Essex · London and the South East
Havering's Grove Gutter Survey
A survey of gutters, valleys, outlets and downpipes in Havering's Grove, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photos.
- Downpipes that are split or coming away
- Leaks at the gutter joints
- Brackets that have dropped or snapped
Gutter survey in Havering's Grove: what you get
Most gutters hang from the fascia boards at the eaves, so we check the fascias and soffits too. Long-term overflowing can soften and rot timber boards and mark the soffits underneath. On buildings from before 2000, some soffits and rainwater goods may be asbestos cement. We don’t carry out asbestos testing, but we flag anything that could contain it. We survey valley gutters, fascias and soffits and outlets and hoppers, and people most often book us about gutters packed with leaves or moss and joints that drip after rain.
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. On exposed older roofs, chimneys and lead flashings are frequently the first to give way.
Nothing in the report is left vague: if work is needed, the report says so clearly, along with how urgent it is.
- Place
- Havering's Grove (CM13, CM12)
- Region
- Essex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Useful tips for Havering's Grove property owners
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Some tips:
- Have gutters cleared at least once a year
- Check for spilling water in a downpour
- Look for downpipes coming loose
- Do not leave hidden gutters out of a clear-out
You receive a photo-illustrated written report and recommendations, prioritised by urgency where relevant. Share it with a contractor of your choice so they know what needs doing.
Get small faults like a dripping joint or loose downpipe sorted quickly. They tend to get worse and spilled water harms brickwork and woodwork.
Gutter surveys around Havering's Grove
About 2.4 miles north lies Ingatestone Hall, a reminder of how long the area around Havering's Grove has been built on. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. Weatherboarded walls and clay tile roofs are typical of older Essex buildings, and a good many post-war and modern estates besides. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first.
If you live near a park such as Hutton Country Park, or anywhere with mature trees, autumn leaves can block gutters and valleys, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls. If you look after a building like The Billericay School, its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale.
Havering's Grove is about 2 miles west of Billericay, in Essex. Havering's Grove gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a careful look at what can safely be seen, photos and a clear written report. Across Essex, we cover Havering's Grove and the places around it. There is also a page for Chelmsford.
Here we cover the CM13 and CM12 postcode area for gutter surveys. Whether your property is on London Road, North Drive and Rayleigh Road or anywhere close by, we can survey it. Nearby, we also carry out gutter surveys in Hutton (1 mile west), Buttsbury (2 miles north), Hutton Mount (2 miles west), Mountnessing (2 miles north-west) and Ingrave (2 miles south-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Chelmsford (9 miles north-east), Basildon (5 miles south-east), Harlow (15 miles north-west), Brentwood (3 miles west), Maldon (15 miles north-east) and Canvey Island (11 miles south-east).
Near you in Havering's Grove
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Hutton Country Park and The Mesken Hutton pub and the streets around them. Havering's Grove’s nearest station is Billericay station, about 1.5 miles east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Barleylands Farm Museum (3.3 miles south-east) and Mayflower Community Hospital (1 mile south-east). The countryside around Havering's Grove includes Norsey Wood.
Common questions in Havering's Grove
How do I find out if my home in Havering's Grove is listed?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. It matters most if you’re planning to re-roof in a different material.
Can a landlord with a rental near Billericay station book a roof survey?
Yes, that’s a common request. Let us know whether a tenant or an agent will let us in, and the report can go straight to you or your agent.
What’s the best way to book?
It’s easiest to call 07833 053749 or drop us an email. Give us the address and some details about the roof. Surveys run seven days a week.
What does a gutter survey cost?
Our packages start from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, with VAT included. Just call 07833 053749 or email us for a price.
Is it a structural engineer’s report?
No. Visible signs such as deflection or sagging are recorded, but calculations and an engineer’s opinion are outside what we do. If one is needed, the report says so.
How fast do I get the report?
Report times are set by the package. Basic is within 48 hours, Standard is 24–48 hours and Premium is the same day. Mention any deadline as you book.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes. Shared roofs just need a little more planning, with whoever owns or manages the building. Tell us about it when you book and we’ll explain what’s needed.
What a gutter survey does not cover
To be straight with you, there are limits to any roof survey:
- Underground drains, which need a CCTV drain survey
- Parts of gutters that cannot be seen safely
- Damage hidden inside walls or behind boards
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or email us and we will tell you before you book. What a survey covers and does not.
Roof types and parts we check
- Eaves gutters
- Valley gutters
- Outlets and hoppers
- Parapet and box gutters
- Downpipes
- Fascias and soffits
Nearby places to Havering's Grove
What else we do in Havering's Grove
Different roofs, different checks
Fascias and soffits
Most gutters are fixed to the fascia, so rot in the boards can loosen the whole run. We note soft, stained or damaged boards we can see.
Cast iron gutters
Cast iron gutters and downpipes are found on many older buildings. Kept painted, they can last a long time, but rust where the paint fails.
Do you need a gutter survey in Havering's Grove?
Most gutter joints rely on seals or sealant that wear out. Plastic gutters move with heat and cold so their joints can start to leak. Cast iron joints can corrode and part once the paint has worn away.
Here are some of the things we see often:
- Water spilling over the gutter edge
- Valley or box gutters that overflow inside
- Blocked outlets and hoppers
- Dripping or leaking gutter joints
For landlords with property near Billericay station, a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak.
What to check before booking
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- How they’ll see the roof: from ground level, the loft, the roof or by drone
- Their track record with similar roofs
- When you will get the report
The survey, step by step
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. In total, it takes roughly 1–2 hours at a typical home, and more on a big or complicated roof. Somewhere as small as Havering's Grove, access is frequently the only tricky part. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- We start with what you’ve noticed, like damp or overflowing gutters.
- The eaves gutters, downpipes and fascias are looked at from ground level and windows.
- Valleys, parapets and box gutters are inspected where they can be seen safely.
- Where it is safe, we check the loft for signs of water.
- A photo-illustrated written report and recommendations follows.
Before we arrive
- If you’re buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
How to book
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. For any other survey, just phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email when you are ready.
Related advice
What a survey costs
Prices always include VAT. What changes the price is:
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- Height and safe access
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
- Roof area
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on the size and height of the roof, access and the package you choose.
What to let us know when you get in touch
If you can, have these to hand when you get in touch:
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
Once you know what you need, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email. From there it is a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day, weekday or weekend.