Essex · London and the South East
Gutter Survey in Netteswell
Gutter surveys around Netteswell, with a written report you can act on. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- Choked outlets or hopper heads
- Sagging gutters and loose brackets
- Gutters full of debris and silt
What this survey can’t tell you
This is not a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. Other limits to bear in mind:
- Whether a material contains asbestos (a specialist asbestos surveyor’s job)
- What’s behind fascias and inside walls
- Hidden sections we can’t view safely
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will tell you. The full list of what we check.
What we check
- Valley gutters
- Parapet and box gutters
- Outlets and hoppers
- Eaves gutters
- Downpipes
- Fascias and soffits
How a gutter survey works in Netteswell
People book a gutter survey when gutters overflow, when damp appears or before the wetter months. Landlords and managing agents use it to plan maintenance and buyers sometimes want the gutters looked at before they exchange. The survey and report follow the same steps whatever the reason, with photos and written recommendations. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. We are often asked to look into rotten fascias or stained soffits and cracked or loose downpipes, across fascias and soffits, downpipes and eaves gutters.
Trees around homes in smaller places like Netteswell drop leaves, twigs and moss onto roofs and into gutters. Blocked gutters overflow and soak the walls below, and moss holds water against tiles. It’s the kind of slow problem a roof report picks up early. Plants growing from a gutter or moss on the tiles are signs worth noting from the ground.
It isn’t only a list of defects. It explains what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, so you can plan your next steps.
- Where
- Netteswell (CM20, CM18, CM19)
- Wider area
- Essex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Before and after the survey
Small things make a difference. Our tips:
- Look for downpipes coming loose
- Get the gutters cleaned out every year
- Check from ground level or a window, not a ladder
- Look out for overflows when it pours
The report comes with photos and recommendations, prioritised by urgency where relevant. Share it with a contractor of your choice so they can see exactly what’s needed.
Deal with drips, sags and loose downpipes early. They tend to get worse, and the water they spill can damage walls and timber.
When to book a survey in Netteswell
Hidden gutters are frequently lined with lead or another sheet covering. When a lining splits or an outlet blocks, the water can come inside, because there’s no outer edge for it to spill over. Lead linings can also be stolen.
Common reasons to book include:
- Rotten fascias or stained soffits
- Hoppers and outlets full of debris
- Overflowing eaves gutters
- Gutters packed with leaves or moss
If you let a flat or house near Harlow Town station, a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let.
Questions to ask before booking
- Are they insured for the work?
- What exactly goes into their report
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- Their report turnaround times
Why it is worth a survey now in Netteswell
A blocked valley or parapet gutter does not spill harmlessly. It can overflow into the building, often in the heaviest rain. It’s worth having these gutters looked at before the wetter months. Arranging work in a smaller place like Netteswell is easier with notice than in an emergency. A survey gives you that notice.
Gutter survey starts from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on how big and how high the roof is, how it can safely be seen and the package you choose.
What you get with us
- 20+ years’ experience
- Package prices that include VAT
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
How the survey works
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof, but as a rough guide the survey takes an hour or two at a house, depending on how many gutter runs and downpipes there are. If you have questions on the day, just ask. Being in a smaller place like Netteswell does not change how the visit works: outside, inside and from any safe vantage point, in that order. It’s useful to show us anything you’ve already noticed.
- First, we agree the areas to focus on.
- Each gutter run is checked for blockages, sags and leaking joints.
- We check the outlets, hoppers, downpipes and any overflows.
- Fascias, soffits and the walls below are looked at for signs of overflow.
- Findings are photographed and set out in a written report.
Before the survey
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
Book a survey
We confirm the price for your survey before you book, so you know where you stand. Gutter survey starts from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Related advice
Common questions in Netteswell
Do you cover smaller places like Netteswell?
Yes, we do. Our area covers London and the South East, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it’s useful to know about access.
My home in Netteswell has a flat-roofed garage or porch. Is it worth having that looked at?
It’s frequently worth it, as these roofs are easy to forget. On buildings from before 2000, cement sheet roofs may contain asbestos and should be checked by a specialist asbestos surveyor before anyone disturbs them.
Do you look in the roof space?
Typically, if there’s one and it can be reached safely. The loft space can show things the outside can’t, like damp timbers, staining or daylight.
Are you insured?
We are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
How experienced are you?
We have more than 20 years’ experience and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
Will you go up on the roof?
Only where it is safe to do so. We inspect what can safely be seen: from ground level, from windows and vantage points, from the roof space, from the roof itself where safe and by drone where applicable. The report says if anything couldn’t be seen.
Could my damp wall be caused by the gutters?
We check whether rainwater from the gutters is reaching the wall, through overflows, drips or damaged downpipes. We can’t see inside the wall itself, so we report on what’s visible.
What a gutter survey looks like in Netteswell
Weatherboarded walls and clay tile roofs are typical of older Essex buildings, while many towns grew with post-war and newer estates. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look. Netteswell is part of Harlow, one of the post-war new towns. Many homes in the new towns date from the post-war decades, with concrete interlocking tiles, low-pitched roofs and flat-roofed garages and porches. Low-pitched roofs shed water more slowly, and older concrete tiles, felt and gutters on these homes may be nearing the end of their life.
Living close to Harlow Marsh is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn. Take a building like Freshwaters Primary Academy: its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale.
Netteswell is about 1 mile west of Harlow, in Essex. In Netteswell, as across Essex, every roof gets the same careful survey. Netteswell is one of the places in Essex where we work for gutter surveys. For surveys nearby, see our Chelmsford page.
Here we cover the CM20, CM18 and CM19 postcode area for gutter surveys. That includes homes and businesses on Park Lane, School Lane and Maddox Road and the roads around them. With the A1019 close by, Netteswell is simple for us to get to. We also cover Harlow (1 mile east), Mark Hall South (1 mile east), Mark Hall North (1 mile north-east), Latton (1 mile south-east) and Bush Fair (1 mile south). Further out, we also cover Brentwood (13 miles south-east), Loughton (9 miles south), Waltham Abbey (7 miles south-west), Great Dunmow (13 miles north-east), Epping (5 miles south) and Stansted Mountfitchet (10 miles north-east).
Around Netteswell
In Netteswell, that means homes and buildings near Brays Grove, BMAT STEM Academy and Garden Tiger pub, among other places. Netteswell’s nearest station is Harlow Town station, roughly 0.8 miles north-west of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Harlow Mill (1.6 miles north-east) and Princess Alexandra Hospital (0.8 miles west). Not far away are Hunsdon Mead.
Different roofs, different checks
Fascias and soffits
Some older soffits may contain asbestos. We flag any that could be so a specialist asbestos surveyor can check them before they’re disturbed.
Box and secret gutters
Hidden gutters are a common source of leaks inside. We check the outlets, linings and overflows where safe.