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Gutter survey in Fernhurst, Surrey
We take a careful look at the gutter at your property in Fernhurst, with photographs and a written report.
- Leaves and moss blocking gutters
- Choked outlets or hopper heads
- Leaking or loose downpipes
Tips from our surveys
Small things make a difference. Our tips:
- Include valley, parapet and box gutters when clearing
- Look for green streaks or damp patches on walls
- Don’t climb a ladder to look in the gutters
- Book gutter clearing once a year, more often near trees
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.
Gutter surveys for homes and businesses in Fernhurst
Damp patches on inside walls, stains below a valley or water running down the brickwork frequently trace back to the gutters. Our gutter survey helps show whether the rainwater system is the cause, from what can safely be seen. Where the cause looks more like the roof covering or a flashing, the report says so, with a suggested next step. We survey eaves gutters, outlets and hoppers and downpipes, and people most often book us about rotten fascias or stained soffits and choked outlets or hopper heads.
In a village or hamlet like Fernhurst, older cottages and farmhouses frequently sit alongside barns, outbuildings and a few newer houses. Older roofs may be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, often with chimneys that have stood a long time. Each needs checking in its own way, and thatch is a specialist material we report on as far as it can be seen. On older roofs, it’s usually the chimneys and lead flashings that need work first.
The written findings come by email, easy to pass on to a roofer, an agent or an insurer. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and same day for Premium.
- Location
- Fernhurst (GU27)
- Region
- Surrey
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Different roofs, different checks
Fascias and soffits
On buildings from before 2000, soffits may be asbestos cement. Any we think could be are flagged so a specialist asbestos surveyor can check them before they’re disturbed.
Box and secret gutters
Secret gutters are hidden under the edge of the roof covering, so they’re easy to forget. We check what’s visible and note what isn’t.
Prices for gutter surveys in Fernhurst
Our packages start from £150, including VAT. The price for your roof depends on:
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- House, block, shop or office
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package you pick makes a difference too. We’ll give you the figure before anything is booked.
What we need to know
Getting the details right at the start saves time. Please include:
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- What’s prompted the survey
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
To arrange a survey, ring 07833 053749 or email us with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. You’ll know the price before anything is booked.
Gutter surveys around Fernhurst
In Surrey, older roofs are frequently handmade clay tile, with tile-hanging on many upper walls. A few of Surrey’s oldest buildings have heavy Horsham stone slab roofs. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters. Cowdray House, about 4.3 miles south, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Fernhurst. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
Anyone responsible for a site like Fernhurst Primary School will know that a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time. If you let a flat or house near Haslemere station, the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at.
Fernhurst is about 10 miles east of Petersfield, in Surrey. From houses to flats and shops in Fernhurst, we can survey the roof on a weekday or at the weekend. Our area takes in places right across Surrey, large and small. We also survey roofs in Guildford.
Gutter surveys in GU27 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Local streets include Church Road, Merle Way and Bishops Close. If you’re just outside Fernhurst, we cover Kingsley Green (1 mile north), Woolmer Hill (2 miles north-west), Linchmere (2 miles north-west), Redford (3 miles south-west) and Haslemere (3 miles north). Larger places within reach include Guildford (15 miles north-east), Farnham (11 miles north), Cranleigh (12 miles north-east), Ash (14 miles north), Godalming (10 miles north-east) and Farncombe (11 miles north-east).
Local landmarks in Fernhurst
The nearest railway station is Haslemere station, roughly 2.7 miles north. Other landmarks nearby include Haslemere and District Hospital (2.9 miles north). Open spaces near Fernhurst include Blackdown and Cooksbridge Meadow.
Signs you need a gutter survey in Fernhurst
Many people get in touch after seeing water pour over a gutter in heavy rain. Others notice a damp wall, a stained ceiling or a green streak down the brickwork. A survey helps show where the water is coming from before more damage is done.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Cracked or loose downpipes
- Overflowing valley or parapet gutters
- Leaves and moss blocking gutters
- Gutters that have fallen out of line
If you live in an older home near The Parish Church of St Margaret, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- When you’ll get the report
- What they will not be able to tell you
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
Your questions about gutter surveys in Fernhurst
How do I find out if my home in Fernhurst is listed?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. It is worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Is Fernhurst within the area you cover?
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 booking.
What’s in the survey report?
A photo-illustrated written report, explaining the condition of the gutter, any defects and our recommendations. Standard adds moisture detection and a structural check; Premium adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable and structural analysis.
How long will you be on site?
For a house, expect about 1–2 hours on site, with commercial buildings nearer 3–4 hours.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Only when it is safe. Some roofs are too steep or fragile to walk on safely. Safe viewpoints, the loft and a drone where it applies let us see the rest, and the report records anything we couldn’t see.
Is there a good time of year to book a gutter survey?
Any time of year works. Booking before autumn and winter gives you time to plan though problems often show up after heavy rain.
What’s the price of a gutter survey?
Prices start 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.
What we do, step by step
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof, but as a rough guide the survey takes about 1–2 hours on an ordinary house; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. You are welcome to ask questions while we’re there. In a small place like Fernhurst, access is typically the main thing to plan. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- 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.
- We check fascias, soffits and walls for water damage.
- You get photos and written recommendations, prioritised where relevant.
Before the survey
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
Arrange a survey
Every survey is priced before it is booked, so you know the cost up front. Our price is from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
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Why it is worth a survey now in Fernhurst
A gutter clear-out takes the leaves away but it will not explain why water keeps spilling over. We also check the falls, joints, brackets, outlets and downpipes to show whether something else is wrong. Older cottages and farmhouses around Fernhurst can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it is left.
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included, and we’ll tell you which fits.
Why book us in Fernhurst
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- Over 20 years’ experience
- Plain-English reports with photos
- Packages from £150, with VAT included