Essex · London and the South East
Gutter Survey in Dedham
We take a careful look at the gutter at your property in Dedham, and put it all in a report with photos.
- Dripping or leaking gutter joints
- Water spilling over the gutter edge
- Gutters full of debris and silt
Gutter surveys for homes and businesses in Dedham
Gutters are usually fixed to fascia boards, so fascias and soffits are part of the survey. Water that overflows for long enough can rot timber fascias and mark the soffits underneath. On buildings from before 2000, some soffits and rainwater goods may be asbestos cement. We don’t carry out asbestos testing, but we flag anything that could contain it. We survey outlets and hoppers, downpipes and parapet and box gutters, and common reasons people get in touch are soffits marked by water and joints that drip after rain.
Some older homes in villages like Dedham are listed or in a conservation area. If yours is, re-roofing in different materials may need consent, so the council is the place to check. A roof report helps you plan work with that in mind. Older materials such as clay tiles, slate and stone are often matched when work is done.
You receive the findings by email, easy to pass on to a roofer, an agent or an insurer. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24–48 hours and Premium on the day.
- Location
- Dedham (CO7)
- Wider area
- Essex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What we look for on each type of roof
Lead-lined valley and parapet gutters
Lead linings are common in valleys and parapet gutters on older houses. A split lining can leak straight into the building.
Plastic (uPVC) gutters
On plastic systems, slipped joints are one of the most common faults. The report notes every one we spot.
How the survey works
The visit typically starts outside and finishes in the loft: outside views come first, then the loft space if there’s safe access. All told, expect about one to two hours at most homes, and longer for a large or complex roof. Somewhere like Dedham needs a little journey planning: tell us about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. The roof is looked at from ground level, from windows, from the loft where there is safe access and from the roof where it is safe.
- We start with what you’ve noticed, such as damp or overflowing gutters.
- The eaves gutters, downpipes and fascias are checked from ground level and windows.
- Valleys, parapets and box gutters are inspected where they can safely be seen.
- Where it is safe, we check the loft for signs of water.
- You receive a report with photos and recommendations.
Before we arrive
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Leave side gates unlocked
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the freeholder or managing agent
Arrange a survey
Booking is simple: just call 07833 053749 or email us and give us a few details about the property and we will suggest the right survey. The price is agreed up front.
Related advice
Landlord and commercial surveys in Dedham
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 with less disruption.
Letting agents frequently book on a landlord’s behalf, and the report can go to both. Access is agreed with the tenant ahead of time.
Why it’s worth a survey now in Dedham
It’s easy to put damp down to the wrong cause. 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. For an older or listed building in a place like Dedham, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so leaving a defect until it is urgent leaves less time to plan.
Gutter survey starts from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on how big and how high the roof is, how it can safely be seen and the package you choose.
Why book us in Dedham
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- Every finding written up with photos
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
Take a look at what a roof survey costs or our case studies.
What else we do in Dedham
What we cannot see
A survey is a close look at the gutter, but it can’t do everything. Its limits include:
- Damage hidden inside walls or behind boards
- What’s hidden inside a downpipe
- The inside of buried drains
If you’re not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will give you a straight answer. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Parapet and box gutters
- Eaves gutters
- Outlets and hoppers
- Valley gutters
- Downpipes
- Fascias and soffits
Prices for gutter surveys in Dedham
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- The roof’s overall size
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
For a price for your roof in Dedham, call 07833 053749 or email us and tell us about the roof. We will confirm the figure before booking.
Booking your survey
There is no need for technical words. Just tell us:
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- Dates you are working to, such as exchange
- Where the property is, with the postcode
For a price for gutter surveys in Dedham, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form. The address, the type of property and what you’d like to know help us give you an accurate price.
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Dedham
The coast is about 4 miles or less from Dedham, where sea air brings more salt and stronger wind than inland. Metal fixings and flashings corrode faster in salt air, while gales work at loose ridges, slates and tiles, while driving rain finds any gap. 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.
For landlords with property near Manningtree station, a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant. Take an older house close to Parish Church of St Mary: old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs. Castle House, about 0.5 miles south-east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Dedham. Older homes in the area may have roofs that need matching materials when work is done.
Dedham is about 6 miles north-east of Colchester, in Essex. If you’re in Dedham, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Dedham is one of the places in Essex where we work. We also survey roofs in Chelmsford.
We cover every part of CO7 for gutter surveys and the streets around it. We cover properties on High Street, School Lane and The Drift and the roads around them. We also cover Lamb Corner (1 mile south-west), Dedham Heath (1 mile south), Stratford St Mary (1 mile north-west), Ardleigh Heath (2 miles south) and Higham (2 miles north-west). We also work in nearby towns like Colchester (6 miles south-west), Clacton-on-Sea (13 miles south-east), Harwich (12 miles east), Camulodunum (7 miles south-west), Halstead (15 miles west) and Greenstead (5 miles south-west).
Landmarks near Dedham
In Dedham, that means homes and buildings near The Sun Inn and East Bergholt High School, among other places. The nearest railway station is Manningtree station, roughly 2.4 miles east. A little further out are Severalls Hospital (4.9 miles south-west) and Little Wenham Castle (4.1 miles north-east). For a walk, there’s Cattawade Marshes.
FAQs for Dedham
Is Dedham within the area you cover?
Yes, we do. We work right across London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned beforehand.
I let a flat near Manningtree station. Can you check the roof?
Yes. We survey roofs for landlords, letting agents and managing agents as well as owners. Just call 07833 053749 or email us with the details, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
Will you check the loft?
Typically, if there’s one and it can be reached safely. The roof space can show things the outside can’t, such as damp timbers, staining or daylight.
What will the report tell me?
It sets out what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, with photos throughout. Anything we couldn’t see safely is noted too, so you know exactly what was covered.
Will you photograph what you find?
Yes. Photographs are part of every report, so you can see each point for yourself.
Is a Saturday or Sunday visit possible?
Yes, weekend visits are possible as well as weekdays. To book, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Yes, where it is applicable. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID and fly a drone under 250g, and every flight depends on the airspace and the weather.