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Gutter survey in Bowling Alley, Surrey
A survey of gutters, valleys, outlets and downpipes in Bowling Alley. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- Blocked outlets and hoppers
- Gutters packed with leaves or moss
- Rotten fascias or stained soffits
How a gutter survey works in Bowling Alley
Your gutters take the rain from the roof and lead it away from the walls. If they clog, drip or sag, the water ends up somewhere it shouldn’t and that usually means the walls or the inside of the building. Our survey looks at the whole rainwater system above ground, from eaves gutters and valleys to outlets, hoppers and downpipes. You get a written report with photos. We survey valley gutters, parapet and box gutters and downpipes, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are water spilling over the gutter edge and water backing up from a hidden gutter.
Somewhere as small as Bowling Alley, homes are often older cottages and farmhouses, with outbuildings and some newer houses. Roofs there can be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, and chimney stacks are often old. Each needs checking in its own way, and thatch is a specialist material we report on as far as it can be seen. Chimneys and lead flashings on old roofs frequently need the most attention.
We keep jargon out of it: if work is needed, the report says so clearly.
- Location
- Bowling Alley (GU10)
- Wider area
- Surrey
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What we look for on each type of roof
Fascias and soffits
Fascias carry the gutters, so rot in the boards can loosen the whole run. Damaged or stained boards are recorded.
Lead-lined valley and parapet gutters
Lead linings are common in valleys and parapet gutters on older houses. A split lining can leak straight into the building.
Do you need a gutter survey in Bowling Alley?
Sometimes a gutter struggles with the area of roof draining into it. An extension or extra roof slope can add water to an existing gutter and the weakness shows in a heavy downpour.
Most people get in touch after spotting something like this:
- Overflowing valley or parapet gutters
- Overflowing eaves gutters
- Leaves and moss blocking gutters
- Cracked or loose downpipes
Living close to Basingbourne Park is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn.
What to check before booking
- What happens after the report arrives
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- Their track record with similar roofs
- What insurance they carry
What we do, step by step
Before we start, let us know why you’ve booked: a purchase, a leak, a storm, new work or simply peace of mind. It helps us focus on what matters most to you. The visit usually takes roughly 1–2 hours at a house, depending on how many gutter runs and downpipes there are. For a village or hamlet like Bowling Alley, the journey is planned beforehand: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. On the day, we inspect everything that’s safely in view, inside and out.
- First, we agree the areas to focus on.
- Each gutter run is checked for blockages, sags and leaking joints.
- We check the outlets, hoppers, downpipes and any overflows.
- Fascias, soffits and the walls below are looked at for signs of overflow.
- Findings are photographed and set out in a written report.
Preparing for the visit
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we’re looking at
Book a survey
To arrange a survey, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. We will confirm the price before booking.
Related advice
FAQs for Bowling Alley
I let a flat near Winchfield station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for. You can call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and what you need, and we will talk through which survey suits.
Is my home in Bowling Alley listed or in a conservation area?
We cannot confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Will you look at parapet and box gutters as well?
Yes. These gutters frequently cause leaks indoors when they block so we pay close attention to them. Some may only be partly visible, and the report says so.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, as long as access is agreed. The roof of a block or converted house is often shared, so whoever owns or manages the building needs to agree access. We inspect only the parts we’re allowed to reach.
Does someone need to be in?
Not necessarily. An outside-only look can be arranged beforehand, but the loft and any rooms with damp need someone to let us in.
What do I do with the report?
The report comes by email, and what you do next is up to you: raise it with a seller, send it to an insurer, brief a roofer or share it with a managing agent.
Will the survey check for asbestos?
No, that needs a specialist asbestos surveyor. We point out materials on older buildings that could contain asbestos so it can be checked before work starts.
What affects the cost of gutter surveys
All our prices include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- The size of the roof
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on how big and how high the roof is, access and which survey you book.
What to let us know when you contact us
A little information up front helps. It helps to include:
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- When you need the report by
- The kind of building and roof involved
Unsure which package suits your roof? The easiest way is to call 07833 053749 or send us an email and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We will explain the options and the price.
Gutter surveys in Bowling Alley: local notes
Historic houses such as Farnham Castle, about 3.1 miles south-east, show how far back building in the area around Bowling Alley goes. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs. Handmade clay tiles and tile-hung walls are typical of Surrey’s older houses. Some old buildings in Surrey and Sussex have Horsham stone slab roofs. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first.
Take an older house close to Church of All Saints: old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as St Nicholas' School, a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time.
Bowling Alley is about 2 miles south-west of Fleet, in Surrey. Wherever you are in Bowling Alley, we can carry out gutter surveys at your property. Across Surrey, we cover Bowling Alley. Our Guildford page covers surveys nearby.
Here we cover the GU10 postcode area for gutter surveys. Neighbouring places we cover for gutter surveys include Mill Lane (1 mile north-west), Crondall (1 mile south), Redlands (1 mile south-east), Warren Corner (1 mile east) and Ewshot (1 mile east). Larger places within reach include Guildford (13 miles east), Woking (14 miles east), Camberley (9 miles north-east), Farnham (4 miles south-east), Frimley (8 miles north-east) and Haslemere (12 miles south-east).
Near you in Bowling Alley
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Basingbourne Park, Crondall Primary School and Court Moor School and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Winchfield station, about 3.4 miles north-west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Powderham Castle (1.9 miles south) and Museum of Farnham (3.3 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Aunt's Pool and Beacon Hill.
Places near Bowling Alley
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Should I look at the roof myself first?
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
Your own check is a good start, but it is not a survey. You won’t see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from the ground.
Why act early in Bowling Alley
When a valley or parapet gutter blocks, the water has nowhere safe to go. It can overflow into the building usually during the worst downpours. It’s worth having these gutters looked at before the wetter months. Outbuildings and barns around Bowling Alley are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
To find out what your survey will cost, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and tell us about the roof. We’ll confirm the figure before booking.
Why us?
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Surveys seven days a week
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- An independent look at the roof
See what a roof survey costs or what we found on two real jobs.