Essex · London and the South East
Gutter survey in Moreton, Essex
Not sure what state the gutter is in? We carry out gutter surveys in Moreton and across Essex, with plain-English findings.
- Brackets that have dropped or snapped
- Joints that drip after rain
- Water spilling over the gutter edge
Different roofs, different checks
Fascias and soffits
Overflowing water stains soffits and rots timber. We check them along with the gutters.
Box and secret gutters
Box gutters sit within the roof or behind a wall, so overflows can end up inside. We check them where they can safely be seen.
Gutter survey in Moreton: what you get
We survey gutters and rainwater systems in Moreton and right across London and the South East. We inspect everything we can see safely from the ground, windows, the loft space and the roof where it is safe. A visit usually takes roughly 1–2 hours for most homes, and longer where there are parapet, valley or box gutters to follow. The written report follows, with photos and recommendations. If you are worried about dripping or leaking gutter joints and hoppers and outlets full of debris, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
In a small place like Moreton, 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 written report sets out what to deal with and in what order. Lead flashings and old chimney stacks are frequently where weather gets in first.
Pictures do a lot of the work in our reports, because a photo of a cracked flashing says more than a paragraph. Anything out of sight on the day is listed as such.
- Location
- Moreton (CM5)
- Region
- Essex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
DIY checks: what’s safe
What you cannot do safely is get up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and a fall can be serious. That part is for a survey.
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from the ground or a window. Water spilling over the edge can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
What happens if roof problems are left?
It is 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. For an older or listed building in a place like Moreton, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so leaving a defect until it is urgent leaves less time to plan.
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on the size and height of the roof, how it can safely be seen and which survey you book.
What you get with us
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- Prices that include VAT
- 20+ years’ experience
Read our cost guide or two real surveys.
Towns and villages near Moreton
What else we do in Moreton
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client.
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait, which helps with budgets and planning.
Gutter surveys around Moreton
There are about 500,000 buildings on England’s list of listed buildings, and around 10,000 conservation areas. If your 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, so check with the council. Clay tiles and timber weatherboarding mark out many of the older buildings in Essex, while many towns grew with post-war and newer estates. Whatever the covering, it is often the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first.
If you live in an older home near Church of St Mary the Virgin, the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine. If you look after a building such as Moreton Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle.
Moreton is about 5 miles south-east of Harlow, in Essex. In Moreton, as across Essex, every roof gets the same careful survey. Moreton is one of the places in Essex where we work. Our Chelmsford page covers surveys nearby.
All of CM5 is within our area for gutter surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. If you need a gutter survey at a property on Church Road, Bridge Road and Matthews Court or anywhere close by, we can survey it. Nearby, we also carry out gutter surveys in Pedlars End (1 mile south-west), Bobbingworth (1 mile south), Bovinger (1 mile south-west), Little Laver (2 miles north-east) and Clatterford End (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Chelmsford (11 miles east), Basildon (15 miles south-east), Harlow (5 miles north-west), Brentwood (9 miles south-east), Billericay (12 miles south-east) and Loughton (9 miles south-west).
Local landmarks in Moreton
Around Moreton, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Moreton Massey pub and The Ongar Academy, among other places. Other landmarks nearby include St. Margaret's Hospital (4.9 miles south-west) and Willingale Doe (4.1 miles east). For a walk, there is Gernon Bushes.
The survey, step by step
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof, but as a rough guide the survey takes an hour or two for most homes, and longer where there are parapet, valley or box gutters to follow. You’re welcome to ask questions while we are there. Cottages and farmhouses around Moreton frequently have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. Each part is looked at from wherever it can be seen safely.
- We agree which parts of the building you are most worried about.
- 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.
- You get photos and written recommendations, prioritised where relevant.
Getting ready for the survey
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Check pets are kept safely away
- If it isn’t your property yet, arrange access through the agent
Booking a survey
We survey roofs on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. To find a date that works for you, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and the days you’d prefer.
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Common questions in Moreton
Will you come out to Moreton?
Yes. Moreton is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We work right across London and the South East. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there as you book.
Is my home in Moreton listed or in a conservation area?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. It matters most if you are planning to re-roof in a different material.
Can a gutter survey explain damp on my walls?
Overflowing gutters often lead to damp walls, and the survey looks for that. If the evidence points elsewhere, we’ll say so as far as we can tell from what’s visible.
Will you go up on the roof?
Not unless it’s safe. Safe viewpoints, the loft space and a drone where it applies cover most of what’s needed.
Does the season matter for a gutter survey?
You can book at any time of year. Booking before autumn and winter gives you time to plan though problems often show up after heavy rain.
Will I get photos?
Yes, every report has them. Each finding is shown in a picture where possible, so you can see what we mean.
Does someone need to be in?
Someone needs to let us in if we are looking inside or in the loft. We will talk about access as you book.
What this survey can’t tell you
This isn’t a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- The inside of buried drains
- The inside of a downpipe along its whole length
- Rot or damp concealed behind fascias or inside walls
If you’re not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will give you a straight answer before booking. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What this survey covers
- Downpipes
- Eaves gutters
- Parapet and box gutters
- Valley gutters
- Outlets and hoppers
- Fascias and soffits