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Gutter survey in Godstone, Surrey
A survey of gutters, valleys, outlets and downpipes in Godstone, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photos.
- Gutters that have fallen out of line
- Water spilling over the gutter edge
- Gutters full of debris and silt
How a gutter survey works in Godstone
Gutters are normally fixed to fascia boards, so fascias and soffits are part of the survey. Water that overflows for long enough can rot timber fascias and stain the soffits below. On buildings from before 2000, some soffits and rainwater goods may be asbestos cement. We do not carry out asbestos testing, but we flag anything that could contain it. We’re often asked to look into rotten fascias or stained soffits and leaking or loose downpipes, on fascias and soffits, eaves gutters and valley gutters.
Older buildings in small places like Godstone may be listed or in a conservation area. That can affect what materials can be used when work is done, so check with the council before planning anything. Knowing the roof’s condition helps you plan ahead with that in mind. Where a building is listed, matching the existing roof materials is often expected.
Every survey ends with a written report, with photos, emailed to you. It sets out the condition of the gutter, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Place
- Godstone (RH9)
- Wider area
- Surrey
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Tips from our surveys
Nothing here needs a ladder. Our suggestions:
- Keep climbers away from the eaves
- Look for green streaks or damp patches on walls
- Check from the ground or a window, not a ladder
- Watch ceilings under valley gutters for fresh marks
Questions about the report are welcome. With the Standard Survey there’s a follow-up consultation and the Premium Survey comes with an in-person one.
Get small faults like a dripping joint or loose downpipe sorted quickly. They tend to get worse and spilled water harms brickwork and woodwork.
The survey, step by step
On the day, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you’d like to know. We then inspect everything that can be seen safely, from the ground, from windows, in the loft space and by drone where it applies. The survey typically takes about 1–2 hours at a house, depending on how many gutter runs and downpipes there are. Around Godstone, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so it helps to know whether there is a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. We only go where it’s safe.
- We start with what you’ve noticed, such as damp or overflowing gutters.
- The eaves gutters, downpipes and fascias are checked from ground level and windows.
- Valleys, parapets and box gutters are inspected where they can safely be seen.
- Where it’s safe, we check the loft for signs of water.
- A written report with photos and recommendations follows.
Getting ready for the survey
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
Arrange a survey
Unsure which package suits your roof? It’s easiest to call 07833 053749 or send us an email and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We’ll talk you through the options and what they cost.
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What affects the cost of gutter surveys
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. The main factors are:
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- House, block, shop or office
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
Every price we give includes VAT. Gutter survey starts from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for your survey before booking.
Getting in touch
When you call or email, these details help:
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so there’s time to use the report before exchange. Otherwise, simply call 07833 053749 or drop us an email whenever suits you.
Nearby places to Godstone
What else we do in Godstone
What we look for on each type of roof
Aluminium and other metal gutters
Metal gutters can suffer at joints and where different metals meet. Any leaks or corrosion we spot go in the report.
Cast iron gutters
Plenty of period homes still have cast iron rainwater goods. They last well when painted, but rust where the paint fails.
Local roofs in Godstone
With Titsey Place about 4.1 miles north-east, Godstone sits in an area with a long building history. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. In Surrey, older roofs are often handmade clay tile, with tile-hanging on many 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.
Living close to Bay Pond is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn, so outlets and downpipes are worth watching. Anyone responsible for a site like Godstone Village School will know that its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale.
Godstone is about 3 miles south of Caterham, in Surrey. We survey roofs in Godstone and the rest of Surrey, as part of our work across London and the South East. Godstone is one of the towns and villages in Surrey we cover. There is also a page for Crawley.
All of RH9 is within our area for gutter surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. That includes homes and businesses on High Street, Court Road and Godstone Green Road and the roads around them. Close by, we survey roofs in Tyler's Green (1 mile north), Church Town (1 mile east), Bletchingley (2 miles west), Tandridge (2 miles south-east) and South Godstone (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Epsom (11 miles north-west), Horley (7 miles south-west), Redhill (4 miles west), Ewell (11 miles north-west), Reigate (6 miles west) and Caterham (3 miles north).
Around Godstone
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Hare And Hounds Public House and Bay Pond. For rail, the closest station is Godstone station, roughly 2.2 miles south of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Caterham Dene Hospital (2.5 miles north) and Bletchingley Castle (1.9 miles west). Open spaces near Godstone include Mercers Lake and Bay Pond.
Checking the roof from ground level
A lot can be seen from ground level. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Please don’t climb up for a closer look.
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
Godstone questions
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Godstone?
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.
Can a landlord with a rental near Godstone station book a roof survey?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for. You can phone 07833 053749 or email us with the address and what you need, and we will talk through which survey suits.
Is a Saturday or Sunday visit possible?
Yes, we carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays as well as weekdays. Just phone 07833 053749 or send us an email to arrange it.
How long will you be on site?
It normally takes about one to two hours for most homes, and longer where there are parapet, valley or box gutters to follow. We will give you an idea when you book.
Are you structural engineers?
No. We note visible signs such as sagging or deflection, but we’re not structural engineers and do not carry out calculations. If we think you need an engineer, the report says so.
What do I do with the report?
The report arrives by email, with photos and clear recommendations. With Standard there’s a follow-up consultation; with Premium, an in-person consultation.
Will you check the loft?
Usually, if there’s one and it can be reached safely. The roof space can show things the outside can’t, like damp timbers, staining or daylight.
Signs you need a gutter survey in Godstone
Valley, parapet and box gutters are often lined with lead or a sheet material. Splits and blocked outlets in these gutters can send water straight into the building, because there’s no outer edge for it to spill over. Lead linings can also be stolen.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Leaks at the gutter joints
- Leaves and moss blocking gutters
- Fascia boards damaged by overflowing water
- Leaking or loose downpipes
For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St Nicholas, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs.
What to check before booking
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- What the survey won’t cover
- Will the report include photos?
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report