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Gutter Survey in Kelvedon Hatch
A survey of gutters, valleys, outlets and downpipes in Kelvedon Hatch, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Call or email for a price.
- Sagging gutters and loose brackets
- Soffits marked by water
- Leaking or loose downpipes
Gutter survey in Kelvedon Hatch
This survey covers rainwater above ground, from the gutters down to where the downpipes meet the ground. It’s not a CCTV drain survey and we cannot see inside buried drains. If the problem looks like a blocked or broken drain below ground, we will say so in the report, so you can get the drains checked separately. Anything we find above ground, such as a split hopper or a leaking downpipe, is photographed and recorded. If you’ve noticed leaks at the gutter joints and gutters packed with leaves or moss, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
Somewhere as small as Kelvedon Hatch, homes are often older cottages and farmhouses, with outbuildings and some newer houses. Roofs there can be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, and chimney stacks are frequently old. We report on what can safely be seen, and thatch is a specialist material. On older roofs, it is normally the chimneys and lead flashings that need work first.
Where we can’t see part of the gutter, the report says so. That way, it is clear what was covered and what wasn’t.
- Place
- Kelvedon Hatch (CM15, CM14)
- Wider area
- Essex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Common roof problems in Kelvedon Hatch
Many people get in touch after seeing water pour over a gutter in heavy rain. Others spot damp patches, ceiling stains or green marks on the walls. The survey helps pin down the source before it causes more harm.
Typical things we’re asked to look at include:
- Soffits marked by water
- Gutters overflowing in heavy rain
- Leaves and moss blocking gutters
- Water backing up from a hidden gutter
If you let a flat or house near Shenfield station, a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- What the report includes, and whether it has photos
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- How long the report takes to arrive
Roof by roof
Fascias and soffits
Overflowing water stains soffits and rots timber. We check them along with the gutters.
Cast iron gutters
A cracked cast iron downpipe can leak down the wall unseen, so we look closely at the walls around them.
How we price gutter surveys
To price your survey, we look at:
- House, block, shop or office
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- The roof’s overall size
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where it applies) come with the Premium Survey, which starts from £400, with VAT included. We’ll tell you which package suits the questions you have.
Getting in touch
Here’s what helps us most when you contact us:
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- The address and postcode of the property
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
Booking is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and give us a few details about the property and we’ll explain which survey suits. The price is agreed up front.
Honest limits
Before you book, it’s worth knowing what a survey won’t do:
- Whether a material contains asbestos (a specialist asbestos surveyor’s job)
- The inside of a downpipe along its whole length
- Parts of gutters that cannot be seen safely
If you are not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will give you a straight answer. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Eaves gutters
- Parapet and box gutters
- Fascias and soffits
- Downpipes
- Valley gutters
- Outlets and hoppers
Nearby places to Kelvedon Hatch
Also in Kelvedon Hatch
Leave it or get it looked at?
Going up a ladder to check your own gutters carries real risk. You can see drips and overflows from ground level, but valleys, parapets and box gutters are hard to see. Our survey covers everything that’s safely in view and records it with photos. In a small place like Kelvedon Hatch, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
A Basic Survey starts from £150, with VAT included. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, both including VAT. We confirm the exact price before booking.
Why us?
- Surveys seven days a week
- An independent look at the roof
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- Plain-English reports with photos
Gutter surveys in Kelvedon Hatch: local notes
About 5 miles east lies Ingatestone Hall, a reminder of how long the area around Kelvedon Hatch has been built on. On older houses around here, roofs frequently carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. In Essex, older buildings are often clay-tiled, many with weatherboarding, while many towns grew with post-war and newer estates. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters.
If yours is one of the older homes in the streets near New Church of St Nicholas, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first. If you look after a building such as Kelvedon Hatch Community Primary School, its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale.
Kelvedon Hatch is about 3 miles north-west of Brentwood, in Essex. Whether the building in Kelvedon Hatch is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, the roof can be surveyed on a weekday or at the weekend. Our area takes in places right across Essex. For surveys nearby, see our Chelmsford page.
We work across CM15 and CM14 for gutter surveys. You’ll find streets such as Church Road, Swan Lane and The Finchingfields. Neighbouring places we cover for gutter surveys include Doddinghurst Common (1 mile south), Navestock Side (1 mile south-west), Bentley (1 mile south), Hook End (1 mile north-east) and Stondon Massey (1 mile north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Chelmsford (10 miles north-east), Basildon (10 miles south-east), Harlow (10 miles north-west), Brentwood (3 miles south-east), Billericay (7 miles east) and Rayleigh (15 miles east).
What’s near Kelvedon Hatch
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Shepherd Public House, among other places. The closest station to Kelvedon Hatch is Shenfield station, roughly 3.4 miles south-east of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Brentwood Community Hospital (3.3 miles south-east). The countryside around Kelvedon Hatch includes Thorndon Park.
How the survey works
Photos are taken throughout the visit, so the report shows exactly what we saw. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available, including by drone where it’s applicable and the weather allows. A typical visit takes an hour or two at a house, depending on how many gutter runs and downpipes there are. For a village or hamlet like Kelvedon Hatch, the journey is planned beforehand: tell us about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. The roof is looked at from ground level, from windows, from the loft where there’s safe access and from the roof where it is safe.
- We start with what you’ve noticed, such as 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.
- The roof space is checked for staining, where it can be reached safely.
- You receive a report with photos and recommendations.
Before we arrive
- Check we can get to the back of the property
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
Book a survey
Not sure which survey you need? The easiest way is to ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We’ll explain the options and the price.
Related advice
Common questions in Kelvedon Hatch
How do I find out if my home in Kelvedon Hatch is listed?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
I let a flat near Shenfield station. Can you check the roof?
Of course. We just need to know who will give access, and we can send the report to you or your agent.
Will you check if gutters are causing damp inside?
Overflowing gutters often lead to damp walls, and we check for exactly that. If the evidence points elsewhere, we will say so, based on what we can see.
Are hidden gutters like valleys and box gutters included?
Yes, as far as they can safely be seen. We look from vantage points, the roof space and the roof itself where safe, and by drone where it’s applicable.
How soon will I get the report?
That depends on the survey you book: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day. Reports are sent by email.
What do I do with the report?
You’ll get the report 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.
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 send us an email for a price.