Essex · London and the South East
Leavenheath Gutter Survey
Not sure what state the gutter is in? You can book a gutter survey in Leavenheath and across Essex, with plain-English findings.
- Brackets that have dropped or snapped
- Dripping or leaking gutter joints
- Hoppers and outlets full of debris
Tips that help
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They apply to most roofs:
- Ask for valleys and parapet gutters to be cleared too
- Note any damp stains below the gutters
- Watch the gutters during heavy rain
- Look for downpipes coming loose
Questions about the report are welcome. The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation, and the Premium Survey includes an in-person consultation.
Look at the gutters from indoors or the ground when it pours. Water spilling over the edge or out of a joint is a sign that something needs attention before damage builds up.
Gutter survey in Leavenheath
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 photographs and written recommendations. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. We survey parapet and box gutters, fascias and soffits and outlets and hoppers, and people most often book us about gutters packed with leaves or moss and water spilling over the gutter edge.
In a small place like Leavenheath, many roofs stand in the open, so ridges, chimney stacks, flashings and gutters work hard. Older walls take a long time to dry once water gets in. A roof report shows what needs attention first. 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 photo where possible.
- Where
- Leavenheath (CO6)
- Region
- Essex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
How it works
A survey visit follows a simple order: we hear what you’ve seen, look at the roof from every safe viewpoint, photograph what we find and record our findings for the written report. It typically takes roughly 1–2 hours at a house, depending on how many gutter runs and downpipes there are. Cottages and farmhouses around Leavenheath often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. Each part is looked at from wherever it can safely be seen.
- First, you tell us what you’ve seen, like overflows or damp.
- We look along the gutters, downpipes and fascias from the ground and from windows.
- We check hidden gutters, such as valleys and parapets, where it’s safe to see them.
- We look in the loft space, where there is safe access, for signs of water getting in.
- We send a written report with photos and clear recommendations.
Preparing for the visit
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
Getting a price
To arrange a survey, ring 07833 053749 or email us and let us know the address and what’s prompted the survey. You will know the price before anything is booked.
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When you need someone else
Some things cannot be seen without opening up the roof, so a survey has limits:
- The inside of a downpipe along its whole length
- Pipes below ground level
- Gutters out of sight from every safe vantage point
If you are not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will give you a straight answer. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Downpipes
- Fascias and soffits
- Outlets and hoppers
- Parapet and box gutters
- Eaves gutters
- Valley gutters
How the survey changes by roof type
Box and secret gutters
A secret gutter is tucked under the slates or tiles at an abutment or valley, so they’re easy to forget. We check what’s visible and note what is not.
Fascias and soffits
Some older soffits may contain asbestos. Any we think could be are flagged for a specialist asbestos surveyor to check.
What happens if roof problems are left?
It’s easy to put damp down to the wrong cause. If a leaking gutter or downpipe is the source, other work on the wall won’t stop it. A gutter survey helps rule the rainwater system in or out. Older and listed buildings around Leavenheath may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so a defect found early gives time to plan the work properly.
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package matters as well. We will give you the figure before anything is booked.
What you get with us
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- PI and public liability insurance
- Plain-English reports with photos
- 98% of customers satisfied
Read our cost guide or two real surveys.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Leavenheath
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants, at a time agreed in advance. Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays, which helps when tenants work during the week.
Letting agents and landlords in Leavenheath book surveys as well as householders. A report with photographs gives you a clear record of the gutter, useful for planning maintenance.
Leavenheath questions
Will you come out to Leavenheath?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route as you book.
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Bures station?
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.
Will I get photos?
Yes. The report includes photos of what we found, so you can see exactly what each finding refers to.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance, for every survey we carry out.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, as long as access is agreed. Roofs over flats are often shared, so whoever owns or manages the building needs to agree access. We can only inspect what we’re given access to.
Will you check if gutters are causing damp inside?
Overflowing gutters often lead to damp walls, and the survey looks for that. If the evidence points elsewhere, we will say so, based on what we can see.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Only if it’s safe. We inspect what can safely be seen: from ground level, from windows and vantage points, from the roof space, from the roof itself where safe and by drone where it applies. Anything we cannot see is noted in the report.
Local roofs in Leavenheath
Clay tiles and timber weatherboarding mark out many of the older buildings in Essex, alongside lots of post-war and newer estates. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first. If your home is older, it is worth knowing whether it’s listed or in a conservation area before planning roof work. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent, and councils can also use Article 4 directions to control changes in conservation areas.
For an older house near a landmark like St Matthew's Church, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs. If you let a flat or house near Bures station, knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints. Living close to Tiger Hill is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls.
Leavenheath is in Essex. Roofs in Leavenheath get the same thorough look as anywhere else in Essex. Leavenheath is one of the towns and villages in Essex where we work. Chelmsford is in our area too.
Gutter surveys in CO6 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Whether your property is on Bramble Way, Maple Way and Mayfield or anywhere close by, we can survey it. If you are just outside Leavenheath, we cover Cock Street (1 mile east), Wissington (2 miles south), Nayland (2 miles south-east), Stoke-by-Nayland (2 miles east) and Little Horkesley (3 miles south). We also work in nearby towns such as Colchester (7 miles south), Braintree (14 miles south-west), Camulodunum (8 miles south), Halstead (9 miles west), Greenstead (8 miles south-east) and Tiptree (13 miles south).
Near you in Leavenheath
In Leavenheath, that means homes and buildings near Tiger Hill and Lion pub. For rail, the closest station is Bures station, about 3.3 miles south-west. A little further out are Mount Bures (3.7 miles south-west) and Severalls Hospital (5.6 miles south-east). Not far away are Arger Fen.