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Gutter survey in Gatton, Surrey
A careful look at the gutter at your property in Gatton, and put it all in a written report with photos.
- Brackets that have dropped or snapped
- Leaking or loose downpipes
- Hoppers and outlets full of debris
Your questions about gutter surveys in Gatton
Will you come out to Gatton?
Yes, Gatton is covered. We survey roofs across London and the South East, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it is useful to know about access.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Gatton?
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.
Do you survey at weekends?
Yes, weekend visits are possible as well as weekdays. To book, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Do you use drones?
Yes, where applicable and safe. We are a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID), flying a sub-250g drone. Drone inspection is part of the Drone Roof Survey and the Premium Survey, where applicable.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Only when it’s safe. Safe viewpoints, the loft space and a drone where applicable cover most of what’s needed.
Can a gutter survey explain damp on my walls?
We check whether rainwater from the gutters is reaching the wall from overflows, leaking joints or loose downpipes. We can’t see inside the wall itself, so the report covers what can be seen.
Does the season matter for a gutter survey?
There’s no wrong time. If water is already spilling over, book sooner rather than later, because the walls take the water.
Gutter survey in Gatton: what you get
Some gutters are easy to see from the street, but many aren’t. Valley gutters between slopes, gutters behind parapet walls and box or secret gutters can overflow inside the building when they block. We inspect them as far as it’s safe to see them using vantage points, the loft space and the roof itself where safe. Many leaks indoors start at a hidden gutter. If you’ve noticed rotten fascias or stained soffits and water backing up from a hidden gutter, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
Some older homes in villages like Gatton are 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. Knowing the roof’s condition helps you plan ahead with that in mind. Older materials like clay tiles, slate and stone are frequently matched when work is done.
Most points in the report come with a picture, because a photo of a cracked flashing says more than a paragraph. Anything out of sight on the day is listed as such.
- Location
- Gatton (RH2, RH1)
- Wider area
- Surrey
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Also near Gatton
What else we do in Gatton
Common roof problems in Gatton
Hidden gutters are frequently lined with lead or another sheet covering. When a lining splits or an outlet blocks, the water can come inside as there’s nowhere harmless for it to go. Lead linings can also be stolen.
Look out for signs like these:
- Water spilling over the gutter edge
- Gutters that have fallen out of line
- Leaves and moss blocking gutters
- Soffits marked by water
If you look after a shop, office or commercial unit, for example near The Belfry, a dated report on the roof is useful for planning and for any lease discussions.
Before booking anyone
- What experience they bring
- What they will not be able to tell you
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
Checking the roof from the ground
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from ground level or a window. Overflowing water can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
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.
Local roofs in Gatton
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. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them. Listing and conservation areas can both shape what roof work is allowed on an older home. The council is the place to check, along with Historic England’s list, before anyone quotes for re-roofing.
Anyone responsible for a site like Lime Tree Primary School will know that long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle. Trees in and around Nutfield Marshes shed leaves that can end up in nearby gutters, and an overflowing gutter soon means a wet wall.
Gatton is about 2 miles north of Redhill, in Surrey. Roofs in Gatton get the same thorough look as anywhere else in Surrey. We cover towns and villages across Surrey. Crawley is in our area too.
We work across RH2 and RH1 for gutter surveys. That includes homes and businesses on Rocky Lane and Gatton Bottom. We also cover the places around Gatton: South Merstham (1 mile east), Holmethorpe (1 mile south-east), Merstham (1 mile north-east), Mugswell (1 mile north-west) and Redhill (2 miles south). Further out, we also cover Epsom (7 miles north-west), Horley (6 miles south), Ewell (7 miles north-west), Walton-on-Thames (13 miles north-west), Caterham (4 miles north-east) and Dorking (7 miles west).
Near you in Gatton
In Gatton, that means homes and buildings near East Surrey College, Nutfield Marshes and St Bede's School and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Merstham station, about 1 mile east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include East Surrey Hospital (3.1 miles south) and The Belfry (1.6 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Colley Hill and Mercers Lake.
How it works
It’s useful to start with what’s prompted the survey: a purchase, a leak, a storm, new work or simply peace of mind. That way we can focus on what matters to you. Most visits take about one to two hours for most homes, and longer where there are parapet, valley or box gutters to follow. In a small place like Gatton, 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.
- First, you let us know what you’ve seen, like overflows or damp.
- We look along the gutters, downpipes and fascias from the ground and from windows.
- We check hidden gutters, like valleys and parapets, where it’s safe to see them.
- Where the loft can be reached safely, we check it for staining or damp.
- The findings are written up with photographs and recommendations.
Before the survey
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it is shared
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
Getting a price
If you are buying, it helps to book soon after your offer is accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. For any other survey, just ring 07833 053749 or send us an email when you’re ready.
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What we look for on each type of roof
Box and secret gutters
A box gutter is built into the roof, often behind a parapet, so overflows can end up inside. We check them where they can safely be seen.
Cast iron gutters
A cracked cast iron downpipe can leak down the wall unseen, so we look closely at the walls around them.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
We survey roofs for landlords and letting agents as well as householders. The report gives you a dated record of the gutter, with photos, useful for planning maintenance.
If you own several properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To arrange surveys for several addresses, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the addresses.
What a gutter survey doesn’t cover
No survey can tell you everything, and we’d rather be clear about that before you book. Bear these in mind:
- Asbestos testing of old gutters, downpipes or soffits
- Gutters out of sight from every safe vantage point
- Underground drains, which need a CCTV drain survey
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll tell you. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Gatton
- Outlets and hoppers
- Parapet and box gutters
- Fascias and soffits
- Valley gutters
- Eaves gutters
- Downpipes