Hertfordshire · London and the South East
Gutter Survey in Radwell
We carry out gutter surveys in Radwell and the rest of Hertfordshire. Surveys run on any day of the week.
- Leaks at the gutter joints
- Downpipes that are split or coming away
- Soffits marked by water
Gutter survey in Radwell: what you get
Most blocked gutters are full of leaves, moss or silt. Buildings near trees collect more and moss from the roof slopes makes it worse. We note where gutters are clogged or holding water, which outlets and hoppers are choked and whether overflows are working. Photos show each problem clearly. It’s an easy job to put off, but they rarely get better. If you’re worried about sagging gutters and loose brackets and fascia boards damaged by overflowing water, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
Some older homes in villages like Radwell are listed or in a conservation area. If yours is, re-roofing in different materials may need consent, so the council is the place to check. Knowing the roof’s condition helps you plan ahead with that in mind. Older materials like clay tiles, slate and stone are often matched when work is done.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets, each with a short note and a photograph. It records what’s sound as well as what isn’t.
- Place
- Radwell (SG7)
- Wider area
- Hertfordshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Why it is worth a survey now in Radwell
Climbing a ladder to look in the gutters yourself is risky. You can see drips and overflows from the ground but hidden gutters are another matter. Our survey covers everything that’s safely in view and records it with photos. In a small place like Radwell, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how safely it can be seen. Prices start from £150, including VAT.
Why book with us
- Surveys seven days a week
- Packages from £150, with VAT included
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Every finding written up with photos
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced or what we found on two real jobs.
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The survey, step by step
It is useful to start with what’s prompted the survey: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. It helps us focus on what matters most to you. The visit normally takes about one to two hours at a house, depending on how many gutter runs and downpipes there are. Older rural homes like those around Radwell can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints, and anything we can’t see is noted.
- You tell us where you’ve seen overflows, drips or damp.
- The eaves gutters, downpipes and fascias are checked from ground level and windows.
- 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.
Before the survey
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- If it isn’t your property yet, arrange access through the agent
Arrange a survey
Gutter survey starts from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, so call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the details.
Advice
What a gutter survey does not cover
Every survey has limits, and it is better to know them up front. Bear these in mind:
- Damage hidden inside walls or behind boards
- Parts of gutters that can’t be seen safely
- The inside of a downpipe along its whole length
If you’re not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will give you a straight answer. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Radwell
- Eaves gutters
- Downpipes
- Outlets and hoppers
- Valley gutters
- Fascias and soffits
- Parapet and box gutters
Checking the roof from the ground
A lot can be seen from ground level. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Please don’t climb up for a closer look.
A DIY look is useful, but it is not a survey. From ground level, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
How the survey changes by roof type
Box and secret gutters
A box gutter is built into the roof, often behind a parapet and when it overflows, water can get indoors. We check them where they can be seen safely.
Cast iron gutters
Cast iron tends to fail at the joints and fixings. We note corrosion, cracks and leaking joints as far as we can see them.
Radwell homes and their roofs
Historic houses such as Hinxworth Place, about 2.4 miles north, show how far back building in the area around Radwell goes. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, like lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years. In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile, and flat-roofed additions turn up almost everywhere. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look.
Take a building like Norton St Nicholas CofE (VA) Primary School: long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle. If you let a flat or house near Baldock station, the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at.
Radwell is about 2 miles north of Letchworth, in Hertfordshire. We survey roofs in Radwell and the rest of Hertfordshire. We cover towns and villages across Hertfordshire, large and small. You can also see our page for Milton Keynes.
Here we cover the SG7 postcode area for gutter surveys. Local streets include Radwell Lane and The Limes, all of which we cover. If you are just outside Radwell, we cover Stotfold (1 mile west), Stotfold Common (2 miles north-west), Fairfield (2 miles west) and Astwick (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also cover Stevenage (7 miles south), Welwyn Garden City (14 miles south), Harpenden (15 miles south-west), Hitchin (5 miles south-west), Hertford (15 miles south) and Ware (15 miles south-east).
What’s near Radwell
We work in homes and buildings around The Knights Templar School, Norton School and The Chequers Public House, among other places. The nearest railway station is Baldock station, about 1.2 miles south-east. Other landmarks nearby include Bygrave House (2 miles east) and Fairfield Hospital (1.9 miles west). Open spaces near Radwell include Arlesey Old Moat and Glebe Meadows.
FAQs for Radwell
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Radwell?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. It matters most if you are planning to re-roof in a different material.
Do you cover smaller places like Radwell?
Yes, we do. We work right across London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
How do I book a survey in Radwell?
To book, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and let us know the address and what you need to know. We will confirm the price and find a day that suits.
What’s in the survey report?
You get our findings in writing, part by part, with photos, and ends with what we recommend. Points are put with the most urgent first where relevant.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Yes, where it’s applicable. Our sub-250g drone is flown by a CAA-registered operator with a Flyer ID and Operator ID, and every flight depends on the airspace and the weather.
When is the best time for a gutter survey?
Whenever suits you. If you’ve already seen a gutter overflowing, it’s best not to wait as overflowing water can damage walls.
How long will you be on site?
A visit usually takes about 1–2 hours for most homes, and longer where there are parapet, valley or box gutters to follow. You will know roughly how long when we arrange the visit.
Signs you need a gutter survey in Radwell
Leaves are behind most blocked gutters. Nearby trees drop leaves, twigs and seeds into gutters every autumn, and they collect at the outlets. Once an outlet is choked, the gutter fills and overflows.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Cracked or loose downpipes
- Dripping or leaking gutter joints
- Gutters overflowing in heavy rain
- Leaves and moss blocking gutters
If you live in an older home near Church of All Saints, the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- Their track record with similar roofs
- How they’ll see the roof: from ground level, the loft, the roof or by drone
- How long the report takes to arrive
- Are they insured for the work?