Hertfordshire · London and the South East
Letchworth Gutter Survey
A survey of gutters, valleys, outlets and downpipes for Letchworth and the rest of Hertfordshire. We survey on any day of the week.
- Valley or box gutters that overflow inside
- Leaves and moss blocking gutters
- Gutters that have fallen out of line
FAQs for Letchworth
Is Letchworth in the area you cover?
Yes. We survey roofs across London and the South East, and Letchworth is part of that. You can phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and some details.
How do I find out if my home in Letchworth is listed?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. If a 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.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We have completed more than 5,000 surveys, over more than 20 years, with 98% customer satisfaction.
Can you give me structural calculations?
No. We point out what can be seen, such as 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.
Can you tell me if my old gutters contain asbestos?
No, that is a job for a specialist asbestos surveyor. We point out materials on older buildings that could contain asbestos so it can be checked before work starts.
What does a gutter survey cost?
Our packages start from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, including VAT. Just call 07833 053749 or drop us an email for a price.
How long will you be on site?
For a house, expect about 1–2 hours on site, with commercial buildings nearer 3–4 hours.
Gutter survey in Letchworth
Some gutters are easy to see from the street but plenty of gutters are tucked away. Valley gutters between slopes, gutters behind parapet walls and box or secret gutters can send water indoors when they overflow. We inspect them as far as it is safe to see them using vantage points, the loft space and the roof itself where safe. Hidden gutters are a common source of leaks inside. If you are worried about valley or box gutters that overflow inside and soffits marked by water, we can find out what’s behind it, on fascias and soffits, valley gutters and parapet and box gutters alike.
Semis and terraces in a town like Letchworth share roof details with the neighbours. A shared chimney stack or a gutter run across two houses means a defect may sit partly on someone else’s property. Shared parts are looked at as far as they can be seen safely from the property we’re surveying. Tell us as you book if you know of anything shared with next door.
If any part of the gutter couldn’t be seen safely, we say so in the report. That way, it is clear what was covered and what wasn’t.
- Place
- Letchworth (SG6)
- Region
- Hertfordshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What a gutter survey looks like in Letchworth
The wider area around Letchworth has a long history of building, with Hinxworth Place about 4.5 miles north. On older houses around here, roofs often 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. Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters.
If you own one of the older houses in the streets near Church of St Paul, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look. If you look after a building such as Hillshott Infant School and Nursery, large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other.
Letchworth is about 5 miles north of Stevenage, in Hertfordshire. If you are in Letchworth, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: a call or an email, a price, then a date. Across Hertfordshire, we cover Letchworth. Milton Keynes is in our area too.
Every address in SG6 is within our area for gutter surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Whether your property is on Station Road, Willian Church Road and Rowland Way or anywhere close by, we can help. Being close to the A505 and B656, Letchworth is simple for us to get to. If you are just outside Letchworth, we cover Letchworth Garden City (1 mile west), Norton (1 mile north-east), Willian (1 mile south), Walsworth (2 miles south-west) and Poets Estate (2 miles south-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Stevenage (5 miles south), Welwyn Garden City (12 miles south), Harpenden (12 miles south-west), Hitchin (3 miles south-west), Hatfield (15 miles south) and Hertford (14 miles south-east).
What’s near Letchworth
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Norton School, The Highfield School and Three Magnets pub, among other places. Letchworth has its own railway station: Letchworth Garden City station. Other landmarks nearby include Fairfield Hospital (1.9 miles north-west) and First Garden City Heritage Museum (less than half a mile south). Not far away are Purwell Ninesprings.
What we do, step by step
Safety comes first on every visit. Everything that can safely be seen is inspected, and anything we can’t see is noted in the report. Most visits take about one to two hours for most homes, and longer where there are parapet, valley or box gutters to follow. Most visits in a town like Letchworth start at the front of the house and work round to the back. The back garden is often where extensions, dormers and rear slopes are best seen, so unlocked gates help. Then, if it can be reached safely, we look in the loft.
- 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.
- Where the loft can be reached safely, we check it for staining or damp.
- You get a report with photographs and recommendations.
How to prepare
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
Getting a price
For a price for gutter surveys in Letchworth, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email. A few details about the property and the roof help us price the survey accurately.
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What we can’t see
It’s useful to know what a survey will not do before booking:
- Gutters out of sight from each safe vantage point
- The inside of a downpipe along its whole length
- Asbestos testing of old gutters, downpipes or soffits
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or email us and we will suggest the right survey before you book. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Fascias and soffits
- Downpipes
- Eaves gutters
- Valley gutters
- Outlets and hoppers
- Parapet and box gutters
Places near Letchworth
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Leave it or get it looked at?
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. Our survey covers everything that’s safely in view and records it with photos. Once water reaches the loft insulation in a home in Letchworth, it loses much of its value and is slow to dry. That’s an extra cost on top of the roof work itself.
Gutter survey starts from £150, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, with VAT included, and we can help you choose.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Letchworth
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Surveys seven days a week
- 98% of customers satisfied
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
Take a look at what a roof survey costs and two real surveys.
What we’re asked to look at in Letchworth
Some gutters may be too small, or have too few downpipes, for the roof they serve. An extension or extra roof slope can add water to an existing gutter, and a heavy downpour shows up the problem.
A survey can pick up problems such as:
- Leaves and moss blocking gutters
- Soffits marked by water
- Blocked outlets and hoppers
- Valley or box gutters that overflow inside
For landlords with property near Letchworth Garden City station, the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at.
Before booking anyone
- What follow-up you get after the report
- Whether the price includes VAT
- What experience they bring
- What insurance they carry
Prices for gutter surveys in Letchworth
To price your survey, we look at:
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- The roof’s overall size
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
- House, block, shop or office
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package you pick makes a difference too. The price is always agreed first.
What we need to know
These details help when you get in touch:
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
- What’s prompted the survey
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- Anything about access we should know
When you are ready to go ahead, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email. From there it’s a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day, weekday or weekend.
Roof by roof
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. The report records what could and couldn’t be seen.
Lead-lined valley and parapet gutters
We check the lining, the joints and the outlets as far as they can be seen safely. Missing lead is something we check for too.