Essex · London and the South East
Gutter survey in Great Parndon, Essex
Independent gutter surveys in Great Parndon. We’ve completed more than 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
- Cracked or loose downpipes
- Soffits marked by water
- Choked outlets or hopper heads
Can I check my roof myself?
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Take a photo and write down when you saw it.
It is useful to keep a record: dates of leaks, photos from ground level and any work done on the roof. Share it with us as you book.
About our gutter survey in Great Parndon
We survey gutters and rainwater systems in Great Parndon and right across London and the South East. We inspect everything we can see safely, from ground level, from windows and from the loft space. Time on site usually takes about 1–2 hours on an ordinary house, and longer for a large or complex roof. The written report follows, with photographs and recommendations. We survey downpipes, valley gutters and eaves gutters, and the problems we are asked to look at most are dripping or leaking gutter joints and gutters overflowing in heavy rain.
Trees around homes in smaller places like Great Parndon drop leaves, twigs and moss onto roofs and into gutters. Once gutters and outlets block, water spills over and soaks the walls. It’s the kind of slow problem a roof report picks up early. Plants growing from a gutter or moss on the tiles are signs worth noting from ground level.
If any part of the gutter couldn’t be seen safely, we say so in the report. You’ll know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t.
- Place
- Great Parndon (CM19, CM18)
- Region
- Essex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Surveys for landlords and agents in Great Parndon
Shared roofs need a little more planning: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Mention it when you get in touch and we’ll plan the visit with that in mind.
Letting agents frequently book on a landlord’s behalf. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
What we look for on each type of roof
Cast iron gutters
Cast iron gutters and downpipes are found on many older buildings. They last well when painted but corrode once the paint wears off.
Box and secret gutters
Box and secret gutters often cause leaks indoors. We look at the outlets, linings and overflows where safe.
Do you need a gutter survey in Great Parndon?
Hidden gutters are often lined with lead or another sheet covering. Splits and blocked outlets in these gutters can send water straight into the building as there is nowhere harmless for it to go. Lead is also a target for theft.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Overflowing valley or parapet gutters
- Water spilling over the gutter edge
- Brackets that have dropped or snapped
- Soffits marked by water
If you live in an older home near Church of St Mary the Virgin, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs.
Questions to ask before you book
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- Are they insured for the work?
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
Prices for gutter surveys in Great Parndon
Not every roof costs the same to survey, and it comes down to:
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- House, block, shop or office
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
A Basic Survey starts from £150, with VAT included. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400, both with VAT included. We confirm the price for the job before you book.
What to tell us when you get in touch
To price your survey accurately, we’ll ask about:
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Anything about access we should know
- What made you get in touch
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
If you’re buying, it helps to book soon after your offer is accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. Otherwise, simply phone 07833 053749 or email us whenever suits you.
Towns and villages near Great Parndon
What else we do in Great Parndon
Great Parndon homes and their roofs
Great Parndon is part of Harlow, one of the post-war new towns. Many homes in the new towns date from the post-war decades, with concrete interlocking tiles, low-pitched roofs and flat-roofed garages and porches. Low-pitched roofs shed water more slowly, and older concrete tiles, felt and gutters on these homes may be nearing the end of their life. Older buildings in Essex frequently have clay tiles and weatherboarding, with post-war and more recent estates making up much of the newer housing. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them.
Living close to Hawkenbury Meadow is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn, so outlets and downpipes are worth watching. For landlords with property near Harlow Town station, the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at.
Great Parndon is about 2 miles south-west of Harlow, in Essex. Anywhere in Great Parndon, we can come and survey your property. Our area takes in places right across Essex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our Chelmsford page covers surveys nearby.
We work across the CM19 and CM18 postcode area for gutter surveys. That includes homes and businesses on Rectory Lane, Pyenest Road and Paycock Road and the roads around them. Other places close to Great Parndon include Staple Tye (1 mile south-east), Tylerscross (1 mile south-west), Jack's Hatch (1 mile south), Little Parndon (1 mile north) and Broadley Common (1 mile south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Brentwood (13 miles south-east), Loughton (8 miles south), Waltham Abbey (6 miles south-west), Great Dunmow (14 miles north-east), Epping (4 miles south) and Stansted Mountfitchet (11 miles north-east).
Local landmarks in Great Parndon
Typical jobs here are in homes near Hawkenbury Meadow, Stewards Academy - Science Specialist and The Cock Inn. Great Parndon’s nearest station is Harlow Town station, about 1.8 miles north. Other landmarks nearby include Mark Hall Cycle Museum (2.4 miles north-east) and Princess Alexandra Hospital (1 mile north). Not far away are Hunsdon Mead.
FAQs for Great Parndon
Can a landlord with a rental near Harlow Town station book a roof survey?
Yes. We survey roofs for landlords, letting agents and managing agents as well as owners. Just phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the details, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
Are flat-roofed garages and porches in Great Parndon worth including?
Yes, if you’d like it included, mention it as you book. Cement sheet roofs on buildings from before 2000 may contain asbestos, so a specialist asbestos surveyor should check before they’re disturbed.
What will the report tell me?
It works through the roof part by part, in writing and with photos, finishing with recommendations. The most urgent items are made clear.
Will I get photos?
Yes. Photos are taken throughout the survey, and they go into the written report.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance, for every survey we carry out.
When does the report arrive?
Basic reports arrive within 48 hours, Standard reports in 24–48 hours and Premium reports on the same day. All of them come by email, ready to forward.
Is a CCTV drain survey included?
No. We look at above-ground rainwater only, from the gutters to the bottom of the downpipes. Where a below-ground drain seems to be the problem, we will tell you.
How the survey works
We will ask a few questions first, about the roof’s history, any leaks and past repairs. The inspection then takes between one and two hours at a house, depending on how many gutter runs and downpipes there are. For a survey in Great Parndon, 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.
- We look along the gutters, downpipes and fascias from ground level and from windows.
- We check hidden gutters, such as valleys and parapets, where it’s safe to see them.
- The loft space is checked for water marks if it is safe to get into.
- We send a written report with photos and clear recommendations.
Before the survey
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Keep pets in another room
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
Book a survey
You can call us seven days a week. For a price or to book, call 07833 053749 or email us.