Essex · London and the South East
Radwinter Gutter Survey
Not sure what state the gutter is in? You can book a gutter survey in Radwinter and across Essex.
- Gutters that have fallen out of line
- Joints that drip after rain
- Cracked or loose downpipes
How it works
After the inspection, everything we found is written up as a written report with photos. As for time on site, most surveys take an hour or two at a house, depending on how many gutter runs and downpipes there are. Somewhere as small as Radwinter, access is frequently the only tricky part. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- We ask about overflows, damp or leaks you’ve noticed.
- We look along the gutters, downpipes and fascias from the ground and from windows.
- Any valley, parapet or box gutters are looked at as far as safe access allows.
- Where the loft can be reached safely, we check it for staining or damp.
- The findings are written up with photos and recommendations.
Getting ready for the survey
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Let us know about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Tell us about parking before the day
Arrange a survey
We survey roofs on weekdays and at weekends. To arrange a day that suits you, phone 07833 053749 or email us with the address and the days you’d prefer.
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About our gutter survey in Radwinter
We carry out gutter surveys in Radwinter as part of our cover across London and the South East. We inspect everything we can see safely from the ground, windows, the roof space and the roof where it is safe. Time on site typically takes about one to two hours at a house, depending on how many gutter runs and downpipes there are. The written report follows, with photographs and recommendations. We survey fascias and soffits, outlets and hoppers and parapet and box gutters, and people most frequently book us about valley or box gutters that overflow inside and soffits marked by water.
Older buildings in small places like Radwinter may be 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. Where a building is listed, matching the existing roof materials is often expected.
The report is yours to share with whoever needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent, whichever applies.
- Location
- Radwinter (CB10)
- Wider area
- Essex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Practical tips
Most of what helps is simple and safe from ground level. A few suggestions:
- Don’t leave hidden gutters out of a clear-out
- Book gutter clearing once a year, more frequently near trees
- Check the loft with care after heavy rain
- Note any damp stains below the gutters
Once work is carried out, keep an eye on the gutters in the next downpour. Rain should flow to the outlets and down the downpipes. If it does not, tell whoever did the work.
Don’t forget valley, parapet and box gutters. They collect leaves and silt just like eaves gutters but you cannot check them from the street, so check they’re included in any clearing work.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Radwinter
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait, which helps with budgets and planning.
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget, with the most urgent items set out first.
Your questions about gutter surveys in Radwinter
Do you carry out roof surveys in Radwinter?
Yes, Radwinter is one of the places we work. The survey and report are the same in Radwinter as anywhere else, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Will you come out to Radwinter?
Yes. Radwinter is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
What’s the price of a gutter survey?
The Basic Survey starts from £150, the Standard from £250 and the Premium from £400, all with VAT included. Just call 07833 053749 or send us an email for a price.
Will you check the drains below ground?
No. We check above-ground rainwater only down to where the downpipes reach the ground. Where a below-ground drain seems to be the problem, we’ll tell you.
Do you check valley and parapet gutters?
Yes. Hidden gutters are a common cause of leaks inside, so they’re an important part of the survey. Parts of them may not be visible, and we’ll note that in the report.
Will you walk on the roof?
Not always. Safety comes first, and fragile or steep roofs can’t always be walked on. Safe viewpoints, the loft and a drone where it applies let us see the rest, and the report records anything we couldn’t see.
Do you survey at weekends?
Yes, we carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays as well as weekdays. To book, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Roof by roof
Lead-lined valley and parapet gutters
Lead gutters need their linings, steps and outlets in good order where it’s safe to see them. Missing lead is something we check for too.
Cast iron gutters
A good many period homes still have cast iron rainwater goods. Kept painted, they can last a long time but corrode once the paint wears off.
Prices for gutter surveys in Radwinter
Not every roof costs the same to survey, and it comes down to:
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- The roof’s overall size
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how safely it can be seen. Our price is from £150, including VAT.
Booking your survey
We will normally ask about:
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Anything about access we should know
To get a price for gutter surveys in Radwinter, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form. A few details about the property and the roof help us price the survey accurately.
Radwinter homes and their roofs
Older buildings in Essex often have clay tiles and weatherboarding, and plenty of post-war and modern estates besides. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them. There are about 500,000 buildings on England’s list of listed buildings, and around 10,000 conservation areas. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, so the council is the place to ask.
Take an older house close to Church of St Mary the Virgin: its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look. Anyone responsible for a site like Radwinter Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School will know that a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time.
Radwinter is about 4 miles east of Saffron Walden, in Essex. Bookings from Radwinter are handled just like any other: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Radwinter is one of the towns and villages in Essex we cover. Chelmsford is in our area too.
We survey roofs across CB10 for gutter surveys and the streets around it. Local streets include East View Close, Water Lane and Gillon Way, and we cover them all. Other places close to Radwinter include The Common (1 mile north), Maple End (1 mile west), Wimbish (1 mile south-west), Hempstead (2 miles east) and Church End (3 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Braintree (13 miles south-east), Saffron Walden (4 miles west), Halstead (14 miles east), Great Dunmow (10 miles south), Stansted Mountfitchet (10 miles south-west) and Great Notley (13 miles south-east).
Local landmarks in Radwinter
Well-known places in the area include Castle Camps (3.3 miles north-east) and Saffron Walden Community Hospital (3.6 miles west). Green spaces nearby include West Wood.
Nearby places to Radwinter
What else we do in Radwinter
Can I check my roof myself?
Your own check is a good start, but it is not a survey. You will not see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from ground level, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
It helps to keep a record: dates of leaks, photos from ground level and any work done on the roof. Share it with us as you book, as it helps us focus the survey.