Essex · London and the South East
Gutter survey in Eastwick, Essex
A survey of gutters, valleys, outlets and downpipes for Eastwick, from an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photos.
- Leaves and moss blocking gutters
- Leaks at the gutter joints
- Water backing up from a hidden gutter
Gutter survey in Eastwick: what you get
Eaves gutters at the front of a building are easy to spot, but many are not. Valley, parapet, box and secret gutters can overflow inside the building when they block. We inspect them as far as it is safe to see them using vantage points, the loft space and the roof itself where safe. Hidden gutters are a common source of leaks inside. We survey parapet and box gutters, eaves gutters and downpipes, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are gutters overflowing in heavy rain and rotten fascias or stained soffits.
Village roofs often face open fields and take the full force of wind and rain, so ridges, chimney stacks, flashings and gutters work hard. Older walls take a long time to dry once water gets in. A written report sets out what to deal with and in what order. Lead flashings and old chimney stacks are often where weather gets in first.
If any part of the gutter couldn’t be seen safely, we say so in the report. You’ll know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t.
- Place
- Eastwick (CM20)
- Region
- Essex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Surveys for landlords and agents in Eastwick
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants, at a time agreed in advance. We survey seven days a week, which can make access easier.
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Eastwick. To discuss a property or a block, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Different roofs, different checks
Lead-lined valley and parapet gutters
Many older homes have lead-lined valley and parapet gutters. Splits and failed joints in the lead can let water straight in.
Aluminium and other metal gutters
Long metal gutter runs on larger buildings can hide blocked outlets, so we check the outlets carefully.
How it works
Every roof is different; as a rough guide, the survey takes between one and two hours at a house, depending on how many gutter runs and downpipes there are. You’re welcome to ask questions while we are there. For a village or hamlet like Eastwick, the journey is planned beforehand: let us know about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. On the day, we inspect everything that’s safely in view, inside and out.
- We start by hearing about any drips, overflows or damp patches.
- Gutters, downpipes, fascias and soffits are inspected from safe vantage points.
- Valley, parapet and box gutters are inspected as far as they can be seen safely.
- Where the loft can be reached safely, we check it for staining or damp.
- The findings are written up with photographs and recommendations.
Preparing for the visit
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Jot down any questions you want answered
Book a survey
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, so ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the details.
Advice
Honest limits
No survey can tell you everything, and we’d rather be clear about that before you book. Bear these in mind:
- Damage hidden inside walls or behind boards
- Blockages deep inside downpipes
- Underground drains, which need a CCTV drain survey
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or email us and we will tell you before booking. The full list of what we check.
What we check
- Valley gutters
- Fascias and soffits
- Eaves gutters
- Outlets and hoppers
- Parapet and box gutters
- Downpipes
What we are asked to look at in Eastwick
Hidden gutters are often lined with lead or another sheet covering. Splits and blocked outlets in these gutters can send water straight into the building, because there is no outer edge for it to spill over. Lead linings can also be stolen.
Problems we come across frequently include:
- Rotten fascias or stained soffits
- Overflowing eaves gutters
- Leaks at the gutter joints
- Sagging gutters and loose brackets
If you let a flat or house near Harlow Town station, a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let.
Before booking anyone
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- Whether the roof space is looked at, where there is one
- What they will not be able to tell you
Also near Eastwick
Also in Eastwick
Your questions about gutter surveys in Eastwick
How do I find out if my home in Eastwick is listed?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
I let a flat near Harlow Town station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, rented property is part of what we cover. Just call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and let us know about the building.
Could my damp wall be caused by the gutters?
Overflowing gutters often lead to damp walls, and we check for exactly that. If the cause looks like something else, the report says so, based on what we can see.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Where it’s applicable and safe, yes. We’re 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.
How do I arrange a gutter survey in Eastwick?
Just ring 07833 053749 or send us an email. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day, weekday or weekend.
Is Eastwick in your area?
Yes. Our area covers London and South East England, and that includes Eastwick.
Does someone need to be in?
Not necessarily. If we only need the outside, we can agree that in advance, but anything inside needs someone there to give access.
Local roofs in Eastwick
If your home is older, it is worth knowing whether it’s listed or in a conservation area before planning roof work. 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. Weatherboarded walls and clay tile roofs are typical of older Essex buildings, and a good many post-war and modern estates besides. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look.
The streets around a church such as Church of St Botolph are often among the oldest in a place, and if your house is among the older ones nearby, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs. Trees in and around Harlow Marsh shed leaves that can end up in nearby gutters, and an overflowing gutter soon means a wet wall.
Eastwick is about 2 miles north-west of Harlow, in Essex. Eastwick is part of the area we cover and the surrounding area as part of our work across London and the South East. We cover towns and villages across Essex. You can also see our page for Chelmsford.
We survey roofs across CM20 for gutter surveys and the streets around it. Other places close to Eastwick include Little Parndon (1 mile south), Gilston (1 mile north-east), Great Parndon (2 miles south), Roydon (2 miles south-west) and Staple Tye (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Brentwood (14 miles south-east), Loughton (9 miles south), Waltham Abbey (7 miles south-west), Great Dunmow (13 miles north-east), Epping (6 miles south) and Stansted Mountfitchet (9 miles north-east).
Near you in Eastwick
In Eastwick, that means homes and buildings near Burnt Mill Academy, Harlow Marsh and The Lion Inn and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Harlow Town station, roughly 0.5 miles south-east. Well-known places in the area include Princess Alexandra Hospital (0.9 miles south) and Mark Hall Cycle Museum (1.8 miles east). Open spaces near Eastwick include Hunsdon Mead.
Checking the roof from the ground
A lot can be seen from ground level. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Please don’t climb up for a closer look.
Your own check is a good start, but it is not a survey. You won’t see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from the ground, and those are details a survey looks at closely.