Hertfordshire · London and the South East
Gutter survey in Hunsdon, Hertfordshire
A survey of gutters, valleys, outlets and downpipes for Hunsdon, from an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photographs.
- Joints that drip after rain
- Downpipes that are split or coming away
- Water spilling over the gutter edge
Why it’s worth a survey now in Hunsdon
A dripping joint or sagging bracket will not get better on its own. Each heavy rain puts more water where it shouldn’t be, on walls, timber and sometimes inside. A survey now tells you what needs doing and how urgent it is. Older cottages and farmhouses around Hunsdon can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it is left.
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, with VAT included.
Why book us in Hunsdon
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- Surveys seven days a week
- PI and public liability insurance
See what a roof survey costs and what we found on two real jobs.
Gutter survey in Hunsdon: what you get
Owners get in touch after seeing an overflow, finding damp or planning ahead for winter. Landlords and managing agents use the report to plan upkeep and buyers sometimes want the gutters looked at before they exchange. The survey and report follow the same steps whatever the reason with photos and clear recommendations. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. We’re frequently asked to look into sagging gutters and loose brackets and soffits marked by water, on fascias and soffits, outlets and hoppers and valley gutters.
In a small place like Hunsdon, many roofs stand in the open, which is hard on ridges, chimneys, flashings and gutters. Damp in old walls is slow to dry, so a small leak can do a lot of harm. A written report sets out what to deal with and in what order. On exposed older roofs, chimneys and lead flashings are frequently the first to give way.
The report is written in plain words, so it makes sense without any roofing background. Each point is backed by a photograph where possible.
- Place
- Hunsdon (SG12)
- Wider area
- Hertfordshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What happens on the day
We do not take risks to get a closer look. We inspect everything that’s safely in view, and if part of the roof cannot be seen, the report says so. The survey normally takes roughly 1–2 hours at a house, depending on how many gutter runs and downpipes there are. Cottages and farmhouses around Hunsdon often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints.
- First, you tell us what you’ve seen, like overflows or damp.
- The eaves gutters, downpipes and fascias are checked from ground level and vantage points.
- Valley, parapet and box gutters are inspected as far as they can be seen safely.
- The loft space is checked for water marks if it is safe to get into.
- We send a written report with photos and clear recommendations.
Before the survey
- Check we can get to the back of the property
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
Booking a survey
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, and you can call 07833 053749 or use the contact form to find out.
Advice
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client.
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords. Larger roofs take longer.
Also near Hunsdon
Other services in Hunsdon
Gutter surveys around Hunsdon
The wider area around Hunsdon has a long history of building, with Much Hadham Palace about 3.6 miles north. On older houses around here, roofs frequently carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead. In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look.
For an older house near a landmark such as St Francis Chapel, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first. Take a building like Hunsdon Junior Mixed and Infant School: a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time. If you own a rental within reach of Roydon station, a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak.
Hunsdon is about 4 miles north-west of Harlow, in Hertfordshire. We survey roofs in Hunsdon and the surrounding area as part of our work across London and South East England. Hunsdon is one of the towns and villages in Hertfordshire where we work for gutter surveys. There’s also a page for Chelmsford.
We cover every part of SG12 for gutter surveys. If you need a gutter survey at a property on High Street, Cunningham Grove and Wicklands Road or a nearby road, we can help. Nearby, we also carry out gutter surveys in Hunsdonbury (1 mile south), Widford (1 mile north), Nether Street (1 mile north), Wareside (2 miles north-west) and Babbs Green (2 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Stevenage (12 miles north-west), Bishop's Stortford (6 miles north-east), Welwyn Garden City (11 miles west), Hoddesdon (5 miles south-west), Cheshunt (8 miles south-west) and Hatfield (13 miles west).
Landmarks near Hunsdon
We work in homes and buildings around The Crown pub, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Roydon station, roughly 2.4 miles south. Well-known places in the area include Harlow Mill (3.3 miles east) and Henry Moore Studios and Gardens (2.4 miles north-east). Not far away are Hunsdon Mead.
When you need someone else
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, so a survey has limits:
- What’s hidden inside a downpipe
- Rot or damp concealed behind fascias or inside walls
- Gutters out of sight from every safe vantage point
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll point you to the right survey. What a survey covers and does not.
Roof types and parts we check
- Downpipes
- Fascias and soffits
- Outlets and hoppers
- Parapet and box gutters
- Eaves gutters
- Valley gutters
What affects the cost of gutter surveys
Not every roof costs the same to survey, and it comes down to:
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- House, block, shop or office
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- Which survey package you book
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how it can be reached and seen safely. Gutter survey starts from £150, including VAT.
Getting in touch
The more you tell us, the easier it is to price the survey. When you contact us, tell us:
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
- When you need the report by
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- The type of building and roof, like pitched or flat
Photos help, if you have them. Take them safely from ground level or a window. To get started, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
Checking the roof from the ground
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Overflowing water can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
Your questions about gutter surveys in Hunsdon
I let a flat near Roydon station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, that is 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.
Is my home in Hunsdon listed or in a conservation area?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. It is worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
What do I do with the report?
You will receive the report by email, and what you do next is up to you: raise it with a seller, send it to an insurer, brief a roofer or share it with a managing agent.
How long will you be on site?
For a house, expect about 1–2 hours on site, and longer for larger or complex roofs.
Will you check if gutters are causing damp inside?
Overflowing gutters often lead to damp walls, and the survey looks for that. If the cause looks like something else, the report says so, based on what we can see.
Are you insured?
We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance, for every survey we carry out.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. Our survey looks at the roof, not the whole building. If you need a full building survey, you’ll need a RICS survey as well.