Essex · London and the South East
Great Horkesley Gutter Survey
Find out what’s going on with the gutter before you decide what to do next. We carry out gutter surveys in Great Horkesley, with photographs and a clear written report.
- Gutters overflowing in heavy rain
- Brackets that have dropped or snapped
- Blocked outlets and hoppers
What happens on the day
Before we start, let us know why you’ve booked: a purchase, a leak, a storm, new work or simply peace of mind. It helps us focus on what matters most to you. Most visits take roughly 1–2 hours for most homes, and longer where there are parapet, valley or box gutters to follow. A visit to Great Horkesley is planned like any other: the time, the access and where to park are agreed beforehand. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. If there are outbuildings or garages you want looked at, mention them.
- You tell us where you’ve seen overflows, drips or damp.
- The eaves gutters, downpipes and fascias are looked at from ground level and windows.
- We check hidden gutters as far as safe access allows.
- Where it’s safe, we check the loft for signs of water.
- A report with photographs and recommendations follows.
Preparing for the visit
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Tell us about parking before the day
How to book
Once you know what you need, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form. From there it’s a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day, weekday or weekend.
Related advice
Gutter survey in Great Horkesley: what you get
Your gutters take the rain from the roof and lead it 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. You get a report with photos. If you’ve noticed gutters packed with leaves or moss and hoppers and outlets full of debris, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on parapet and box gutters, downpipes and eaves gutters alike.
Around Great Horkesley, older cottages sit alongside bungalows and newer houses. Older roofs can have slate, clay tiles or other traditional coverings, while many later ones have concrete tiles. Chimneys, valleys and gutters on older homes frequently need the most attention, and the fixings under the coverings matter too. Nails and battens under older coverings often give out before the slates or tiles themselves.
How fast the report arrives depends on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day.
- Location
- Great Horkesley (CO6)
- Region
- Essex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Places near Great Horkesley
Also in Great Horkesley
Landlord and commercial surveys in Great Horkesley
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants. Surveys run on any day of the week, which helps when tenants work during the week.
If you own several properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To arrange surveys for several addresses, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the addresses.
Honest limits
Our findings are based on what we can see safely on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- Whether a material contains asbestos (a specialist asbestos surveyor’s job)
- What’s hidden inside a downpipe
- Hidden sections we cannot view safely
If you are not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will give you a straight answer. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roof types and parts we check
- Fascias and soffits
- Outlets and hoppers
- Valley gutters
- Downpipes
- Eaves gutters
- Parapet and box gutters
DIY checks: what’s safe
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Photograph them and note the date, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
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 ground level.
FAQs for Great Horkesley
Is my home in Great Horkesley listed or in a conservation area?
We can’t confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Do you cover smaller places like Great Horkesley?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, if whoever owns or manages the building agrees access. On a shared roof we can only inspect the parts we’re allowed to reach, and the report makes that clear.
Can you tell me if my old gutters contain asbestos?
No, that is a job for a specialist asbestos surveyor. We point out materials on older buildings that could contain asbestos so you can arrange that check.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. Our survey is a roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey of the whole building. It focuses on the roof, so it sits alongside a building survey rather than replacing it.
Do you check valley and parapet gutters?
Yes, where it’s safe to see them. We use the ground, windows, the roof space and the roof where it’s safe and a drone where applicable.
How much is a gutter survey?
Our packages start from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, including VAT. Just phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email for a price.
Great Horkesley homes and their roofs
Before planning roof work on an older home, find out whether it’s listed or in a conservation area. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent, and councils can also use Article 4 directions to control changes in conservation areas. Older buildings in Essex frequently have clay tiles and weatherboarding, and plenty 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 you let a flat or house near Colchester station, knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints. Take an older house close to Church of St John: its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first. If you look after a building such as The Bishop William Ward Church of England Primary School, long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle.
Great Horkesley is about 3 miles north of Colchester, in Essex. Wherever you are in Great Horkesley, we can carry out gutter surveys at your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. Our area takes in places right across Essex, large and small. We also survey roofs in Chelmsford.
Here we cover the CO6 postcode area for gutter surveys. We cover properties on Exeter Close, Malvern Way and Keelers Way. Other places close to Great Horkesley include Mile End (1 mile south-east), West Bergholt (1 mile south-west), Little Horkesley (2 miles north-west), Wissington (3 miles north-west) and Fordham Heath (3 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Colchester (3 miles south), Braintree (14 miles west), Clacton-on-Sea (15 miles south-east), Witham (13 miles south-west), Camulodunum (3 miles south) and Halstead (10 miles west).
Landmarks near Great Horkesley
In Great Horkesley, that means homes and buildings near The Half Butt Inn and Gilberd School and the streets around them. Great Horkesley’s nearest station is Colchester station, about 1.9 miles south. Other landmarks nearby include Lion Walk (2.8 miles south) and Colchester Castle (2.8 miles south-east). Not far away are Westhouse Wood.
Practical tips
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out:
- Watch for green marks down the brickwork
- Have overhanging branches cut back
- Look for new stains on ceilings below valleys after rain
- Check that downpipes are firmly fixed to the wall
Report times depend on the package you choose: within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium. We email it to you once it is done.
Get small faults like a dripping joint or loose downpipe sorted quickly. Left alone, they usually grow and spilled water harms brickwork and woodwork.
Why get it checked now?
Our report is a dated record of what we found, useful when you’re planning maintenance or getting work priced. Without it, you are relying on what can be seen from the pavement. In a smaller place like Great Horkesley, wherever a roof is exposed, a loose ridge or flashing does not stay loose for long. Wind gets under it and lifts more, and water follows.
Prices start from £150, inc. VAT, for a Basic Survey. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400. We confirm the exact price before booking.
What you get with us
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- Every finding written up with photos
See how roof surveys are priced or what we found on two real jobs.