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Gutter survey in Great Warley, Essex
A survey of gutters, valleys, outlets and downpipes in Great Warley, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photos.
- Joints that drip after rain
- Gutters overflowing in heavy rain
- Rotten fascias or stained soffits
FAQs for Great Warley
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Great Warley?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. It’s worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Do you cover smaller places like Great Warley?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
Do you survey underground drains?
No, CCTV drain work isn’t part of this survey. The survey covers gutters, outlets, hoppers, downpipes and overflows and flags signs of a drain problem.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. It’s a specialist roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 building survey. It focuses on the roof and can sit alongside a RICS survey.
Will you check if gutters are causing damp inside?
Leaking gutters and downpipes are a common cause of damp walls, and the survey looks for that. If the evidence points elsewhere, we’ll say so as far as we can tell from what’s visible.
How experienced are you?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, over more than 20 years, with 98% customer satisfaction.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, if the building owner or managing agent agrees access. We check the parts we are given access to.
About our gutter survey in Great Warley
Leaves, moss and silt are the usual reasons gutters block. Buildings near trees collect more and moss from the roof slopes makes it worse. We note where gutters are clogged or holding water, which outlets and hoppers are choked and whether overflows are working. Photos show each problem clearly. It’s an easy job to put off but it rarely improves. We survey valley gutters, outlets and hoppers and fascias and soffits, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are gutters overflowing in heavy rain and overflowing valley or parapet gutters.
Village roofs frequently face open fields and take the full force of wind and rain, which is hard on ridges, chimneys, flashings and gutters. Older walls take a long time to dry once water gets in. A roof report shows what needs attention first. Lead flashings and old chimney stacks are often where weather gets in first.
The report records the gutter as we found it on the day. That makes it useful now and a handy reference later, like when you want to compare after future work.
- Where
- Great Warley (CM13)
- Wider area
- Essex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Great Warley homes and their roofs
With Hare Hall about 3.3 miles west, Great Warley sits in an area with a long building history. If your house is among the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. Weatherboarded walls and clay tile roofs are typical of older Essex buildings, while many towns grew with post-war and newer estates. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look.
Take an older house close to St. Mary the Virgin: its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look. Anyone responsible for a site like Woodlands School Great Warley will know that a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time.
Great Warley is about 3 miles south of Brentwood, in Essex. Great Warley is part of the area we cover as part of our work across London and South East England. Our Essex coverage includes Great Warley. Our Chelmsford page covers surveys nearby.
Postcode districts we cover here for gutter surveys: CM13. We cover properties on Forge Close, Dark Lane and Great Warley Street and the roads around them. Neighbouring places we cover for gutter surveys include Cranham (2 miles south), Puddle Dock (2 miles south), Harold Wood (2 miles west), Upminster (3 miles south-west) and Emerson Park (3 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Chelmsford (13 miles north-east), Basildon (8 miles east), Harlow (14 miles north-west), Brentwood (3 miles north), Canvey Island (14 miles east) and Billericay (6 miles north-east).
Local landmarks in Great Warley
We work in homes and buildings around Thatchers Arms Inn, Brentwood County High School and Tylers Common. Great Warley’s nearest station is Brentwood station, roughly 1.7 miles north-east of the centre. A little further out are Upminster Tithe Barn Museum of Nostalgia (2.1 miles south-west) and Spire Hartswood Hospital (0.7 miles north-east). Not far away are Warley Place.
Can I check my roof myself?
You can learn a lot from the ground. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Please don’t climb up for a closer look.
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from the ground and any work done on the roof. Send it with your enquiry.
What affects the cost of gutter surveys
All our prices include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- Roof area
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
All our prices include VAT. Our price is from £150, including VAT. We confirm the exact price before booking.
Booking your survey
A little information up front helps. Please include:
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Anything about access we should know
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
Booking is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or email us and give us a few details about the property and we will explain which survey suits. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
What happens if roof problems are left?
A written report gives you a dated record of the gutters’ condition, which helps when you plan work or brief a contractor. Without it, you are relying on what can be seen from the pavement. Around Great Warley, older homes often have old roof timbers, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it’s left.
Gutter survey starts from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included, and we can help you choose.
Why book us in Great Warley
- 98% of customers satisfied
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- An independent look at the roof
The survey, step by step
You don’t need to do much on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we’ll take it from there. A typical survey takes between one and two hours at most homes, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. Rural addresses near Great Warley can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- You tell us where you’ve seen overflows, drips or damp.
- The eaves gutters, downpipes and fascias are checked from ground level and windows.
- We look at hidden gutters as far as safe access allows.
- The loft space is checked for staining, where it can be reached safely.
- You receive a report with photos and recommendations.
Before the survey
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Let us know about parking before the day
Arrange a survey
To arrange a survey, call 07833 053749 or email us with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. We will confirm the price before booking.
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Signs you need a gutter survey in Great Warley
Overflowing gutters in a downpour are a common reason to book. Others spot damp patches, ceiling stains or green marks on the walls. The survey helps pin down the source before it causes more harm.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Gutters that have fallen out of line
- Gutters packed with leaves or moss
- Soffits marked by water
- Gutters overflowing in heavy rain
For landlords with property near Brentwood station, a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- Will the report include photos?
- What the survey will not cover
- When you’ll get the report
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Tips from our surveys
A little preparation and a few simple habits help, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Some pointers:
- Look for green streaks or damp patches on walls
- Check the loft with care after heavy rain
- Get trees that overhang the gutters trimmed
- Don’t climb a ladder to look in the gutters
If we think the problem lies underground, we will say so, so you can arrange a drain survey. We also note anything else we spot on the roof while we’re there.
Get trees and climbers near the eaves trimmed back by someone who can do it safely. Fewer leaves in the gutters means fewer blockages.