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Gutter Survey in Bunce Common
Independent gutter surveys in Bunce Common. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- Soffits marked by water
- Gutters packed with leaves or moss
- Gutters overflowing in heavy rain
Gutter survey in Bunce Common
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 buyers sometimes want the gutters looked at before they exchange. Whoever books, we inspect and report in the same way, with photographs and written recommendations. We survey on weekdays and at weekends. If you’re worried about joints that drip after rain and fascia boards damaged by overflowing water, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on valley gutters, parapet and box gutters and downpipes alike.
In a village or hamlet like Bunce Common, older cottages and farmhouses frequently sit alongside barns, outbuildings and a few newer houses. Older roofs may be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, frequently with chimneys that have stood a long time. 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 often need the most attention.
Most points in the report come with a picture, so you can see each defect rather than just read about it. Anything out of sight on the day is listed as such.
- Place
- Bunce Common (RH2, RH3)
- Wider area
- Surrey
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
How the survey changes by roof type
Plastic (uPVC) gutters
Joints that have pulled apart are a common fault on plastic gutters. The report notes every one we spot.
Cast iron gutters
Rust at joints and brackets is the usual weak point on cast iron. Cracks, rust and leaks are recorded where they can be seen.
Gutter surveys in Bunce Common: local notes
Older houses across Surrey frequently have handmade clay tiles, and many have tile-hanging. 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. Before planning roof work on an older home, find out whether it’s listed or in a conservation area. 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.
Take an older house close to Church of St Bartholomew: its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first. Landlords with a home close to Betchworth station may find that a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak.
Bunce Common is about 3 miles south-east of Dorking, in Surrey. We visit Bunce Common as part of our work across Surrey, for homes and businesses alike. Across Surrey, we cover Bunce Common and the places around it. Crawley is in our area too.
Surveys in RH2 and RH3 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. We offer gutter surveys to properties on Gadbrook Road, Leigh Road and Shellwood Road and the roads around them. Other places close to Bunce Common include Dawesgreen (1 mile east), Strood Green (1 mile north), Leigh (1 mile east), Brockham (2 miles north) and Betchworth (2 miles north). Further out, we also cover Guildford (13 miles west), Woking (15 miles north-west), Epsom (9 miles north), Horley (5 miles south-east), Redhill (5 miles north-east) and Ewell (10 miles north).
Landmarks near Bunce Common
In Bunce Common, that means homes and buildings near The Seven Stars Public House and Inholms Clay Pit, among other places. The nearest railway station is Betchworth station, about 2.7 miles north. Well-known places in the area include East Surrey Hospital (4.9 miles east) and Reigate Priory Museum (3.5 miles north-east). Not far away are Reigate Heath and Box Hill.
Signs you need a gutter survey in Bunce Common
Brackets can loosen, corrode or snap over the years. Wet leaves and silt add a lot of weight and the extra load drags the gutter down. Lose the fall and water gathers in the dip, then overflows.
People normally book a survey when they’ve noticed something like this:
- Water spilling over the gutter edge
- Gutters full of debris and silt
- Leaking or loose downpipes
- Soffits marked by water
If you live near a park like Inholms Clay Pit, or anywhere with mature trees, autumn leaves can block gutters and valleys, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
What we do, step by step
We work from the outside in: first the slopes, edges and gutters from every safe viewpoint, then the roof space where it can be reached. In total, it takes between one and two hours for most homes, and longer where there are parapet, valley or box gutters to follow. Older roofs in small places like Bunce Common can have low, tight loft spaces, so it is useful to know whether there is a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. We only go where it’s safe.
- We agree which parts of the building you’re most worried about.
- Each gutter run is checked for blockages, sags and leaking joints.
- Outlets, hoppers, downpipes and overflows are inspected.
- Fascias, soffits and the walls below are looked at for signs of overflow.
- You get photos and written recommendations, prioritised where relevant.
Before we arrive
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- If it isn’t your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
Booking a survey
Most bookings start with a short call: phone 07833 053749 or send us an email, and we will ask about the building and what you need. You’ll have a price before anything is arranged.
Advice
Before and after the survey
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Get trees that overhang the gutters trimmed
- Look for downpipes coming loose
- Check the loft with care after heavy rain
- Note any damp stains below the gutters
For let and shared buildings, the report can go on file to help plan maintenance. Photos make it easier to explain the work to owners, tenants or contractors.
Have overhanging branches and climbing plants cut back from the roof using someone with the right kit. Fewer leaves in the gutters means fewer blockages.
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Common questions in Bunce Common
Can a landlord with a rental near Betchworth station book a roof survey?
Yes, rented property is part of what we cover. You can phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and a few details.
Is my home in Bunce Common 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. 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 check the drains below ground?
No, CCTV drain work isn’t part of this survey. The survey covers gutters, outlets, hoppers, downpipes and overflows and note any sign that the drains need checking.
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. Parts of them may not be visible, and we’ll note that in the report.
How experienced are you?
Over 20 years and more than 5,000 surveys.
How long will you be on site?
Most visits to a house take about 1–2 hours, and longer for larger or complex roofs.
Will you walk on the roof?
Only when it is safe. Safe viewpoints, the loft space and a drone where applicable cover most of what’s needed, and the report notes anything we couldn’t see.
What this survey can’t tell you
In fairness, a roof survey has limits:
- What’s hidden inside a downpipe
- Gutters out of sight from each safe vantage point
- Confirming asbestos in older rainwater goods
If you’re not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll give you a straight answer. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Valley gutters
- Parapet and box gutters
- Eaves gutters
- Downpipes
- Outlets and hoppers
- Fascias and soffits
Landlords, agents and block managers in Bunce Common
Shared roofs need a little more planning: we need access agreed with the building owner or managing agent. Mention it when you contact us and we will plan the survey around it.
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants. Surveys run seven days a week, which helps when tenants work during the week.