Essex · London and the South East
Gutter survey in Jack's Hatch, Essex
A survey of gutters, valleys, outlets and downpipes in Jack's Hatch, using drones and thermal imaging where applicable. Get in touch for a price.
- Hoppers and outlets full of debris
- Dripping or leaking gutter joints
- Gutters full of debris and silt
Gutter survey in Jack's Hatch
We look at the rainwater system above ground level, from the gutters down to where the downpipes meet the ground. It’s not a CCTV drain survey, so we can’t see inside underground pipes. If the problem looks like a blocked or broken drain below ground, the report will say so, with a suggestion to book a separate drain survey. Problems above ground, from split hoppers to leaking downpipes, are photographed and noted. If you’ve noticed rotten fascias or stained soffits and gutters packed with leaves or moss, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
Somewhere as small as Jack's Hatch, homes are often older cottages and farmhouses, with outbuildings and some newer houses. Older roofs may be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, often with chimneys that have stood a long time. Each needs checking in its own way, and thatch is a specialist material we report on as far as it can be seen. Chimneys and lead flashings on old roofs frequently need the most attention.
Findings are set out part by part, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets. It records what’s sound as well as what isn’t.
- Where
- Jack's Hatch (CM16)
- Region
- Essex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Why act early in Jack's Hatch
Climbing a ladder to look in the gutters yourself is risky. From ground level you can spot drips and overflows but hidden gutters are another matter. We inspect as far as it is safe to see and put it in writing. Older cottages and farmhouses around Jack's Hatch can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it is left.
Every price we give includes VAT, and the report isn’t charged as an extra. Our price is from £150, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
What you get with us
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- 20+ years’ experience
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- 5,000+ surveys completed
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced or two real surveys.
What a survey costs
Our packages start from £150, inc. VAT. The price for your roof depends on:
- The shape of the roof and its details
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- Building height and the viewpoints available
Gutter survey starts from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included, and we will tell you which fits.
Booking your survey
Some details help us suggest the right survey and price. When you contact us, it helps to mention:
- Any deadline, like an exchange date
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
Getting a price is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and give us a few details about the property and we will suggest the right survey. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
Also near Jack's Hatch
What else we do in Jack's Hatch
Jack's Hatch homes and their roofs
Clay tiles and timber weatherboarding mark out many of the older buildings in Essex, alongside plenty of post-war and newer estates. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look. There are about 500,000 buildings on England’s list of listed buildings, and around 10,000 conservation areas. If your home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission, so check with the council.
Take a building like Water Lane Primary Academy: its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale. If you let a flat or house near Roydon station, a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let.
Jack's Hatch is about 3 miles south-west of Harlow, in Essex. Surveys in Jack's Hatch work the same way as everywhere we cover: a careful inspection, photos and a written report. Jack's Hatch is one of the towns and villages in Essex we cover for gutter surveys. You can also see our page for London.
All of CM16 is covered for gutter surveys. Being close to the B181, Jack's Hatch is simple for us to get to for gutter surveys. Other places close to Jack's Hatch include Broadley Common (1 mile west), Epping Green (1 mile south), Tylerscross (1 mile north-west), Staple Tye (1 mile north-east) and Great Parndon (1 mile north). Larger places within reach include Harlow (3 miles north-east), Brentwood (13 miles south-east), Loughton (6 miles south), Waltham Abbey (5 miles south-west), Great Dunmow (15 miles north-east) and Epping (3 miles south-east).
Around Jack's Hatch
Typical jobs here are in homes near Travellers Friend pub, Nazeing Triangle and Stewards School and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Roydon station, about 3 miles north-west. Nearby you will also find Harlow Mill (4.1 miles north-east) and Nazeing Glass Museum (3.3 miles west). The countryside around Jack's Hatch includes Cheshunt Lake and Hunsdon Mead.
When to book a survey in Jack's Hatch
Sometimes a gutter struggles with the area of roof draining into it. Added roof area from an extension can load an older gutter, and a heavy downpour shows up the problem.
Problems we come across often include:
- Soffits marked by water
- Gutters that have fallen out of line
- Gutters full of debris and silt
- Joints that drip after rain
Homes near green spaces such as Nazeing Triangle can get more leaves in their gutters in autumn, so outlets and downpipes are worth watching.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- What the survey will not cover
How it works
Once we’ve finished looking, we write up our findings in a report with photographs. On timing, most surveys take roughly 1–2 hours for a house, and more on a big or complicated roof. Rural addresses near Jack's Hatch can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- First, you let us know what you’ve seen, such as overflows or damp.
- We look along the gutters, downpipes and fascias from ground level and from windows.
- Valley, parapet and box gutters are inspected as far as they can safely be seen.
- The roof space is checked for water marks if it’s safe to get into.
- We send a written report with photos and clear recommendations.
Preparing for the visit
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with whoever owns or manages the building
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
Book a survey
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and the days you’d prefer.
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FAQs for Jack's Hatch
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Roydon station?
Of course. Let us know whether a tenant or an agent will let us in, and we can send the report to you or your agent.
Do you cover smaller places like Jack's Hatch?
Yes, Jack's Hatch is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
Can you give me structural calculations?
No. We note visible signs like sagging or deflection, but we’re not structural engineers and do not carry out calculations. If we think you need an engineer, the report says so.
What do I do with the report?
You receive the written report by email, with photos and recommendations. It’s yours to share with a seller, insurer, roofer or managing agent, whichever applies.
Do you need to get into the loft?
If there’s a loft and safe access to it, yes. From inside, the underside of the roof often shows damp, staining or daylight that cannot be seen from outside.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, if the building owner or managing agent agrees access. On a shared roof we can only inspect the parts we are allowed to reach, and the report makes that clear.
Is this a RICS 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.
When you need someone else
A survey is a close look at the gutter, but it can’t do everything. The main limits are:
- Blockages deep inside downpipes
- Gutters out of sight from every safe vantage point
- Whether a material contains asbestos (a specialist asbestos surveyor’s job)
If you are not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will give you a straight answer before booking. What a survey covers and does not.
Roof types and parts we check
- Eaves gutters
- Downpipes
- Fascias and soffits
- Valley gutters
- Outlets and hoppers
- Parapet and box gutters
Practical tips
Nothing here needs a ladder. Our suggestions:
- Have gutters cleared at least once a year
- Look for green streaks or damp patches on walls
- Keep climbers away from the eaves
- Look for downpipes coming loose
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. It’s sent to you by email as soon as it is ready.
Get small faults like a dripping joint or loose downpipe sorted quickly. They tend to get worse, and the water they spill can damage walls and timber.