Essex · London and the South East
Mulberry Green Gutter Survey
A survey of gutters, valleys, outlets and downpipes for Mulberry Green and the rest of Essex. Surveys run on any day of the week.
- Joints that drip after rain
- Downpipes that are split or coming away
- Water backing up from a hidden gutter
Mulberry Green homes and their roofs
Older buildings in Essex often have clay tiles and weatherboarding, with post-war and more recent estates making up much of the newer housing. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them. With Layer Marney Tower about 2.8 miles south, Mulberry Green sits in an area with a long building history. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead.
If your house is among the older ones in the streets near Church of St Mary, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look. For landlords with property near Marks Tey station, a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak.
Mulberry Green is about 5 miles west of Colchester, in Essex. Bookings from Mulberry Green are handled just like any other: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Our area takes in places right across Essex. You can also see our page for Chelmsford.
Surveys in CO6 and CO5 are booked the same way as anywhere else. We cover properties on Rectory Road and Easthorpe Road and the roads around them. Nearby, we also carry out gutter surveys in Easthorpe (1 mile south-west), Copford (1 mile north), Marks Tey (1 mile north-west), Little Tey (2 miles north-west) and Layer Marney (2 miles south). Further out, we also cover Colchester (5 miles east), Braintree (10 miles west), Maldon (10 miles south-west), Witham (8 miles south-west), Camulodunum (4 miles east) and Halstead (9 miles north-west).
Around Mulberry Green
We work in homes and buildings around Alma Public House, among other places. Mulberry Green’s nearest station is Marks Tey station, roughly 1.2 miles north of the centre. Nearby you will also find Essex County Hospital (4.5 miles east) and Birch Castle (1.8 miles south-east). Not far away are Iron Latch.
How a gutter survey works in Mulberry Green
Some gutters are easy to see from the street, but many aren’t. Valley gutters between slopes, gutters behind parapet walls and box or secret gutters can overflow inside the building when they block. We look at them as far as they can be seen safely, from ground level, from windows, from the roof space and from the roof where it is safe. Many leaks indoors start at a hidden gutter. Typical surveys look at overflowing eaves gutters and leaves and moss blocking gutters, across outlets and hoppers, fascias and soffits and eaves gutters.
In a small place like Mulberry Green, many roofs stand in the open, which is hard on ridges, chimneys, flashings and gutters. Damp in old walls is slow to dry, so a small leak can do a lot of harm. 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 doesn’t just list problems. It explains what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, so you can plan your next steps.
- Place
- Mulberry Green (CO6, CO5)
- Region
- Essex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
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Common questions in Mulberry Green
Can a landlord with a rental near Marks Tey station book a roof survey?
Yes, rented property is part of what we cover. You can ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and a few details, including who will give access on the day.
How do I find out if my home in Mulberry Green is listed?
We cannot confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case.
Is it a structural engineer’s report?
No. We point out what can be seen, like sagging or deflection, but we do not carry out calculations or give an engineer’s opinion. Where an engineer is needed, we say so in the report.
Do you work in Mulberry Green?
Yes. We cover Mulberry Green and the rest of Essex, as part of our work across London and the South East. For a price, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. It is a specialist roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 building survey. It focuses on the roof, so it sits alongside a building survey rather than replacing it.
Can you tell me if my old gutters contain asbestos?
No, that’s a job for a specialist asbestos surveyor. On buildings from before 2000, we flag materials that could contain it so you can arrange that check.
How quickly is the report sent?
That depends on the survey you book: the Basic Survey report arrives within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey the same day. Reports are sent by email.
How it works
Every roof is different, 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. If you have questions on the day, just ask. For a village or hamlet like Mulberry Green, the journey is planned in advance: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. On the day, we inspect what can safely be seen, inside and out.
- First, we agree the areas to focus on.
- We look along each run for debris, sagging and drips.
- We check the outlets, hoppers, downpipes and any overflows.
- We check fascias, soffits and walls for water damage.
- Findings are photographed and set out in a written report.
Before we arrive
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Tell us about parking before the day
- If it is not your property yet, arrange access through the agent
Arrange a survey
We survey roofs on any day of the week. To find a date that works for you, ring 07833 053749 or email us with the address and the days you’d prefer.
Related advice
How we price gutter surveys
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. That comes down to:
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- The size of the roof
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on how big and how high the roof is, access and the package you choose.
What we need to know
These details help when you contact us:
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- What’s prompted the survey
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
Photos help, if you have them. Take them safely from the ground or a window. To get started, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Honest limits
We only report whatever is safely visible on the day, so there are some things a survey cannot cover:
- Whether a material contains asbestos (a specialist asbestos surveyor’s job)
- What’s behind fascias and inside walls
- What’s hidden inside a downpipe
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will suggest the right survey before you book. What our survey covers.
What we look at
- Parapet and box gutters
- Fascias and soffits
- Eaves gutters
- Valley gutters
- Outlets and hoppers
- Downpipes
Checking the roof from ground level
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Photograph them and note the date.
What you can’t do safely is get up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and a fall can be serious. That is where a survey comes in, using safe viewpoints and a drone where it applies.
What we’re asked to look at in Mulberry Green
Most gutter joints rely on seals or sealant that wear out. Plastic gutters move with heat and cold so their joints can start to leak. Cast iron joints can corrode and part where the paint has failed.
We are often asked to look at:
- Fascia boards damaged by overflowing water
- Overflowing valley or parapet gutters
- Joints that drip after rain
- Leaves and moss blocking gutters
If you look after a building such as The Stanway School, a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- Are they insured for the work?
- What the survey won’t cover
- What follow-up you get after the report
- Their track record with similar roofs
Why act early in Mulberry Green
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. In a small place like Mulberry Green, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
Our price is 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 Mulberry Green
- 20+ years’ experience
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Photos and a written report every time
Take a look at our cost guide or what we found on two real jobs.