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Gutter Survey in Ewell
A survey of gutters, valleys, outlets and downpipes for Ewell, from an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photos.
- Hoppers and outlets full of debris
- Leaking or loose downpipes
- Water spilling over the gutter edge
Surveys for landlords and agents in Ewell
If you own several properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To arrange surveys for several addresses, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
We survey roofs for letting agents and landlords as well as householders. A written report with photos gives you a clear record of the gutter, which helps you plan work between tenancies.
Gutter survey in Ewell
Damp on walls, water marks under a valley or streaks down the brickwork can frequently be traced to the gutters. Our gutter survey helps show whether the rainwater system is the cause, from everything that’s safely in view. Where the cause looks more like the roof covering or a flashing, the report says so, with a suggested next step. We are frequently asked to look into water spilling over the gutter edge and gutters that have fallen out of line, across parapet and box gutters, valley gutters and outlets and hoppers.
In a town like Ewell, most homes are houses whose owners look after their own roofs. Small faults, such as a cracked ridge, a slipped tile or a blocked gutter, are cheaper to deal with early. The report sets out what needs attention, prioritised by urgency where relevant. The photos let you see the parts of the roof you cannot get to.
How fast the report arrives depends on the package: the Basic Survey within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey on the same day.
- Where
- Ewell (KT19, KT17, SM2)
- Wider area
- Surrey
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Useful tips for Ewell property owners
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week, before and after a survey:
- Look for green streaks or damp patches on walls
- Get the gutters cleaned out every year
- Make sure downpipe clips are holding
- Check from the ground or a window, not a ladder
If we think the problem lies underground, we’ll say so, so you can arrange a drain survey. Anything else we notice on the roof, as far as we can see it, is noted too.
Watch your gutters from ground level or a window during heavy rain. Overflows and dripping joints are a sign to act before the walls suffer.
Common roof problems in Ewell
Lots of tiled and slate roofs carry moss, and heavy rain washes clumps of it into the gutters. Mixed with grit from the roof, it settles as silt that slows the flow and lets weeds take root.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Downpipes that are split or coming away
- Water spilling over the gutter edge
- Leaks at the gutter joints
- Sagging gutters and loose brackets
Landlords with a home close to Ewell West station may find that knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints.
Before you book anyone
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- Their insurance cover
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- Whether the roof space is looked at, where there is one
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Ewell
Fitznells Manor, about 0.2 miles south-east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Ewell. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. 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. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters.
Trees in and around Hogsmill LNR shed leaves that can end up in nearby gutters. The streets around a church such as St Mary's Church are often among the oldest in a place, and if your house is among the older ones nearby, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs.
Ewell is about 10 miles south of Kensington, in Surrey. Ewell is part of the area we cover as part of our work across London and South East England. Our Surrey coverage includes Ewell. For surveys nearby, see our London page.
Surveys in KT19, KT17 and SM2 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. If you need a gutter survey at a property on London Road, High Street and Church Road or anywhere close by, we can help. Being close to the A24 and A232, Ewell is easy for us to reach. Neighbouring places we cover for gutter surveys include Stoneleigh (1 mile north-east), Cuddington (1 mile east), Epsom (1 mile south-west), Worcester Park (1 mile north) and North Looe (1 mile south-east). Larger places within reach include Woking (14 miles west), Horley (13 miles south), Redhill (9 miles south-east), Egham (14 miles north-west), Reigate (8 miles south) and Walton-on-Thames (7 miles west). As one of the bigger places in Surrey, Ewell has every kind of building, from houses and flats to offices.
Landmarks near Ewell
Around Ewell, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Blenheim High School, King William IV Public House and Hogsmill LNR, among other places. There’s a railway station in Ewell itself: Ewell West station. Other landmarks nearby include Chessington Castle Hill (1.6 miles west) and St. Ebba's Hospital (0.9 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Tolworth Court Farm Fields and The Lake.
How it works
We photograph the roof as we go, so the report shows exactly what we saw. We take close-ups from wherever is safe, including by drone where it’s applicable and the weather allows. Most surveys take an hour or two for most homes, and longer where there are parapet, valley or box gutters to follow. For a home in Ewell, the main things we need are a way into the loft, a route to the back garden and somewhere to park. If you will not be there yourself, let us know who will let us in.
- You let us know where you’ve seen overflows, drips or damp.
- We walk round the building and check the gutters, downpipes and fascias from ground level.
- We look at hidden gutters as far as safe access allows.
- The roof space is checked for staining, where it can be reached safely.
- A written report with photos and recommendations follows.
Before we arrive
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
Booking a survey
To book a survey, call 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.
Related advice
How we price gutter surveys
All our prices include VAT. What changes the price is:
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- Height and safe access
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
Price depends partly on the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, inc. VAT. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
Booking your survey
If you can, have these to hand when you get in touch:
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
For a price for gutter surveys in Ewell, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email. Some details about the property and the roof help us price the survey accurately.
What this survey cannot tell you
No survey can tell you everything, and it is better to know them up front. Bear these in mind:
- The inside of buried drains
- What’s hidden inside a downpipe
- Parts of gutters that cannot be seen safely
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll tell you before you book. What a survey covers and does not.
Roof types and parts we check
- Parapet and box gutters
- Eaves gutters
- Downpipes
- Fascias and soffits
- Valley gutters
- Outlets and hoppers
FAQs for Ewell
How do I find out if my home in Ewell is listed?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. It is worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Can a landlord with a rental near Ewell West station book a roof survey?
Of course. Let us know whether a tenant or an agent will let us in, and we can send the report to you or your agent.
Will you check the drains below ground?
No. We check above-ground rainwater only, from the gutters to the bottom of the downpipes. Where a below-ground drain seems to be the problem, we will tell you.
Will you look at parapet and box gutters as well?
Yes, as far as they can safely be seen. We look from vantage points, the roof space and the roof itself where safe, and by drone where it’s applicable.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. We’re 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 the survey check for asbestos?
No, that’s a job for a specialist asbestos surveyor. On buildings from before 2000, we flag materials that could contain it so it can be checked before work starts.
Does the report include photographs?
Yes. The report includes photographs of what we found, so you can see each point for yourself.