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Gutter survey in Great Burgh, Surrey
Gutter surveys for homes and businesses in Great Burgh. We have completed more than 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
- Water backing up from a hidden gutter
- Dripping or leaking gutter joints
- Gutters full of debris and silt
FAQs for Great Burgh
How do I find out if my home in Great Burgh is listed?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it is in a conservation area. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Tattenham Corner station?
Yes, that is a common request. We just need to know who will give access, and the report can go straight to you or your agent.
Will you look at parapet and box gutters as well?
Yes. Hidden gutters are a common cause of leaks inside, so they’re an important part of the survey. Parts of them may not be visible, and the report says so.
How much time does the visit need?
For a house, expect about 1–2 hours on site, with commercial buildings nearer 3–4 hours.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Where it helps and it is safe, yes. Flights depend on the weather on the day and airspace rules, including flight restriction zones near airports. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
Someone needs to let us in if we’re looking inside or in the loft. Access is agreed with you as you book.
Will the survey check for asbestos?
No. We do not test for asbestos. Where gutters, downpipes or soffits could be asbestos cement, we flag them so a specialist asbestos surveyor can check before any work.
Gutter survey in Great Burgh
Damp patches on inside walls, stains below a valley or water running down the brickwork can frequently be traced to the gutters. Our gutter survey helps show whether the rainwater system is the cause, from whatever is safely visible. If the evidence points elsewhere, such as a flashing or the roof covering, we’ll say so, with a suggested next step. We survey outlets and hoppers, valley gutters and downpipes, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are choked outlets or hopper heads and water spilling over the gutter edge.
Trees around homes in smaller places like Great Burgh drop leaves, twigs and moss onto roofs and into gutters. Once gutters and outlets block, water spills over and soaks the walls. A report spots that kind of slow problem before it becomes damp inside. Plants growing from a gutter or moss on the tiles are signs worth noting from the ground.
The report records the gutter as we found it on the day. It’s useful right away, and a good reference for later, for example when you want to check whether anything has changed.
- Place
- Great Burgh (KT18, KT17, KT20)
- Region
- Surrey
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
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Tips from our surveys
There is plenty you can do without going near the roof. Here’s what helps most:
- Note any damp stains below the gutters
- Get the gutters cleaned out every year
- Check the loft with care after heavy rain
- Check that downpipes are firmly fixed to the wall
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.
Look at the gutters from indoors or the ground when it pours. Water spilling over the edge or out of a joint is a sign that something needs attention before the walls suffer.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
With a portfolio of properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To discuss a number of properties, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan, putting the urgent items at the top.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
You can learn a lot from the ground. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Never climb onto the roof to look.
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Photograph them and note the date, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
What happens on the day
A survey visit follows a simple order: we listen to what’s been worrying you, look at the roof from every safe viewpoint, photograph what we find and make notes for the report. Most visits take between one and two hours for most homes, and longer where there are parapet, valley or box gutters to follow. With a bit of garden around a house, as there often is around Great Burgh, the roof can be viewed from several angles. Mention any side of the property we cannot get to. The loft, where there is safe access, completes the picture.
- We start with what you’ve noticed, like damp or overflowing gutters.
- We walk round the building and check the gutters, downpipes and fascias from the ground.
- We check hidden gutters as far as safe access allows.
- Where it’s safe, we check the loft for signs of water.
- You receive a report with photos and recommendations.
Getting ready for the survey
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
Arrange a survey
Unsure which package suits your roof? The easiest way is to ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We will talk you through the options and what they cost.
Advice
Local roofs in Great Burgh
In Surrey, older roofs are frequently handmade clay tile, with tile-hanging on many upper walls. A few of Surrey’s oldest buildings have heavy Horsham stone slab roofs. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them. Historic houses like Fitznells Manor, about 3 miles north, show how far back building in the area around Great Burgh goes. If you own one of the older houses, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof.
Landlords with a home close to Tattenham Corner station may find that a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant. Shop and office owners around The Ashley Centre may find that knowing the roof’s condition lets you budget for work rather than pay for emergencies. Take an older house close to St Mark: old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs.
Great Burgh is about 2 miles south-east of Epsom, in Surrey. Great Burgh gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a close look at whatever is safely visible, photos and a clear written report. Great Burgh is one of the towns and villages in Surrey where we work. London is in our area too.
We work across the KT18, KT17 and KT20 postcode area for gutter surveys and the streets around it. If you need a gutter survey at a property on Upland Drive, Upland Way and Downland Way or a nearby road, we can survey it. With the B290 and B2221 close by, Great Burgh is easy for us to reach for gutter surveys. We also cover the places around Great Burgh: Tattenham Corner (1 mile west), Burgh Heath (1 mile east), Epsom Downs (1 mile north-west), Nork (1 mile north-east) and Langley Vale (1 mile west). Further out, we also cover Guildford (15 miles west), Woking (15 miles west), Horley (10 miles south), Redhill (6 miles south-east), Ewell (3 miles north) and Reigate (5 miles south).
Near you in Great Burgh
Typical jobs here are in homes near Merland Rise Recreational Ground, Aberdour School and The Beacon School and the streets around them. Great Burgh has its own railway station: Tattenham Corner station. A little further out are The Ashley Centre (2.1 miles north-west) and Cockney Museum (3.7 miles north). For a walk, there’s Cuddington Meadows and Colley Hill.
What we look for on each type of roof
Lead-lined valley and parapet gutters
Some older roofs have a central valley running to the back and if it blocks, water can come indoors. It’s inspected as far as safe access allows.
Cast iron gutters
Lots of period homes still have cast iron rainwater goods. They last well when painted but corrode once the paint wears off.
How we price gutter surveys
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. That comes down to:
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- Which survey package you book
Prices start from £150, with VAT included, for a Basic Survey. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, both including VAT. We confirm the price for the job before booking.
Getting in touch
These details help when you contact us:
- Dates you are working to, such as exchange
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- The property’s address and postcode
- What kind of property and roof it is
We confirm the price for the job before you book, so you know the cost up front. Our price is from £150, including VAT. To book, phone 07833 053749 or email us.