Hertfordshire · London and the South East
Throcking Gutter Survey
A survey of gutters, valleys, outlets and downpipes across Throcking, using drones and thermal imaging where it applies. Get in touch for a price.
- Gutters full of debris and silt
- Dripping or leaking gutter joints
- Downpipes that are split or coming away
Gutter survey in Throcking
Some gutters are easy to see from the street but a good many gutters are tucked away. Valley, parapet, box and secret gutters can send water indoors when they overflow. We check them as far as they can be seen safely, from ground level, from windows, from the loft space and from the roof where it is safe. Many leaks indoors start at a hidden gutter. Common reasons to book are blocked outlets and hoppers and brackets that have dropped or snapped, across fascias and soffits, eaves gutters and outlets and hoppers.
In a village or hamlet like Throcking, older cottages and farmhouses frequently sit alongside barns, outbuildings and a few newer houses. Roofs there can be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, and chimney stacks are frequently old. Each needs checking in its own way, and thatch is a specialist material we report on as far as it can be seen. On older roofs, it’s usually the chimneys and lead flashings that need work first.
Most points in the report come with a picture, so you can see each defect rather than just read about it. If something couldn’t be seen safely, the report is clear about it.
- Place
- Throcking (SG9)
- Wider area
- Hertfordshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
For landlords and managing agents
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too, from shops and offices to industrial units. Larger roofs take longer, so they’re priced to suit.
With a portfolio of properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To arrange surveys for several addresses, ring 07833 053749 or email us with the addresses.
What a gutter survey looks like in Throcking
Listing and conservation areas can both shape what roof work is allowed on an older home. The council is the place to check, along with Historic England’s list. Older houses in the South East often have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters.
For an older house near a landmark such as Holy Trinity Church, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs.
Throcking is about 6 miles north-east of Stevenage, in Hertfordshire. We visit Throcking as part of our work across Hertfordshire, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. Throcking is one of the places in Hertfordshire where we work for gutter surveys. Our Chelmsford page covers surveys nearby.
All of SG9 is covered for gutter surveys. We also cover Cottered (1 mile south-west), Chipping (1 mile north-east), Buntingford (2 miles east), Aspenden (2 miles south-east) and Layston (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Stevenage (6 miles south-west), Bishop's Stortford (11 miles south-east), Welwyn Garden City (12 miles south-west), Hitchin (9 miles west), Hoddesdon (14 miles south) and Hatfield (15 miles south-west).
Around Throcking
Other landmarks nearby include Clothall Castle (4.1 miles west). Open spaces near Throcking include Hawkins Wood.
What we do, step by step
We photograph the roof as we go, so the report shows exactly what we saw. We take close-ups from wherever is safe. A typical visit takes an hour or two for a house, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. For a village or hamlet like Throcking, the journey is planned beforehand: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. On the day, we inspect whatever is safely visible, inside and out.
- We start with what you’ve noticed, such as damp or overflowing gutters.
- The eaves gutters, downpipes and fascias are looked at from ground level and windows.
- We look at hidden gutters as far as safe access allows.
- Where it’s safe, we check the loft for signs of water.
- You receive a report with photos and recommendations.
How to prepare
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
Booking a survey
To arrange a survey, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and tell us the address and what’s prompted the survey. We will confirm the price before booking.
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What we look for on each type of roof
Cast iron gutters
Cast iron gutters and downpipes are found on many older buildings. They last well when painted, but rust where the paint fails.
Lead-lined valley and parapet gutters
Many older homes have lead-lined valley and parapet gutters. A split lining can leak straight into the building.
When to book a survey in Throcking
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. A survey helps show where the water is coming from before more damage is done.
Things that often lead to a survey include:
- Gutters overflowing in heavy rain
- Leaves and moss blocking gutters
- Overflowing valley or parapet gutters
- Sagging gutters and loose brackets
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Freman College, a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time.
Questions to ask before you book
- Their insurance cover
- What happens after the report arrives
- What they won’t be able to tell you
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
Useful tips for Throcking property owners
Small things make a difference. Our tips:
- Look for green streaks or damp patches on walls
- Do not climb a ladder to look in the gutters
- Look for downpipes coming loose
- Check the loft with care after heavy rain
Landlords and managing agents can keep the report with the building’s records to help plan maintenance. The photographs help when you explain the work to others.
Get trees and climbers near the eaves trimmed back using someone with the right kit. Less debris means fewer blocked outlets.
Why act early in Throcking
When a valley or parapet gutter blocks, the water has nowhere safe to go. It can back up into the loft space and the rooms below, often in the heaviest rain. It’s worth having these gutters looked at before the wetter months. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like Throcking, driving rain gets into any weakness, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
Every price we give includes VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Gutter survey starts from £150, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
Why us?
- 98% customer satisfaction
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
See what a roof survey costs and what we found on two real jobs.
Questions from Throcking
Do you carry out roof surveys in Throcking?
Yes, Throcking is within the area we cover. We survey roofs across London and the South East. You can ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and some details.
Will you come out to Throcking?
Yes, Throcking is covered. We work right across London and the South East, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned beforehand.
How soon will I get the report?
That depends on the survey you book: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day. The report is emailed to you.
What’s the price of a gutter survey?
The Basic Survey starts from £150, the Standard from £250 and the Premium from £400, all inc. VAT. Just phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email for a price.
Could my damp wall be caused by the gutters?
Leaking gutters and downpipes are a common cause of damp walls, and we check for exactly that. If the evidence points elsewhere, we will say so as far as we can tell from what’s visible.
Do I need to be at home?
That depends on the survey. Inside the building and in the loft, we need someone to let us in.
Is it a structural engineer’s report?
No. Visible signs such as deflection or sagging are recorded, but calculations and an engineer’s opinion are outside what we do. The report will say if you need an engineer.