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Farnham Common Gutter Survey
We take a careful look at the gutter at your property in Farnham Common, and put it all in a written report with photos.
- Overflowing eaves gutters
- Choked outlets or hopper heads
- Valley or box gutters that overflow inside
Gutter surveys in Farnham Common: local notes
Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first. About 3.3 miles west lies Cliveden, a reminder of how long the area around Farnham Common has been built on. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
If you look after a building like Farnham Common Junior School, a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time. Living close to Cocksherd Wood is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn. For landlords with property near Burnham station, knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints.
Farnham Common is about 3 miles north of Slough, in Slough. Surveys in Farnham Common work the same way as everywhere we cover: a close look at what can safely be seen, photographs and a clear written report. Our Slough coverage includes Farnham Common and the places around it. Reading is in our area too.
All of SL2 is within our area for gutter surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. You’ll find streets such as Temple Way, Common Wood and Badgers Wood. We also cover the places around Farnham Common: Egypt (1 mile north-west), East Burnham (1 mile south-west), Hedgerley (1 mile north-east), Farnham Royal (1 mile south) and Littleworth Corner (2 miles west). Further out, we also cover Slough (3 miles south), Cippenham (3 miles south), Chalvey (4 miles south), Langley (4 miles south-east), Upton (4 miles south) and Burnham (3 miles south-west).
Landmarks near Farnham Common
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Royal Oak pub, Cocksherd Wood and Caldicott School. The nearest railway station is Burnham station, about 2.9 miles south-west of the centre. A little further out are Wexham Park Hospital (2.4 miles south-east). Not far away are Burnham Beeches and Taplow Lake.
Gutter survey in Farnham Common
Most blocked gutters are full of leaves, moss or silt. Homes close to trees fill their gutters faster, and moss washing off a tiled or slate roof adds to it. We note where gutters are clogged or holding water, which outlets and hoppers are choked and whether any overflows are doing their job. The photos show you exactly what we found. It’s an easy job to put off but it rarely improves. Typical surveys look at water spilling over the gutter edge and joints that drip after rain, on parapet and box gutters, outlets and hoppers and fascias and soffits.
In a village or hamlet like Farnham Common, older cottages and farmhouses often sit alongside barns, outbuildings and a few newer houses. Roofs there can be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, and chimney stacks are often old. We report on what can safely be seen, and thatch is a specialist material. Chimneys and lead flashings on old roofs often need the most attention.
You receive the findings by email, easy to pass on to a roofer, an agent or an insurer. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24–48 hours and Premium on the day.
- Where
- Farnham Common (SL2)
- Wider area
- Slough
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
How the survey works
Before we start, tell us why you’ve booked: a purchase, a leak, a storm, new work or simply peace of mind. It helps us focus on what matters most to you. Most visits take between one and two hours on an ordinary house, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. Around Farnham Common, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so it’s useful to know whether there is a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. We only go where it’s safe.
- We ask about overflows, damp or leaks you’ve noticed.
- The eaves gutters, downpipes and fascias are checked from the ground and vantage points.
- We check hidden gutters, like valleys and parapets, where it is safe to see them.
- We look in the roof space, where there’s safe access, for signs of water getting in.
- We send a written report with photos and clear recommendations.
Before the survey
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
Book a survey
Our phone lines are open seven days a week. For a price or to book, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
Related advice
Questions from Farnham Common
Do you cover smaller places like Farnham Common?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We work right across London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Burnham station?
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.
When is the best time for a gutter survey?
You can book at any time of year. Booking before autumn and winter gives you time to plan though problems frequently show up after heavy rain.
What’s the price of a gutter survey?
Gutter survey starts from £150, including VAT. The price depends on the size of the building and how easy the gutters are to see. For a price, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Will I get photos?
Yes, every report has them. Each finding is shown in a picture where possible, which makes the report easy to follow.
What’s in the report?
Written findings with photographs, explaining the condition of the gutter, any defects and our recommendations. The Standard Survey adds moisture detection and a structural check, and the Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable and structural analysis.
How long will you be on site?
Most visits to a house take about 1–2 hours, and longer for larger or complex roofs.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Farnham Common
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in. Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends, which helps when tenants work during the week.
Letting agents and landlords in Farnham Common book surveys as well as homeowners. The report gives you a dated record of the gutter, with photographs, which helps you plan work between tenancies.
DIY checks: what’s safe
What you cannot do safely is get up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and falls from height are serious. That part is for a survey, using safe viewpoints and a drone where applicable.
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, which helps when we look at the roof.
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Useful tips for Farnham Common property owners
Most of what helps is simple and safe from the ground. Our suggestions:
- Do not leave hidden gutters out of a clear-out
- Get the gutters cleaned out every year
- Check the loft with care after heavy rain
- Watch the gutters during heavy rain
Where the evidence points to drains below ground, the report says so, so you can arrange a drain survey. We also note anything else we spot on the roof while we’re there.
Get small faults like a dripping joint or loose downpipe sorted quickly. Left alone, they usually grow and spilled water harms brickwork and woodwork.
What a survey costs
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
Every price we give includes VAT, and the report is not charged as an extra. Prices start from £150, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
Getting in touch
When you call or email, these details help:
- The property’s address and postcode
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- Anything about access we should know
- The reason for the survey, like buying, a leak or storm damage
Every survey is priced before it is booked, so you know where you stand. Gutter survey starts from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
What this survey can’t tell you
Before you book, it is worth knowing what a survey will not do:
- Rot or damp concealed behind fascias or inside walls
- Blockages deep inside downpipes
- The inside of buried drains
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or email us and we will point you to the right survey before booking. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Farnham Common
- Parapet and box gutters
- Eaves gutters
- Outlets and hoppers
- Fascias and soffits
- Downpipes
- Valley gutters