Surrey · London and the South East
Gutter Survey in Green Cross
A survey of gutters, valleys, outlets and downpipes for Green Cross, from an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photographs.
- Gutters overflowing in heavy rain
- Sagging gutters and loose brackets
- Gutters full of debris and silt
Gutter surveys for homes and businesses in Green Cross
Eaves gutters at the front of a building are easy to spot but lots of gutters are tucked away. Valley, parapet, box and secret gutters can send water indoors when they overflow. We look at them as far as they can be seen safely, from ground level, from windows, from the roof space and from the roof where it’s safe. Many leaks indoors start at a hidden gutter. We survey eaves gutters, fascias and soffits and outlets and hoppers, and people most frequently book us about leaves and moss blocking gutters and brackets that have dropped or snapped.
In a small place like Green Cross, many roofs stand in the open, so ridges, chimney stacks, flashings and gutters work hard. Older walls take a long time to dry once water gets in. A roof report shows what needs attention first. On exposed older roofs, chimneys and lead flashings are often the first to give way.
Every survey ends with a written report, with photos, emailed to you. It explains the condition of the gutter, the defects we found and what we recommend.
- Location
- Green Cross (GU10)
- Region
- Surrey
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Green Cross questions
Do you cover smaller places like Green Cross?
Yes, Green Cross is covered. Our area covers London and the South East, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Green Cross?
We cannot confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Do you look in the loft space?
Normally, if there’s one and it can be reached safely. From inside, the underside of the roof frequently shows damp, staining or daylight that cannot be seen from outside.
Are you insured?
Every survey is covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, and details are available on request.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. Our survey is a roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey of the whole building. It focuses on the roof and can sit alongside a RICS survey.
What does the report include?
You get our findings in writing, part by part, with photos. Points are put with the most urgent first where relevant.
How soon will I get the report?
Basic reports arrive within 48 hours, Standard reports in 24–48 hours and Premium reports on the same day. Each one is emailed, ready to forward.
Checking the roof from ground level
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Take a photo and write down when you saw it.
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
Places near Green Cross
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What a gutter survey looks like in Green Cross
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. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look. Older buildings may be listed or sit in a conservation area. Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the council can say whether a street is in a conservation area. In either case, a change of roofing material may need consent.
For landlords with property near Haslemere station, a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let. If yours is one of the older homes in the streets near St John the Evangelist, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first.
Green Cross is about 5 miles south of Farnham, in Surrey. Bookings from Green Cross are handled just like any other: a call or an email, a price, then a date. Our Surrey coverage includes Green Cross. Our Guildford page covers surveys nearby.
Gutter surveys in GU10 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. We also cover the places around Green Cross: Churt (1 mile west), Whitmoor Vale (1 mile south-west), Beacon Hill (1 mile south-east), Barford (1 mile south-west) and Crosswater (1 mile north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (11 miles north-east), Woking (15 miles north-east), Camberley (14 miles north), Farnham (5 miles north), Frimley (12 miles north) and Haslemere (4 miles south-east).
Near you in Green Cross
Typical jobs here are in homes near Crossways Inn and The Flashes. Green Cross’s nearest station is Haslemere station, roughly 3.7 miles south-east. Well-known places in the area include Haslemere and District Hospital (3.8 miles south-east). Not far away are Gibbet Hill and Farnham Heath.
The survey, step by step
We look at the roof from outside and, where it is relevant and there’s safe access, from inside the roof space too. Inside, we look for staining, damp, gaps and signs of movement, as far as the space allows. The whole visit normally takes about one to two hours for a house, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. Somewhere as small as Green Cross, access is frequently the only tricky part. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- You let us know where you’ve seen overflows, drips or damp.
- We walk round the building and check the gutters, downpipes and fascias from the ground.
- Valleys, parapets and box gutters are inspected where they can safely be seen.
- The roof space is checked for staining, where it can be reached safely.
- You receive a report with photos and recommendations.
Before the survey
- Make sure the loft hatch can be reached
- Tell us about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
Arrange a survey
Our phone lines are open seven days a week. To book or ask a question, call 07833 053749 or email us.
Advice
What this survey can’t tell you
This is not a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. Other limits to bear in mind:
- Rot or damp concealed behind fascias or inside walls
- What’s hidden inside a downpipe
- The inside of buried drains
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll tell you. What our survey covers.
What we check
- Eaves gutters
- Fascias and soffits
- Outlets and hoppers
- Parapet and box gutters
- Valley gutters
- Downpipes
Common roof problems in Green Cross
Moss grows on many tiled and slate roofs, and heavy rain washes clumps of it into the gutters. With grit from the coverings, it forms a thick sludge that holds water in the gutter and lets weeds take root.
Most people get in touch when they’ve noticed one of these:
- Water backing up from a hidden gutter
- Sagging gutters and loose brackets
- Leaking or loose downpipes
- Fascia boards damaged by overflowing water
Anyone responsible for a site like St John's CofE Aided Infant School will know that a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Which limits apply to the survey
- Their insurance cover
- Whether the roof space is looked at, where there is one
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
For landlords and managing agents
We survey roofs for landlords and letting agents as well as householders. A photo-illustrated written report gives you a clear record of the gutter, useful for planning maintenance.
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord, with the report sent to whoever needs it. Access is agreed with the tenant in advance.
What we look for on each type of roof
Fascias and soffits
Fascias carry the gutters, so rot in the boards can loosen the whole run. Damaged or stained boards are recorded.
Plastic (uPVC) gutters
Many homes have plastic gutters and downpipes. As the seals age, joints can start to drip and brackets may drop under the weight of debris.