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Gutter survey in Fetcham, Surrey
A careful look at the gutter at your property in Fetcham, with photographs and a written report.
- Brackets that have dropped or snapped
- Leaks at the gutter joints
- Blocked outlets and hoppers
What we are asked to look at in Fetcham
Leaves are behind most blocked gutters. Nearby trees drop leaves, twigs and seeds into gutters every autumn and the debris builds up at the outlets. Once an outlet is choked, the gutter fills and overflows.
Common reasons to book include:
- Dripping or leaking gutter joints
- Gutters that have fallen out of line
- Leaves and moss blocking gutters
- Water spilling over the gutter edge
Homes near green spaces like River Mole LNR can get more leaves in their gutters in autumn.
What to check before booking
- Whether the roof space is looked at, where there is one
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- How soon the report will arrive
- Whether you get a written report with photos
How a gutter survey works in Fetcham
Leaves, moss and silt are the usual reasons gutters block. Buildings near trees collect more and moss from the roof slopes makes it worse. We note where gutters are clogged or holding water and where outlets or hoppers are choked and whether any overflows are doing their job. Photos show each problem clearly. It’s an easy job to put off, but they rarely get better. If you are worried about gutters that have fallen out of line and rotten fascias or stained soffits, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
Houses in smaller places like Fetcham can face open ground, where wind and driving rain hit the roof harder. Ridge tiles, verges, chimney stacks and flashings take the worst of it. A proper look shows whether anything has started to loosen before it lets water in. Once one ridge tile or slate moves, wind gets under the next one too.
The report records the gutter as we found it on the day. That makes it useful now and a handy reference later, like when you want to compare after future work.
- Where
- Fetcham (KT22, KT23)
- Wider area
- Surrey
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What we do, step by step
A survey visit follows a simple order: we listen to what’s been worrying you, look at the roof from every safe viewpoint, photograph what we find and make notes for the report. It usually takes roughly 1–2 hours for most homes, and longer where there are parapet, valley or box gutters to follow. In a smaller place like Fetcham, as anywhere, the forecast plays a part: the parts that need calm, dry weather are planned around it.
- We agree which parts of the building you’re most worried about.
- Each gutter run is checked for blockages, sags and leaking joints.
- We check the outlets, hoppers, downpipes and any overflows.
- Fascias, soffits and the walls below are looked at for signs of overflow.
- Findings are photographed and set out in a written report.
Preparing for the visit
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it is shared
How to book
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. For any other survey, just call 07833 053749 or use the contact form when you’re ready.
Related advice
For landlords and managing agents
With a portfolio of properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To discuss a number of properties, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the addresses.
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan, with the most urgent items set out first.
Also in Fetcham
DIY checks: what’s safe
Look up at the roof after a storm, from the ground: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Do not go up yourself.
A lot can be seen from the ground. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Please do not climb up for a closer look.
Your questions about gutter surveys in Fetcham
I let a flat near Leatherhead station. Can you check the roof?
Yes. We survey roofs for landlords, letting agents and managing agents as well as owners. Just phone 07833 053749 or email us with the details.
Do you cover smaller places like Fetcham?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
Will you check if gutters are causing damp inside?
Overflowing gutters often lead to damp walls, and we check for exactly that. If the cause looks like something else, the report says so, based on what we can see.
Will I get photos?
Yes. Photos are part of every report.
Are you insured?
Our cover is professional indemnity plus public liability, and details are available on request.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, over more than 20 years, with 98% customer satisfaction.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes. A shared roof needs access agreed first. Mention it when you get in touch and we will explain what’s needed.
What affects the price in Fetcham
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. The main factors are:
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- Height and safe access
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- Which survey package you book
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package matters as well. The price is always agreed first.
What to let us know when you contact us
You do not need to know any roofing terms. It’s enough to tell us:
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- The kind of building and roof involved
- What made you get in touch
- Anything about access we should know
Once you know what you need, call 07833 053749 or send us an email. From there it’s a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day, weekday or weekend.
When you need someone else
This is not a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. Other limits to bear in mind:
- Confirming asbestos in older rainwater goods
- Blockages deep inside downpipes
- Hidden sections we cannot view safely
If you’re not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer. What a survey covers and does not.
Roofs we survey in Fetcham
- Valley gutters
- Eaves gutters
- Outlets and hoppers
- Parapet and box gutters
- Downpipes
- Fascias and soffits
Fetcham homes and their roofs
With Polesden Lacey about 2.4 miles south, Fetcham sits in an area with a long building history. 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. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old buildings in Surrey. Whatever the covering, it’s frequently the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first.
If you look after a building such as Oakfield Junior School, large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other. Landlords with a home close to Leatherhead station may find that a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant.
Fetcham is about 5 miles south-west of Epsom, in Surrey. Fetcham is one of many places we visit across Surrey. We cover towns and villages across Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. For surveys nearby, see our Guildford page.
Gutter surveys in KT22 and KT23 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. You’ll find streets such as The Street, Bell Lane and Gatesden Road. Fetcham sits on or near the B2122, so getting to you is simple. We also cover Great Bookham (1 mile south-west), Leatherhead (1 mile east), Mickleham (2 miles south-east), Little Bookham (2 miles south-west) and Westhumble (3 miles south). Larger places within reach include Guildford (10 miles west), Woking (10 miles west), Epsom (5 miles north-east), Horley (11 miles south-east), Redhill (9 miles south-east) and Ewell (6 miles north-east).
Around Fetcham
In Fetcham, that means homes and buildings near River Mole LNR, Therfield School and Yehudi Menuhin School and the streets around them. The closest station to Fetcham is Leatherhead station, about 1.2 miles north-east. Well-known places in the area include Headley Court (3.4 miles east) and Betchworth Castle (4.5 miles south-east). The countryside around Fetcham includes Claremont Lake and Box Hill.