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Caterham Gutter Survey
A survey of gutters, valleys, outlets and downpipes in Caterham, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Get in touch for a price.
- Soffits marked by water
- Gutters that have fallen out of line
- Cracked or loose downpipes
What we look for on each type of roof
Aluminium and other metal gutters
Joints and fixings are the weak points on metal gutters. Any leaks or corrosion we spot go in the report.
Box and secret gutters
A secret gutter is tucked under the slates or tiles at an abutment or valley and is easy to overlook. We check what’s visible and note what is not.
About our gutter survey in Caterham
Damp patches on inside walls, stains below a valley or water running down the brickwork often trace back to the gutters. We check whether gutters, outlets or downpipes are the likely source, from what can be seen safely. If the evidence points elsewhere, like a flashing or the roof covering, we’ll say so, with a suggested next step. If you’re worried about overflowing eaves gutters and gutters packed with leaves or moss, we can find out what’s behind it, on outlets and hoppers, downpipes and fascias and soffits alike.
Around Caterham, semis and terraces share chimneys, gutters and roof lines with the house next door. A shared chimney stack or a gutter run across two houses means a defect may sit partly on someone else’s property. We can only inspect what we have access to, so shared parts are reported as far as they can be seen safely. Let us know as you book if you know of anything shared with next door.
We write the report in plain English, so you do not need to be a roofer to follow it. Each point is backed by a photo where possible.
- Place
- Caterham (CR3)
- Region
- Surrey
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Signs you need a gutter survey in Caterham
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 a heavy downpour shows up the problem.
People typically book a survey when they’ve noticed one of these:
- Leaks at the gutter joints
- Hoppers and outlets full of debris
- Gutters packed with leaves or moss
- Downpipes that are split or coming away
Landlords with a home close to Caterham station may find that a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- What happens after the report arrives
- Which limits apply to the survey
- Will the report include photos?
Why it is worth a survey now in Caterham
It is easy to put damp down to the wrong cause. When rainwater goods are the source, treating the wall alone will not solve it. Checking the gutters first helps you spend in the right place. Around Caterham, water from a roof defect often goes unseen for a while, soaking loft insulation, wall tops and timbers. By the time a stain appears on a ceiling, there’s more to put right.
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included, and we’ll tell you which fits.
Why book with us
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
Read what a roof survey costs or our case studies.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Photograph them and note the date.
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from ground level and any work done on the roof. Send it with your enquiry, as it helps us focus the survey.
When you need someone else
To be straight with you, a roof survey has limits:
- The inside of a downpipe along its whole length
- Hidden sections we cannot view safely
- Damage hidden inside walls or behind boards
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll suggest the right survey. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Parapet and box gutters
- Valley gutters
- Downpipes
- Eaves gutters
- Fascias and soffits
- Outlets and hoppers
What we do, step by step
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof, but as a rough guide the survey takes an hour or two at a house, depending on how many gutter runs and downpipes there are. You are welcome to ask questions while we’re there. In Caterham, parking is rarely complicated, though it helps to know about driveways or restrictions. We look at the roof from the ground and from windows, then from the loft where there’s safe access, and from the roof itself where it’s safe.
- We agree which parts of the building you are most worried about.
- We look along each run for debris, sagging and drips.
- Outlets, hoppers, downpipes and overflows are inspected.
- We check fascias, soffits and walls for water damage.
- Findings are photographed and set out in a written report.
Preparing for the visit
- Check pets are kept safely away
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
Booking a survey
To book a survey, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and tell us the address and what’s prompted the survey. We will confirm the price before you book.
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FAQs for Caterham
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Caterham?
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.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Caterham?
We do. Every survey there gets the same written report with photos.
Do you need to get into the loft?
If there is a loft and safe access to it, yes. From inside, the underside of the roof frequently shows damp, staining or daylight that can’t be seen from outside.
Will I get photos?
Yes, plenty. Pictures sit next to the findings they show.
Is it a structural engineer’s report?
No. Visible signs such as deflection or sagging are recorded, but calculations and an engineer’s opinion are outside what we do. The report will say if you need an engineer.
How soon will I get the report?
Basic reports arrive within 48 hours, Standard reports in 24–48 hours and Premium reports on the same day. All of them come by email.
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.
What a gutter survey looks like in Caterham
With Titsey Place about 4.7 miles east, Caterham sits in an area with a long building history. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, like lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years. 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.
Trees in and around Dollypers Hill shed leaves that can end up in nearby gutters, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls. For site and facilities teams at buildings like Hillcroft Primary School, its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale.
Caterham is about 11 miles south-west of Orpington, in Surrey. Caterham is one of many places we visit across Surrey. Caterham is one of the towns and villages in Surrey we cover. We also survey roofs in Crawley.
We cover every part of the CR3 postcode area for gutter surveys and the streets around it. We offer gutter surveys to properties on High Street, London Road and Park Road. With the B2030 and B2031 close by, Caterham is simple for us to get to for gutter surveys. Neighbouring places we cover for gutter surveys include Woldingham Garden Village (2 miles east), Tyler's Green (2 miles south-east), Woldingham (3 miles east), Godstone (3 miles south) and Church Town (3 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Epsom (8 miles north-west), Horley (8 miles south-west), Redhill (5 miles south-west), Ewell (8 miles north-west), Reigate (6 miles south-west) and Walton-on-Thames (15 miles north-west).
Around Caterham
Around Caterham, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Sunnydown School, The King And Queen Public House and de Stafford School and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Caterham station, about 0.7 miles south-east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Bletchingley Castle (3.4 miles south) and East Surrey Museum (0.6 miles south-east). The countryside around Caterham includes South London Downs National Nature Reserve and Mercers Lake.