Hertfordshire · London and the South East
Tonwell Gutter Survey
Find out what’s going on with the gutter before you spend money on it. We carry out gutter surveys in Tonwell, with photographs and a clear written report.
- Water backing up from a hidden gutter
- Dripping or leaking gutter joints
- Blocked outlets and hoppers
About our gutter survey in Tonwell
Most blocked gutters are full of leaves, moss or silt. Homes close to trees fill their gutters faster, and moss washing off a tiled or slate roof adds to it. We note where gutters are clogged or holding water, which outlets and hoppers are choked and whether any overflows are doing their job. Photos show each problem clearly. Blocked gutters are easy to put off, but they rarely get better. We are often asked to look into soffits marked by water and leaks at the gutter joints, across outlets and hoppers, valley gutters and parapet and box gutters.
Older buildings in small places like Tonwell may be 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. A roof report helps you plan work with that in mind. Where a building is listed, matching the existing roof materials is often expected.
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.
- Location
- Tonwell (SG12)
- Region
- Hertfordshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What you can safely check yourself
What you cannot do safely is get up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and falls from height are serious. That is where a survey comes in, using safe viewpoints and a drone where it applies.
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. Never climb onto the roof to look.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Tonwell
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget, putting the urgent items at the top.
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Tonwell. For a price for a let property or a block, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
Tips from our surveys
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week, before and after a survey:
- Watch the gutters during heavy rain
- Watch for green marks down the brickwork
- Have gutters cleared at least once a year
- Check the loft with care after heavy rain
Questions about the report are welcome. The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation and the Premium Survey comes with an in-person one.
Get small faults like a dripping joint or loose downpipe sorted quickly. Left alone, they usually grow and spilled water harms brickwork and woodwork.
What affects the cost of gutter surveys
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. That comes down to:
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- The roof’s overall size
Every price we give includes VAT. Prices start from £150, including VAT. You will know the exact price before booking.
Helping us price your survey
If you can, have these to hand when you get in touch:
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- What made you get in touch
- When you need the report by
To arrange a survey, phone 07833 053749 or email us with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. You will know the price before anything is booked.
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How it works
On the day, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you want to find out. We then inspect everything that can be seen safely. The survey normally takes roughly 1–2 hours at most homes, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. Somewhere as small as Tonwell, access is frequently the only tricky part. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- We agree which parts of the building you are most worried about.
- Each gutter run is checked for blockages, sags and leaking joints.
- We check the outlets, hoppers, downpipes and any overflows.
- Fascias, soffits and the walls below are looked at for signs of overflow.
- Findings are photographed and set out in a written report.
Preparing for the visit
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Jot down any questions you want answered
Booking a survey
Booking is simple: just call 07833 053749 or drop us an email, let us know about the property and we’ll explain which survey suits. The price is agreed up front.
Related advice
Do you need a gutter survey in Tonwell?
Brackets can loosen, corrode or snap over the years. A gutter full of wet debris is heavy, and that weight pulls sections out of line. Once the fall is lost, water sits at the low point and spills over.
Typical things we’re asked to look at include:
- Overflowing valley or parapet gutters
- Fascia boards damaged by overflowing water
- Dripping or leaking gutter joints
- Gutters that have fallen out of line
Take a building like Tonwell St Mary's Church of England Primary School: its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale.
Before you book anyone
- What the report includes, and whether it has photos
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- What insurance they carry
- How soon the report will arrive
Common questions in Tonwell
How do I find out if my home in Tonwell is listed?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it’s worth checking before planning any.
Do you cover smaller places like Tonwell?
Yes. Tonwell is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We work right across London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there as you book.
Will you photograph what you find?
Yes. Photos are part of every report, so you can see each point for yourself.
Do you need to get into the loft?
Typically, if there’s one and it can be reached safely. The roof space can show things the outside can’t, like damp timbers, staining or daylight.
Will you check the drains below ground?
No. Our gutter survey covers rainwater above ground, from the gutters to the bottom of the downpipes. If a drain below ground looks like the cause, the report says so.
How much is a gutter survey?
Our packages start from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, with VAT included. Just ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email for a price.
Do you use drones?
Yes, where it is applicable. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID and fly a drone under 250g, and every flight depends on the airspace and the weather.
Local roofs in Tonwell
In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile, with flat-roofed extensions, dormers and garages common everywhere. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters. About 4.6 miles north-west lies Aston Bury, a reminder of how long the area around Tonwell has been built on. On older houses around here, roofs frequently carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
If you own a rental within reach of Ware station, a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let.
Tonwell is about 2 miles north-west of Ware, in Hertfordshire. Tonwell is part of the area we cover across London and South East England. Tonwell is one of the places in Hertfordshire we cover for gutter surveys. Our London page covers surveys nearby.
All of SG12 is covered for gutter surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Streets in the area include Ware Road, Temple Lane and Bourne Honour, all of which we cover. If you are just outside Tonwell, we cover Chapmore End (1 mile south), Sacombe (1 mile north), Thundridge (2 miles east), Wadesmill (2 miles east) and Sacombe Green (2 miles north). We also work in nearby towns such as Stevenage (7 miles north-west), St Albans (13 miles south-west), Bishop's Stortford (10 miles east), Welwyn Garden City (6 miles south-west), Harpenden (12 miles west) and Hitchin (12 miles north-west).
Around Tonwell
We work in homes and buildings around Robin Hood & Little John pub and Chauncy School, among other places. Tonwell’s nearest station is Ware station, about 2.5 miles south-east. Other landmarks nearby include Hertford County Hospital (3 miles south) and Barrowfield (2.7 miles south). Open spaces near Tonwell include King's Meads.