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Gutter survey in Godalming, Surrey
Need a gutter survey in Godalming? We can help, with a written report you can act on. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Dripping or leaking gutter joints
- Hoppers and outlets full of debris
- Downpipes that are split or coming away
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, take photos as we go and record our findings for the written report. It usually takes between one and two hours for a house, and longer for a large or complex roof. Some parts of a survey depend on the weather, so a visit to Godalming is booked with the forecast in mind: drone flights and thermal imaging need the right conditions, while a look from the ground and the loft can go ahead in most weather.
- We ask about overflows, damp or leaks you’ve noticed.
- The eaves gutters, downpipes and fascias are looked at from the ground and vantage points.
- We check hidden gutters, like valleys and parapets, where it is safe to see them.
- We look in the loft space, where there’s safe access, for signs of water getting in.
- You get a written report with photos and recommendations.
Before the survey
- Make sure the loft hatch can be reached
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
How to book
Photos help, if you have them. Pictures from the ground or a window are fine. To send them or to book, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Advice
How a gutter survey works in Godalming
Your gutters take the rain from the roof and lead it away from the walls. If they clog, drip or sag, the water ends up somewhere it shouldn’t and that typically means the walls or the inside of the building. We check the full rainwater system above ground, including gutters, valleys, outlets, hoppers and downpipes. The findings go into a written report with photos. Common reasons to book are choked outlets or hopper heads and overflowing valley or parapet gutters, on eaves gutters, valley gutters and fascias and soffits.
In a smaller place like Godalming, some roofs stand more exposed to wind and rain than in a built-up town. That weather tells first on ridges, verges, chimneys and flashings. A close look shows whether anything has started to loosen. 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, for example when you want to check whether anything has changed.
- Location
- Godalming (GU7, GU8)
- Region
- Surrey
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Roof by roof
Aluminium and other metal gutters
On big buildings, one blocked outlet can affect a long run so outlets get close attention.
Cast iron gutters
Cracks frequently open on the back of cast iron downpipes, so we look closely at the walls around them.
FAQs for Godalming
Is my home in Godalming listed or in a conservation area?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. It matters most if you are planning to re-roof in a different material.
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Godalming station?
Yes, rented property is part of what we cover. Just call 07833 053749 or email us and let us know about the building.
What do I do with the report?
You’ll get the report by email, with photos and clear recommendations. With Standard there is a follow-up consultation; with Premium, an in-person consultation, so you can talk the findings through.
How do I book a survey in Godalming?
Just phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day, weekday or weekend.
Does someone need to be in?
Someone needs to let us in if we’re looking inside or in the loft. Access is agreed with you when booking.
Do you need to get into the loft?
If the survey needs it and the roof space can be reached safely, yes. Please clear anything stored under the hatch, and if the loft cannot be reached safely, the report says so.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. We look at the parts we are given access to, and the report makes that clear.
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Before and after the survey
You do not need to be a roofer to help. Here’s what helps most:
- Do not leave hidden gutters out of a clear-out
- Check that downpipes are firmly fixed to the wall
- Note any damp stains below the gutters
- Check the loft with care after heavy rain
After any work is done, watch the gutters in the next heavy rain. Water should run to the outlets and away without spilling over. If it doesn’t, tell whoever did the work.
Have your gutters cleared at least once a year, and more often 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.
Why act early in Godalming
A written report gives you a dated record of the gutters’ condition, which helps when you plan work or brief a contractor. Without it, you’re relying on what can be seen from the pavement. On a bungalow or cottage around Godalming, the roof sits close to the rooms below, so water can show inside quickly once it gets past the covering. Catching the cause first saves redecorating as well.
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so they’re priced to match. You will know the figure before booking.
What you get with us
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Package prices that include VAT
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- A photo-illustrated written report
Take a look at what a roof survey costs or two real surveys.
For landlords and managing agents
Shared roofs need a little more planning: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Mention it when you contact us and we’ll plan the visit with that in mind.
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client, photographs included.
Gutter surveys around Godalming
Older houses across Surrey often have handmade clay tiles, and many have tile-hanging. A few of Surrey’s oldest buildings have heavy Horsham stone slab roofs. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first. The wider area around Godalming has a long history of building, with Loseley Park about 2.2 miles north. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
For site and facilities teams at buildings like Moss Lane School, its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale. If yours is one of the older homes in the streets near St Edmund Church, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs. Homes near green spaces like Phillips Memorial Park can get more leaves in their gutters in autumn, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls.
Godalming is about 5 miles south of Guildford, in Surrey. We provide gutter surveys for homes and businesses in Godalming and nearby. Across Surrey, we cover Godalming.
Here we cover the GU7 and GU8 postcode area for gutter surveys. If you need a gutter survey at a property on High Street, Station Road and Market Mews or a nearby road, we can survey it. Main roads around Godalming include the A3100 and B2130. Close by, we survey roofs in Aaron's Hill (1 mile west), Busbridge (1 mile south-east), Farncombe (1 mile north), Tuesley (1 mile south) and Upper Eashing (1 mile west). Further out, we also cover Guildford (5 miles north), Woking (9 miles north), Camberley (11 miles north-west), Farnham (8 miles west), Dorking (13 miles east) and Frimley (10 miles north-west).
Landmarks near Godalming
Around Godalming, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Richmond Arms Public House, Godalming College and St Hilary's School. Godalming has its own railway station: Godalming station. Well-known places in the area include Guildford Castle (3.9 miles north-east) and Godalming Museum (under half a mile north). Open spaces near Godalming include Frith Hill and Farncombe Wood.
What a gutter survey doesn’t cover
To be straight with you, a roof survey has limits:
- Gutters out of sight from every safe viewpoint
- Pipes below ground level
- Whether a material contains asbestos (a specialist asbestos surveyor’s job)
If you are not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will give you a straight answer before booking. What our survey covers.
What we check
- Eaves gutters
- Outlets and hoppers
- Downpipes
- Parapet and box gutters
- Valley gutters
- Fascias and soffits