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Ashtead Gutter Survey
Find out the condition of the gutter at your property in Ashtead. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Gutters that have fallen out of line
- Water backing up from a hidden gutter
- Joints that drip after rain
Practical tips
Small things make a difference, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Some pointers:
- Do not leave hidden gutters out of a clear-out
- Check that downpipes are firmly fixed to the wall
- Get the gutters cleaned out every year
- Do not climb a ladder to look in the gutters
Report times depend on the package you choose: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day. It is sent to you by email once it’s done.
Watch your gutters from the ground or a window during heavy rain. Water spilling over the edge or out of a joint is a sign that something needs attention before the walls suffer.
Gutter survey in Ashtead
Leaves, moss and silt are the usual reasons gutters block. Homes close to trees fill their gutters faster, and moss washing off a tiled or slate roof adds to it. We note where gutters are clogged or holding water and where outlets or hoppers are choked and whether any overflows are doing their job. Photos show each problem clearly. It’s an easy job to put off, but they rarely get better. If you’ve noticed overflowing eaves gutters and choked outlets or hopper heads, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on valley gutters, fascias and soffits and eaves gutters alike.
In a town like Ashtead, older houses with slate or clay tile roofs normally sit alongside later estates with concrete tiles. Older homes frequently keep chimney stacks long after the fireplaces went, and their flashings and pointing still matter. Newer homes have fewer chimneys but their own weak points at ridges, verges and gutters.
How fast the report arrives depends on the package: the Basic Survey within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey on the same day.
- Location
- Ashtead (KT21, KT22)
- Wider area
- Surrey
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Ashtead questions
Do you cover Ashtead?
Yes, Ashtead is within the area we cover. We work right across London and South East England. Just ring 07833 053749 or email us and let us know about the property, and we will talk through which survey suits.
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Ashtead station?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for. Just call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the details, and we will talk through which survey suits.
Is there a good time of year to book a gutter survey?
Any time of year works. Booking before autumn and winter gives you time to plan though problems often show up after heavy rain.
Is a Saturday or Sunday visit possible?
Yes, weekend visits are possible as well as weekdays. Just ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form to arrange it.
Is it a structural engineer’s report?
No. Visible signs like deflection or sagging are recorded, but we don’t provide calculations or an engineer’s opinion. The report will say if you need an engineer.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Not always. Safety comes first, and fragile or steep roofs cannot always be walked on. Safe viewpoints, the loft and a drone where applicable let us see the rest, and the report records anything we couldn’t see.
How long does a gutter survey take?
Most visits to a house take about 1–2 hours, with commercial buildings nearer 3–4 hours.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants, at a time agreed ahead of time. Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends, which helps when tenants work during the week.
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on, photographs included.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way. That part is for a survey.
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Take a photo and write down when you saw it.
What happens on the day
We photograph the roof as we go, so the report shows exactly what we saw. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available. Most surveys take between one and two hours for a house, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. Parking in a town like Ashtead is typically simple, but tell us if there is a driveway or any restrictions. The inspection covers everything that’s safely in view from outside, from windows and from the roof space, and from the roof itself where it’s safe.
- We ask about overflows, damp or leaks you’ve noticed.
- We look along the gutters, downpipes and fascias from the ground and from windows.
- Any valley, parapet or box gutters are looked at as far as safe access allows.
- The loft space is checked for water marks if it is safe to get into.
- The findings are written up with photographs and recommendations.
Before the survey
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- If it is not your property yet, arrange access through the agent
Getting a price
If you are 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. For any other survey, just ring 07833 053749 or send us an email when you’re ready.
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Also in Ashtead
When to book a survey in Ashtead
Most gutter joints rely on seals or sealant that wear out. Plastic sections expand and contract with the weather so their joints can start to leak. Cast iron joints can corrode and part where the paint has failed.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Leaks at the gutter joints
- Gutters full of debris and silt
- Fascia boards damaged by overflowing water
- Sagging gutters and loose brackets
Living close to Ashtead Park is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- Whether the price includes VAT
- What exactly goes into their report
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
Local roofs in Ashtead
Handmade clay tiles and tile-hung walls are typical of Surrey’s older houses. A few of Surrey’s oldest buildings have heavy Horsham stone slab roofs. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look. With Fitznells Manor about 3.7 miles north-east, Ashtead 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 a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
If you look after a shop, office or commercial unit, for example near The Ashley Centre, a written record of the roof’s condition helps you plan maintenance rather than react to leaks. Take an older house close to St George's Church: its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first.
Ashtead is about 2 miles south-west of Epsom, in Surrey. We survey roofs in Ashtead as part of our work across London and the South East. We cover towns and villages across Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Guildford.
Surveys in KT21 and KT22 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Streets in the area include The Street, Church Road and Greville Park Road. We also cover the places around Ashtead: Pachesham Park (2 miles north-west), Malden Rushett (2 miles north), Oxshott (3 miles north-west), Barwell (3 miles north) and Stoke D'Abernon (4 miles west). Further out, we also cover Guildford (12 miles west), Woking (12 miles west), Horley (11 miles south-east), Redhill (8 miles south-east), Ewell (4 miles north-east) and Egham (13 miles north-west).
Near you in Ashtead
In Ashtead, that means homes and buildings near Ashtead Park, Barnett Wood Infant School and St Andrew's Catholic School and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Ashtead station, about 0.6 miles north. Nearby you will also find Headley Court (1.7 miles south-east) and Walton on the Hill (3.1 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Box Hill and The Lake.
What this survey cannot tell you
This is not a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- Blockages deep inside downpipes
- Confirming asbestos in older rainwater goods
- Rot or damp concealed behind fascias or inside walls
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll tell you before you book. The full list of what we check.
What we check
- Eaves gutters
- Downpipes
- Fascias and soffits
- Parapet and box gutters
- Valley gutters
- Outlets and hoppers