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Gutter Survey in Fickleshole
Gutter surveys around Fickleshole, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Dripping or leaking gutter joints
- Water spilling over the gutter edge
- Gutters that have fallen out of line
Gutter surveys in Fickleshole: local notes
About 2.6 miles east lies Down House, a reminder of how long the area around Fickleshole has been built on. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. Many older homes in Surrey have handmade clay tiles and tile-hung upper walls. Some old buildings in Surrey and Sussex have Horsham stone slab roofs. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look.
Landlords with a home close to Woldingham station may find that the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at. For site and facilities teams at buildings like Fairchildes Primary School, a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time. If your house is among the older ones in the streets near Church of St Leonard, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look.
Fickleshole is about 5 miles north-east of Caterham, in Surrey. We survey roofs in Fickleshole and the rest of Surrey, as part of our work across London and the South East. Our area takes in places right across Surrey, large and small. There’s also a page for London.
We survey roofs across the CR6 postcode area for gutter surveys. Whether your property is on Featherbed Lane and Fairchildes Lane or a nearby road, we can help. Neighbouring places we cover for gutter surveys include Farleigh (1 mile west), New Addington (1 mile north), Chelsham (1 mile south-west), Leaves Green (2 miles north-east) and Forestdale (2 miles north-west). We also work in nearby towns like Epsom (11 miles west), Horley (12 miles south-west), Redhill (9 miles south-west), Ewell (11 miles west), Reigate (10 miles south-west) and Caterham (5 miles south-west).
Near you in Fickleshole
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Meridian High School, Addington Vale and The White Bear pub, among other places. The nearest railway station is Woldingham station, roughly 3.2 miles south-west. Other landmarks nearby include Warlingham Park Hospital (1.2 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Nore Hill and Hutchinson's Bank.
Gutter survey in Fickleshole: what you get
Most gutters hang from the fascia boards at the eaves, so fascias and soffits are part of the survey. Long-term overflowing can soften and rot timber boards and mark the soffits underneath. Older buildings, from before 2000, can have asbestos cement soffits, gutters or downpipes. We do not carry out asbestos testing, so we flag anything that might contain it for a specialist asbestos surveyor to check. If you’re worried about leaves and moss blocking gutters and gutters overflowing in heavy rain, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
Older buildings in small places like Fickleshole may be 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. Where a building is listed, matching the existing roof materials is often expected.
After the visit, you get a photo-illustrated written report, sent by email. It explains the condition of the gutter, the defects we found and what we recommend.
- Place
- Fickleshole (CR6)
- Wider area
- Surrey
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Towns and villages near Fickleshole
What else we do in Fickleshole
How the survey changes by roof type
Cast iron gutters
A cracked cast iron downpipe can leak down the wall unseen, so we check the wall behind for staining.
Aluminium and other metal gutters
Metal gutters can suffer at joints and where different metals meet. We record any corrosion or leaks we see.
Tips that help
Getting the most from a gutter survey starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Tips:
- Look for green streaks or damp patches on walls
- Check the loft with care after heavy rain
- Watch the gutters during heavy rain
- Include valley, parapet and box gutters when clearing
The report comes with photos and recommendations, prioritised by urgency where relevant. Share it with a contractor of your choice so they know what needs doing.
Get the gutters cleared every year, and more frequently if trees overhang the roof. Late autumn, after the leaves have fallen, is a sensible time. Clear gutters can carry water away as they should.
Fickleshole questions
Can a landlord with a rental near Woldingham station book a roof survey?
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.
How do I find out if my home in Fickleshole is listed?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
How much is a gutter survey?
The Basic Survey starts from £150, the Standard from £250 and the Premium from £400, all inc. VAT. For a price for your building, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Do you work in Fickleshole?
Yes. We carry out gutter surveys in Fickleshole, and the service is the same as everywhere else we work.
Are you structural engineers?
No. We point out what can be seen, like sagging or deflection, but we don’t carry out calculations or give an engineer’s opinion. If we think you need an engineer, the report says so.
How many surveys have you done?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, over more than 20 years.
Are hidden gutters like valleys and box gutters included?
Yes, as far as they can be seen safely. We use the ground, windows, the roof space and the roof where it’s safe and a drone where applicable.
How it works
The aim of the visit is simple: to see as much of the gutter as can be seen safely and record it clearly. Everything we note and photograph goes into the written report. The visit normally takes between one and two hours for most homes, and longer where there are parapet, valley or box gutters to follow. In a hamlet or village like Fickleshole, a postcode doesn’t always lead to the right gate, so a few directions are welcome. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- We agree which parts of the building you are most worried about.
- Each gutter run is checked for blockages, sags and leaking joints.
- We check the outlets, hoppers, downpipes and any overflows.
- We check fascias, soffits and walls for water damage.
- Findings are photographed and set out in a written report.
How to prepare
- If it is not your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Let us know where we can park nearby
How to book
We confirm the exact price before you book, so you know where you stand. Gutter survey starts from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Related advice
Why act early in Fickleshole
Clearing gutters removes the debris but it won’t explain why water keeps spilling over. Our survey also looks at falls, joints, brackets, outlets and downpipes to show whether something else is wrong. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like Fickleshole, driving rain gets into any weakness, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where applicable) come with the Premium Survey, which starts from £400, inc. VAT. We will tell you which package suits the questions you have.
Why book us in Fickleshole
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- 98% customer satisfaction
- 20+ years’ experience
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced and two real surveys.
Prices for gutter surveys in Fickleshole
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before booking. This is what makes a difference:
- Which survey package you book
- The size of the roof
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- Height and safe access
Every price we give includes VAT. Our price is from £150, including VAT. You’ll know the price for your roof before booking.
What to let us know when you contact us
These details help when you get in touch:
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
- Dates you’re working to, such as exchange
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
We survey roofs seven days a week. To arrange a day that suits you, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Checking the roof from the ground
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from ground level and any work done on the roof. Share it with us when booking.
Look up at the roof after a storm, from ground level: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.