Essex · London and the South East
Gutter survey in Great Dunmow, Essex
A careful look at the gutter at your property in Great Dunmow, with photos and a written report.
- Fascia boards damaged by overflowing water
- Blocked outlets and hoppers
- Water spilling over the gutter edge
What we’re asked to look at in Great Dunmow
Most gutter joints rely on seals or sealant that wear out. Plastic gutters move with heat and cold so their joints can start to leak. On cast iron, joints can rust and open up once the paint has worn away.
It’s worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Cracked or loose downpipes
- Overflowing valley or parapet gutters
- Dripping or leaking gutter joints
- Leaves and moss blocking gutters
If you own a rental within reach of Stansted Airport station, a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let.
What to check before booking
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- Are they insured for the work?
- Their track record with similar roofs
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
Gutter survey in Great Dunmow: what you get
Gutters have to slope gently towards the outlet to drain properly. Sagging brackets and slipped joints leave water standing and overflowing at the low points. We look along each run for sags, gaps and leaking joints and look at the brackets and downpipe clips. Recommendations are written down and prioritised by urgency where relevant. If you’ve noticed joints that drip after rain and fascia boards damaged by overflowing water, we can find out what’s behind it, on eaves gutters, downpipes and outlets and hoppers alike.
In a smaller place like Great Dunmow, homes range from older cottages to bungalows and newer houses. Coverings range from slate and clay tiles on older homes to concrete tiles on many later ones. On older homes, chimney stacks, valleys and gutters are typically where the work is. Nails and battens under older coverings often give out before the slates or tiles themselves.
The report is yours to share with whoever needs it: a seller or estate agent, an insurer, a roofer, a builder or a managing agent.
- Where
- Great Dunmow (CM6)
- Wider area
- Essex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What this survey cannot tell you
A survey is a careful look at the gutter, but it cannot do everything. The main limits are:
- What’s behind fascias and inside walls
- The inside of a downpipe along its whole length
- Underground drains, which need a CCTV drain survey
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or email us and we will tell you. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Valley gutters
- Parapet and box gutters
- Eaves gutters
- Outlets and hoppers
- Downpipes
- Fascias and soffits
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How the survey works
Safety comes first on every visit. Everything that can be seen safely is inspected, and if part of the roof can’t be seen, the report says so. The survey normally takes an hour or two at a house, depending on how many gutter runs and downpipes there are. For a survey in Great Dunmow, we agree the time, the access and parking before the day. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. If there are outbuildings or garages you want looked at, mention them.
- First, you let us know what you’ve seen, such as overflows or damp.
- Gutters, downpipes, fascias and soffits are inspected from safe vantage points.
- Valley, parapet and box gutters are inspected as far as they can safely be seen.
- The roof space is checked for water marks if it’s safe to get into.
- You get a written report with photos and recommendations.
Before we arrive
- If you are buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Let us know about parking near the property
Getting a price
A quick phone call is normally the easiest start: ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will ask a few questions about the roof. You will have a price before anything is arranged.
Advice
Common questions in Great Dunmow
Can a landlord with a rental near Stansted Airport station book a roof survey?
Yes, rented property is part of what we cover. Just ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and tell us about the building.
Do you cover smaller places like Great Dunmow?
Yes, Great Dunmow is covered. Our area covers London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned beforehand.
How do I arrange a gutter survey in Great Dunmow?
To book, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and let us know the address and what you’d like to know. We’ll confirm the price and agree a day with you.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
Not necessarily. If we only need the outside, we can agree that beforehand, but anything inside needs someone there to give access.
Do you survey at weekends?
Yes, we carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays as well as weekdays. To book, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
Will you look at parapet and box gutters as well?
Yes, as far as they can be seen safely. We look from vantage points, the roof space and the roof itself where safe, and by drone where it is applicable.
Is a CCTV drain survey included?
No, CCTV drain work is not part of this survey. The survey covers gutters, outlets, hoppers, downpipes and overflows and note any sign that the drains need checking.
What we look for on each type of roof
Fascias and soffits
Most gutters are fixed to the fascia, so a rotten fascia can let the gutter drop. Damaged or stained boards are recorded.
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.
What affects the cost of gutter surveys
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. The main factors are:
- The size of the roof
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
Every price we give includes VAT. Our price is from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for the job before booking.
Helping us price your survey
The more you tell us, the easier it is to price the survey. When you get in touch, it is useful to mention:
- What made you get in touch
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
Gutter survey starts from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, and you can phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email to find out.
Before and after the survey
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out:
- Check for spilling water in a downpour
- Watch ceilings under valley gutters for fresh marks
- Check that downpipes are firmly fixed to the wall
- Don’t leave hidden gutters out of a clear-out
You receive a report with photographs and clear written recommendations. Share it with a contractor of your choice so they can see exactly what’s needed.
Have overhanging branches and climbing plants cut back from the roof by someone who can do it safely. Less debris means fewer blocked outlets.
Local roofs in Great Dunmow
Before planning roof work on an older home, find out whether it’s listed or in a conservation area. 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 lots of post-war and modern estates besides. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look.
If your house is among the older ones in the streets near Parish Church of St Mary the Virgin, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs. Take a building like Dunmow St Mary's Primary School: large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other.
Great Dunmow is about 9 miles west of Braintree, in Essex. Bookings from Great Dunmow are handled just like any other: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Great Dunmow is one of the places in Essex where we work for gutter surveys. There’s also a page for Chelmsford.
All of CM6 is within our area for gutter surveys. That includes homes and businesses on Market Place, High Street and Station Road. Being close to the B1008 and B1057, Great Dunmow is easy for us to reach for gutter surveys. We also cover the places around Great Dunmow: Church End (1 mile north-east), Little Easton (2 miles north-west), Barnston (2 miles south-east), High Roding (3 miles south-west) and Great Canfield (3 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Chelmsford (11 miles south-east), Braintree (9 miles east), Harlow (13 miles south-west), Witham (13 miles south-east), Saffron Walden (11 miles north-west) and Halstead (13 miles east).
What’s near Great Dunmow
In Great Dunmow, that means homes and buildings near Helena Romanes School and Sixth Form Centre and The Chequers Public House. For rail, the closest station is Stansted Airport station, about 4.3 miles west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Little Easton Moat (1.6 miles north-west).