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Gutter survey in Monkey Street, Essex
A survey of gutters, valleys, outlets and downpipes for Monkey Street and the rest of Essex. Surveys run seven days a week.
- Soffits marked by water
- Gutters packed with leaves or moss
- Brackets that have dropped or snapped
Gutter survey in Monkey Street
We check the rainwater system above ground level: gutters, outlets, hoppers, downpipes and overflows. 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, we will 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. Typical surveys look at valley or box gutters that overflow inside and downpipes that are split or coming away, across parapet and box gutters, valley gutters and outlets and hoppers.
In a small place like Monkey Street, many roofs stand in the open, which is hard on ridges, chimneys, flashings and gutters. Older walls take a long time to dry once water gets in. A written report sets out what to deal with and in what order. On exposed older roofs, chimneys and lead flashings are frequently the first to give way.
Report times depend on the survey you book: the Basic Survey within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey on the same day.
- Where
- Monkey Street (CO7)
- Wider area
- Essex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord, with the report sent to whoever needs it. Access is agreed with the tenant in advance.
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan, with the most urgent items set out first.
Gutter surveys in Monkey Street: local notes
The coast is about 5 miles or less from Monkey Street, and places near the sea get more salt in the air and more wind than inland. Salt is hard on nails, clips and metal flashings, and strong wind lifts anything already loose on a roof. Weatherboarded walls and clay tile roofs are typical of older Essex buildings, with post-war and more recent estates making up much of the newer housing. Whatever the covering, it is often the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first.
The streets around a church such as Church of St Mary are often among the oldest in a place, and if you own one of the older houses nearby, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first.
Monkey Street is about 7 miles north-west of Clacton-on-Sea, in Essex. Wherever you are in Monkey Street, we can carry out gutter surveys at your property. Our Essex coverage includes Monkey Street and the places around it. We also survey roofs in Chelmsford.
Postcode districts we cover here for gutter surveys: CO7. That includes homes and businesses on Rectory Road and Harwich Road. If you’re just outside Monkey Street, we cover Little Bentley (1 mile east), Cowey Green (1 mile west), Hare Green (1 mile west), Balls Green (2 miles south-west) and Great Bromley (2 miles west). We also work in nearby towns like Colchester (7 miles west), Clacton-on-Sea (7 miles south-east), Harwich (9 miles east), Camulodunum (8 miles west), Greenstead (6 miles west) and Tiptree (15 miles west).
What’s near Monkey Street
We work in homes and buildings around Bricklayers pub, among other places. The nearest railway station is Great Bentley station, about 2.6 miles south. The countryside around Monkey Street includes Weeleyhall Wood.
What affects the cost of gutter surveys
We confirm the price for your roof before booking. These are the things that affect it:
- Roof area
- Height and safe access
- Which survey package you book
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included, and we will tell you which fits.
Getting in touch
These details help when you get in touch:
- Anything about access we should know
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
When you’re ready to go ahead, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form. From there it is a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day, weekday or weekend.
Do you need a gutter survey in Monkey Street?
Some gutters may be too small, or have too few downpipes, for the roof they serve. Added roof area from an extension can load an older gutter and the weakness shows in a heavy downpour.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Leaves and moss blocking gutters
- Cracked or loose downpipes
- Leaks at the gutter joints
- Blocked outlets and hoppers
For landlords with property near Great Bentley station, a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- What the survey will not cover
- Will the report include photos?
- When you will get the report
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Why get it checked now?
Clearing gutters removes the debris, but it doesn’t tell you why a gutter overflows. We also check the falls, joints, brackets, outlets and downpipes, so you know whether there’s more to it. In a place like Monkey Street, a barn or garage roof left to fail puts whatever is inside at risk. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
Price depends partly on the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, with VAT included. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
Why us?
- Package prices that include VAT
- Visits on any day of the week
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- An independent view of the roof
Before and after the survey
Small things make a difference. Our tips:
- Look for green streaks or damp patches on walls
- Ask for valleys and parapet gutters to be cleared too
- Look for downpipes coming loose
- Have gutters cleared at least once a year
If we think the problem lies underground, we will say so, so a drain survey can be arranged. We also note anything else we spot on the roof while we’re there.
Deal with drips, sags and loose downpipes early. They tend to get worse and spilled water harms brickwork and woodwork.
What happens on the day
We will ask a few questions first, such as when any problem began and what work has been done before. Then the inspection itself takes between one and two hours at a house, depending on how many gutter runs and downpipes there are. In a small place like Monkey Street, access is normally the main thing to plan. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- We start with what you’ve noticed, like damp or overflowing gutters.
- We walk round the building and check the gutters, downpipes and fascias from ground level.
- Valleys, parapets and box gutters are inspected where they can safely be seen.
- Where it is safe, we check the loft for signs of water.
- You receive a report with photos and recommendations.
How to prepare
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with whoever owns or manages the building
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
Booking a survey
If you are buying, it helps to book soon after your offer is accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. Otherwise, simply ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form whenever suits you.
Advice
Common questions in Monkey Street
How do I find out if my home in Monkey Street 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.
Does being near the coast affect roofs in Monkey Street?
Yes, coastal weather is harder on roofs: there is more wind, and more salt in the air. Ridges, verges, flashings and fixings are where it normally shows, and Monkey Street is within about 5 miles of the coast.
What’s the best way to book?
Simply phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day.
Is it a structural engineer’s report?
No. Our survey isn’t a structural engineer’s report, and it doesn’t include calculations. We will recommend an engineer if we see signs that call for one.
Will you check the loft?
Usually, if there’s one and it can be reached safely. From inside, the underside of the roof often shows damp, staining or daylight that cannot be seen from outside.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, as long as access is agreed. Roofs over flats are frequently shared, so we need permission from the freeholder or managing agent. We inspect only the parts we’re allowed to reach.
Could my damp wall be caused by the gutters?
We check whether rainwater from the gutters is reaching the wall from overflows, leaking joints or loose downpipes. We can’t see inside walls, so we report on what’s visible.