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Gutter survey in Crowhurst, Surrey
Independent gutter surveys in Crowhurst. We have completed more than 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
- Leaks at the gutter joints
- Blocked outlets and hoppers
- Downpipes that are split or coming away
What a gutter survey doesn’t cover
To be straight with you, a roof survey has limits:
- Damage hidden inside walls or behind boards
- Whether a material contains asbestos (a specialist asbestos surveyor’s job)
- The inside of a downpipe along its whole length
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will point you to the right survey. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Eaves gutters
- Parapet and box gutters
- Valley gutters
- Fascias and soffits
- Outlets and hoppers
- Downpipes
How a gutter survey works in Crowhurst
Gutters carry rain off the roof and away from the walls. If they clog, drip or sag, the water ends up somewhere it shouldn’t, often down the brickwork or into the building. We check the full rainwater system above ground, from eaves gutters and valleys to outlets, hoppers and downpipes. The findings go into a written report with photos. We survey parapet and box gutters, outlets and hoppers and eaves gutters, and people most frequently book us about sagging gutters and loose brackets and choked outlets or hopper heads.
In a village or hamlet like Crowhurst, older cottages and farmhouses often 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.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets, with a note and a photo for each point. You will see the good as well as the bad.
- Where
- Crowhurst (RH7)
- Wider area
- Surrey
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Practical tips
Most of what helps is simple and safe from the ground. A few suggestions:
- Look for green streaks or damp patches on walls
- Book gutter clearing once a year, more frequently near trees
- Ask for valleys and parapet gutters to be cleared too
- Check the loft with care after heavy rain
Once work is carried out, keep an eye on the gutters in the next downpour. Rain should flow to the outlets and down the downpipes. If it doesn’t, tell whoever did the work.
Get trees and climbers near the eaves trimmed back by someone who can do it safely. Less debris means fewer blocked outlets.
Crowhurst homes and their roofs
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. Historic houses such as Chartwell, about 4.7 miles north-east, show how far back building in the area around Crowhurst goes. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
If you own a rental within reach of Godstone station, the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at. For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St George, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look.
Crowhurst is about 6 miles north of East Grinstead, in Surrey. Crowhurst gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a careful inspection, photographs and a written report. Crowhurst is one of the towns and villages in Surrey where we work. Crawley is in our area too.
Postcode districts we cover here for gutter surveys: RH7. We also cover Crowhurst Lane End (1 mile north-west), Merle Common (1 mile north-east), South Godstone (2 miles north-west), Troy Town (2 miles east) and Tandridge (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also cover Epsom (14 miles north-west), Horley (7 miles west), Redhill (7 miles west), Ewell (15 miles north-west), Reigate (8 miles west) and Caterham (6 miles north-west).
What’s near Crowhurst
The closest station to Crowhurst is Godstone station, roughly 1.9 miles west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Haxted Watermill Museum (2.1 miles south-east) and Bletchingley Castle (4.7 miles north-west). Not far away are Hedgecourt Lake and Botley Hill.
How it works
When we arrive, we begin with a quick chat about the roof and anything that is worrying you. After that, we look at everything we can see safely, using the ground, windows, the loft and a drone where applicable. The survey normally takes about one to two hours for a house, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. In a hamlet or village like Crowhurst, a postcode doesn’t always lead to the right gate, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- We ask about overflows, damp or leaks you’ve noticed.
- The eaves gutters, downpipes and fascias are looked at from ground level and vantage points.
- Any valley, parapet or box gutters are looked at as far as safe access allows.
- The loft space is checked for water marks if it’s safe to get into.
- We send a written report with photos and clear recommendations.
Before the survey
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
- Check we can get to the back of the property
Arrange a survey
Most bookings start with a short call: phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will ask a few questions about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
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Can I check my roof myself?
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
Why it’s worth a survey now in Crowhurst
Our report is a dated record of what we found, which helps when you plan work or brief a contractor. Without one, it’s guesswork from ground level. For an older or listed building in a place like Crowhurst, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so leaving a defect until it’s urgent leaves less time to plan.
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so the price reflects that. The price is confirmed before booking.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Crowhurst
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- Plain-English reports with photos
- Surveys seven days a week
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
For landlords and managing agents
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Crowhurst. For a price for a let property or a block, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
We survey roofs for landlords and letting agents as well as homeowners. A written report with photos gives you a clear record of the gutter, which helps you plan work between tenancies.
Questions from Crowhurst
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Godstone station?
Of course. We just need to know who will give access, and we can send the report to you or your agent.
How do I find out if my home in Crowhurst is listed?
We can’t confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Will you check if gutters are causing damp inside?
Leaking gutters and downpipes are a common cause of damp walls, and the survey looks for that. If the cause looks like something else, the report says so, based on what we can see.
Will you look at parapet and box gutters as well?
Yes, where it’s safe to see them. We look from vantage points, the loft space and the roof itself where safe, and by drone where it is applicable.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. We are experienced roof surveyors, and our survey covers the roof rather than the whole building. For the rest of the building, a RICS home survey is a separate job.
Will you check the loft?
If it is needed and safe to reach, yes. We look for staining, damp, daylight and signs of movement.
Are you structural engineers?
No. We note visible signs like sagging or deflection, but we do not carry out calculations or give an engineer’s opinion. Where an engineer is needed, we say so in the report.