Essex · London and the South East
Gutter survey in Tye Green, Essex
Gutter surveys in Tye Green, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. Every survey ends with a written report and photographs.
- Rotten fascias or stained soffits
- Dripping or leaking gutter joints
- Sagging gutters and loose brackets
Before and after the survey
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Don’t climb a ladder to look in the gutters
- Check that downpipes are firmly fixed to the wall
- Watch ceilings under valley gutters for fresh marks
- Have gutters cleared at least once a year
How quickly the report arrives depends on the package: within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium. It is sent to you by email as soon as it is ready.
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Gutter survey in Tye Green
We survey gutters and rainwater systems in Tye Green and right across London and the South East. We inspect everything we can see safely, from the ground, from windows and from the loft space. A visit normally takes roughly 1–2 hours on an ordinary house, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. Afterwards, you get a written report with photos and recommendations. Common reasons to book are sagging gutters and loose brackets and downpipes that are split or coming away, on eaves gutters, outlets and hoppers and parapet and box gutters.
In a small place like Tye Green, many roofs stand in the open, so ridges, chimney stacks, flashings and gutters work hard. Older walls take a long time to dry once water gets in. A written report sets out what to deal with and in what order. Lead flashings and old chimney stacks are often where weather gets in first.
How fast the report arrives depends on the package: the Basic Survey within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey on the same day.
- Location
- Tye Green (CB10)
- Region
- Essex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Local roofs in Tye Green
Horham Hall, about 3.6 miles south, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Tye Green. If your home is one of the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. Older buildings in Essex often have clay tiles and weatherboarding, and lots of post-war and modern estates besides. Whatever the covering, it’s often the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first.
If you own a rental within reach of Newport (Essex) station, knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints. Take a building like Wimbish Primary School: a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time.
Tye Green is about 4 miles south-east of Saffron Walden, in Essex. If you are in Tye Green, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Tye Green is one of the towns and villages in Essex where we work for gutter surveys. You can also see our page for Chelmsford.
Here we cover the CB10 postcode area for gutter surveys. Other places close to Tye Green include Howlett End (1 mile south), Wimbish Green (1 mile east), Cutlers Green (3 miles south), Thaxted (3 miles south-east) and Great Sampford (3 miles east). Further out, we also cover Braintree (13 miles south-east), Saffron Walden (4 miles north-west), Halstead (14 miles east), Great Dunmow (8 miles south), Stansted Mountfitchet (8 miles south-west) and Great Notley (13 miles south-east).
What’s near Tye Green
In Tye Green, that means homes and buildings near White Hart Inn. For rail, the closest station is Newport (Essex) station, about 4.3 miles west. Well-known places in the area include Saffron Walden Community Hospital (3.3 miles north-west) and Saffron Walden Museum (3.8 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include West Wood.
Do you need a gutter survey in Tye Green?
Moss grows on many tiled and slate roofs, and rain washes it down into the gutters. Mixed with grit from the roof, it settles as silt that holds water in the gutter and gives plants somewhere to grow.
Here are some of the things we see often:
- Downpipes that are split or coming away
- Sagging gutters and loose brackets
- Rotten fascias or stained soffits
- Overflowing valley or parapet gutters
The streets around a church such as St Paul's Mission Room are often among the oldest in a place, and if yours is one of the older homes nearby, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Whether VAT is added on top
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Whether the loft space is looked at, where there is one
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
Roof by roof
Aluminium and other metal gutters
Metal gutters can suffer at joints and where different metals meet. We record any corrosion or leaks we see.
Plastic (uPVC) gutters
On plastic systems, slipped joints are one of the most common faults. The report notes every one we spot.
How the survey works
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof; as a rough guide, the survey takes an hour or two at a typical home, or half a day or so for a commercial building. If you have questions on the day, just ask. Rural addresses near Tye Green can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- We agree which parts of the building you’re most worried about.
- We look along each run for debris, sagging and drips.
- Outlets, hoppers, downpipes and overflows are inspected.
- Fascias, soffits and the walls below are looked at for signs of overflow.
- Findings are photographed and set out in a written report.
Getting ready for the survey
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
Booking a survey
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Take them safely from ground level or a window; never climb up to get a better view. To send them or to book, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
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Tye Green questions
Do you cover smaller places like Tye Green?
Yes, we do. We survey roofs across London and the South East, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned ahead of time.
Can a landlord with a rental near Newport (Essex) station book a roof survey?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for. Just ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the details, and we will talk through which survey suits.
How fast do I get the report?
The Premium Survey report comes the same day, the Standard within 24–48 hours and the Basic within 48 hours. All of them come by email.
Do you survey at weekends?
Yes, weekend visits are possible as well as weekdays. Just call 07833 053749 or use the contact form to arrange it.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We have completed more than 5,000 surveys, across 20+ years of surveying roofs, with 98% customer satisfaction.
Are you structural engineers?
No. We point out what can be seen, like sagging or deflection, but we’re not structural engineers and don’t carry out calculations. Where an engineer is needed, we say so in the report.
What do I do with the report?
The report arrives by email, with photographs and clear recommendations. With Standard there’s a follow-up consultation; with Premium, an in-person consultation.
Towns and villages near Tye Green
What else we do in Tye Green
Can I check my roof myself?
A DIY look is useful, but it isn’t a survey. You won’t see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from ground level, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Overflowing water can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
Prices for gutter surveys in Tye Green
We confirm the price for your survey before booking. These are the things that affect it:
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- House, block, shop or office
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where it applies, from £400 including VAT. We’ll tell you which package suits the questions you have.
Helping us price your survey
If you can, have these to hand when you get in touch:
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- What’s prompted the survey
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To find a date that works for you, call 07833 053749 or email us.