Essex · London and the South East
Gutter Survey in Monk Street
An experienced roof surveyor for gutter surveys in Monk Street. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys.
- Gutters overflowing in heavy rain
- Gutters packed with leaves or moss
- Downpipes that are split or coming away
Gutter survey in Monk Street
We look at the rainwater system above ground level, from the gutters down to where the downpipes meet the ground. It is not a CCTV drain survey, so we cannot see inside underground pipes. If the problem looks like a blocked or broken drain below ground, we’ll say so in the report, so you can get the drains checked separately. Problems above ground, from split hoppers to leaking downpipes, are photographed and noted. We survey outlets and hoppers, parapet and box gutters and valley gutters, and common reasons people get in touch are valley or box gutters that overflow inside and hoppers and outlets full of debris.
In a small place like Monk Street, many roofs stand in the open, so ridges, chimney stacks, flashings and gutters work hard. Damp in old walls is slow to dry, so a small leak can do a lot of harm. A written report sets out what to deal with and in what order. On exposed older roofs, chimneys and lead flashings are often the first to give way.
We keep jargon out of it: where something needs attention, it says so plainly, along with how urgent it is.
- Location
- Monk Street (CM6)
- Wider area
- Essex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Questions from Monk Street
Can a landlord with a rental near Stansted Airport station book a roof survey?
Of course. We just need to know who will give access, and we can send the report to you or your agent.
Is Monk Street within the area you cover?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
Will the survey check for asbestos?
No. We do not test for asbestos. If rainwater goods or soffits look like they could contain asbestos, we note it and recommend a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before they’re disturbed.
Will you check if gutters are causing damp inside?
Leaking gutters and downpipes are a common cause of damp walls, and we check for exactly that. If the cause looks like something else, the report says so as far as we can tell from what’s visible.
What happens next?
You’ll get the report by email, with photos and clear recommendations. The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation, and the Premium Survey an in-person consultation.
How fast do I get the report?
The Premium Survey report comes the same day, the Standard within 24–48 hours and the Basic within 48 hours. All of them come by email.
Will you check the drains below ground?
No. Our gutter survey covers rainwater above ground down to where the downpipes reach the ground. Where a below-ground drain seems to be the problem, we will tell you.
Gutter surveys around Monk Street
Older buildings in Essex often have clay tiles and weatherboarding, and plenty of post-war and modern estates besides. Whatever the covering, it’s frequently the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first. About 1.5 miles west lies Horham Hall, a reminder of how long the area around Monk Street has been built on. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
Monk Street is about 7 miles south-east of Saffron Walden, in Essex. Monk Street is one of many places we visit across Essex, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. Our Essex coverage includes Monk Street. For surveys nearby, see our Chelmsford page.
Postcode districts we cover here for gutter surveys: CM6. If you need a gutter survey at a property on Folly Mill Lane and Monk Street or a nearby road, we can survey it. Other places close to Monk Street include Sibley's Green (1 mile south-east), Thaxted (1 mile north), Duton Hill (1 mile south-west), Bardfield End Green (1 mile north-east) and Cutlers Green (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also cover Chelmsford (15 miles south-east), Braintree (10 miles east), Harlow (15 miles south-west), Witham (15 miles south-east), Saffron Walden (7 miles north-west) and Halstead (13 miles east).
Near you in Monk Street
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Greyhound Public House, among other places. Monk Street’s nearest station is Stansted Airport station, roughly 4.7 miles south-west. Nearby you will also find Little Easton Moat (3.4 miles south). Open spaces near Monk Street include West Wood.
For landlords and managing agents
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client.
If you own several properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To arrange surveys for several addresses, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
When you need someone else
Before you book, it’s worth knowing what a survey will not do:
- Asbestos testing of old gutters, downpipes or soffits
- Parts of gutters that cannot be seen safely
- What’s behind fascias and inside walls
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll tell you before you book. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Monk Street
- Parapet and box gutters
- Outlets and hoppers
- Valley gutters
- Downpipes
- Eaves gutters
- Fascias and soffits
Signs you need a gutter survey in Monk Street
Leaves are behind most blocked gutters. Nearby trees drop leaves, twigs and seeds into gutters every autumn, and they collect at the outlets. A choked outlet soon means a full, overflowing gutter.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Overflowing eaves gutters
- Gutters that have fallen out of line
- Overflowing valley or parapet gutters
- Rotten fascias or stained soffits
Landlords with a home close to Stansted Airport station may find that a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- What happens after the report arrives
- Will the report include photos?
- How long the report takes to arrive
What we do, step by step
Once we’ve finished looking, we write up our findings as a photo-illustrated written report, sent to you by email. On timing, it typically takes about 1–2 hours for most homes, and longer where there are parapet, valley or box gutters to follow. Older rural homes like those around Monk Street can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. Each part is looked at from wherever it can safely be seen, and anything we cannot see is noted.
- 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.
- We check fascias, soffits and walls for water damage.
- Findings are photographed and set out in a written report.
How to prepare
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Let us know about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Let us know where we can park nearby
Book a survey
When you are ready to go ahead, call 07833 053749 or send us an email. We will suggest a package, agree the price and find a date, weekday or weekend.
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How the survey changes by roof type
Aluminium and other metal gutters
Joints and fixings are the weak points on metal gutters. Any leaks or corrosion we spot go in the report.
Plastic (uPVC) gutters
Joints that have pulled apart are a common fault on plastic gutters. We record each one we can see.
What affects the cost of gutter surveys
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before you book. These are the things that affect it:
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- The roof’s overall size
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where applicable, from £400 including VAT. We will tell you which package suits the questions you have.
Getting in touch
What helps most when you contact us:
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- The property’s address and postcode
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
A quick phone call is typically the easiest start: call 07833 053749 or send us an email, and we will ask about the building and what you need. The price is agreed before a date is set.