Essex · London and the South East
Gutter Survey in Good Easter
An experienced roof surveyor for gutter surveys in Good Easter. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
- Gutters overflowing in heavy rain
- Downpipes that are split or coming away
- Choked outlets or hopper heads
About our gutter survey in Good Easter
Damp on walls, water marks under a valley or streaks down the brickwork often trace back to the gutters. Our gutter survey helps show whether the rainwater system is the cause, as far as can safely be seen. Where the cause looks more like the roof covering or a flashing, the report says so, with a suggested next step. If you’ve noticed water spilling over the gutter edge and hoppers and outlets full of debris, we can find out what’s behind it.
Some older homes in villages like Good Easter are listed or in a conservation area. That can affect what materials can be used when work is done, so check with the council before planning anything. A roof report helps you plan work with that in mind. Where a building is listed, matching the existing roof materials is frequently expected.
You can share the report with anyone who needs it: a seller or estate agent, an insurer, a roofer, a builder or a managing agent.
- Where
- Good Easter (CM1)
- Region
- Essex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What a gutter survey does not cover
Our survey is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- What’s behind fascias and inside walls
- The inside of buried drains
- Hidden sections we can’t view safely
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or email us and we will suggest the right survey before you book. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Parapet and box gutters
- Valley gutters
- Eaves gutters
- Fascias and soffits
- Outlets and hoppers
- Downpipes
Good Easter homes and their roofs
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. If your home is older, it’s worth knowing whether it is 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.
For any home in Good Easter, it’s the small, early fault that is cheapest to put right. If you live in an older home near Church of St Andrew, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs.
Good Easter is about 6 miles north-west of Chelmsford, in Essex. We provide gutter surveys for householders, landlords and businesses in Good Easter. Our area takes in places right across Essex. You can also see our page for Chelmsford.
Here we cover the CM1 postcode area for gutter surveys. We offer gutter surveys to properties on Mill Road, Souther Cross Road and School Road and the roads around them. We also cover the places around Good Easter: Chalk End (1 mile south), Mashbury (2 miles east), Margaret Roding (2 miles west), Leaden Roding (2 miles north-west) and Boyton Cross (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Chelmsford (6 miles south-east), Basildon (15 miles south), Braintree (11 miles north-east), Harlow (10 miles west), Brentwood (11 miles south) and Maldon (14 miles east).
What’s near Good Easter
A little further out are Broomfield Hospital (4.7 miles east) and Willingale Doe (3 miles south-west).
Common questions in Good Easter
Do you cover smaller places like Good Easter?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. Our area covers London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
Is Good Easter in the area you cover?
Yes, Good Easter is one of the places we work. Every survey there gets the same written report with photographs.
Will you check the drains below ground?
No. We look at above-ground rainwater only down to where the downpipes reach the ground. If a drain below ground looks like the cause, the report says so.
Could my damp wall be caused by the gutters?
The survey looks at whether rainwater is spilling onto the wall from overflows, leaking joints or loose downpipes. We cannot see inside walls, so we report on what’s visible.
Do I need to be at home?
That depends on the survey. For inside areas and the roof space, someone has to give us access; we’ll agree the details as you book.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes. A shared roof needs access agreed first. Mention it when you contact us and we will explain what’s needed.
How much time does the visit need?
A visit usually takes about one to two hours on an ordinary house, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. We’ll give you an idea when booking.
How we price gutter surveys
Not every roof costs the same to survey, and it comes down to:
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- Height and safe access
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- How big the roof is
All our prices include VAT. Prices start from £150, including VAT. You will know the price for the job before booking.
What we need to know
Getting the details right at the start saves time. It’s useful to include:
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- The address and postcode of the property
We confirm the price for your survey before booking, so you know where you stand. Our price is from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Tips that help
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They apply to most roofs:
- Watch the gutters during heavy rain
- Include valley, parapet and box gutters when clearing
- Check from ground level or a window, not a ladder
- Get trees that overhang the gutters trimmed
Landlords and managing agents can keep the report with the building’s records to help plan maintenance. The photographs help when you explain the work to others.
Have your gutters cleared at least once a year or more often near trees. Late autumn, after the leaves have fallen, is a sensible time. Clean gutters can do their job.
What we look for on each type of roof
Box and secret gutters
A secret gutter is tucked under the slates or tiles at an abutment or valley, so they’re easy to forget. The report records what could and couldn’t be seen.
Plastic (uPVC) gutters
Plastic can become brittle with age and split. We check joints, brackets and the line of each run.
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The survey, step by step
The visit has one job: to look at the gutter as closely as is safe and record what we find. Everything we note and photograph goes into the written report. The visit normally takes an hour or two for most homes, and longer where there are parapet, valley or box gutters to follow. Somewhere as small as Good Easter, 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.
- We ask about overflows, damp or leaks you’ve noticed.
- Gutters, downpipes, fascias and soffits are inspected from safe vantage points.
- Any valley, parapet or box gutters are looked at as far as safe access allows.
- The loft space is checked for water marks if it’s safe to get into.
- We send a written report with photos and clear recommendations.
Before the survey
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
Arrange a survey
Getting a price is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email, let us know about the property and we’ll explain which survey suits. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
Related advice
Surveys for landlords and agents in Good Easter
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. Recommendations are set out by urgency where it matters, which helps when budgeting.
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client.