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Gutter survey in Bentley, Surrey
Wondering about the gutter at a property in Bentley? We carry out gutter surveys in Bentley and across Surrey, with plain-English findings.
- Leaves and moss blocking gutters
- Overflowing eaves gutters
- Downpipes that are split or coming away
About our gutter survey in Bentley
We carry out gutter surveys in Bentley as part of our cover across London and South East England. We inspect everything we can see safely, from ground level, from windows and from the roof space. Time on site typically takes roughly 1–2 hours at a house, depending on how many gutter runs and downpipes there are. The written report follows, with photos and recommendations. We survey parapet and box gutters, downpipes and eaves gutters, and common reasons people get in touch are downpipes that are split or coming away and overflowing eaves gutters.
Older buildings in small places like Bentley may be 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. Older materials like clay tiles, slate and stone are often matched when work is done.
The report doesn’t just list problems. For each finding, it explains what it is, why it matters and what we’d recommend, so you can plan your next steps.
- Where
- Bentley (GU10, GU34)
- Wider area
- Surrey
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Your questions about gutter surveys in Bentley
Is my home in Bentley listed or in a conservation area?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it’s in a conservation area. 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.
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Bentley (Hampshire) station?
Yes, landlords and agents book with us as well as owners. Just ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and tell us about the building, including who will give access on the day.
Is it a structural engineer’s report?
No. We point out what can be seen, such as sagging or deflection, but we don’t carry out calculations or give an engineer’s opinion. Where an engineer is needed, we say so in the report.
Will you check the drains below ground?
No. Our gutter survey covers rainwater above ground down to where the downpipes reach the ground. If a drain below ground looks like the cause, the report says so.
Will you go up on the roof?
Only where it’s safe to do so. We inspect whatever is safely visible: from the ground, from windows, from inside the loft space, from the roof where it’s safe and by drone where applicable. Anything we cannot see is noted in the report.
What insurance do you have?
Every survey is covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. We check the roof, not the whole building, and it isn’t a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. Many buyers have both.
Also near Bentley
Also in Bentley
Why act early in Bentley
Climbing a ladder to look in the gutters yourself is risky. From ground level you can spot drips and overflows but hidden gutters are another matter. We inspect as far as it’s safe to see and put it in writing. Older and listed buildings around Bentley may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so a defect found early gives time to plan the work properly.
A Basic Survey starts from £150, including VAT. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400. We confirm the price for your survey before booking.
Why book us in Bentley
- An independent look at the roof
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- PI and public liability insurance
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
Read our cost guide and our case studies.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Bentley
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Bentley. For a price for a let property or a block, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
With a portfolio of properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To arrange surveys for several addresses, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
What we cannot see
Before you book, it is worth knowing what a survey won’t do:
- Confirming asbestos in older rainwater goods
- Damage hidden inside walls or behind boards
- The inside of a downpipe along its whole length
If you’re not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer before you book. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Outlets and hoppers
- Eaves gutters
- Valley gutters
- Parapet and box gutters
- Downpipes
- Fascias and soffits
What affects the price in Bentley
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. That comes down to:
- Which survey package you book
- How big the roof is
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so they’re priced to match. You’ll know the figure before booking.
What we need to know
To price your survey accurately, we will ask about:
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- Dates you’re working to, such as exchange
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, phone 07833 053749 or email us with the address and the days you’d prefer.
What happens on the day
Before we start, tell us why you’ve booked: a purchase, a leak, a storm, new work or simply peace of mind. That way we can focus on what matters to you. Most visits take an hour or two at a typical home, or half a day or so for a commercial building. Cottages and farmhouses around Bentley frequently have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. Each part is looked at from wherever it can be seen safely.
- 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 the ground.
- We look at hidden gutters as far as safe access allows.
- Where it’s safe, we check the loft for signs of water.
- You receive a report with photos and recommendations.
How to prepare
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we are coming
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it’s shared
Getting a price
Our price is from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, and you can phone 07833 053749 or email us to find out.
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Gutter surveys in Bentley: local notes
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. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters. Farnham Castle, about 3.8 miles north-east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Bentley. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead.
If you look after a building like Bentley Church of England Primary School, a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time. The streets around a church such as Church of St Mary are often among the oldest in a place, and if yours is one of the older homes nearby, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs. If you own a rental within reach of Bentley (Hampshire) station, knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints.
Bentley is about 4 miles west of Farnham, in Surrey. We cover Bentley and the rest of Surrey, as part of our work across London and the South East. Across Surrey, we cover Bentley and the places around it. For surveys nearby, see our Guildford page.
We work across GU10 and GU34 for gutter surveys. Whether your property is on Station Road, Broadlands Close and Eggars Field or anywhere close by, we can help. Neighbouring places we cover for gutter surveys include Isington (1 mile south-west), Blacknest (1 mile south-east), Bucks Horn Oak (2 miles south-east), Holt Pound (2 miles east) and Binsted (2 miles south). Further out, we also cover Guildford (14 miles east), Camberley (12 miles north-east), Farnham (4 miles east), Frimley (11 miles north-east), Haslemere (10 miles south-east) and Ash (8 miles north-east).
Around Bentley
In Bentley, that means homes and buildings near The Star Inn. For rail, the closest station is Bentley (Hampshire) station, roughly 0.8 miles south-east. Well-known places in the area include Barley Pound (1.7 miles north-east) and Chase Community Hospital (5.9 miles south). Not far away are Farnham Park and Holybourne Hill.
What you can safely check yourself
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery. That part is for a survey.
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from the ground or a window. Overflowing water can point to a blockage or a sagging run.