Hertfordshire · London and the South East
Foxholes Gutter Survey
A survey of gutters, valleys, outlets and downpipes around Foxholes, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- Choked outlets or hopper heads
- Gutters overflowing in heavy rain
- Cracked or loose downpipes
Why act early in Foxholes
Water spilling from a gutter runs down and soaks the wall below. Left for months, that can lead to damp inside, worn pointing and rotten timber. Spotting the problem early tends to mean a simpler fix. With lower homes, common in places like Foxholes, there is little between a roof defect and the ceiling, so water can show inside quickly once it gets past the covering. Catching the cause first saves redecorating as well.
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Our price is from £150, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Foxholes
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Package prices that include VAT
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
Read our cost guide and our case studies.
How a gutter survey works in Foxholes
Most blocked gutters are full of leaves, moss or silt. Buildings near trees collect more and moss from the roof slopes makes it worse. Our survey shows which gutters are blocked or standing full, which outlets and hoppers are choked and whether overflows are working. Photos show each problem clearly. Blocked gutters are easy to put off, but they rarely get better. Typical surveys look at rotten fascias or stained soffits and sagging gutters and loose brackets, across parapet and box gutters, outlets and hoppers and valley gutters.
Houses in smaller places like Foxholes can face open ground, where wind and driving rain hit the roof harder. Ridge tiles, verges, chimney stacks and flashings take the worst of it. Checking those edges shows whether anything has begun to work loose before it lets water in. A loose ridge tile or slate gives the wind something to catch, and others soon follow.
The report is yours to share with whoever needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent.
- Place
- Foxholes (SG13)
- Region
- Hertfordshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- 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
How we price gutter surveys
Prices vary from roof to roof, and it comes down to:
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- House, block, shop or office
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- How many separate roofs there are, like extensions, dormers and garages
There are three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, with VAT included. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
Booking your survey
When you call or email, these details help:
- When you need the report by
- What’s prompted the survey
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- What kind of property and roof it is
A quick phone call is normally the easiest start: phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Tips that help
Most of what helps is simple and safe from the ground. Our suggestions:
- Don’t climb a ladder to look in the gutters
- Have gutters cleared at least once a year
- Check the loft with care after heavy rain
- Keep climbers away from the eaves
Once work is carried out, keep an eye on the gutters in the next downpour. Rain should flow to the outlets and down the downpipes, and if it doesn’t, raise it with whoever did the job.
Look at the gutters from indoors or the ground when it pours. Water spilling over the edge or out of a joint is a sign that something needs attention before the walls suffer.
What we cannot see
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, and that sets some limits:
- Blockages deep inside downpipes
- Pipes below ground level
- What’s behind fascias and inside walls
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will tell you before you book. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What we look at
- Fascias and soffits
- Eaves gutters
- Valley gutters
- Parapet and box gutters
- Downpipes
- Outlets and hoppers
Different roofs, different checks
Cast iron gutters
Cracks often open on the back of cast iron downpipes, so we check the wall behind for staining.
Box and secret gutters
Box gutters sit within the roof or behind a wall, so overflows can end up inside. We check them where they can safely be seen.
Foxholes homes and their roofs
In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first. Listing and conservation areas can both shape what roof work is allowed on an older home. The council is the place to check, along with Historic England’s list, ideally before any re-roofing is planned.
The streets around a church like Church of the Holy Trinity are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if your house is among the older ones nearby, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Wheatcroft Primary School, its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale. If you let a flat or house near Hertford East station, a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant.
Foxholes is about 1 mile east of Hertford, in Hertfordshire. Foxholes gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a careful inspection, photos and a written report. Foxholes is one of the towns and villages in Hertfordshire we cover. There is also a page for London.
Every address in SG13 is within our area for gutter surveys. If you need a gutter survey at a property on Ware Road, London Road and Fairfax Road or anywhere close by, we can survey it. Neighbouring places we cover for gutter surveys include Rush Green (1 mile north-east), Hertford Heath (1 mile south-east), Hertford (1 mile west), Little Amwell (1 mile south-east) and Horns Mill (1 mile south-west). Larger places within reach include Stevenage (10 miles north-west), St Albans (12 miles west), Bishop's Stortford (10 miles north-east), Welwyn Garden City (6 miles west), Harpenden (13 miles west) and Hitchin (14 miles north-west).
Local landmarks in Foxholes
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Simon Balle All-Through School, The Saracens Head Public House and Hertford Regional College. The nearest railway station is Hertford East station, about 0.8 miles north-west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Hertford County Hospital (1.5 miles west) and Mcmullen & Sons Brewery Museum (1.2 miles west). Green spaces nearby include King's Meads.
FAQs for Foxholes
Can a landlord with a rental near Hertford East station book a roof survey?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for. You can ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and what you need, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
Will you come out to Foxholes?
Yes, Foxholes is covered. We survey roofs across London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it’s useful to know about access.
What’s the price of a gutter survey?
The Basic Survey starts from £150, the Standard from £250 and the Premium from £400, all inc. VAT. Just call 07833 053749 or use the contact form for a price.
Are hidden gutters like valleys and box gutters included?
Yes. These gutters frequently cause leaks indoors when they block so we pay close attention to them. Parts of them may not be visible, and we’ll note that in the report.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
It depends on what we need to see. For inside areas and the roof space, someone has to give us access, while outside access can be discussed when booking.
Does the season matter for a gutter survey?
There’s no wrong time. If you’ve already seen a gutter overflowing, it’s best not to wait, because the walls take the water.
What does the report include?
Written findings with photos, covering the condition of the gutter, the defects we found and what we recommend, with the most urgent first where relevant. Standard adds moisture detection and a structural check; Premium adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies and structural analysis.
What happens on the day
There is not much for you to do on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we will get on with the inspection. The survey itself takes about one to two hours at a typical home, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. In a smaller place like Foxholes, parking is seldom the issue; lanes, gates and long drives are worth mentioning. Low roofs on bungalows can often be seen well from ground level, and the loft shows the rest, while taller roofs may need other vantage points or the drone where it applies.
- 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.
- 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.
How to prepare
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it’s shared
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Check we can get to the back of the property
Book a survey
Getting a price is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and give us some details about the property and we’ll explain which survey suits. We confirm the price before anything is booked.