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Gutter Survey in Ashford Common
A survey of gutters, valleys, outlets and downpipes in Ashford Common, using drones and thermal imaging where applicable. Get in touch for a price.
- Leaks at the gutter joints
- Leaking or loose downpipes
- Soffits marked by water
How it works
We do not take risks to get a closer look. We inspect everything that’s safely in view, and anything we can’t see is noted in the report. Most visits take roughly 1–2 hours for a house, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. For a survey in Ashford Common, we agree the time, the access and parking before the day. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. Tell us about any garages, outbuildings or extensions you want included.
- We start with what you’ve noticed, such as 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.
- Where it is safe, we check the loft for signs of water.
- You receive a report with photos and recommendations.
Before we arrive
- Tell us where we can park nearby
- If it is not your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
Book a survey
Once you know what you need, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email. We will suggest a package, agree the price and find a date, weekday or weekend.
Related advice
Gutter survey in Ashford Common
Your gutters take the rain from the roof and lead it away from the walls. When they block, leak or lose their fall, the water goes where it shouldn’t, frequently down the brickwork or into the building. We check the full rainwater system above ground, from eaves gutters and valleys to outlets, hoppers and downpipes. The findings go into a written report with photos. If you are worried about leaves and moss blocking gutters and dripping or leaking gutter joints, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on fascias and soffits, parapet and box gutters and outlets and hoppers alike.
Houses in smaller places like Ashford Common can face open ground, where wind and driving rain hit the roof harder. That weather tells first on ridges, verges, chimneys and flashings. Checking those edges shows whether anything has begun to work loose. Once one ridge tile or slate moves, wind gets under the next one too.
We keep jargon out of it: if work is needed, the report says so clearly, and where it can wait, that’s said too.
- Location
- Ashford Common (TW15, TW16)
- Region
- Surrey
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
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How we price gutter surveys
When we price a survey, we consider:
- Height and safe access
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- The shape of the roof and its details
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how safely it can be seen. Prices start from £150, including VAT.
What to let us know when you get in touch
To price your survey accurately, we’ll ask about:
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
- When you need the report by
- Where the property is, with the postcode
We confirm the price for your roof before booking, so you know where you stand. Gutter survey starts from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
Roof by roof
Box and secret gutters
Hidden gutters are a common source of leaks inside. Outlets, linings and overflows are checked as far as access allows.
Cast iron gutters
A cracked cast iron downpipe can leak down the wall unseen, so we check the wall behind for staining.
Gutter surveys in Ashford Common: local notes
The wider area around Ashford Common has a long history of building, with Strawberry Hill House about 4.6 miles east. If you own one of the older houses, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. Handmade clay tiles and tile-hung walls are typical of Surrey’s older houses. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old buildings in Surrey. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first.
If you live near a park such as Sunbury Park, or anywhere with mature trees, autumn leaves can block gutters and valleys. For site and facilities teams at buildings like Meadhurst Primary School, large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other. Landlords with a home close to Upper Halliford station may find that a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant.
Ashford Common is about 1 mile north-west of Sunbury-on-Thames, in Surrey. We cover Ashford Common and the rest of Surrey, as part of our work across London and the South East. Across Surrey, we cover Ashford Common. There’s also a page for Guildford.
We work across the TW15 and TW16 postcode area for gutter surveys. If you need a gutter survey at a property on Saxon Road, Dane Road and Tudor Road or a nearby road, we can help. Close by, we survey roofs in Littleton Common (1 mile south-west), Hounslow (1 mile north-east), Charlton (1 mile south), Sunbury-on-Thames (1 mile south-east) and Ashford (1 mile north-west). Further out, we also cover Guildford (14 miles south-west), Woking (10 miles south-west), Camberley (14 miles south-west), Epsom (10 miles south-east), Ewell (9 miles south-east) and Egham (5 miles west).
Landmarks near Ashford Common
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Sunbury Park, Sunbury Manor School and Sunbury Manor School. For rail, the closest station is Upper Halliford station, roughly 0.9 miles south-east of the centre. A little further out are Ashford Hospital (1.7 miles north-west) and Kempton Steam Museum (1.5 miles east). Not far away are St Ann's Hill and Kempton Park Reservoirs.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from ground level or a window. Overflowing water can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
It’s useful to keep a record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Share it with us when booking and it will help the survey.
Ashford Common: your questions answered
I let a flat near Upper Halliford station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, letting agents and landlords book with us as well as owners. You can phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and a few details, including who will give access on the day.
How do I find out if my home in Ashford Common is listed?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. It’s worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Will you go up on the roof?
Only when it’s safe. Some roofs are too steep or fragile to walk on safely. We use safe viewpoints, the roof space and a drone where applicable.
What happens after the survey?
You’ll get the report by email. With Standard there’s a follow-up consultation; with Premium, an in-person consultation, so you can talk the findings through.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, as long as access is agreed. Roofs over flats are often shared, so we need permission from whoever owns or manages the building. We inspect only the parts we’re allowed to reach.
How long does a gutter survey take?
For a house, expect about 1–2 hours on site, with commercial buildings nearer 3–4 hours.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. We’re experienced roof surveyors, and our survey covers the roof rather than the whole building. For the rest of the building, a RICS home survey is a separate job.
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, often in the heaviest rain. It is worth having these gutters looked at before the wetter months. Around Ashford Common, leaves and moss in gutters lead to overflowing water and damp walls. It is easy to sort the cause early and slow to dry a damp wall.
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so the price reflects that. You will know the figure before booking.
Why book with us
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- Surveys seven days a week
- PI and public liability insurance
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
Read how roof surveys are priced and what we found on two real jobs.
Useful tips for Ashford Common property owners
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week:
- Have gutters cleared at least once a year
- Watch for green marks down the brickwork
- Check the loft with care after heavy rain
- Include valley, parapet and box gutters when clearing
After any work is done, watch the gutters in the next heavy rain. Rain should flow to the outlets and down the downpipes. If it doesn’t, tell whoever did the work.
Deal with drips, sags and loose downpipes early. Left alone, they usually grow, and the water they spill can damage walls and timber.