Essex · London and the South East
Great Maplestead Gutter Survey
Wondering about the gutter at a property in Great Maplestead? We carry out gutter surveys in Great Maplestead and across Essex.
- Sagging gutters and loose brackets
- Cracked or loose downpipes
- Gutters full of debris and silt
About our gutter survey in Great Maplestead
Damp patches on inside walls, stains below a valley or water running down the brickwork can often be traced to the gutters. Our gutter survey helps show whether the rainwater system is the cause, from what 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. We survey eaves gutters, outlets and hoppers and parapet and box gutters, and common reasons people get in touch are sagging gutters and loose brackets and valley or box gutters that overflow inside.
Somewhere as small as Great Maplestead, homes are frequently older cottages and farmhouses, with outbuildings and some newer houses. Older roofs may be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, often with chimneys that have stood a long time. Each needs checking in its own way, and thatch is a specialist material we report on as far as it can be seen. Chimneys and lead flashings on old roofs often need the most attention.
Findings are set out part by part, from the coverings down to the gutters, each with a short note and a photograph. It records what’s sound as well as what is not.
- Place
- Great Maplestead (CO9)
- Region
- Essex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What affects the price in Great Maplestead
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- The roof’s overall size
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package matters as well. We’ll give you the figure before anything is booked.
What we need to know
These details help when you get in touch:
- What’s prompted the survey
- When you need the report by
- 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 phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We’ll explain the options and the price.
Nearby places to Great Maplestead
What else we do in Great Maplestead
Great Maplestead homes and their roofs
The wider area around Great Maplestead has a long history of building, with Hedingham Castle about 1.6 miles north-west. If your home is one of the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. Older buildings in Essex frequently have clay tiles and weatherboarding, alongside lots of post-war and newer estates. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first.
For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St Giles, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look. Anyone responsible for a site like St Giles' Church of England Primary School will know that long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle.
Great Maplestead is about 3 miles north of Halstead, in Essex. Anywhere in Great Maplestead, we can carry out gutter surveys at your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. Great Maplestead is one of the towns and villages in Essex where we work for gutter surveys. There is also a page for Chelmsford.
Postcode districts we cover here for gutter surveys: CO9. Streets in the area include Monks Lodge Road and Church Street, all of which we cover. Neighbouring places we cover for gutter surveys include Little Maplestead (1 mile east), Wickham St Paul (2 miles north-east), Halstead (3 miles south), Pebmarsh (3 miles east) and Colne Engaine (4 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Colchester (13 miles south-east), Braintree (7 miles south-west), Witham (12 miles south), Camulodunum (12 miles south-east), Great Dunmow (14 miles south-west) and Greenstead (14 miles south-east).
What’s near Great Maplestead
Around Great Maplestead, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Hedingham School and Sixth Form. Nearby you’ll also find Halstead Hospital (2.2 miles south) and Hedingham Castle (1.6 miles north-west). Open spaces near Great Maplestead include Belcher's and Broadfield Woods.
Common questions in Great Maplestead
Will you come out to Great Maplestead?
Yes, Great Maplestead is covered. We cover the whole of London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it is useful to know about access.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Great Maplestead?
Yes, Great Maplestead is within the area we cover. We work right across London and South East England. Just phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and let us know about the property, and we will talk through which survey suits.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. It’s a specialist roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 building survey. It focuses on the roof, so it sits alongside a building survey rather than replacing it.
Do you survey underground drains?
No, CCTV drain work isn’t part of this survey. We check gutters, outlets, hoppers, downpipes and overflows and flags signs of a drain problem.
Do you test soffits or gutters for asbestos?
No. We do not carry out asbestos testing. If rainwater goods or soffits look like they could contain asbestos, we note it and recommend a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before they’re disturbed.
Are hidden gutters like valleys and box gutters included?
Yes, as far as they can safely be seen. We use the ground, windows, the loft space and the roof where it’s safe and a drone where applicable.
How many surveys have you done?
We have more than 20 years’ experience and have completed over 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Great Maplestead
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client, photographs included.
We survey roofs for landlords and letting agents as well as homeowners. The report gives you a dated record of the gutter, with photographs, which helps you plan work between tenancies.
Why act early in Great Maplestead
A blocked valley or parapet gutter doesn’t spill harmlessly. It can back up into the roof space and the rooms below usually during the worst downpours. It’s worth having these gutters looked at before the wetter months. For an older or listed building in a place like Great Maplestead, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so leaving a defect until it’s urgent leaves less time to plan.
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, including VAT, and we can help you choose.
Why book us in Great Maplestead
- 98% customer satisfaction
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- An independent view of the roof
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
See what a roof survey costs and our case studies.
What this survey cannot tell you
Before booking, it’s worth knowing what a survey will not do:
- Whether a material contains asbestos (a specialist asbestos surveyor’s job)
- Parts of gutters that can’t be seen safely
- Rot or damp concealed behind fascias or inside walls
If you’re not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer before you book. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Valley gutters
- Outlets and hoppers
- Downpipes
- Eaves gutters
- Parapet and box gutters
- Fascias and soffits
How the survey changes by roof type
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.
Box and secret gutters
Box gutters sit within the roof or behind a wall and when it overflows, water can get indoors. We check them where they can be seen safely.
What happens on the day
Photographs are taken throughout the visit, so you can see in the report what we found and where. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available, including by drone where it’s applicable and the weather allows. A typical visit takes roughly 1–2 hours for most homes, and longer where there are parapet, valley or box gutters to follow. In a small place like Great Maplestead, access is typically the main thing to plan. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- We start by hearing about any drips, overflows or damp patches.
- 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 is safe to get into.
- You get a report with photographs and recommendations.
Getting ready for the survey
- Let us know about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we are coming
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
How to book
To arrange a survey, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. We’ll confirm the price before you book.