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Gutter Survey in Great Notley
Gutter surveys in Great Notley from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us.
- Sagging gutters and loose brackets
- Gutters overflowing in heavy rain
- Overflowing valley or parapet gutters
Gutter surveys for homes and businesses in Great Notley
Gutters carry rain off the roof and away from the walls. If they clog, drip or sag, the water ends up somewhere it shouldn’t and that normally means the walls or the inside of the building. We check the full rainwater system above ground, including gutters, valleys, outlets, hoppers and downpipes. You get a written report with photos. We are often asked to look into leaks at the gutter joints and choked outlets or hopper heads, across eaves gutters, valley gutters and outlets and hoppers.
In a smaller place like Great Notley, homes range from older cottages to 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 often 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.
What you get is a clear record of the gutter on the day we saw it. It’s useful straight away, and a good reference for later, like when you want to compare after future work.
- Where
- Great Notley (CM77)
- Region
- Essex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Why act early in Great Notley
Our report is a dated record of what we found, which helps when you plan work or brief a contractor. Without one, it is guesswork from the ground. In an older home around Great Notley, water from a roof defect can get into timber and plaster, which is far harder to put right than the roof fault itself.
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so the price reflects that. You will know the figure before booking.
Why us?
- 20+ years’ experience
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
Read how roof surveys are priced or what we found on two real jobs.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Great Notley
We survey roofs for landlords and letting agents as well as homeowners. A written report with photographs gives you a clear record of the gutter, which helps you plan work between tenancies.
Landlords, agents and building managers in Great Notley and across Essex can book any of our surveys. To discuss a property or a block, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Great Notley: your questions answered
How do I find out if my home in Great Notley is listed?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
I let a flat near Braintree station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, landlords and letting agents book with us as well as owners. Just phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know about the building, including who will give access on the day.
What’s the price of a gutter survey?
Our packages start from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, with VAT included. Just phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email for a price.
What’s in the report?
It sets out what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, backed by photos. It also says if any part of the roof couldn’t be seen safely.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Every survey is covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, and we can provide details if a managing agent needs them.
Is it a structural engineer’s report?
No. We note visible signs such as sagging or deflection, but we don’t carry out calculations or give an engineer’s opinion. Where an engineer is needed, we say so in the report.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. We check the roof, not the whole building, so it is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. Many buyers have both.
Common roof problems in Great Notley
Overflowing gutters in a downpour are a common reason to book. Others notice a damp wall, a stained ceiling or a green streak down the brickwork. The survey helps pin down the source before more damage is done.
Look out for signs like these:
- Rotten fascias or stained soffits
- Joints that drip after rain
- Gutters packed with leaves or moss
- Blocked outlets and hoppers
Homes near green spaces such as Cuckoo Wood can get more leaves in their gutters in autumn, so outlets and downpipes are worth watching.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Which limits apply to the survey
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Whether the price includes VAT
- What exactly goes into their report
What a gutter survey does not cover
We only report everything that’s safely in view on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- Rot or damp concealed behind fascias or inside walls
- Gutters out of sight from each safe vantage point
- Pipes below ground level
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or email us and we will tell you. What a survey covers and does not.
What this survey covers
- Valley gutters
- Downpipes
- Outlets and hoppers
- Eaves gutters
- Fascias and soffits
- Parapet and box gutters
Nearby places to Great Notley
What else we do in Great Notley
Local roofs in Great Notley
An older home may be listed, or stand in a conservation area. To find out, check Historic England’s list and ask the council about conservation areas. In either case, a change of roofing material may need consent. Clay tiles and timber weatherboarding mark out many of the older buildings in Essex, and a good many post-war and modern estates besides. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look.
Take a building like White Court School: long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle. Take an older house close to The Church in Great Notley: corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs.
Great Notley is about 2 miles south-west of Braintree, in Essex. Surveys in Great Notley work the same way as everywhere we cover: a careful look at everything that’s safely in view, photographs and a clear written report. Our area takes in places right across Essex, from the larger towns to small villages. There is also a page for Chelmsford.
Gutter surveys in CM77 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. We cover properties on London Road, Harnham Drive and Colville Close. Other places close to Great Notley include Row Green (1 mile south-east), Young's End (1 mile south), Little Common (1 mile north-west), Rayne (1 mile north-west) and Black Notley (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Chelmsford (9 miles south), Maldon (11 miles south-east), Witham (6 miles south-east), Camulodunum (15 miles east), Halstead (7 miles north-east) and Great Dunmow (7 miles west).
Near you in Great Notley
We work in homes and buildings around Notley High School and Braintree Sixth Form, The Essex Cricketers pub and Cuckoo Wood and the streets around them. The closest station to Great Notley is Braintree station, about 1.6 miles north-east of the centre. Nearby you will also find Tudor House Museum (Braintree) (2.2 miles north-east) and William Julien Courtauld Hospital (1.1 miles north-east). Not far away are Phyllis Currie Nature Reserve.
The survey, step by step
It’s useful to start with what’s prompted the survey: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. That way we can focus on what matters to you. Most visits take about 1–2 hours at a typical home, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. In a smaller place like Great Notley, as anywhere, the forecast plays a part: drone flights and thermal imaging need the right conditions, while a look from ground level and the loft can go ahead in most weather.
- We start with what you’ve noticed, like damp or overflowing gutters.
- We walk round the building and check the gutters, downpipes and fascias from ground level.
- We check hidden gutters as far as safe access allows.
- The roof space is checked for staining, where it can be reached safely.
- A written report with photos and recommendations follows.
Before we arrive
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Make sure the loft hatch can be reached
Booking a survey
Getting a price is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email, tell us about the property and we will recommend the right survey. The price is agreed up front.
Advice
Useful tips for Great Notley property owners
You don’t need to be a roofer to help. Here’s what helps most:
- Have gutters cleared at least once a year
- Check downpipe clips are holding
- Check for spilling water in a downpour
- Check from ground level or a window, not a ladder
After any work is done, watch the gutters in the next heavy rain. Water should run to the outlets and away without spilling over. If it doesn’t, tell whoever did the work.
Get the gutters cleared every year, and more often if trees overhang the roof. Late autumn, after the leaves have fallen, is a sensible time. Clear gutters can carry water away as they should.