Essex · London and the South East
Gutter survey in Fordstreet, Essex
A survey of gutters, valleys, outlets and downpipes in Fordstreet, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photographs.
- Fascia boards damaged by overflowing water
- Leaves and moss blocking gutters
- Overflowing eaves gutters
Fordstreet: your questions answered
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Chappel & Wakes Colne station?
Yes, that’s a common request. We just need to know who will give access, and we can send the report to you or your agent.
Will you come out to Fordstreet?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We work right across London and the South East. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
Is it a structural engineer’s report?
No. Our survey isn’t a structural engineer’s report, and it does not include calculations. If we see signs that need an engineer’s opinion, we will recommend one.
Do you take photos of the roof?
Yes, plenty. Each finding is shown in a picture where possible.
What happens next?
You will receive the report by email, and you decide the next step: raise it with a seller, send it to an insurer, brief a roofer or share it with a managing agent.
Are hidden gutters like valleys and box gutters included?
Yes. Hidden gutters are a common cause of leaks inside so we pay close attention to them. Parts of them may not be visible, and we’ll note that in the report.
How many surveys have you done?
We have been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have completed over 5,000 surveys.
How a gutter survey works in Fordstreet
Gutters carry rain off the roof and away from the walls. When they block, leak or lose their fall, the water goes where it shouldn’t, often down the brickwork or into the building. We check the full rainwater system above ground, including gutters, valleys, outlets, hoppers and downpipes. The findings go into a written report with photos. If you are worried about fascia boards damaged by overflowing water and dripping or leaking gutter joints, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
In a small place like Fordstreet, many roofs stand in the open, so ridges, chimney stacks, flashings and gutters work hard. Damp in old walls is slow to dry, so a small leak can do a lot of harm. A roof report shows what needs attention first. On exposed older roofs, chimneys and lead flashings are often the first to give way.
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.
- Location
- Fordstreet (CO6)
- Region
- Essex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Landlord and commercial surveys in Fordstreet
Letting agents often book on a landlord’s behalf. Access is agreed with the tenant ahead of time.
Shared roofs need a little more planning: we need access agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Mention it when you contact us and we’ll plan the survey around it.
Prices for gutter surveys in Fordstreet
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- Which survey package you book
- Height and safe access
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
Gutter survey starts from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included, and we will tell you which fits.
Helping us price your survey
Before you get in touch, it helps to have:
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- The type of building and roof, like pitched or flat
- The property’s address and postcode
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
Not sure which survey you need? It is easiest to ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We’ll talk you through the options and what they cost.
Gutter surveys in Fordstreet: local notes
There are about 500,000 buildings on England’s list of listed buildings, and around 10,000 conservation areas. If your 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, so the council is the place to ask. Weatherboarded walls and clay tile roofs are typical of older Essex buildings, 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.
Landlords with a home close to Chappel & Wakes Colne station may find that a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Holy Trinity CofE Primary School, large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other.
Fordstreet is about 5 miles west of Colchester, in Essex. We survey roofs in Fordstreet and the surrounding area as part of our work across London and the South East. Our Essex coverage includes Fordstreet. For surveys nearby, see our Chelmsford page.
Surveys in CO6 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Whether your property is on Ford Street, Fordstreet Hill and Ponders Road or a nearby road, we can survey it. We also cover the places around Fordstreet: Rose Green (1 mile north-west), Chappel (2 miles north-west), Swan Street (2 miles west), Wakes Colne (2 miles north-west) and Great Tey (2 miles west). Larger places within reach include Colchester (5 miles east), Braintree (10 miles west), Maldon (13 miles south), Witham (10 miles south-west), Camulodunum (4 miles south-east) and Halstead (7 miles west).
Near you in Fordstreet
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Queen's Head Public House. Fordstreet’s nearest station is Chappel & Wakes Colne station, about 1.8 miles north-west of the centre. Nearby you will also find Essex County Hospital (4.4 miles east) and Mount Bures (3.6 miles north). The countryside around Fordstreet includes Iron Latch.
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. Notes and photographs go into the written report. The visit typically takes roughly 1–2 hours on an ordinary house; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. Somewhere like Fordstreet needs a little journey planning: tell us about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. The roof is looked at from the ground, 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.
- 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 safely be seen.
- Where it’s safe, we check the loft for signs of water.
- A report with photographs and recommendations follows.
How to prepare
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
Getting a price
To arrange a survey, ring 07833 053749 or email us and tell us the address and what’s prompted the survey. You will know the price before anything is booked.
Advice
When to book a survey in Fordstreet
Gutter brackets work loose or corrode with age. A gutter full of wet debris is heavy and the extra load drags the gutter down. Lose the fall and water gathers in the dip, then overflows.
Most people get in touch after spotting one of these:
- Overflowing valley or parapet gutters
- Gutters that have fallen out of line
- Blocked outlets and hoppers
- Water spilling over the gutter edge
If your home is one of the older ones in the streets near Church of St Margaret and St Catherine, 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
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- What happens after the report arrives
- What exactly goes into their report
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
Different roofs, different checks
Plastic (uPVC) gutters
Joints that have pulled apart are a common fault on plastic gutters. We record each one we can see.
Fascias and soffits
Overflowing water stains soffits and rots timber. They’re looked at as part of the survey.
Nearby places to Fordstreet
What else we do in Fordstreet
Can I check my roof myself?
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way. That part is for a survey, using safe viewpoints and a drone where applicable.
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.