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Gutter survey in Tye Green, Essex
Find out what’s going on with the gutter before you decide what to do next. Gutter surveys in Tye Green, with photos and a clear written report.
- Leaves and moss blocking gutters
- Fascia boards damaged by overflowing water
- Water spilling over the gutter edge
Can I check my roof myself?
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Take a photo and write down when you saw it.
Your own check is a good start, but it isn’t a survey. From ground level, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are frequently out of sight.
Gutter survey in Tye Green: what you get
We check the rainwater system above ground level, from the gutters down to where the downpipes meet the ground. It is not a CCTV drain survey, so we cannot see inside underground pipes. Where water seems to be backing up from below ground, the report will say so, with a suggestion to book a separate drain survey. Anything we find above ground, such as a split hopper or a leaking downpipe, is photographed and recorded. If you are worried about joints that drip after rain and water backing up from a hidden gutter, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
Older buildings in small places like Tye Green 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. Knowing the roof’s condition helps you plan ahead with that in mind. Where a building is listed, matching the existing roof materials is often expected.
After the visit, you get a written report with photographs, sent by email. It explains the condition of the gutter, the defects we found and what we recommend.
- Place
- Tye Green (CM77)
- Wider area
- Essex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
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Useful tips for Tye Green property owners
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They apply to most roofs:
- Watch the gutters during heavy rain
- Ask for valleys and parapet gutters to be cleared too
- Note any damp stains below the gutters
- Don’t climb a ladder to look in the gutters
You receive a written report with photos and recommendations, prioritised by urgency where relevant. Share it with a contractor of your choice so they know what needs doing.
Get small faults like a dripping joint or loose downpipe sorted quickly. Left alone, they typically grow, and the water they spill can damage walls and timber.
Questions from Tye Green
I let a flat near Cressing station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, that is a common request. Let us know whether a tenant or an agent will let us in, and the report can go straight to you or your agent.
Do you cover smaller places like Tye Green?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
How much time does the visit need?
For a house, expect about 1–2 hours on site, and longer for larger or complex roofs.
Could my damp wall be caused by the gutters?
Overflowing gutters often lead to damp walls, and the survey looks for that. If the evidence points elsewhere, we’ll say so, based on what we can see.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Only when it is safe. Safety comes first, and fragile or steep roofs cannot always be walked on. Safe viewpoints, the loft and a drone where it applies let us see the rest, and the report records anything we couldn’t see.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Professional indemnity and public liability insurance cover our surveys. Ask if you need details for a managing agent or building owner.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
Someone needs to let us in if we are looking inside or in the loft. Access is agreed with you as you book.
What affects the cost of gutter surveys
When we price a survey, we consider:
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- Height and safe access
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the report is not charged as an extra. Prices start from £150, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
Getting in touch
To price your survey accurately, we’ll ask about:
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
We survey roofs on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. To find a date that works for you, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Why act early in Tye Green
Our report is a dated record of what we found, useful when you’re planning maintenance or getting work priced. Without it, you’re relying on what can be seen from the pavement. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like Tye Green, driving rain gets into any weakness, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how it can be reached and seen safely. Our price is from £150, including VAT.
Why us?
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- 98% of customers satisfied
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
When you need someone else
Some things cannot be seen without opening up the roof, and that sets some limits:
- Asbestos testing of old gutters, downpipes or soffits
- Damage hidden inside walls or behind boards
- Blockages deep inside downpipes
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will tell you. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Parapet and box gutters
- Eaves gutters
- Valley gutters
- Downpipes
- Fascias and soffits
- Outlets and hoppers
Local roofs in Tye Green
What can be done to an older roof may depend on listing or a conservation area. The council is the place to check, along with Historic England’s list, ideally before any re-roofing is planned. Clay tiles and timber weatherboarding mark out many of the older buildings in Essex, alongside plenty of post-war and newer estates. Whatever the covering, it is frequently the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first.
If you live in an older home near St Barnabas, the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine. If you look after a building like Cressing Primary School, long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle. If you own a rental within reach of Cressing station, the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at.
Tye Green is about 2 miles south-east of Braintree, in Essex. Whether the building in Tye Green is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, we can survey the roof on a weekday or at the weekend. Our area takes in places right across Essex, from the larger towns to small villages. Chelmsford is in our area too.
Here we cover the CM77 postcode area for gutter surveys. Whether your property is on Halls Grove, The Westering and Heycroft Drive or a nearby road, we can help. We also cover the places around Tye Green: Hawbush Green (1 mile east), Long Green (1 mile north), The Green (1 mile south-west), Black Notley (1 mile west) and White Notley (1 mile south). Larger places within reach include Colchester (14 miles east), Chelmsford (9 miles south-west), Maldon (10 miles south-east), Witham (4 miles south-east), Camulodunum (12 miles east) and Halstead (6 miles north).
Near you in Tye Green
Typical jobs here are in homes near Alec Hunter Academy and The Three Ashes pub and the streets around them. There is a railway station in Tye Green itself: Cressing station. Nearby you’ll also find Cressing Temple (1.6 miles south-east) and William Julien Courtauld Hospital (2.3 miles north-west). Open spaces near Tye Green include Sandylay and Moat Woods.
How it works
A survey visit follows a simple order: we listen to what’s been worrying you, inspect the roof from every safe vantage point, photograph what we find and make notes for the report. Most visits take about one to two hours for most homes, and longer where there are parapet, valley or box gutters to follow. Older rural homes like those around Tye Green can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. Each part is looked at from wherever it can be seen safely.
- We ask about overflows, damp or leaks you’ve noticed.
- The eaves gutters, downpipes and fascias are checked from ground level and vantage points.
- Valley, parapet and box gutters are inspected as far as they can be seen safely.
- We look in the loft space, where there is safe access, for signs of water getting in.
- You get a written report with photos and recommendations.
Before we arrive
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- If it is not your property yet, arrange access through the agent
Getting a price
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 will confirm the price before you book.