Essex · London and the South East
Gutter Survey in Tylerscross
We take a careful look at the gutter at your property in Tylerscross, and put it all in a written report with photos.
- Joints that drip after rain
- Hoppers and outlets full of debris
- Water spilling over the gutter edge
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
We survey roofs for landlords and agents as well as householders. The report gives you a dated record of the gutter, with photos.
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord, with the report sent to whoever needs it. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
About our gutter survey in Tylerscross
Damp on walls, water marks under a valley or streaks down the brickwork often trace back to the gutters. Our gutter survey helps show whether the rainwater system is the cause, from what can safely be seen. If the evidence points elsewhere, such as a flashing or the roof covering, we will say so. The next step is suggested too. Common reasons to book are hoppers and outlets full of debris and leaves and moss blocking gutters, across outlets and hoppers, eaves gutters and fascias and soffits.
Village roofs often face open fields and take the full force of wind and rain, which is hard on ridges, chimneys, flashings and gutters. 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.
The written findings come by email, easy to pass on to a roofer, an agent or an insurer. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and same day for Premium.
- Location
- Tylerscross (CM19)
- Wider area
- Essex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
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What we do, step by step
Safety comes first on every visit. We inspect everything that’s safely in view, and if part of the roof can’t be seen, the report says so. The survey typically takes an hour or two on an ordinary house, and longer for a large or complex roof. For a village or hamlet like Tylerscross, 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 ground level, from windows, from the loft where there’s safe access and from the roof where it is safe.
- You tell us where you’ve seen overflows, drips or damp.
- We walk round the building and check the gutters, downpipes and fascias from the ground.
- Valleys, parapets and box gutters are inspected where they can safely be seen.
- Where it is safe, we check the loft for signs of water.
- You receive a report with photos and recommendations.
Before the survey
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Find any records of previous roof work
Booking a survey
Booking is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form, tell us about the property and we will explain which survey suits. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
Related advice
Common roof problems in Tylerscross
Many gutter joints depend on rubber seals or sealant that age. Plastic sections expand and contract with the weather so their joints can start to leak. On cast iron, joints can rust and open up once the paint has worn away.
Common reasons to book include:
- Leaks at the gutter joints
- Gutters overflowing in heavy rain
- Gutters that have fallen out of line
- Leaves and moss blocking gutters
If you live in an older home near Church of All Saints, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- When you will get the report
- What the report includes, and whether it has photos
- Their insurance cover
- What they will not be able to tell you
Checking the roof from ground level
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, which helps when we check the roof.
A DIY look is useful, but it is not a survey. From ground level, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Tylerscross
Older buildings in Essex frequently have clay tiles and weatherboarding, alongside lots of post-war and newer estates. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them. Older buildings may be listed or sit in a conservation area. Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the council can say whether a street is in a conservation area. Re-roofing in different materials may need permission there.
Anyone responsible for a site like Water Lane Primary Academy will know that its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale. Living close to Nazeing Triangle is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn.
Tylerscross is about 3 miles south-west of Harlow, in Essex. Bookings from Tylerscross are handled just like any other: a call or an email, a price, then a date. Tylerscross is one of the towns and villages in Essex where we work for gutter surveys. Our Chelmsford page covers surveys nearby.
Postcode districts we cover here for gutter surveys: CM19. That includes homes and businesses on Water Lane and Epping Road and the roads around them. Nearby, we also carry out gutter surveys in Broadley Common (1 mile south), Halls Green (1 mile north-west), Nazeing (1 mile south-west), Roydon Hamlet (1 mile west) and Great Parndon (1 mile north-east). Further out, we also cover Harlow (3 miles north-east), Brentwood (14 miles south-east), Loughton (7 miles south), Waltham Abbey (5 miles south-west), Great Dunmow (15 miles north-east) and Epping (4 miles south-east).
Near you in Tylerscross
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Stewards Academy - Science Specialist, Nazeing Triangle and Black Swan Public House and the streets around them. Tylerscross’s nearest station is Roydon station, about 2 miles north-west. Other landmarks nearby include Princess Alexandra Hospital (1.9 miles north-east) and Nazeing Glass Museum (2.7 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Hunsdon Mead and Cheshunt Lake.
Tips that help
Getting the most from a gutter survey starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Tips:
- Watch ceilings under valley gutters for fresh marks
- Do not climb a ladder to look in the gutters
- Include valley, parapet and box gutters when clearing
- Watch for green marks down the brickwork
Landlords and managing agents can keep the report with the building’s records and use it to plan upkeep. The photos help when you explain the work to others.
Look at the gutters from indoors or the ground when it pours. Overflows and dripping joints are a sign to act before the walls suffer.
Your questions about gutter surveys in Tylerscross
Do you cover smaller places like Tylerscross?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
Can a landlord with a rental near Roydon station book a roof survey?
Yes, landlords and agents book with us as well as owners. Just ring 07833 053749 or email us and let us know about the building.
Does the season matter for a gutter survey?
There’s no wrong time. If water is already spilling over, book sooner rather than later, because the walls take the water.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We’ve been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys.
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. Reports are sent by email.
Will you photograph what you find?
Yes. The report includes photographs of what we found.
Will you check the drains below ground?
No, we do not carry out CCTV drain surveys. The survey covers gutters, outlets, hoppers, downpipes and overflows and flags signs of a drain problem.
Leave it or get it looked at?
It’s easy to put damp down to the wrong cause. If a leaking gutter or downpipe is the source, other work on the wall will not stop it. Checking the gutters first helps you spend in the right place. Older cottages and farmhouses around Tylerscross can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it’s left.
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so they’re priced to match. You’ll know the figure before booking.
What you get with us
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- Photos and a written report every time
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Prices that include VAT
Take a look at our cost guide and what we found on two real jobs.