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Brookwood Gutter Survey
Find out the condition of the gutter at your property in Brookwood from an independent roof surveyor. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Valley or box gutters that overflow inside
- Joints that drip after rain
- Fascia boards damaged by overflowing water
What we do, step by step
A survey visit follows a simple order: we hear what you’ve seen, look at the roof from every safe viewpoint, take photos as we go and record our findings for the written report. Most visits take about one to two hours at a house, depending on how many gutter runs and downpipes there are. Older rural homes like those around Brookwood can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. Each part is looked at from wherever it can be seen safely, and anything we can’t see is noted.
- 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.
- You get photos and written recommendations, prioritised where relevant.
Preparing for the visit
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Let us know about parking before the day
How to book
Booking is simple: just call 07833 053749 or send us an email and give us a few details about the property and we will suggest the right survey. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
Related advice
Gutter survey in Brookwood
Owners get in touch after seeing an overflow, finding damp or planning ahead for winter. Landlords and managing agents use the report to plan upkeep, and some buyers want the rainwater system checked before exchange. The survey and report follow the same steps whatever the reason, with photos and written recommendations. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. We are frequently asked to look into gutters full of debris and silt and gutters overflowing in heavy rain, on parapet and box gutters, downpipes and valley gutters.
Somewhere as small as Brookwood, homes are frequently 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. On older roofs, it is normally the chimneys and lead flashings that need work first.
The report is yours to share with whoever needs it: a seller or estate agent, an insurer, a roofer, a builder or a managing agent, whichever applies.
- Place
- Brookwood (GU24)
- Region
- Surrey
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Landlords, agents and block managers in Brookwood
Landlords, agents and building managers in Brookwood and across Surrey can book any of our surveys. For a price for a let property or a block, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too, including offices, shops and units. Larger roofs take longer.
What we cannot see
It’s a careful look at the gutter, not the whole story. Its limits include:
- The inside of buried drains
- What’s hidden inside a downpipe
- Confirming asbestos in older rainwater goods
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll tell you before booking. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Valley gutters
- Outlets and hoppers
- Parapet and box gutters
- Fascias and soffits
- Eaves gutters
- Downpipes
Questions from Brookwood
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Brookwood?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Is Brookwood within the area you cover?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, as long as access is agreed. The roof of a block or converted house is frequently shared, so the building owner or managing agent needs to agree access. We inspect only the parts we’re allowed to reach.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
Not necessarily. If we only need the outside, we can agree that beforehand, but anything inside needs someone there to give access.
How long will you be on site?
For a house, expect about 1–2 hours on site, with commercial buildings nearer 3–4 hours.
What do I do with the report?
You receive the written report by email, with photographs and recommendations. It’s yours to share with a seller, insurer, roofer or managing agent, whichever applies.
Can the survey be at a weekend?
Yes. Surveys are carried out on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. To find a day that suits, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
What a gutter survey looks like in Brookwood
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. If your home is older, it is worth knowing whether it’s listed or in a conservation area before planning roof work. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent, and councils can also use Article 4 directions to control changes in conservation areas.
Living close to Brookwood Lye is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn, so outlets and downpipes are worth watching. Take a building like Brookwood Primary School: its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale. If you let a flat or house near Brookwood station, a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant.
Brookwood is about 3 miles west of Woking, in Surrey. We survey roofs in Brookwood and the rest of Surrey. Our Surrey coverage includes Brookwood.
Here we cover the GU24 postcode area for gutter surveys. That includes homes and businesses on Sheet's Heath Lane, Connaught Road and Heath Drive. We also cover Sheet's Heath (1 mile north), Knaphill (1 mile north-east), Bisley (1 mile north), Lucas Green (2 miles north) and West End (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Guildford (5 miles south-east), Woking (3 miles east), Camberley (4 miles north-west), Farnham (9 miles south-west), Egham (9 miles north-east) and Walton-on-Thames (11 miles north-east).
Near you in Brookwood
We work in homes and buildings around Knowl Hill School, Nag's Head Inn and Brookwood Lye. There is a railway station in Brookwood itself: Brookwood station. Other landmarks nearby include Brookwood Hospital (1.1 miles north-east) and The Peacocks (3.5 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Brookwood Lye.
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How the survey changes by roof type
Lead-lined valley and parapet gutters
A London butterfly roof drains to a central valley gutter and if it blocks, water can come indoors. We check it where it’s safe to see.
Box and secret gutters
Secret gutters are hidden under the edge of the roof covering and is easy to overlook. We check what’s visible and note what isn’t.
What you can safely check yourself
You can learn a lot from ground level. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Never climb onto the roof to look.
It’s useful to keep a record: dates of leaks, photos from the ground and any work done on the roof. Share it with us when booking.
How we price gutter surveys
To price your survey, we look at:
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- The size of the roof
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
There are three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, all inc. VAT. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
What we need to know
Here’s what helps us most when you get in touch:
- Dates you’re working to, like exchange
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- The kind of building and roof involved
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
We confirm the price for the job before booking, so you know where you stand. Prices start from £150, including VAT. To book, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.