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Gutter survey in Charlwood, Surrey
Not sure what state the gutter is in? You can book a gutter survey in Charlwood and across Surrey, with plain-English findings.
- Gutters overflowing in heavy rain
- Leaks at the gutter joints
- Sagging gutters and loose brackets
What a gutter survey looks like in Charlwood
There are about 500,000 buildings on England’s list of listed buildings, and around 10,000 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, so the council is the place to ask. In Surrey, older roofs are often handmade clay tile, with tile-hanging on many upper walls. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old buildings in Surrey. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first.
Take an older house close to Church of St Nicholas: the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine. Living close to Edolph's Copse is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn, and an overflowing gutter soon means a wet wall.
Charlwood is about 3 miles south-west of Horley, in Surrey. Wherever you are in Charlwood, we can carry out gutter surveys at your property. Our Surrey coverage includes Charlwood.
Here we cover the RH6 postcode area for gutter surveys. We cover properties on The Street, Yew Tree Road and Rectory Lane and the roads around them. We also cover the places around Charlwood: Russ Hill (1 mile south-west), Norwood Hill (2 miles north), Cudworth (2 miles west), Ifieldwood (2 miles south) and Ifield (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Epsom (13 miles north), Horley (3 miles north-east), Redhill (6 miles north-east), Ewell (14 miles north), Reigate (6 miles north) and Caterham (11 miles north-east).
Around Charlwood
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Half Moon pub and Edolph's Copse. The nearest railway station is Ifield station, about 2.8 miles south. Nearby you’ll also find Crawley Museum (3.1 miles south-east) and County Mall (3.4 miles south-east). The countryside around Charlwood includes Tilgate Lake.
Gutter survey in Charlwood: what you get
Gutters are usually fixed to fascia boards, so we look at the fascias and soffits too. Water that overflows for long enough can rot timber fascias and stain the soffits below. On buildings from before 2000, some soffits and rainwater goods may be asbestos cement. We do not test for asbestos, so we flag anything that might contain it for a specialist asbestos surveyor to check. If you’ve noticed blocked outlets and hoppers and leaks at the gutter joints, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
Village roofs frequently face open fields and take the full force of wind and rain, which is hard on ridges, chimneys, flashings and gutters. Older walls take a long time to dry once water gets in. A roof report shows what needs attention first. On exposed older roofs, chimneys and lead flashings are often the first to give way.
Where we can’t see part of the gutter, the report says so. You’ll know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Where
- Charlwood (RH6)
- Region
- Surrey
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Charlwood: your questions answered
Will you come out to Charlwood?
Yes. Charlwood is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when booking.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Charlwood?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. It is worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Will you check the drains below ground?
No, we do not carry out CCTV drain surveys. We check gutters, outlets, hoppers, downpipes and overflows and flags signs of a drain problem.
Does someone need to be in?
It depends on what we need to see. Inside the building and in the loft, we need someone to let us in; we’ll agree the details when booking.
Can a gutter survey explain damp on my walls?
The survey looks at whether rainwater is spilling onto the wall from overflows, leaking joints or loose downpipes. We cannot see inside the wall itself, so we report on what’s visible.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, once access has been agreed. Roofs over flats are frequently shared, so we need permission from the freeholder or managing agent. We inspect only the parts we are allowed to reach.
Does the season matter for a gutter survey?
Any time of year works. Before the wetter months gives you time to plan any work, and a wet spell can show where gutters overflow.
Tips from our surveys
Small things make a difference. Our tips:
- Look for downpipes coming loose
- Book gutter clearing once a year, more frequently near trees
- Do not climb a ladder to look in the gutters
- Check the loft with care after heavy rain
How quickly the report arrives depends on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day. It’s sent to you by email as soon as it is ready.
Look at the gutters from indoors or the ground when it pours. Water spilling over the edge or out of a joint is a sign that something needs attention before the walls suffer.
Common roof problems in Charlwood
Many people get in touch after seeing water pour over a gutter in heavy rain. Others spot damp patches, ceiling stains or green marks on the walls. The survey helps pin down the source before it causes more harm.
Common reasons to book include:
- Rotten fascias or stained soffits
- Overflowing valley or parapet gutters
- Brackets that have dropped or snapped
- Joints that drip after rain
For businesses in and around places like County Mall, a dated report on the roof is useful for planning and for any lease discussions.
What to check before booking
- What insurance they carry
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- How long the report takes to arrive
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
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What affects the cost of gutter surveys
We confirm the price for your roof before booking. This is what makes a difference:
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- The shape of the roof and its details
- Which survey package you book
Gutter survey starts from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the size and height of the roof, access and the package you choose.
What we need to know
There’s no need for technical words. It is enough to let us know:
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Anything about access we should know
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
- The property’s address and postcode
Every survey is priced before it’s booked, so you know where you stand. Prices start from £150, including VAT. To book, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
The survey, step by step
Every visit follows the same pattern: we listen to what’s been worrying you, look at the roof from every safe viewpoint, photograph what we find and record our findings for the written report. Most visits take roughly 1–2 hours at a house, depending on how many gutter runs and downpipes there are. Around Charlwood, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so let us know about the loft hatch and any ladder. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- You tell us where you’ve seen overflows, drips or damp.
- The eaves gutters, downpipes and fascias are checked from ground level and windows.
- Valleys, parapets and box gutters are inspected where they can safely be seen.
- Where it’s safe, we check the loft for signs of water.
- A report with photographs and recommendations follows.
How to prepare
- Tell us where we can park nearby
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
How to book
To arrange a survey, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. You will know the price before anything is booked.
Advice
Why act early in Charlwood
Small gutter faults rarely fix themselves. Each heavy rain puts more water where it shouldn’t be, on walls, timber and sometimes inside. A survey now tells you what needs doing and how urgent it is. In a small place like Charlwood, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
Every price we give includes VAT, and the report isn’t charged as an extra. Our price is from £150, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Charlwood
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- 98% of customers satisfied
- Surveys on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
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Landlords, agents and block managers in Charlwood
If you own several properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To arrange surveys for several addresses, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the addresses.
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants, at a time agreed ahead of time. Surveys run on any day of the week, which can make access easier.