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Gutter survey in Albury, Surrey
A survey of gutters, valleys, outlets and downpipes in Albury, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photographs.
- Overflowing valley or parapet gutters
- Brackets that have dropped or snapped
- Overflowing eaves gutters
Gutter surveys for homes and businesses in Albury
We look at 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. If you’re worried about blocked outlets and hoppers and cracked or loose downpipes, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
Somewhere as small as Albury, 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. We report on what can be seen safely, and thatch is a specialist material. Chimneys and lead flashings on old roofs often need the most attention.
Most points in the report come with a picture, so you can see each defect rather than just read about it. If something couldn’t be seen safely, the report is clear about it.
- Place
- Albury (GU5)
- Wider area
- Surrey
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
When to book a survey in Albury
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 where the paint has failed.
A survey can pick up problems such as:
- Overflowing valley or parapet gutters
- Leaking or loose downpipes
- Soffits marked by water
- Blocked outlets and hoppers
Take an older house close to Church of St Peter and St Paul: its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- What the report includes, and whether it has photographs
- How soon the report will arrive
- Whether the price includes VAT
What a survey costs
Survey packages start from £150, with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on:
- Height and safe access
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- How big the roof is
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
Prices start from £150, including VAT, for a Basic Survey. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400, both inc. VAT. You will know the price for your roof before booking.
Booking your survey
To price your survey accurately, we’ll ask about:
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- What’s prompted the survey
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
Getting a price is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or email us, tell us about the property and we will suggest the right survey. The price is agreed up front.
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What a gutter survey does not cover
It is useful to know what a survey will not do before booking:
- Asbestos testing of old gutters, downpipes or soffits
- The inside of a downpipe along its whole length
- The inside of buried drains
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll tell you before you book. The full list of what we check.
What we look at
- Eaves gutters
- Downpipes
- Parapet and box gutters
- Valley gutters
- Outlets and hoppers
- Fascias and soffits
FAQs for Albury
Can a landlord with a rental near Chilworth station book a roof survey?
Of course. Let us know whether a tenant or an agent will let us in, and we can send the report to you or your agent.
Will you come out to Albury?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
Is there a good time of year to book a gutter survey?
Whenever suits you. If you’ve already seen a gutter overflowing, it is best not to wait as overflowing water can damage walls.
Is a CCTV drain survey included?
No. We look at above-ground rainwater only, from the gutters to the bottom of the downpipes. Where a below-ground drain seems to be the problem, we will tell you.
Will you check if gutters are causing damp inside?
Overflowing gutters frequently lead to damp walls, and the survey looks for that. If the evidence points elsewhere, we’ll say so as far as we can tell from what’s visible.
Will the survey check for asbestos?
No. We don’t carry out asbestos testing. If rainwater goods or soffits look like they could contain asbestos, we note it and recommend a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before they’re disturbed.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. Our survey is a roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey of the whole building. It focuses on the roof and can sit alongside a RICS survey.
What we look for on each type of roof
Plastic (uPVC) gutters
Many homes have plastic gutters and downpipes. As the seals age, joints can start to drip and brackets may drop under the weight of debris.
Box and secret gutters
Box gutters sit within the roof or behind a wall, so overflows can end up inside. We inspect them as far as it is safe to see them.
Albury homes and their roofs
Historic houses such as Chilworth Manor, about 1.5 miles west, show how far back building in the area around Albury goes. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years. In Surrey, older roofs are often handmade clay tile, with tile-hanging on many upper walls. Some old buildings in Surrey and Sussex have Horsham stone slab roofs. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters.
Landlords with a home close to Chilworth station may find that the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at.
Albury is about 4 miles south-east of Guildford, in Surrey. Bookings from Albury are handled just like any other: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Our area takes in places right across Surrey, large and small.
Gutter surveys in GU5 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Whether your property is on Weston Fields, Church Lane and Albury Street or a nearby road, we can survey it. If you’re just outside Albury, we cover Albury Heath (1 mile south-east), Little London (1 mile south-east), Shere (1 mile east), Gomshall (2 miles east) and East Clandon (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (4 miles north-west), Woking (7 miles north-west), Camberley (13 miles north-west), Epsom (13 miles north-east), Horley (14 miles east) and Redhill (14 miles east).
Local landmarks in Albury
Around Albury, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Drummond Arms and the streets around them. Albury’s nearest station is Chilworth station, about 1.3 miles west of the centre. A little further out are Shere Museum (1.5 miles east) and Guildford Castle (3.4 miles west). For a walk, there is Combe Bottom and Silent Pool.
For landlords and managing agents
We survey roofs for letting agents and landlords as well as householders. The report gives you a dated record of the gutter, with photos.
Letting agents often book on a landlord’s behalf. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
What happens on the day
Every visit follows the same pattern: we hear what you’ve seen, look at the roof from every safe viewpoint, take photographs as we go and record our findings for the written report. Most visits take an hour or two at a house, depending on how many gutter runs and downpipes there are. Cottages and farmhouses around Albury often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. Each part is looked at from wherever it can safely be seen, and anything we cannot see is noted.
- We start by hearing about any drips, overflows or damp patches.
- The eaves gutters, downpipes and fascias are checked from the ground and vantage points.
- Valley, parapet and box gutters are inspected as far as they can be seen safely.
- The roof space is checked for water marks if it’s safe to get into.
- The findings are written up with photographs and recommendations.
How to prepare
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Tell us where we can park nearby
How to book
For a price for gutter surveys in Albury, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form. The address, the type of property and what you want to find out help us price the survey accurately.