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Hutton Mount Gutter Survey
Gutter surveys in Hutton Mount and the rest of Essex. We survey on weekdays and at weekends.
- Rotten fascias or stained soffits
- Choked outlets or hopper heads
- Dripping or leaking gutter joints
Landlords, agents and block managers in Hutton Mount
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work around your tenants.
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Hutton Mount. To discuss a property or a block, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Gutter survey in Hutton Mount: what you get
Eaves gutters at the front of a building are easy to spot, but many are not. Valley gutters between slopes, gutters behind parapet walls and box or secret gutters can overflow inside the building when they block. We inspect them as far as it’s safe to see them, from ground level, from windows, from the roof space and from the roof where it’s safe. Hidden gutters are a common source of leaks inside. We’re frequently asked to look into hoppers and outlets full of debris and leaves and moss blocking gutters, on outlets and hoppers, fascias and soffits and eaves gutters.
Around Hutton Mount, gardens, hedges and nearby trees can mean leaves and moss end up on roofs and in gutters. Once gutters and outlets block, water spills over and soaks the walls, and moss holds water against tiles. It is the kind of slow problem a roof report picks up early. Moss on the roof and weeds in the gutter are both easy to spot from the ground.
We keep jargon out of it: where something needs attention, it says so plainly, and where it can wait, that’s said too.
- Place
- Hutton Mount (CM13, CM15)
- Region
- Essex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Towns and villages near Hutton Mount
What else we do in Hutton Mount
Do you need a gutter survey in Hutton Mount?
Hidden gutters are often lined with lead or another sheet covering. Splits and blocked outlets in these gutters can send water straight into the building, because there’s no outer edge for it to spill over. Lead linings can also be stolen.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Dripping or leaking gutter joints
- Hoppers and outlets full of debris
- Water backing up from a hidden gutter
- Water spilling over the gutter edge
Take a building like St Joseph the Worker Catholic Primary School: large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- Their track record with similar roofs
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- What the survey won’t cover
What we cannot see
No survey can tell you everything, and it’s better to know them up front. Keep these in mind:
- Underground drains, which need a CCTV drain survey
- Asbestos testing of old gutters, downpipes or soffits
- The inside of a downpipe along its whole length
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will tell you before you book. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Valley gutters
- Fascias and soffits
- Downpipes
- Outlets and hoppers
- Parapet and box gutters
- Eaves gutters
Checking the roof from the ground
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from the ground and any work done on the roof. Send it with your enquiry and it will help the survey.
What happens on the day
Expect us to ask a few questions before we start, about the roof’s history, any leaks and past repairs. The inspection then takes roughly 1–2 hours at a typical home, or half a day or so for a commercial building. Being in a smaller place like Hutton Mount does not change how the visit works: outside, inside and from any safe vantage point, in that order. Point out any stains, cracks or loose pieces you’ve spotted.
- First, we agree the areas to focus on.
- Each gutter run is checked for blockages, sags and leaking joints.
- Outlets, hoppers, downpipes and overflows are inspected.
- Fascias, soffits and the walls below are looked at for signs of overflow.
- Findings are photographed and set out in a written report.
How to prepare
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
Arrange a survey
Gutter survey starts from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, and you can ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email to find out.
Related advice
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Hutton Mount
About 3.4 miles north-east lies Ingatestone Hall, a reminder of how long the area around Hutton Mount has been built on. Older homes in the wider area frequently have features worth a closer look, like lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. In Essex, older buildings are often clay-tiled, many with weatherboarding, while many towns grew with post-war and newer estates. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first.
If you own a rental within reach of Shenfield station, a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant. Take an older house close to St Peter's: its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look.
Hutton Mount is about 1 mile east of Brentwood, in Essex. Roofs in Hutton Mount get the same thorough look as anywhere else in Essex. Hutton Mount is one of the towns and villages in Essex we cover for gutter surveys. For surveys nearby, see our Chelmsford page.
Here we cover the CM13 and CM15 postcode area for gutter surveys. If you need a gutter survey at a property on Gordon Road, Park Avenue and Mount Avenue or anywhere close by, we can survey it. Hutton Mount sits on or near the A129, so getting to you is simple. Close by, we survey roofs in Shenfield (1 mile north-west), Hutton (1 mile east), Brentwood (1 mile west), Ingrave (1 mile south) and Havering's Grove (2 miles east). Larger places within reach include Chelmsford (10 miles north-east), Basildon (6 miles south-east), Harlow (14 miles north-west), Canvey Island (13 miles south-east), Billericay (4 miles east) and Rayleigh (12 miles east).
Around Hutton Mount
In Hutton Mount, that means homes and buildings near Hutton Country Park, Shenfield High School and Sawyers Hall College. Hutton Mount’s nearest station is Shenfield station, about 0.5 miles north-west. Nearby you will also find Brentwood Community Hospital (0.9 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Thorndon Park.
Different roofs, different checks
Cast iron gutters
Cracks frequently open on the back of cast iron downpipes, so we look closely at the walls around them.
Box and secret gutters
A secret gutter is tucked under the slates or tiles at an abutment or valley and is easy to overlook. The report records what could and couldn’t be seen.
FAQs for Hutton Mount
Is my home in Hutton Mount listed or in a conservation area?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. It is worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Shenfield station?
Yes, that is a common request. Let us know whether a tenant or an agent will let us in, and we can send the report to you or your agent.
Does someone need to be in?
That depends on the survey. For inside areas and the loft space, someone has to give us access; we’ll agree the details when booking.
What insurance do you have?
We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance, for every survey we carry out.
When is the best time for a gutter survey?
You can book at any time of year. Before the wetter months gives you time to plan any work though problems often show up after heavy rain.
How soon will I get the report?
It depends on the package: the Basic Survey report arrives within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey the same day. Reports are sent by email.
Can a gutter survey explain damp on my walls?
Overflowing gutters often lead to damp walls, and the survey looks for that. If the evidence points elsewhere, we will say so as far as we can tell from what’s visible.