Hertfordshire · London and the South East
Gutter Survey in Hemel Hempstead
A survey of gutters, valleys, outlets and downpipes for Hemel Hempstead, from an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photos.
- Leaves and moss blocking gutters
- Joints that drip after rain
- Brackets that have dropped or snapped
How we price gutter surveys
Prices always include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- How big the roof is
- Height and safe access
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, with VAT included, and we can help you choose.
Getting in touch
You do not need to know any roofing terms. It’s enough to let us know:
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
- What made you get in touch
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
A quick phone call is normally the easiest start: phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email, and we’ll ask about the building and what you need. You’ll have a price before anything is arranged.
About our gutter survey in Hemel Hempstead
Some gutters are easy to see from the street, but many are not. Valley, parapet, box and secret gutters can send water indoors when they overflow. We inspect them as far as it’s safe to see them using vantage points, the roof space and the roof itself where safe. Hidden gutters are a common source of leaks inside. Common reasons to book are rotten fascias or stained soffits and cracked or loose downpipes, across outlets and hoppers, eaves gutters and downpipes.
A place like Hemel Hempstead has a large number of rented homes, and roofs on rented property are easy to overlook. For landlords and letting agents, a report on the roof, chimneys and gutters helps plan work ahead of problems. It also gives you photographs to look back on. A blocked gutter or loose flashing on a rental frequently goes unnoticed until damp appears.
The report doesn’t just list problems. For each finding, it explains what it is, why it matters and what we’d recommend, so you can decide what to do next.
- Place
- Hemel Hempstead (HP2, HP3, HP1)
- Region
- Hertfordshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
DIY checks: what’s safe
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from the ground or a window. Water spilling over the edge can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
Also near Hemel Hempstead
Also in Hemel Hempstead
Tips that help
A little preparation and a few simple habits help. Some pointers:
- Leave gutter checks at height to someone equipped for it
- Get the gutters cleaned out every year
- Look for downpipes coming loose
- Have overhanging branches cut back
How quickly the report arrives depends on the package: within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium. We email it to you as soon as it is ready.
Get the gutters cleared every year, and more often if trees overhang the roof. Late autumn, after the leaves have fallen, is a sensible time. Clean gutters can do their job.
What happens on the day
We photograph the roof as we go, so the report shows exactly what we saw. We take close-ups from wherever is safe, including by drone where it is applicable and the weather allows. A typical visit takes an hour or two for most houses, or half a day or so for a commercial building. Visits in a place the size of Hemel Hempstead range from flats and family homes to offices and blocks. Each building type brings its own access questions, from shared stairwells to locked plant rooms. Surveys can be booked for any day of the week.
- We agree which parts of the building you’re most worried about.
- Each gutter run is checked for blockages, sags and leaking joints.
- We check the outlets, hoppers, downpipes and any overflows.
- Fascias, soffits and the walls below are looked at for signs of overflow.
- You get photos and written recommendations, prioritised where relevant.
How to prepare
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Let us know about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
Getting a price
To get a price for gutter surveys in Hemel Hempstead, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email. Some details about the property and the roof help us give you an accurate price.
Related advice
When to book a survey in Hemel Hempstead
Sometimes a gutter struggles with the area of roof draining into it. An extension or extra roof slope can add water to an existing gutter and the weakness shows in a heavy downpour.
Common reasons to book include:
- Leaking or loose downpipes
- Dripping or leaking gutter joints
- Gutters overflowing in heavy rain
- Blocked outlets and hoppers
Landlords with a home close to Apsley station may find that the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- Whether the price includes VAT
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
What a gutter survey looks like in Hemel Hempstead
Hemel Hempstead is one of the post-war new towns. Homes from the post-war decades are common in the new towns, many with low-pitched roofs in concrete tiles and flat-roofed garages or porches. On homes of that age, felt underlay, flat roofs, gutters and fixings may all be due attention. Historic houses like High Elms Manor, about 4.6 miles south-east, show how far back building in the area around Hemel Hempstead goes. 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.
If your home is one of the older ones in the streets near St Barnabas, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs. Anyone responsible for a site like Broadfield Academy will know that large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other.
Hemel Hempstead is about 24 miles north-west of London, in Hertfordshire. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Hemel Hempstead can all book gutter surveys, with a written report and photographs every time. Across Hertfordshire, we cover Hemel Hempstead and the places around it. Our London page covers surveys nearby.
We cover every part of the HP2, HP3 and HP1 postcode area for gutter surveys and the streets around it. If you need a gutter survey at a property on The Queen's Square, High Street and Sun Square or anywhere close by, we can survey it. Being close to the A41 and A414, Hemel Hempstead is simple for us to get to for gutter surveys. Close by, we survey roofs in Grovehill (1 mile west), Woodhall Farm (1 mile west), Adeyfield (1 mile north-east), Highfield (1 mile north) and Bennetts End (1 mile south-east). Further out, we also cover Watford (7 miles south-east), St Albans (6 miles east), Welwyn Garden City (12 miles east), Harpenden (6 miles north-east), Hatfield (10 miles east) and Borehamwood (10 miles south-east). Hemel Hempstead is one of the larger places we cover in Hertfordshire.
Near you in Hemel Hempstead
Typical jobs here are in homes near Gadebridge Park, The Full House and Adeyfield School, among other places. The closest station to Hemel Hempstead is Apsley station, about 1.4 miles south. Nearby you’ll also find Redbourn Museum (4 miles north-east) and Hemel Hempstead Hospital (0.5 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Verulamium Lake and Long Deans.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Hemel Hempstead
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work around your tenants.
Letting agents often book on a landlord’s behalf, and the report can go to both. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
Common questions in Hemel Hempstead
Can a landlord with a rental near Apsley station book a roof survey?
Of course. We just need to know who will give access, and we can send the report to you or your agent.
My home in Hemel Hempstead has a flat-roofed garage or porch. Is it worth having that looked at?
Yes, if you’d like it included, mention it when booking. Cement sheet roofs on buildings from before 2000 may contain asbestos, so a specialist asbestos surveyor should check before they’re disturbed.
How much is a gutter survey?
The Basic Survey starts from £150, the Standard from £250 and the Premium from £400, all including VAT. Just call 07833 053749 or drop us an email for a price.
What happens after the survey?
The report arrives by email. The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation, and the Premium Survey an in-person consultation, so you can talk the findings through.
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.
Do I need to be at home?
Not always. An outside-only look can be arranged beforehand, but anything inside needs someone there to give access.
Will the survey check for asbestos?
No. We don’t test for asbestos. If rainwater goods or soffits look like they could contain asbestos, we note it and recommend a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before they’re disturbed.