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Gutter survey in Ugley Green, Essex
Find out the condition of the gutter at your property in Ugley Green. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Dripping or leaking gutter joints
- Overflowing eaves gutters
- Soffits marked by water
How it works
We don’t take risks to get a closer look. Everything that can be seen safely is inspected, and if part of the roof can’t be seen, the report says so. Most visits take roughly 1–2 hours for most homes, and longer where there are parapet, valley or box gutters to follow. Older rural homes like those around Ugley Green can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints, and anything we cannot see is noted.
- First, we agree the areas to focus on.
- We look along each run for debris, sagging and drips.
- 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.
Before we arrive
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
How to book
Gutter survey starts from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, so phone 07833 053749 or email us with the details.
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About our gutter survey in Ugley Green
Some gutters are easy to see from the street, but many are not. Valley gutters between slopes, gutters behind parapet walls and box or secret gutters can overflow inside the building when they block. We inspect them as far as it is safe to see them, from ground level, from windows, from the loft space and from the roof where it’s safe. Many leaks indoors start at a hidden gutter. We survey downpipes, outlets and hoppers and parapet and box gutters, and common reasons people get in touch are gutters that have fallen out of line and water spilling over the gutter edge.
In a small place like Ugley Green, many roofs stand in the open, so ridges, chimney stacks, flashings and gutters work hard. 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. Lead flashings and old chimney stacks are often where weather gets in first.
The report is written in plain words, so it makes sense without any roofing background. Photos show what each point refers to.
- Location
- Ugley Green (CM22)
- Wider area
- Essex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
FAQs for Ugley Green
How do I find out if my home in Ugley Green is listed?
We can’t confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Is Ugley Green within the area you cover?
Yes, we do. We cover the whole of London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it is useful to know about access.
Does the season matter for a gutter survey?
Any time of year works. Before the wetter months gives you time to plan any work though problems often show up after heavy rain.
How do I book a survey in Ugley Green?
It is easiest to call 07833 053749 or drop us an email. Give us the address and a few details about the roof, and we’ll take it from there. Surveys run seven days a week.
Are you insured?
Our surveys are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance. Ask if you need details for a managing agent or building owner.
Can a gutter survey explain damp on my walls?
We check whether rainwater from the gutters is reaching the wall, through overflows, drips or damaged downpipes. We cannot see inside walls, so the report covers what can be seen.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. It is a specialist roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 building survey. It focuses on the roof and can sit alongside a RICS survey.
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Common roof problems in Ugley Green
Leaves are behind most blocked gutters. Nearby trees drop leaves, twigs and seeds into gutters every autumn and the debris builds up at the outlets. A choked outlet soon means a full, overflowing gutter.
Here are some of the things we see often:
- Valley or box gutters that overflow inside
- Leaks at the gutter joints
- Fascia boards damaged by overflowing water
- Gutters that have fallen out of line
The streets around a church like Church of St Peter are often among the oldest in a place, and if yours is one of the older homes nearby, the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- How they’ll see the roof: from ground level, the loft, the roof or by drone
- Will the report include photos?
- What insurance they carry
- Their report turnaround times
What a gutter survey does not cover
Before booking, it’s worth knowing what a survey will not do:
- Pipes below ground level
- What’s behind fascias and inside walls
- Hidden sections we can’t view safely
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will tell you. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Fascias and soffits
- Downpipes
- Outlets and hoppers
- Parapet and box gutters
- Valley gutters
- Eaves gutters
Useful tips for Ugley Green property owners
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out:
- Check that downpipes are firmly fixed to the wall
- Check the loft with care after heavy rain
- Look for green streaks or damp patches on walls
- Get trees that overhang the gutters trimmed
If anything in the report is not clear, ask us. With the Standard Survey there’s a follow-up consultation, and the Premium Survey includes an in-person consultation.
Get trees and climbers near the eaves trimmed back by someone who can do it safely. Less debris means fewer blocked outlets.
Leave it or get it looked at?
Going up a ladder to check your own gutters carries real risk. You can see drips and overflows from ground level but hidden gutters are another matter. We inspect as far as it’s safe to see and put it in writing. For older village homes like those around Ugley Green, the right replacement materials are not always easy to find quickly. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package you pick makes a difference too. The price is always agreed first.
Why book with us
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- 20+ years’ experience
Take a look at our cost guide or two real surveys.
What a gutter survey looks like in Ugley Green
In Essex, older buildings are often clay-tiled, many with weatherboarding, with post-war and more recent estates making up much of the newer housing. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look. Historic houses like Horham Hall, about 4.2 miles east, show how far back building in the area around Ugley Green goes. 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 let a flat or house near Elsenham station, a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant. Anyone responsible for a site like Forest Hall School will know that long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle.
Ugley Green is about 4 miles north-east of Bishop's Stortford, in Essex. Whether the building in Ugley Green is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, the roof can be surveyed. Ugley Green is one of the places in Essex we cover. There’s also a page for Chelmsford.
Every address in CM22 is covered for gutter surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. You’ll find streets like Dellows Lane, Bedwell Road and Field Gate Lane. Nearby, we also carry out gutter surveys in Elsenham (1 mile south-east), Fuller's End (1 mile south-east), Ugley (1 mile north-west), Henham (2 miles north-east) and Quendon (2 miles north). Further out, we also cover Braintree (15 miles east), Harlow (11 miles south), Saffron Walden (7 miles north), Great Dunmow (7 miles south-east), Great Notley (14 miles east) and Bocking (15 miles east).
Around Ugley Green
We work in homes and buildings around Robin Hood Public House, among other places. The closest station to Ugley Green is Elsenham station, roughly 0.5 miles east of the centre. A little further out are Herts and Essex Hospital (4.2 miles south-west) and House On The Hill Toy Museum (1.4 miles south-west). For a walk, there is Aubrey Buxton Nature Reserve and Portingbury Hills.
What affects the cost of gutter surveys
We confirm the price for your roof before you book. This is what makes a difference:
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- Height and safe access
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- Basic, Standard or Premium
There are three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, with VAT included. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
Booking your survey
If you can, have these to hand when you get in touch:
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
Every survey is priced before it is booked, so you know the cost up front. Our price is from £150, including VAT. To book, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.