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Earlswood Gutter Survey
Gutter surveys in Earlswood and the rest of Surrey. Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends.
- Hoppers and outlets full of debris
- Soffits marked by water
- Valley or box gutters that overflow inside
Gutter survey in Earlswood
Some gutters are easy to see from the street but lots of gutters are tucked away. Valley gutters between slopes, gutters behind parapet walls and box or secret gutters can send water indoors when they overflow. We look at them as far as they can safely be seen, from the ground, from windows, from the roof space and from the roof where it’s safe. Hidden gutters are a common source of leaks inside. Common reasons to book are hoppers and outlets full of debris and rotten fascias or stained soffits, across downpipes, eaves gutters and parapet and box gutters.
Around Earlswood, older cottages sit alongside bungalows and newer houses. Older roofs can have slate, clay tiles or other traditional coverings, while many later ones have concrete tiles. Chimneys, valleys and gutters on older homes frequently need the most attention, and the fixings under the coverings matter too. The fixings under an older roof frequently fail before good slates or tiles do.
The report is yours to share with whoever needs it: a seller or estate agent, an insurer, a roofer, a builder or a managing agent, whichever applies.
- Place
- Earlswood (RH1, RH2)
- Region
- Surrey
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
DIY checks: what’s safe
Your own check is a good start, but it isn’t a survey. You will not see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from the ground.
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery. That’s where a survey comes in.
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What a survey costs
Our packages start from £150, including VAT. The price for your roof depends on:
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so the price reflects that. The price is confirmed before you book.
What to let us know when you get in touch
A few details help us point you to the right survey and price. When you contact us, tell us:
- Any deadline, like an exchange date
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
Most bookings start with a short call: ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll ask a few questions about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
What we do, step by step
Before we start, let us know why you’ve booked: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. It helps us focus on what matters most to you. The visit typically takes about 1–2 hours at a house, depending on how many gutter runs and downpipes there are. With a bit of garden around a house, as there often is around Earlswood, the roof can be viewed from several angles. Mention any side of the property we cannot get to. Inside, the loft is looked at where it can be reached safely.
- First, you let us know what you’ve seen, such as overflows or damp.
- Gutters, downpipes, fascias and soffits are inspected from safe vantage points.
- Valley, parapet and box gutters are inspected as far as they can be seen safely.
- Where the loft can be reached safely, we check it for staining or damp.
- The findings are written up with photographs and recommendations.
Before the survey
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we are coming
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
Booking a survey
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. Otherwise, simply call 07833 053749 or email us whenever suits you.
Advice
Landlords, agents and block managers in Earlswood
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. Recommendations are set out in order of urgency where relevant, which helps when budgeting.
If you own several properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To discuss a number of properties, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the addresses.
Earlswood: your questions answered
Is Earlswood within the area you cover?
Yes, Earlswood is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
I let a flat near Earlswood (Surrey) station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, letting agents and landlords book with us as well as owners. Just call 07833 053749 or email us and let us know about the building, including who will give access on the day.
How long does a gutter survey take?
A visit typically takes about one to two hours at a typical home, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. We will give you an idea as you book.
What does a gutter survey cost?
The Basic Survey starts from £150, the Standard from £250 and the Premium from £400, all with VAT included. Just ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form for a price.
Do you use drones?
Where it helps and it is safe, yes. Whether we can fly on the day depends on the weather and the airspace rules, and we check for restrictions near airports before flying. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID.
Will you look at parapet and box gutters as well?
Yes. These gutters frequently cause leaks indoors when they block so we pay close attention to them. Parts of them may not be visible, and the report says so.
Will you walk on the roof?
Not unless it’s safe. Safe viewpoints, the roof space and a drone where it applies cover most of what’s needed, and anything out of sight is recorded in the report.
What a gutter survey does not cover
Our findings are based on what we can see safely on the day, so there are some things a survey cannot cover:
- What’s behind fascias and inside walls
- Hidden sections we can’t view safely
- Whether a material contains asbestos (a specialist asbestos surveyor’s job)
If you’re not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will give you a straight answer. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Outlets and hoppers
- Eaves gutters
- Fascias and soffits
- Downpipes
- Parapet and box gutters
- Valley gutters
Useful tips for Earlswood property owners
Most of what helps is simple and safe from the ground. Our suggestions:
- Do not climb a ladder to look in the gutters
- Check downpipe clips are holding
- Don’t leave hidden gutters out of a clear-out
- Note any damp stains below the gutters
If we think the problem lies underground, we will say so, so a drain survey can be arranged. We also note anything else we spot on the roof while we are there.
Have overhanging branches and climbing plants cut back from the roof by someone who can do it safely. Less debris means fewer blocked outlets.
Local roofs in Earlswood
In Surrey, older roofs are often handmade clay tile, with tile-hanging on many upper walls. A few of Surrey’s oldest buildings have heavy Horsham stone slab roofs. Whatever the covering, it’s frequently the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first.
Landlords with a home close to Earlswood (Surrey) station may find that a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak. Homes near green spaces like Earlswood Common can get more leaves in their gutters in autumn, and an overflowing gutter soon means a wet wall. Take a building like St John's Primary School: large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other.
Earlswood is about 1 mile south of Redhill, in Surrey. Bookings from Earlswood are handled just like any other: a call or an email, a price, then a date. Earlswood is one of the places in Surrey we cover for gutter surveys. Our Crawley page covers surveys nearby.
Surveys in RH1 and RH2 are booked the same way as anywhere else. We offer gutter surveys to properties on Brook Road, Ifold Road and Emlyn Road. Earlswood is on the A23, so it is easy for us to get to. Other places close to Earlswood include Meadvale (1 mile west), Redhill (1 mile north), South Earlswood (1 mile south), South Nutfield (2 miles east) and Holmethorpe (2 miles north). We also work in nearby towns such as Epsom (9 miles north-west), Horley (3 miles south), Ewell (9 miles north-west), Walton-on-Thames (15 miles north-west), Caterham (5 miles north-east) and Dorking (7 miles west).
Landmarks near Earlswood
We work in homes and buildings around The Flying Scud pub, Reigate School and Dunottar School. There is a railway station in Earlswood itself: Earlswood (Surrey) station. Other landmarks nearby include The Belfry (0.9 miles north) and Surrey Fire Museum (1.5 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Colley Hill and Reigate Heath.