Essex · London and the South East
Hatfield Heath Gutter Survey
Not sure what state the gutter is in? We carry out gutter surveys in Hatfield Heath and across Essex, with plain-English findings.
- Leaks at the gutter joints
- Gutters that have fallen out of line
- Water spilling over the gutter edge
Gutter surveys for homes and businesses in Hatfield Heath
Gutters are usually fixed to fascia boards, so we check the fascias and soffits too. Water that overflows for long enough can rot timber fascias and stain the soffits below. On buildings from before 2000, some soffits and rainwater goods may be asbestos cement. We don’t carry out asbestos testing, so we flag anything that might contain it for a specialist asbestos surveyor to check. If you’re worried about brackets that have dropped or snapped and fascia boards damaged by overflowing water, we can find out what’s behind it, on parapet and box gutters, downpipes and valley gutters alike.
Some older homes in villages like Hatfield Heath are listed or in a conservation area. That can affect what materials can be used when work is done, so check with the council before planning anything. Knowing the roof’s condition helps you plan ahead with that in mind. Where a building is listed, matching the existing roof materials is often expected.
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 isn’t.
- Location
- Hatfield Heath (CM22)
- Region
- Essex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Your questions about gutter surveys in Hatfield Heath
Can a landlord with a rental near Sawbridgeworth station book a roof survey?
Yes, letting agents and landlords book with us as well as owners. Just call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and let us know about the building.
Do you cover smaller places like Hatfield Heath?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
Can the survey be at a weekend?
Yes. Surveys are carried out seven days a week. Just ring 07833 053749 or email us to arrange a day.
Will you look at parapet and box gutters as well?
Yes, where it is safe to see them. We look from vantage points, the roof space and the roof itself where safe, and by drone where it’s applicable.
What’s the price of a gutter survey?
The Basic Survey starts from £150, the Standard from £250 and the Premium from £400, all with VAT included. For a price for your building, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We’ve been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have completed over 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. We check the roof, not the whole building, and it isn’t a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. Many buyers have both.
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What else we do in Hatfield Heath
What happens on the day
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof, but as a rough guide the survey takes roughly 1–2 hours at a house, depending on how many gutter runs and downpipes there are. You are welcome to ask questions while we’re there. Around Hatfield Heath, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so tell us about the loft hatch and any ladder. We only go where it is safe.
- We start by hearing about any drips, overflows or damp patches.
- The eaves gutters, downpipes and fascias are looked at from ground level and vantage points.
- Any valley, parapet or box gutters are looked at as far as safe access allows.
- The roof space is checked for water marks if it’s safe to get into.
- The findings are written up with photographs and recommendations.
Preparing for the visit
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
- Jot down any questions you want answered
How to book
Gutter survey starts from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, so call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the details.
Related advice
What you can safely check yourself
What you can’t do safely is get up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and falls from height are serious. That is where a survey comes in, using safe viewpoints and a drone where applicable.
A lot can be seen from the ground. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Never climb onto the roof to look.
What we are asked to look at in Hatfield Heath
Leaves are behind most blocked gutters. Every autumn, trees fill gutters with leaves, twigs and seeds, and they collect at the outlets. A choked outlet soon means a full, overflowing gutter.
Look out for signs like these:
- Gutters packed with leaves or moss
- Gutters overflowing in heavy rain
- Cracked or loose downpipes
- Valley or box gutters that overflow inside
For landlords with property near Sawbridgeworth station, knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- How long the report takes to arrive
- What the survey will not cover
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
Landlords, agents and block managers in Hatfield Heath
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan.
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords. Larger roofs take longer, and they’re priced for the size.
Hatfield Heath homes and their roofs
Weatherboarded walls and clay tile roofs are typical of older Essex buildings, while many towns grew with post-war and newer estates. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them. With Barrington Hall about 2.3 miles north-east, Hatfield Heath sits in an area with a long building history. On older houses around here, roofs frequently carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
The streets around a church such as Holy Trinity Church are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if you own one of the older houses nearby, the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine. Take a building like Hatfield Heath Primary School: a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time.
Hatfield Heath is about 4 miles south-east of Bishop's Stortford, in Essex. If you’re in Hatfield Heath, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Hatfield Heath is one of the places in Essex where we work for gutter surveys. You can also see our page for Chelmsford.
We survey roofs across CM22 for gutter surveys and the streets around it. You’ll find streets such as Beehive Court, West Hayes and Cox Ley, and we cover them all. We also cover the places around Hatfield Heath: Ardley End (1 mile south-east), Hatfield Broad Oak (2 miles north-east), Bedlar's Green (3 miles north), Aythorpe Roding (4 miles east) and Start Hill (4 miles north). We also work in nearby towns like Chelmsford (13 miles south-east), Harlow (5 miles south-west), Brentwood (14 miles south), Loughton (13 miles south-west), Saffron Walden (14 miles north) and Waltham Abbey (12 miles south-west).
Local landmarks in Hatfield Heath
Around Hatfield Heath, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The White Horse Inn Public House, among other places. The closest station to Hatfield Heath is Sawbridgeworth station, about 2 miles west. Other landmarks nearby include Herts and Essex Hospital (3.8 miles north) and Harlow Mill (3.8 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Sawbridgeworth Marsh and Portingbury Hills.
What this survey can’t tell you
A survey is a close look at the gutter, but it can’t do everything. Its limits include:
- Parts of gutters that can’t be seen safely
- Asbestos testing of old gutters, downpipes or soffits
- Rot or damp concealed behind fascias or inside walls
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll tell you before booking. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Hatfield Heath
- Parapet and box gutters
- Eaves gutters
- Downpipes
- Outlets and hoppers
- Fascias and soffits
- Valley gutters
Useful tips for Hatfield Heath property owners
Getting the most from a gutter survey starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Some tips:
- Watch the gutters during heavy rain
- Look for downpipes coming loose
- Do not leave hidden gutters out of a clear-out
- Book gutter clearing once a year, more often near trees
You receive a written report with photos and recommendations, prioritised by urgency where relevant. You can pass it to whoever you choose to do the work so they know what needs doing.
Watch your gutters from the ground or a window during heavy rain. Water spilling over the edge or out of a joint is a sign that something needs attention before damage builds up.