Hertfordshire · London and the South East
Gutter Survey in Wadesmill
Gutter surveys across Wadesmill, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. Every survey ends with a written report and photos.
- Choked outlets or hopper heads
- Leaks at the gutter joints
- Leaves and moss blocking gutters
Questions from Wadesmill
How do I find out if my home in Wadesmill is listed?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
Is Wadesmill within the area you cover?
Yes, Wadesmill is covered. Our area covers London and the South East, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it is useful to know about access.
Do you survey at weekends?
Yes, weekend visits are possible as well as weekdays. Just ring 07833 053749 or send us an email to arrange it.
When does the report arrive?
Report times are set by the package. Basic is within 48 hours, Standard is 24–48 hours and Premium is the same day. If you have a deadline, such as an exchange date, let us know as you book.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. This is a survey of the roof only, so it is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. Many buyers have both.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Where it is applicable and safe, yes. We’re a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID), flying a sub-250g drone. Drone inspection is part of the Drone Roof Survey and the Premium Survey, where applicable.
Will the survey check for asbestos?
No, that is a job for a specialist asbestos surveyor. We point out materials on older buildings that could contain asbestos so it can be checked before work starts.
Gutter surveys for homes and businesses in Wadesmill
Gutters have to slope gently towards the outlet to drain properly. Sagging brackets and slipped joints leave water standing and overflowing at the low points. We check the line of each run as far as we can see it, along with the brackets and downpipe fixings. You get written recommendations, prioritised by urgency where relevant. We are frequently asked to look into choked outlets or hopper heads and gutters packed with leaves or moss, across downpipes, fascias and soffits and eaves gutters.
Some older homes in villages like Wadesmill are listed or in a conservation area. If yours is, re-roofing in different materials may need consent, so the council is the place to check. Knowing the roof’s condition helps you plan ahead with that in mind. Where a building is listed, matching the existing roof materials is frequently expected.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the coverings down to the gutters, each with a short note and a photograph. You’ll see the good as well as the bad.
- Where
- Wadesmill (SG12)
- Wider area
- Hertfordshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What we do, step by step
Where it is relevant and can be reached safely, the loft space is checked as well as the outside. Inside, we look for staining, damp, gaps and signs of movement. All in, the survey typically takes about one to two hours on an ordinary house, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. Older roofs in small places like Wadesmill can have low, tight loft spaces, so it’s useful to know whether there’s a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- We start with what you’ve noticed, like damp or overflowing gutters.
- We walk round the building and check the gutters, downpipes and fascias from ground level.
- We check 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.
How to prepare
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
- Let us know about parking near the property
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the building owner or managing agent
How to book
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To find a date that works for you, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
Related advice
Gutter surveys in Wadesmill: local notes
Historic houses such as Much Hadham Palace, about 4.6 miles east, show how far back building in the area around Wadesmill goes. On older houses around here, roofs frequently carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them.
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Thundridge Church of England Primary School, a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time. For landlords with property near Ware station, a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant. Take an older house close to Parish Church of St Mary: old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs.
Wadesmill is about 2 miles north of Ware, in Hertfordshire. Roofs in Wadesmill get the same thorough look as anywhere else in Hertfordshire. Our area takes in places right across Hertfordshire. Our Chelmsford page covers surveys nearby.
Here we cover the SG12 postcode area for gutter surveys. If you need a gutter survey at a property on Youngsbury Lane, Millfield and Dellfield or anywhere close by, we can survey it. Nearby, we also carry out gutter surveys in Thundridge (1 mile south), High Cross (1 mile north-east), Cold Christmas (1 mile south-east), Standon Green End (2 miles north) and Tonwell (2 miles west). We also work in nearby towns such as Stevenage (8 miles north-west), St Albans (14 miles south-west), Bishop's Stortford (8 miles east), Welwyn Garden City (8 miles west), Harpenden (14 miles west) and Hitchin (13 miles north-west).
Landmarks near Wadesmill
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Chauncy School and The Anchor Public House. The nearest railway station is Ware station, about 2.2 miles south of the centre. A little further out are Barrowfield (2.9 miles south) and Hertford County Hospital (4 miles south-west). For a walk, there is King's Meads.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Wadesmill
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too. Bigger roofs take more time, and they’re priced for the size.
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait, which helps when budgeting.
Leave it or get it looked at?
It’s easy to put damp down to the wrong cause. When rainwater goods are the source, treating the wall alone will not solve it. A gutter survey helps rule the rainwater system in or out. Matching old materials, like handmade tiles or stone slates, can take time to source. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so they’re priced to match. The price is confirmed before booking.
Why us?
- 20+ years’ experience
- Packages from £150, with VAT included
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
See what a roof survey costs and our case studies.
What we can’t see
In fairness, a roof survey has limits:
- Rot or damp concealed behind fascias or inside walls
- Whether a material contains asbestos (a specialist asbestos surveyor’s job)
- Gutters out of sight from each safe vantage point
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll tell you before booking. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What this survey covers
- Fascias and soffits
- Parapet and box gutters
- Downpipes
- Valley gutters
- Eaves gutters
- Outlets and hoppers
Different roofs, different checks
Lead-lined valley and parapet gutters
Lead linings are common in valleys and parapet gutters on older houses. A split lining can leak straight into the building.
Box and secret gutters
Box gutters sit within the roof or behind a wall, so overflows can end up inside. We check them where they can safely be seen.
Before and after the survey
There’s plenty you can do without going near the roof. Here’s what helps most:
- Have overhanging branches cut back
- Look for new stains on ceilings below valleys after rain
- Leave gutter checks at height to someone equipped for it
- Get the gutters cleaned out every year
How quickly the report arrives depends on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day. It’s sent to you by email as soon as it’s ready.
Watch your gutters from the ground or a window during heavy rain. Overflows and dripping joints are a sign to act before damage builds up.