Essex · London and the South East
Gutter Survey in Takeley
A survey of gutters, valleys, outlets and downpipes across Takeley, using drones and thermal imaging where it applies. Call or email for a price.
- Blocked outlets and hoppers
- Overflowing eaves gutters
- Rotten fascias or stained soffits
Gutter surveys for homes and businesses in Takeley
Gutters are usually fixed to fascia boards, so fascias and soffits are part of the survey. Water that overflows for long enough can rot timber fascias and mark the soffits underneath. Older buildings, from before 2000, can have asbestos cement soffits, gutters or downpipes. We don’t test for asbestos, but we flag anything that could contain it. If you’ve noticed downpipes that are split or coming away and blocked outlets and hoppers, we can find out what’s behind it.
Some older homes in villages like Takeley are listed or in a conservation area. That can affect what materials can be used when work is done, so check with the council before planning anything. Knowing the roof’s condition helps you plan ahead with that in mind. Where a building is listed, matching the existing roof materials is frequently expected.
Findings are set out part by part, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets, with a note and a photo for each point. It records what’s sound as well as what isn’t.
- Location
- Takeley (CM22)
- Region
- Essex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Different roofs, different checks
Lead-lined valley and parapet gutters
We look at the lining, the joints and the outlets as far as they can be seen safely. Lead is also a target for theft.
Aluminium and other metal gutters
Joints and fixings are the weak points on metal gutters. Any leaks or corrosion we spot go in the report.
Checking the roof from the ground
Your own check is a good start, but it is not a survey. From the ground, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
A lot can be seen from ground level. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Please do not climb up for a closer look.
What a survey costs
We confirm the price for the job before booking. This is what makes a difference:
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- The roof’s overall size
- Basic, Standard or Premium
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Our price is from £150, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
Booking your survey
Getting the details right at the start saves time. It helps to include:
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
To get a price for gutter surveys in Takeley, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email. The address, the type of property and what you’d like to know help us price the survey accurately.
How the survey works
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 usually takes an hour or two at most homes, and longer for a large or complex roof. For a village or hamlet like Takeley, the journey is planned in advance: tell us about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. On the day, we inspect everything that’s safely in view, 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.
- You get photos and written recommendations, prioritised where relevant.
How to prepare
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
How to book
To book a survey, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and tell us the address and what’s prompted the survey. We’ll confirm the price before booking.
Related advice
Local roofs in Takeley
Weatherboarded walls and clay tile roofs are typical of older Essex buildings, alongside lots of post-war and newer estates. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters. The wider area around Takeley has a long history of building, with Barrington Hall about 2.4 miles south. If yours is one of the older homes, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof.
For landlords with property near Stansted Airport station, a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak. If you look after a building such as Roseacres Primary School, a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time.
Takeley is about 5 miles east of Bishop's Stortford, in Essex. Whether the building in Takeley is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, we can survey the roof on a weekday or at the weekend. Our Essex coverage includes Takeley. We also survey roofs in Chelmsford.
Surveys in CM22 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. That includes homes and businesses on Station Road, Dunmow Road and The Pastures and the roads around them. We also cover Takeley Street (1 mile west), Smith's Green (1 mile east), Hope End Green (1 mile south-east), Little Canfield (1 mile east) and Puttock's End (1 mile south-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Chelmsford (13 miles south-east), Braintree (13 miles east), Harlow (9 miles south-west), Saffron Walden (11 miles north), Great Dunmow (4 miles east) and Epping (13 miles south-west).
Around Takeley
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Four Ashes pub and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Stansted Airport station, about 1.4 miles north. Other landmarks nearby include Little Easton Moat (3.2 miles north-east) and Herts and Essex Hospital (3.8 miles west). Not far away are Portingbury Hills and Aubrey Buxton Nature Reserve.
Nearby places to Takeley
What else we do in Takeley
Honest limits
To be straight with you, a roof survey has limits:
- Rot or damp concealed behind fascias or inside walls
- Asbestos testing of old gutters, downpipes or soffits
- The inside of buried drains
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will recommend the right survey before you book. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Takeley
- Outlets and hoppers
- Parapet and box gutters
- Eaves gutters
- Downpipes
- Valley gutters
- Fascias and soffits
Questions from Takeley
How do I find out if my home in Takeley is listed?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Can a landlord with a rental near Stansted Airport station book a roof survey?
Yes, landlords and agents book with us as well as owners. Just ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and tell us about the building, including who will give access on the day.
What insurance do you have?
Our cover is professional indemnity plus public liability, and details are available on request.
What do I do with the report?
We email you the written report with photographs and recommendations. It is yours to share with a seller, insurer, roofer or managing agent, whichever applies.
Will you check the drains below ground?
No, we do not carry out CCTV drain surveys. We check gutters, outlets, hoppers, downpipes and overflows and note any sign that the drains need checking.
Can you tell me if my old gutters contain asbestos?
No, that’s a job for a specialist asbestos surveyor. We point out materials on older buildings that could contain asbestos so it can be checked before work starts.
When is the best time for a gutter survey?
Whenever suits you. If water is already spilling over, book sooner rather than later as overflowing water can damage walls.
What we are asked to look at in Takeley
Brackets can loosen, corrode or snap over the years. Wet leaves and silt add a lot of weight, and that weight pulls sections out of line. Once the fall is lost, water sits at the low point and spills over.
Things that often lead to a survey include:
- Dripping or leaking gutter joints
- Water backing up from a hidden gutter
- Sagging gutters and loose brackets
- Overflowing eaves gutters
If your house is among the older ones in the streets near Church of the Holy Trinity, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs.
Before you book anyone
- Their insurance cover
- What exactly goes into their report
- How they’ll see the roof: from ground level, the loft, the roof or by drone
- What they will not be able to tell you