Essex · London and the South East
Gutter Survey in Takeley Street
A survey of gutters, valleys, outlets and downpipes for Takeley Street and the rest of Essex. We survey on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
- Fascia boards damaged by overflowing water
- Gutters overflowing in heavy rain
- Cracked or loose downpipes
Local roofs in Takeley Street
Older buildings in Essex frequently have clay tiles and weatherboarding, 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. About 2.2 miles south lies Barrington Hall, a reminder of how long the area around Takeley Street has been built on. If you own one of the older houses, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
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, long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle.
Takeley Street is about 4 miles east of Bishop's Stortford, in Essex. We cover Takeley Street and the rest of Essex, as part of our work across London and the South East. Takeley Street is one of the towns and villages in Essex we cover for gutter surveys. We also survey roofs in Chelmsford.
Every address in CM22 is covered for gutter surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. If you need a gutter survey at a property on Westwood Mews, Kingfisher Meadow and Dunmow Road or a nearby road, we can help. Close by, we survey roofs in Takeley (1 mile east), Smith's Green (1 mile east), Hope End Green (1 mile east), Puttock's End (2 miles south-east) and Start Hill (2 miles west). We also work in nearby towns such as Chelmsford (14 miles south-east), Braintree (13 miles east), Harlow (9 miles south-west), Saffron Walden (11 miles north), Great Dunmow (5 miles east) and Epping (13 miles south-west).
What’s near Takeley Street
Typical jobs here are in homes near Green Man Public House and the streets around them. Takeley Street’s nearest station is Stansted Airport station, about 1.6 miles north of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Herts and Essex Hospital (3.1 miles west) and House On The Hill Toy Museum (3.2 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Rushy Mead and Portingbury Hills.
Gutter surveys for homes and businesses in Takeley Street
Your gutters take the rain from the roof and lead it away from the walls. If they clog, drip or sag, the water ends up somewhere it shouldn’t and that typically means the walls or the inside of the building. Our survey looks at the whole rainwater system above ground, including gutters, valleys, outlets, hoppers and downpipes. You get a report with photos. We survey outlets and hoppers, parapet and box gutters and eaves gutters, and the problems we are asked to look at most are joints that drip after rain and water backing up from a hidden gutter.
In a small place like Takeley Street, many roofs stand in the open, so ridges, chimney stacks, flashings and gutters work hard. Damp in old walls is slow to dry, so a small leak can do a lot of harm. A written report sets out what to deal with and in what order. On exposed older roofs, chimneys and lead flashings are often the first to give way.
After the visit, you get a written report with photos, sent by email. It explains the condition of the gutter, the defects we found and what we recommend.
- Location
- Takeley Street (CM22)
- Region
- Essex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What we cannot see
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, so a survey has limits:
- Rot or damp concealed behind fascias or inside walls
- Blockages deep inside downpipes
- Pipes below ground level
If you’re not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer before you book. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Outlets and hoppers
- Valley gutters
- Eaves gutters
- Downpipes
- Parapet and box gutters
- Fascias and soffits
For landlords and managing agents
We survey roofs for letting agents and landlords as well as householders. The report gives you a dated record of the gutter, with photographs.
With a portfolio of properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To arrange surveys for several addresses, ring 07833 053749 or email us with the addresses.
Your questions about gutter surveys in Takeley Street
Is my home in Takeley Street listed or in a conservation area?
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.
I let a flat near Stansted Airport station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for. You can phone 07833 053749 or email us with the address and what you need, and we will talk through which survey suits.
Will the survey check for 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.
Could my damp wall be caused by the gutters?
The survey looks at whether rainwater is spilling onto the wall from overflows, leaking joints or loose downpipes. We can’t see inside the wall itself, so we report on what’s visible.
What do I do with the report?
The report arrives by email. With Standard there is a follow-up consultation; with Premium, an in-person consultation, so you can talk the findings through.
How do I arrange a gutter survey in Takeley Street?
Simply ring 07833 053749 or email us with the address. We will ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date, weekday or weekend.
How experienced are you?
Over 20 years and more than 5,000 surveys, across London and South East England.
Practical tips
There’s plenty you can do without going near the roof. Here’s what helps most:
- Look for green streaks or damp patches on walls
- Look out for overflows when it pours
- Have overhanging branches cut back
- Check that downpipes are firmly fixed to the wall
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.
Deal with drips, sags and loose downpipes early. They tend to get worse, and the water they spill can damage walls and timber.
Do you need a gutter survey in Takeley Street?
Overflowing gutters in a downpour are a common reason to book. Others notice a damp wall, a stained ceiling or a green streak down the brickwork. The survey helps pin down the source before it causes more harm.
A survey can pick up problems like:
- Gutters overflowing in heavy rain
- Leaves and moss blocking gutters
- Downpipes that are split or coming away
- Fascia boards damaged by overflowing water
If you own one of the older houses in the streets near Church of the Holy Trinity, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first.
What to check before booking
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- What exactly goes into their report
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- How long the report takes to arrive
The survey, step by step
Every visit follows the same pattern: we hear what you’ve seen, inspect the roof from each safe vantage point, photograph what we find and make notes for the report. Most visits take an hour or two on an ordinary house, and more on a big or complicated roof. For a village or hamlet like Takeley Street, the journey is planned in advance: let us know about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. The roof is looked at from the ground, from windows, from the loft where there is safe access and from the roof where it is safe.
- We agree which parts of the building you are most worried about.
- Each gutter run is checked for blockages, sags and leaking joints.
- Outlets, hoppers, downpipes and overflows are inspected.
- We check fascias, soffits and walls for water damage.
- You get photos and written recommendations, prioritised where relevant.
Preparing for the visit
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
Booking a survey
To arrange a survey, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and let us know the address and what’s prompted the survey. We’ll confirm the price before booking.
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What a survey costs
When we price a survey, we consider:
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
To find out what your survey will cost, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and tell us about the roof. We’ll confirm the figure before booking.
What to let us know when you get in touch
A little information up front helps. It is useful to include:
- The type of building and roof, like pitched or flat
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
Our phone lines are open seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. To book or ask a question, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.