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Gutter survey in Alfold Crossways, Surrey
We take a careful look at the gutter at your property in Alfold Crossways, and put it all in a written report with photos.
- Rotten fascias or stained soffits
- Valley or box gutters that overflow inside
- Choked outlets or hopper heads
About our gutter survey in Alfold Crossways
Damp patches on inside walls, stains below a valley or water running down the brickwork can frequently be traced to the gutters. Our gutter survey helps show whether the rainwater system is the cause, from whatever is safely visible. If the evidence points elsewhere, such as a flashing or the roof covering, we will say so. The next step is suggested too. If you are worried about gutters overflowing in heavy rain and blocked outlets and hoppers, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
Village roofs often face open fields and take the full force of wind and rain, 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 roof report shows what needs attention first. On exposed older roofs, chimneys and lead flashings are often the first to give way.
The report is yours to share with whoever needs it: a seller or estate agent, an insurer, a roofer, a builder or a managing agent, whichever applies.
- Where
- Alfold Crossways (GU6)
- Wider area
- Surrey
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Surveys for landlords and agents in Alfold Crossways
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client.
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in. Surveys run seven days a week, which helps when tenants work during the week.
Do you need a gutter survey in Alfold Crossways?
Hidden gutters are frequently lined with lead or another sheet covering. Splits and blocked outlets in these gutters can send water straight into the building as there is nowhere harmless for it to go. Lead linings can also be stolen.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Leaks at the gutter joints
- Soffits marked by water
- Gutters full of debris and silt
- Choked outlets or hopper heads
Trees in and around Fir Tree Copse shed leaves that can end up in nearby gutters, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Whether VAT is added on top
- How long the report takes to arrive
- What follow-up you get after the report
- Whether you get a written report with photos
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Your questions about gutter surveys in Alfold Crossways
How do I find out if my home in Alfold Crossways is listed?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. It matters most if you’re planning to re-roof in a different material.
Will you come out to Alfold Crossways?
Yes, Alfold Crossways is covered. We work right across London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned ahead of time.
Will you go up on the roof?
Only where it is safe to do so. We inspect what can safely be seen: from the ground, from windows, from inside the loft space, from the roof where it’s safe and by drone where applicable. The report says if anything couldn’t be seen.
How much time does the visit need?
A visit normally takes an hour or two at a house, depending on how many gutter runs and downpipes there are. You will know roughly how long when we arrange the visit.
Can you give me structural calculations?
No. Visible signs such as deflection or sagging are recorded, but calculations and an engineer’s opinion are outside what we do. If one is needed, the report says so.
Will you look at parapet and box gutters as well?
Yes, where it’s safe to see them. We look from vantage points, the loft space and the roof itself where safe, and by drone where it is applicable.
Can you tell me if my old gutters contain asbestos?
No, that needs a specialist asbestos surveyor. On buildings from before 2000, we flag materials that could contain it so you can arrange that check.
Can I check my roof myself?
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
What you cannot do safely is get up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and falls from height are serious. That part is for a survey, using safe viewpoints and a drone where applicable.
What a gutter survey looks like in Alfold Crossways
Older houses across Surrey often have handmade clay tiles, and many have tile-hanging. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old buildings in Surrey. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters. There are about 500,000 buildings on England’s list of listed buildings, and around 10,000 conservation areas. If your 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, so check with the council.
For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St Nicholas, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs.
Alfold Crossways is about 9 miles west of Horsham, in Surrey. We survey roofs in Alfold Crossways and the rest of Surrey. Alfold Crossways is one of the places in Surrey where we work for gutter surveys. Guildford is in our area too.
Surveys in GU6 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Streets in the area include Loxwood Road, Chilton Close and Molten Way. We also cover the places around Alfold Crossways: Dunsfold (2 miles north-west), Elmbridge Village (3 miles north), Loxhill (3 miles north-west), Rowly (4 miles north) and Hascombe (4 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (10 miles north), Woking (15 miles north), Farnham (14 miles north-west), Dorking (12 miles north-east), Haslemere (9 miles west) and Cranleigh (3 miles north-east).
Landmarks near Alfold Crossways
In Alfold Crossways, that means homes and buildings near The Crown pub and Fir Tree Copse, among other places. Open spaces near Alfold Crossways include Hydon's Ball.
What happens if roof problems are left?
When a valley or parapet gutter blocks, the water has nowhere safe to go. It can back up into the loft space and the rooms below, frequently in the heaviest rain. Having them checked before autumn and winter makes sense. For an older or listed building in a place like Alfold Crossways, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so leaving a defect until it is urgent leaves less time to plan.
Every price we give includes VAT, and the report isn’t charged as an extra. Our price is from £150, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
Why us?
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- Every finding written up with photos
Roof by roof
Cast iron gutters
Cast iron tends to fail at the joints and fixings. We note corrosion, cracks and leaking joints where they can be seen.
Box and secret gutters
Box gutters sit within the roof or behind a wall and when it overflows, water can get indoors. We check them where they can safely be seen.
What we do, step by step
Expect us to ask a few questions before we start, about the roof’s history, any leaks and past repairs. Then the inspection itself takes between one and two hours for most homes, and longer where there are parapet, valley or box gutters to follow. Around Alfold Crossways, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so it helps to know whether there’s a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. We only go where it is safe.
- We agree which parts of the building you’re most worried about.
- Each gutter run is checked for blockages, sags and leaking joints.
- We check the outlets, hoppers, downpipes and any overflows.
- We check fascias, soffits and walls for water damage.
- You get photos and written recommendations, prioritised where relevant.
Before the survey
- Let us know about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Check we can get to the back of the property
How to book
If you’re buying, it helps to book soon after your offer is accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. Otherwise, simply ring 07833 053749 or send us an email whenever suits you.