole run. Damaged or stained boards are recorded.
Lead-lined valley and parapet gutters
Lead linings are common in valleys and parapet gutters on older houses. Splits and failed joints in the lead can let water straight in.
Gutter surveys in Daws Heath: local notes
The coast is about 3 miles or less from Daws Heath, and places near the sea get more salt in the air and more wind than inland. Near the sea, metal fixings wear faster and loose pieces on a roof are more likely to lift. 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.
Take a building like The Deanes School: its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale. If your house is among the older ones in the streets near St Michael's and All Angels, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look. Trees in and around Hadleigh Farm shed leaves that can end up in nearby gutters, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls.
Daws Heath is about 1 mile east of Thundersley, in Essex. We survey roofs in Daws Heath and the rest of Essex. Daws Heath is one of the places in Essex we cover for gutter surveys. You can also see our page for Chelmsford.
Surveys in SS7 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. That includes homes and businesses on Western Road, Wyburn Road and Marlin Close. Close by, we survey roofs in Hadleigh (1 mile south), Rayleigh (2 miles north), Leigh-on-Sea (2 miles south-east), Eastwood (2 miles east) and Stroud Green (3 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Chelmsford (13 miles north-west), Basildon (7 miles west), Brentwood (14 miles west), Maldon (11 miles north), Canvey Island (3 miles south) and Billericay (9 miles north-west).
Near you in Daws Heath
We work in homes and buildings around Hadleigh Farm and Westwood Academy. The closest station to Daws Heath is Rayleigh station, about 1.6 miles north. Nearby you’ll also find Bay Museum (3.9 miles south) and Chartwell Private Hospital (1.7 miles south-east). Open spaces near Daws Heath include Pound Wood.