Hertfordshire · London and the South East
Gutter survey in Hailey, Hertfordshire
A survey of gutters, valleys, outlets and downpipes in Hailey, using drones and thermal imaging where it applies. Call or email for a price.
- Gutters full of debris and silt
- Choked outlets or hopper heads
- Downpipes that are split or coming away
What happens if roof problems are left?
A dripping joint or sagging bracket won’t get better on its own. Every downpour adds to the damage on the walls, the fascias and sometimes the rooms inside. Getting it surveyed now shows what needs attention first. In a small place like Hailey, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Our price is from £150, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
Why book with us
- An independent look at the roof
- Surveys seven days a week
- Prices that include VAT
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
Read our cost guide and two real surveys.
About our gutter survey in Hailey
People book a gutter survey when gutters overflow, when damp appears or before the wetter months. Landlords and managing agents use the report to plan upkeep, and some buyers want the rainwater system checked before exchange. Whoever books, we inspect and report in the same way, with photographs and written recommendations. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. If you’re worried about joints that drip after rain and leaking or loose downpipes, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on parapet and box gutters, outlets and hoppers and valley gutters alike.
Village roofs often 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.
Where we cannot see part of the gutter, the report says so. That way, it is clear what was covered and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Place
- Hailey (SG13)
- Wider area
- Hertfordshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
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Prices for gutter surveys in Hailey
Our packages start from £150, including VAT. The price for your roof depends on:
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
For a price for your roof in Hailey, phone 07833 053749 or email us with the address and some details. We will confirm the figure before booking.
What we need to know
You don’t need to know any roofing terms. Just let us know:
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- What’s prompted the survey
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
You can call us seven days a week. For a price or to book, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Do you need a gutter survey in Hailey?
Moss grows on many tiled and slate roofs, and rain washes it down into the gutters. With grit from the coverings, it forms a thick sludge that holds water in the gutter and gives plants somewhere to grow.
Common reasons to book include:
- Joints that drip after rain
- Gutters full of debris and silt
- Overflowing valley or parapet gutters
- Rotten fascias or stained soffits
Anyone responsible for a site like Roselands Primary School will know that a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time.
Questions to ask before you book
- When you will get the report
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Whether the loft space is looked at, where there is one
- What exactly goes into their report
What you can safely check yourself
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Do not go up yourself.
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Photograph them and note the date, which helps when we check the roof.
Your questions about gutter surveys in Hailey
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Hailey?
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.
Is Hailey within the area you cover?
Yes, Hailey is covered. We cover the whole of London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it is useful to know about access.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, as long as access is agreed. Roofs over flats are often shared, so the freeholder or managing agent needs to agree access. We inspect only the parts we are allowed to reach.
Will you check the drains below ground?
No, CCTV drain work isn’t part of this survey. The survey covers gutters, outlets, hoppers, downpipes and overflows and note any sign that the drains need checking.
What does the report include?
A report with photos, explaining the condition of the gutter, any defects and our recommendations. The Standard Survey adds moisture detection and a structural check, and the Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable and structural analysis.
Do you use drones?
Yes, where applicable and safe. We fly a sub-250g drone and we’re a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID). Drone inspection is part of the Drone Roof Survey and the Premium Survey, where it applies.
Do I need to be at home?
Not necessarily. An outside-only look can be arranged beforehand, but the loft and any rooms with damp need someone to let us in.
Gutter surveys around Hailey
Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them. An older home may be listed, or stand in a conservation area. Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the council can say whether a street is in a conservation area. In either case, a change of roofing material may need consent.
Landlords with a home close to St Margarets (Herts) station may find that the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at. If yours is one of the older homes in the streets near Church of the Holy Trinity, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first.
Hailey is about 2 miles north of Hoddesdon, in Hertfordshire. We carry out gutter surveys for homes and businesses in Hailey and the surrounding area. Our area takes in places right across Hertfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages. London is in our area too.
All of SG13 is covered for gutter surveys. Streets in the area include Hailey Lane, Springle Lane and College Road, and we cover them all. Hailey is on the A1170, so it’s easy for us to get to. If you are just outside Hailey, we cover Little Amwell (1 mile north-west), Woollensbrook (1 mile south-west), Hertford Heath (1 mile west), St Margarets (1 mile north-east) and Great Amwell (1 mile north). We also work in nearby towns such as Stevenage (11 miles north-west), St Albans (13 miles west), Bishop's Stortford (10 miles north-east), Welwyn Garden City (7 miles west), Harpenden (14 miles west) and Cheshunt (5 miles south).
Near you in Hailey
In Hailey, that means homes and buildings near The John Warner School, Barclay Park and The Galley Hall Public House. Hailey’s nearest station is St Margarets (Herts) station, about 1.1 miles north-east. A little further out are Barrowfield (1.8 miles north-west) and Museum of Street Lighting (1.4 miles north). For a walk, there’s Hertford Heath nature reserve.
How it works
We work from the outside in: first the slopes, edges and gutters from every safe viewpoint, then the loft space where it can be reached. All told, expect about one to two hours for most houses, and more on a big or complicated roof. Cottages and farmhouses around Hailey often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. Each part is looked at from wherever it can be seen safely, and anything we can’t see is noted.
- First, you let us know what you’ve seen, such as overflows or damp.
- Gutters, downpipes, fascias and soffits are inspected from safe vantage points.
- We check hidden gutters, such as valleys and parapets, where it’s safe to see them.
- We look in the loft space, where there is safe access, for signs of water getting in.
- The findings are written up with photos and recommendations.
Preparing for the visit
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we are coming
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
Getting a price
If you are buying, it helps to book soon after your offer is accepted, so there is time to use the report before exchange. For any other survey, just ring 07833 053749 or send us an email when you’re ready.
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Before and after the survey
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Some tips:
- Ask for valleys and parapet gutters to be cleared too
- Check that downpipes are firmly fixed to the wall
- Look for green streaks or damp patches on walls
- Watch ceilings under valley gutters for fresh marks
Landlords and managing agents can keep the report with the building’s records to help plan maintenance. The photos help when you explain the work to others.
Deal with drips, sags and loose downpipes early. Left alone, they normally grow, and the water they spill can damage walls and timber.