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Gutter survey in Chilworth, Surrey
A survey of gutters, valleys, outlets and downpipes around Chilworth, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- Leaves and moss blocking gutters
- Leaks at the gutter joints
- Leaking or loose downpipes
Gutter surveys for homes and businesses in Chilworth
Leaves, moss and silt are the usual reasons gutters block. Homes close to trees fill their gutters faster, and moss washing off a tiled or slate roof adds to it. Our survey shows which gutters are blocked or standing full, which outlets and hoppers are choked and whether any overflows are doing their job. The photos show you exactly what we found. It’s an easy job to put off, but they rarely get better. If you’ve noticed overflowing eaves gutters and downpipes that are split or coming away, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on eaves gutters, outlets and hoppers and parapet and box gutters alike.
Village roofs often face open fields and take the full force of wind and rain, so ridges, chimney stacks, flashings and gutters work hard. Older walls take a long time to dry once water gets in. A written report sets out what to deal with and in what order. On exposed older roofs, chimneys and lead flashings are often the first to give way.
The Standard Survey adds moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey goes further, with thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Place
- Chilworth (GU4)
- Wider area
- Surrey
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Landlord and commercial surveys in Chilworth
Landlords and agents in Chilworth book surveys as well as homeowners. The report gives you a dated record of the gutter, with photos.
Letting agents often book on a landlord’s behalf, and the report can go to both. Access is agreed with the tenant beforehand.
How the survey works
It helps to start with what’s prompted the survey: a purchase, a leak, a storm, new work or simply peace of mind. It helps us focus on what matters most to you. Most visits take between one and two hours for most homes, and longer where there are parapet, valley or box gutters to follow. For a village or hamlet like Chilworth, the journey is planned in advance: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. On the day, we inspect everything that’s safely in view, inside and out.
- We agree which parts of the building you are 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.
Before the survey
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Keep pets in another room
Arrange a survey
Getting a price is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and give us a few details about the property and we will point you to the right survey. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
Related advice
Can I check my roof myself?
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and a fall can be serious. That part is for a survey, using safe viewpoints and a drone where it applies.
FAQs for Chilworth
Will you come out to Chilworth?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We work right across London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route as you book.
I let a flat near Chilworth station. Can you check the roof?
Of course. We just need to know who will give access, and we can send the report to you or your agent.
How soon will I get the report?
Each package has its own report time. Basic: within 48 hours. Standard: 24 to 48 hours. Premium: the same day. If you have a deadline, such as an exchange date, tell us when booking.
Can a gutter survey explain damp on my walls?
We check whether rainwater from the gutters is reaching the wall, through overflows, drips or damaged downpipes. We can’t see inside the wall itself, so we report on what’s visible.
How do I arrange a gutter survey in Chilworth?
Just ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address. We’ll ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date, weekday or weekend.
How long does a gutter survey take?
A visit normally takes about 1–2 hours for most houses, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. We will give you an idea when booking.
Will you look at parapet and box gutters as well?
Yes, as far as they can be seen safely. We look from vantage points, the loft space and the roof itself where safe, and by drone where it’s applicable.
Prices for gutter surveys in Chilworth
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. The main factors are:
- The shape of the roof and its details
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- Basic, Standard or Premium
A Basic Survey starts from £150, including VAT. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400, both with VAT included. You will know the price for your roof before booking.
Getting in touch
Here’s what helps us most when you get in touch:
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
- Dates you’re working to, such as exchange
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
We survey roofs on weekdays and at weekends. To arrange a day that suits you, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and the days you’d prefer.
Roof by roof
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.
Box and secret gutters
Box and secret gutters often cause leaks indoors. We look at the outlets, linings and overflows where safe.
Towns and villages near Chilworth
Also in Chilworth
Why act early in Chilworth
Water spilling from a gutter runs down and soaks the wall below. Given time, it can cause damp patches, damaged pointing and rot in nearby timber. Finding the cause now normally keeps the fix smaller. Older cottages and farmhouses around Chilworth can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it’s left.
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how it can be reached and seen safely. Prices start from £150, including VAT.
Why book with us
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Prices that include VAT
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
Take a look at our cost guide and two real surveys.
What a gutter survey looks like in Chilworth
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. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look. The wider area around Chilworth has a long history of building, with Chilworth Manor about 0.4 miles north. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
Trees in and around Shalford Mill shed leaves that can end up in nearby gutters, so outlets and downpipes are worth watching. Anyone responsible for a site like Chilworth CofE (Aided) Infant School will know that long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle. Take an older house close to Church of St Thomas: old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs.
Chilworth is about 3 miles south-east of Guildford, in Surrey. In Chilworth, as across Surrey, every roof gets the same careful survey. Across Surrey, we cover Chilworth and the places around it.
Gutter surveys in GU4 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Streets in the area include Old Manor Gardens, Redwood Grove and Blacksmith Lane. You will find Chilworth on the A248, which makes it straightforward to reach. Neighbouring places we cover for gutter surveys include Blackheath (1 mile south-east), East Shalford (1 mile west), Shalford (1 mile west), Broadford (2 miles west) and Abbotswood (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also cover Guildford (3 miles north-west), Woking (7 miles north), Camberley (12 miles north-west), Epsom (14 miles north-east), Farnham (11 miles west) and Ewell (15 miles north-east).
Local landmarks in Chilworth
We work in homes and buildings around The Percy Arms, St Peter's Catholic School and Shalford Mill, among other places. There is a railway station in Chilworth itself: Chilworth station. Nearby you will also find Guildford House (2.2 miles north-west) and Guildford Castle (2.1 miles north-west). Open spaces near Chilworth include Silent Pool and St Martha's Hill.