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Gutter survey in Forest Green, Surrey
Gutter surveys across Forest Green, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. Every survey ends with a written report and photographs.
- Sagging gutters and loose brackets
- Choked outlets or hopper heads
- Leaking or loose downpipes
Gutter surveys for homes and businesses in Forest Green
Damp on walls, water marks under a valley or streaks down the brickwork can often be traced to the gutters. Our gutter survey helps show whether the rainwater system is the cause, as far as can safely be seen. If the evidence points elsewhere, such as a flashing or the roof covering, we will say so. The next step is suggested too. We survey downpipes, eaves gutters and outlets and hoppers, and common reasons people get in touch are sagging gutters and loose brackets and leaks at the gutter joints.
Somewhere as small as Forest Green, homes are often older cottages and farmhouses, with outbuildings and some newer houses. Roofs there can be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, and chimney stacks are frequently old. Each needs checking in its own way, and thatch is a specialist material we report on as far as it can be seen. Chimneys and lead flashings on old roofs frequently need the most attention.
We write the report in plain English, so it makes sense without any roofing background. Photos show what each point refers to, with the urgent items made clear.
- Where
- Forest Green (RH5)
- Region
- Surrey
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Forest Green: your questions answered
How do I find out if my home in Forest Green is listed?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. It’s worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
I let a flat near Ockley station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, letting agents and landlords book with us as well as owners. You can call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and a few details, including who will give access on the day.
Is a CCTV drain survey included?
No. Our gutter survey covers rainwater above ground down to where the downpipes reach the ground. Where a below-ground drain seems to be the problem, we will tell you.
What’s the best way to book?
The quickest way is to ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form. Give us the address and a few details about the roof, and we’ll take it from there. Surveys run on any day of the week.
Is Forest Green in your area?
Yes. Our area covers London and South East England, and that includes Forest Green.
Do you need to get into the loft?
If there is a loft and safe access to it, yes. The loft space can show things the outside can’t, such as damp timbers, staining or daylight.
What insurance do you have?
We’re covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
How the survey works
The visit typically starts outside and finishes in the loft: first the slopes, edges and gutters from every safe viewpoint, then the roof space where it can be reached. In total, it takes about one to two hours for most houses; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. In a small place like Forest Green, access is normally the main thing to plan. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- You tell us where you’ve seen overflows, drips or damp.
- The eaves gutters, downpipes and fascias are looked at from ground level and windows.
- We check hidden gutters as far as safe access allows.
- Where it’s safe, we check the loft for signs of water.
- A written report with photos and recommendations follows.
Before the survey
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Check we can get to the back of the property
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
Book a survey
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, so phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the details.
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Rented homes, blocks and businesses
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords, from shops and offices to industrial units. Bigger roofs take more time.
Landlords and letting agents in Forest Green book surveys as well as householders. A written report with photos gives you a clear record of the gutter, which helps you plan work between tenancies.
Different roofs, different checks
Cast iron gutters
Plenty of period homes still have cast iron rainwater goods. Kept painted, they can last a long time but corrode once the paint wears off.
Box and secret gutters
A box gutter is built into the roof, frequently behind a parapet and when it overflows, water can get indoors. We check them where they can safely be seen.
Local roofs in Forest Green
An older home may be listed, or stand in a conservation area. To find out, check Historic England’s list and ask the council about conservation areas. Re-roofing in different materials may need permission there. Older houses across Surrey frequently have handmade clay tiles, and many have tile-hanging. Some old buildings in Surrey and Sussex have Horsham stone slab roofs. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters.
Living close to Wallis Wood is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn, so outlets and downpipes are worth watching. For an older house near a landmark like Holy Trinity, the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine. Landlords with a home close to Ockley station may find that the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at.
Forest Green is about 6 miles south-west of Dorking, in Surrey. Whether the building in Forest Green is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, the roof can be surveyed on a weekday or at the weekend. Forest Green is one of the places in Surrey we cover for gutter surveys. Crawley is in our area too.
Here we cover the RH5 postcode area for gutter surveys. Whether your property is on Horsham Road and Ockley Road or a nearby road, we can help. We also cover Ockley (2 miles south-east), Abinger Bottom (2 miles north), Coldharbour (2 miles north-east), Friday Street (3 miles north) and Abinger Common (3 miles north). Larger places within reach include Guildford (10 miles north-west), Woking (13 miles north-west), Epsom (13 miles north-east), Horley (10 miles east), Redhill (11 miles north-east) and Ewell (15 miles north-east).
Local landmarks in Forest Green
We work in homes and buildings around The Parrot pub and Wallis Wood, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Ockley station, about 2.6 miles east. A little further out are Abinger Castle (2.9 miles north) and Mesolithic Museum (2.9 miles north). Not far away are Leith Hill and Vann Lake.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Photograph them and note the date, which helps when we check the roof.
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Do not go up yourself.
Why act early in Forest Green
Damp walls are sometimes blamed on the wrong thing. When rainwater goods are the source, treating the wall alone won’t solve it. A gutter survey helps rule the rainwater system in or out. Outbuildings and barns around Forest Green are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. It is worth including them in a survey before a winter does the damage.
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so the price reflects that. You will know the figure before booking.
Why book with us
- Plain-English reports with photos
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- Visits on any day of the week
- 98% of clients satisfied
Read our cost guide or our case studies.
What affects the price in Forest Green
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- Which survey package you book
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
- The roof’s overall size
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Our price is from £150, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
What we need to know
What helps most when you contact us:
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
A quick phone call is usually the easiest start: call 07833 053749 or use the contact form. You’ll have a price before anything is arranged.