Surrey · London and the South East
Broadford Gutter Survey
Gutter surveys across Broadford, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. Every survey ends with a written report and photos.
- Sagging gutters and loose brackets
- Cracked or loose downpipes
- Overflowing valley or parapet gutters
About our gutter survey in Broadford
Gutters are normally fixed to fascia boards, so we look at the fascias and soffits too. Long-term overflowing can soften and rot timber boards and stain the soffits below. Older buildings, from before 2000, can have asbestos cement soffits, gutters or downpipes. We do not carry out asbestos testing, so we flag anything that might contain it for a specialist asbestos surveyor to check. If you’re worried about gutters overflowing in heavy rain and leaks at the gutter joints, we can find out what’s behind it, on valley gutters, parapet and box gutters and fascias and soffits alike.
Village roofs often face open fields and take the full force of wind and rain, which is hard on ridges, chimneys, flashings and gutters. 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. Lead flashings and old chimney stacks are often where weather gets in first.
We write the report in plain English, so you don’t need to be a roofer to follow it. Each point is backed by a photo where possible.
- Place
- Broadford (GU4)
- Region
- Surrey
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Honest limits
This is not a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. Other limits to bear in mind:
- Parts of gutters that cannot be seen safely
- Damage hidden inside walls or behind boards
- The inside of buried drains
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or email us and we will tell you. 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 happens if roof problems are left?
Going up a ladder to check your own gutters carries real risk. You can see drips and overflows from ground level but hidden gutters are another matter. Our survey covers whatever is safely visible and records it with photos. For an older or listed building in a place like Broadford, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so a defect found early gives time to plan the work properly.
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on how big and how high the roof is, access and the package you choose.
Why book us in Broadford
- Photos and a written report every time
- PI and public liability insurance
- Surveys on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- 20+ years’ experience
Take a look at what a roof survey costs and what we found on two real jobs.
What a gutter survey looks like in Broadford
Historic houses such as Loseley Park, about 1.4 miles west, show how far back building in the area around Broadford goes. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. 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.
Take an older house close to St Michael: its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look. If you look after a building like Shalford Infant School, a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time. If you let a flat or house near Shalford station, a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant.
Broadford is about 2 miles south of Guildford, in Surrey. In Broadford, as across Surrey, every roof gets the same careful survey. Broadford is one of the places in Surrey where we work for gutter surveys.
Gutter surveys in GU4 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. We also cover Shalford (1 mile east), Peasmarsh (1 mile south-west), Artington (1 mile north-west), East Shalford (1 mile north-east) and Chilworth (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Woking (7 miles north), Camberley (11 miles north-west), Farnham (10 miles west), Egham (15 miles north), Walton-on-Thames (14 miles north-east) and Dorking (11 miles east).
What’s near Broadford
We work in homes and buildings around Shalford Mill, St Catherine's School and The Queen Victoria pub, among other places. There is a railway station in Broadford itself: Shalford station. Well-known places in the area include Farnham Road Hospital (1.7 miles north) and Guildford Castle (1.5 miles north). The countryside around Broadford includes Pewley Down and Lower Lake.
Prices for gutter surveys in Broadford
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. The main factors are:
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- The shape of the roof and its details
- House, block, shop or office
- The roof’s overall size
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package matters as well. We will give you the figure before anything is booked.
Getting in touch
Here’s what helps us most when you contact us:
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- Any deadline, like an exchange date
- Anything about access we should know
Getting a price is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and give us some details about the property and we’ll suggest the right survey. The price is agreed up front.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too, including offices, shops and units. Bigger roofs take more time, so they’re priced to suit.
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Broadford. To discuss a property or a block, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
What we do, step by step
There is not much for you to do on the day. Point out anything you’ve noticed, such as stains, drips or loose pieces, and we will take it from there. The survey itself takes between one and two hours on an ordinary house, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. Somewhere like Broadford needs a little journey planning: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. On the day, we inspect whatever is safely visible, inside and out.
- We agree which parts of the building you’re most worried about.
- We look along each run for debris, sagging and drips.
- We check the outlets, hoppers, downpipes and any overflows.
- We check fascias, soffits and walls for water damage.
- Findings are photographed and set out in a written report.
Getting ready for the survey
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Leave side gates unlocked
Getting a price
Every survey is priced before it is booked, so you know where you stand. Prices start from £150, including VAT. To book, call 07833 053749 or email us.
Related advice
Should I look at the roof myself first?
Keep a simple record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Send it with your enquiry.
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Photograph them and note the date, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
Your questions about gutter surveys in Broadford
Is Broadford within the area you cover?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Broadford?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Will you look at parapet and box gutters as well?
Yes. Hidden gutters are a common cause of leaks inside so we pay close attention to them. Some may only be partly visible, and we will note that in the report.
Can a gutter survey explain damp on my walls?
We check whether rainwater from the gutters is reaching the wall from overflows, leaking joints or loose downpipes. We can’t see inside walls, so the report covers what can be seen.
Will you check the drains below ground?
No. Our gutter survey covers rainwater above ground down to where the downpipes reach the ground. Where a below-ground drain seems to be the problem, we’ll tell you.
Is there a good time of year to book a gutter survey?
There’s no wrong time. If water is already spilling over, book sooner rather than later as overflowing water can damage walls.
How experienced are you?
Over 20 years and more than 5,000 surveys.