Surrey · London and the South East
Guildford Gutter Survey
Gutter surveys around Guildford, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Overflowing eaves gutters
- Blocked outlets and hoppers
- Joints that drip after rain
About our gutter survey in Guildford
Damp patches on inside walls, stains below a valley or water running down the brickwork often trace back to the gutters. We check whether gutters, outlets or downpipes are the likely source, from whatever is safely visible. Where the cause looks more like the roof covering or a flashing, the report says so, with a suggested next step. If you’ve noticed fascia boards damaged by overflowing water and joints that drip after rain, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
A place the size of Guildford has roofs of every age and type, with slate on older terraces, tiles on later houses and flat roofs on extensions, flats and shops. Typical faults range from slipped slates and cracked ridges to tired flashings, chimneys and blocked gutters. Knowing which you have shapes the survey.
The Standard Survey adds moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey goes further, with thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Where
- Guildford (GU1, GU2, GU4, GU3)
- Region
- Surrey
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
When to book a survey in Guildford
Sometimes a gutter struggles with the area of roof draining into it. Added roof area from an extension can load an older gutter and the weakness shows in a heavy downpour.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Blocked outlets and hoppers
- Overflowing valley or parapet gutters
- Leaking or loose downpipes
- Joints that drip after rain
Landlords with a home close to London Road (Guildford) station may find that a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- What experience they bring
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- Is VAT included in the price?
Places near Guildford
Other services in Guildford
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Guildford
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. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look. About 0.9 miles south lies Guildford Castle, a reminder of how long the area around Guildford has been built on. If yours is one of the older homes, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St John the Evangelist, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs. If you look after a building like Sandfield Primary School, long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle.
Guildford is about 27 miles south-west of London, in Surrey. We visit Guildford as part of our work across Surrey, for homes and businesses alike. Guildford is one of the places in Surrey where we work.
All of GU1, GU2, GU4 and GU3 is covered for gutter surveys. Streets in the area include Church Road, Market Street and High Street. You’ll find Guildford on the A3 and A25, which makes it straightforward to reach. If you are just outside Guildford, we cover Bellfields (1 mile north), Abbotswood (1 mile south-east), Stoughton (1 mile north-west), Westborough (1 mile west) and Burpham (1 mile north-east). Larger places within reach include Woking (5 miles north), Camberley (9 miles north-west), Epsom (15 miles north-east), Farnham (10 miles west), Egham (13 miles north) and Walton-on-Thames (12 miles north-east). Guildford is among the bigger towns we cover in Surrey.
Landmarks near Guildford
Around Guildford, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The King's Head pub, Guildford High School and Surrey Maths School. For rail, the closest station is London Road (Guildford) station, about 0.6 miles south-east. Well-known places in the area include Guildford Castle (0.9 miles south) and Guildford House (0.8 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Silent Pool and Pewley Hill.
What we can’t see
It is a careful look at the gutter, not the whole story. Its limits include:
- What’s hidden inside a downpipe
- Asbestos testing of old gutters, downpipes or soffits
- Underground drains, which need a CCTV drain survey
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll tell you before you book. What a survey covers and does not.
What this survey covers
- Eaves gutters
- Valley gutters
- Downpipes
- Outlets and hoppers
- Parapet and box gutters
- Fascias and soffits
What happens if roof problems are left?
It is easy to put damp down to the wrong cause. When rainwater goods are the source, treating the wall alone won’t solve it. Checking the gutters first helps you spend in the right place. In a place with as many rented homes as Guildford, small roof faults often turn into tenant complaints. Finding it early, between tenancies if possible, is simpler than dealing with it mid-let.
A Basic Survey starts from £150, with VAT included. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400. We confirm the price for the job before you book.
Why book us in Guildford
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Surveys seven days a week
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- Every finding written up with photos
Read what a roof survey costs or what we found on two real jobs.
How the survey changes by roof type
Aluminium and other metal gutters
Joints and fixings are the weak points on metal gutters. Any leaks or corrosion we spot go in the report.
Cast iron gutters
A cracked cast iron downpipe can leak down the wall unseen, so we look closely at the walls around them.
How the survey works
The visit has one job: to look at the gutter as closely as is safe and record what we find. Notes and photos go into the written report. It normally takes about one to two hours for most homes, and longer where there are parapet, valley or box gutters to follow. In a place the size of Guildford, the building you want surveyed may be a house, a flat above a shop or a whole block. Let us know the type of building and who can let us in, and the visit is planned around that.
- We agree which parts of the building you’re most worried about.
- We look along each run for debris, sagging and drips.
- We check the outlets, hoppers, downpipes and any overflows.
- Fascias, soffits and the walls below are looked at for signs of overflow.
- Findings are photographed and set out in a written report.
Getting ready for the survey
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
Getting a price
Not sure which survey you need? It is easiest to call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We’ll talk you through the options and what they cost.
Advice
Questions from Guildford
I let a flat near London Road (Guildford) station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, landlords and agents book with us as well as owners. You can phone 07833 053749 or email us with the address and some details.
Is Guildford in the area you cover?
Yes, Guildford is within the area we cover. We work right across London and South East England. You can ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and some details.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Yes, where applicable and safe. We’re 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.
What does a gutter survey cost?
Our packages start from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, including VAT. Just call 07833 053749 or drop us an email for a price.
Could my damp wall be caused by the gutters?
The survey looks at whether rainwater is spilling onto 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.
Will you look at parapet and box gutters as well?
Yes. These gutters often cause leaks indoors when they block, so they’re an important part of the survey. Parts of them may not be visible, and the report says so.
When is the best time for a gutter survey?
You can book at any time of year. Before the wetter months gives you time to plan any work though problems often show up after heavy rain.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
A DIY look is useful, but it isn’t a survey. You will not see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from the ground, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
A lot can be seen from the ground. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Never climb onto the roof to look.