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Gutter survey in Fairlands, Surrey
Get a clear view of the gutter at a property in Fairlands. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Leaves and moss blocking gutters
- Brackets that have dropped or snapped
- Dripping or leaking gutter joints
What happens on the day
When we arrive, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you’d like to know. After that, we look at everything we can see safely. The survey normally takes between one and two hours for most homes, and longer where there are parapet, valley or box gutters to follow. Older rural homes like those around Fairlands can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints.
- First, we agree the areas to focus on.
- We look along each run for debris, sagging and drips.
- Outlets, hoppers, downpipes and overflows are inspected.
- Fascias, soffits and the walls below are looked at for signs of overflow.
- Findings are photographed and set out in a written report.
Getting ready for the survey
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- If you are buying, check with the agent that we can get in
Booking a survey
You can call us seven days a week. For a price or to book, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Related advice
How a gutter survey works in Fairlands
This survey covers rainwater above ground: gutters, outlets, hoppers, downpipes and overflows. It is not a CCTV drain survey and we can’t see inside buried drains. Where water seems to be backing up from below ground, the report will say so, so you can get the drains checked separately. Anything we find above ground, such as a split hopper or a leaking downpipe, is photographed and recorded. If you’ve noticed gutters packed with leaves or moss and fascia boards damaged by overflowing water, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
In a small place like Fairlands, many roofs stand in the open, which is hard on ridges, chimneys, flashings and gutters. Damp in old walls is slow to dry, so a small leak can do a lot of harm. A roof report shows what needs attention first. Lead flashings and old chimney stacks are often where weather gets in first.
You can share the report with anyone who needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent, whichever applies.
- Where
- Fairlands (GU3)
- Wider area
- Surrey
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Common questions in Fairlands
I let a flat near Guildford station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, rented property is part of what we cover. You can phone 07833 053749 or email us with the address and some details.
Is Fairlands within the area you cover?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
How do I arrange a gutter survey in Fairlands?
Just ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day.
How many surveys have you done?
We have been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have completed over 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
Is there a good time of year to book a gutter survey?
Whenever suits you. If you’ve already seen a gutter overflowing, it is best not to wait, because the walls take the water.
How soon will I get the report?
The Premium Survey report comes the same day, the Standard within 24–48 hours and the Basic within 48 hours. All of them come by email, ready to forward.
Do I need to be at home?
Someone needs to let us in if we are looking inside or in the loft. We will talk about access as you book.
Gutter surveys in Fairlands: local notes
Older houses across Surrey frequently have handmade clay tiles, and many have tile-hanging. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old buildings in Surrey. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them. About 2.8 miles south-east lies Guildford Castle, a reminder of how long the area around Fairlands has been built on. If yours is one of the older homes, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
If you live near a park like Chitty's Common, or anywhere with mature trees, autumn leaves can block gutters and valleys, so outlets and downpipes are worth watching. Anyone responsible for a site like Worplesdon Primary School will know that a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time. For landlords with property near Guildford station, a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant.
Fairlands is about 2 miles north-west of Guildford, in Surrey. Bookings from Fairlands are handled just like any other: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Our area takes in places right across Surrey.
Gutter surveys in GU3 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Whether your property is on Dynevor Place, Brooke Forest and Kiln Meadows or a nearby road, we can help. If you are just outside Fairlands, we cover Wood Street Village (1 mile south-west), Worplesdon (1 mile north), Willey Green (2 miles west), Stanford Common (2 miles north-west) and Onslow Village (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Woking (4 miles north-east), Camberley (7 miles north-west), Farnham (8 miles south-west), Egham (12 miles north), Walton-on-Thames (12 miles north-east) and Dorking (13 miles east).
Landmarks near Fairlands
Typical jobs here are in homes near Chitty's Common, Hare and Hounds pub and Kings College Guildford and the streets around them. Fairlands’s nearest station is Guildford station, about 2.4 miles south-east. Nearby you’ll also find Guildford Castle (2.8 miles south-east) and Guildford Cathedral Treasury (1.9 miles south-east). The countryside around Fairlands includes Littlefield Common and Pewley Hill.
What a survey costs
Prices always include VAT. What changes the price is:
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- How big the roof is
There are three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all including VAT. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
Booking your survey
The more you tell us, the easier it is to price the survey. When you get in touch, it’s useful to mention:
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- The kind of building and roof involved
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To find a date that works for you, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
What you can safely check yourself
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
A lot can be seen from ground level. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Never climb onto the roof to look.
What we look for on each type of roof
Cast iron gutters
A good many period homes still have cast iron rainwater goods. They last well when painted, but rust where the paint fails.
Aluminium and other metal gutters
Long metal gutter runs on larger buildings can hide blocked outlets so outlets get close attention.
Useful tips for Fairlands property owners
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out:
- Look out for overflows when it pours
- Do not climb a ladder to look in the gutters
- Book gutter clearing once a year, more often near trees
- Look for new stains on ceilings below valleys after rain
The report comes with photos and clear written recommendations. Share it with a contractor of your choice so they can see exactly what’s needed.
Have your gutters cleared at least once a year, and more frequently if trees overhang the roof. Late autumn, after the leaves have fallen, is a sensible time. Clean gutters can do their job.
Why get it checked now?
Going up a ladder to check your own gutters carries real risk. You can see drips and overflows from the ground but hidden gutters are another matter. Our survey covers what can safely be seen and records it with photos. Matching old materials, like handmade tiles or stone slates, can take time to source. That is one more reason to find defects before they become urgent.
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 Fairlands
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- Package prices that include VAT
- Surveys seven days a week