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Gutter survey in Uppend, Hertfordshire
Independent gutter surveys in Uppend. We’ve completed more than 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
- Brackets that have dropped or snapped
- Leaks at the gutter joints
- Overflowing valley or parapet gutters
About our gutter survey in Uppend
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 and we can’t see inside buried drains. If the problem looks like a blocked or broken drain below ground, the report will say so, so you can get the drains checked separately. Problems above ground, from split hoppers to leaking downpipes, are photographed and noted. We survey eaves gutters, parapet and box gutters and downpipes, and common reasons people get in touch are choked outlets or hopper heads and gutters full of debris and silt.
Somewhere as small as Uppend, homes are often older cottages and farmhouses, with outbuildings and some newer houses. Older roofs may be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, often with chimneys that have stood a long time. Each needs checking in its own way, and thatch is a specialist material we report on as far as it can be seen. On older roofs, it is usually the chimneys and lead flashings that need work first.
Findings are set out part by part, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets, with a note and a photo for each point. It records what’s sound as well as what is not.
- Location
- Uppend (CM23)
- Region
- Hertfordshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What we are asked to look at in Uppend
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 slows the flow and gives plants somewhere to grow.
Most people get in touch when they’ve noticed one of these:
- Water spilling over the gutter edge
- Dripping or leaking gutter joints
- Blocked outlets and hoppers
- Gutters that have fallen out of line
If you own a rental within reach of Stansted Mountfitchet station, knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints.
Questions to ask before booking
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- Whether VAT is added on top
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
Towns and villages near Uppend
Also in Uppend
How the survey works
Every roof is different; as a rough guide, the survey takes an hour or two on an ordinary house, and more on a big or complicated roof. If you have questions on the day, just ask. In a hamlet or village like Uppend, a postcode doesn’t always lead to the right gate, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- We start with what you’ve noticed, like damp or overflowing gutters.
- The eaves gutters, downpipes and fascias are looked at from ground level and windows.
- We look at hidden gutters as far as safe access allows.
- The loft space is checked for staining, where it can be reached safely.
- You receive a report with photos and recommendations.
Getting ready for the survey
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
Booking a survey
To get a price for gutter surveys in Uppend, ring 07833 053749 or email us. The address, the type of property and what you need to know help us price the survey accurately.
Advice
What affects the cost of gutter surveys
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. That comes down to:
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- The size of the roof
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- The shape of the roof and its details
Prices start from £150, including VAT, for a Basic Survey. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400, both inc. VAT. We confirm the price for your survey before you book.
What to let us know when you get in touch
You don’t need to know any roofing terms. Just tell us:
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- What kind of property and roof it is
- The address and postcode of the property
Every survey is priced before it’s booked, so you know where you stand. Gutter survey starts from £150, including VAT. To book, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Local roofs in Uppend
Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates, and flat-roofed additions turn up almost everywhere. Whatever the covering, it is often the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first. With Much Hadham Palace about 4.7 miles south-west, Uppend sits in an area with a long building history. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
If you live in an older home near Church of St Mary the Virgin, the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine. Anyone responsible for a site like Farnham Church of England Primary School will know that a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time.
Uppend is about 3 miles north of Bishop's Stortford, in Hertfordshire. If you’re in Uppend, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: a call or an email, a price, then a date. Across Hertfordshire, we cover Uppend. Chelmsford is in our area too.
We cover every part of the CM23 postcode area for gutter surveys. Neighbouring places we cover for gutter surveys include Mount Pleasant (1 mile north-east), Farnham (1 mile south), Manuden (1 mile east), The Willows (2 miles north-west) and Stocking Pelham (2 miles north-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Stevenage (14 miles west), Bishop's Stortford (3 miles south), Hoddesdon (13 miles south-west), Hertford (12 miles south-west), Ware (10 miles south-west) and Baldock (15 miles west).
Local landmarks in Uppend
The closest station to Uppend is Stansted Mountfitchet station, about 2.9 miles east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Bishops Stortford Local History Museum (2.4 miles south) and Herts and Essex Hospital (3.9 miles south-east). Not far away are Aubrey Buxton Nature Reserve.
Tips that help
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Tips:
- Have overhanging branches cut back
- Watch for green marks down the brickwork
- Have gutters cleared at least once a year
- Ask for valleys and parapet gutters to be cleared too
If we think the problem lies underground, we will say so, so you can arrange a drain survey. We also note anything else we spot on the roof while we are there.
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.
Roof by roof
Box and secret gutters
A box gutter is built into the roof, frequently behind a parapet, so overflows can end up inside. We inspect them as far as it is safe to see them.
Aluminium and other metal gutters
On big buildings, one blocked outlet can affect a long run, so we check the outlets carefully.
Uppend: your questions answered
How do I find out if my home in Uppend 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.
I let a flat near Stansted Mountfitchet station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, that’s 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.
What happens next?
You will get the report by email, with photographs and clear recommendations. The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation, and the Premium Survey an in-person consultation, so you can talk the findings through.
Does the report include photographs?
Yes, plenty. Each finding is shown in a picture where possible, so you can see what we mean.
What will the report tell me?
You get our findings in writing, part by part, with photos. The most urgent items are made clear.
How much time does the visit need?
Most visits to a house take about 1–2 hours, 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 cause looks like something else, the report says so, based on what we can see.
What you can safely check yourself
Your own check is a good start, but it is not a survey. From the ground, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight.
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Water spilling over the edge can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.