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Gutter survey in Farley Green, Surrey
A survey of gutters, valleys, outlets and downpipes around Farley Green, with a written report you can act on. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Rotten fascias or stained soffits
- Water spilling over the gutter edge
- Downpipes that are split or coming away
Signs you need a gutter survey in Farley Green
Hidden gutters are often lined with lead or another sheet covering. When a lining splits or an outlet blocks, the water can come inside as there’s nowhere harmless for it to go. Lead is also a target for theft.
A survey can pick up problems such as:
- Gutters that have fallen out of line
- Leaves and moss blocking gutters
- Water spilling over the gutter edge
- Choked outlets or hopper heads
For landlords with property near Chilworth station, a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant.
Questions to ask before you book
- What follow-up you get after the report
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- How soon the report will arrive
Gutter survey in Farley Green: what you get
Your gutters take the rain from the roof and lead it 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. Our survey looks at the whole 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 downpipes, valley gutters and outlets and hoppers, and common reasons people get in touch are blocked outlets and hoppers and rotten fascias or stained soffits.
Some older homes in villages like Farley Green are listed or in a conservation area. If yours is, re-roofing in different materials may need consent, so the council is the place to check. A roof report helps you plan work with that in mind. Older materials such as clay tiles, slate and stone are often matched when work is done.
What you get is a clear record of the gutter on the day we saw it. It is useful straight away, and a good reference for later.
- Place
- Farley Green (GU5)
- Region
- Surrey
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
How it works
Photographs are taken throughout the visit, so the report shows exactly what we saw. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available, including by drone where it is applicable and the weather allows. Most surveys take about 1–2 hours for most homes, and longer where there are parapet, valley or box gutters to follow. For a village or hamlet like Farley Green, the journey is planned ahead of time: tell us about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. The roof is looked at from ground level, from windows, from the loft where there is safe access and from the roof where it’s safe.
- We agree which parts of the building you are most worried about.
- 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
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Tell us about parking before the day
Book a survey
To get a price for gutter surveys in Farley Green, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email. Some details about the property and the roof help us give you an accurate price.
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Common questions in Farley Green
I let a flat near Chilworth station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for. You can phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and what you need, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Farley Green?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, once access has been agreed. The roof of a block or converted house is often shared, so we need permission from the freeholder or managing agent. We can only inspect what we’re given access to.
Will you go up on the roof?
Only if it’s safe. We inspect whatever is safely visible: from ground level, from windows, from inside the loft space, from the roof where it’s safe and by drone where applicable. The report says if anything couldn’t be seen.
Are hidden gutters like valleys and box gutters included?
Yes, where it’s safe to see them. We use the ground, windows, the loft space and the roof where it’s safe and a drone where applicable.
How quickly is the report sent?
That depends on the survey you book: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day. Reports are sent by email.
Do I need to be at home?
It depends on what we need to see. Inside the building and in the loft, we need someone to let us in; we’ll agree the details when you book.
What this survey can’t tell you
Our survey isn’t a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. Other limits to bear in mind:
- Confirming asbestos in older rainwater goods
- Underground drains, which need a CCTV drain survey
- Rot or damp concealed behind fascias or inside walls
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will recommend the right survey. The full list of what we check.
What we check
- Valley gutters
- Parapet and box gutters
- Downpipes
- Eaves gutters
- Outlets and hoppers
- Fascias and soffits
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants. Surveys run seven days a week, which can make access easier.
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait, which helps when budgeting.
Farley Green homes and their roofs
Historic houses such as Chilworth Manor, about 2.7 miles north-west, show how far back building in the area around Farley Green goes. If you own one of the older houses, 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. 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 is often the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first.
If you live in an older home near St Michael, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs. If you live near a park such as Cucknell's Wood, or anywhere with mature trees, autumn leaves can block gutters and valleys, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls.
Farley Green is about 5 miles south-east of Guildford, in Surrey. Whether the building in Farley Green is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, we can survey the roof. Across Surrey, we cover Farley Green and the places around it.
All of GU5 is covered for gutter surveys. You’ll find streets like Ride Lane, Shophouse Lane and August Lane, all of which we cover. Close by, we survey roofs in Peaslake (2 miles east), Holmbury St Mary (3 miles east), Pitland Street (3 miles east), Ewhurst (4 miles south-east) and Cranleigh (4 miles south). Further out, we also cover Guildford (5 miles north-west), Woking (9 miles north-west), Camberley (14 miles north-west), Epsom (13 miles north-east), Horley (14 miles east) and Redhill (14 miles east).
What’s near Farley Green
We work in homes and buildings around King William IV Public House and Cucknell's Wood, among other places. Farley Green’s nearest station is Chilworth station, about 2.3 miles north-west. A little further out are Abinger Castle (3.3 miles east) and Shere Museum (1.8 miles north-east). Not far away are St Martha's Hill and Combe Bottom.
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Why it is worth a survey now in Farley Green
A blocked valley or parapet gutter doesn’t spill harmlessly. It can back up into the loft space and the rooms below, often in the heaviest rain. Having them checked before autumn and winter makes sense. 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.
Prices start from £150, inc. VAT, for a Basic Survey. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400. We confirm the exact price before booking.
What you get with us
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- Every finding written up with photos
- Drones and thermal imaging where applicable
Take a look at our cost guide and what we found on two real jobs.
Prices for gutter surveys in Farley Green
Not every roof costs the same to survey, and it comes down to:
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Our price is from £150, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
What we need to know
To price your survey accurately, we’ll ask about:
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Anything about access we should know
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
Our price is from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, and you can phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email to find out.