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Hammer Gutter Survey
Find out what’s going on with the gutter before you decide what to do next. Gutter surveys in Hammer, with photos and a clear written report.
- Downpipes that are split or coming away
- Overflowing eaves gutters
- Choked outlets or hopper heads
Gutter surveys for homes and businesses in Hammer
We look at the rainwater system above ground level: gutters, outlets, hoppers, downpipes and overflows. It isn’t a CCTV drain survey and we cannot see inside buried drains. If the problem looks like a blocked or broken drain below ground, we will say so in the report, with a suggestion to book a separate drain survey. Anything we find above ground, like a split hopper or a leaking downpipe, is photographed and recorded. Typical surveys look at sagging gutters and loose brackets and blocked outlets and hoppers, on outlets and hoppers, parapet and box gutters and eaves gutters.
Village roofs often face open fields and take the full force of wind and rain, 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 frequently the first to give way.
The written findings come by email, easy to pass on to a roofer, an agent or an insurer. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and same day for Premium.
- Location
- Hammer (GU27)
- Wider area
- Surrey
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
When you need someone else
It is a careful look at the gutter, not the whole story. The main limits are:
- What’s hidden inside a downpipe
- Parts of gutters that can’t be seen safely
- What’s behind fascias and inside walls
If you are not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will give you a straight answer before you book. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Fascias and soffits
- Valley gutters
- Downpipes
- Parapet and box gutters
- Outlets and hoppers
- Eaves gutters
What we are asked to look at in Hammer
Leaves are behind most blocked gutters. Nearby trees drop leaves, twigs and seeds into gutters every autumn, and they collect at the outlets. Once an outlet is choked, the gutter fills and overflows.
Look out for signs like these:
- Valley or box gutters that overflow inside
- Joints that drip after rain
- Gutters full of debris and silt
- Gutters overflowing in heavy rain
Landlords with a home close to Haslemere station may find that a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let.
Before booking anyone
- Which limits apply to the survey
- Whether the price includes VAT
- How soon the report will arrive
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
Useful tips for Hammer property owners
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner:
- Look out for overflows when it pours
- Do not leave hidden gutters out of a clear-out
- Don’t climb a ladder to look in the gutters
- Look for downpipes coming loose
Where the evidence points to drains below ground, the report says so, so you can arrange a drain survey. Anything else we notice on the roof, as far as we can see it, is noted too.
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 damage builds up.
Checking the roof from the ground
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.
Keep a simple record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Share it with us when booking, as it helps us focus the survey.
Common questions in Hammer
How do I find out if my home in Hammer is listed?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it is worth checking before planning any.
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Haslemere station?
Yes, rented property is part of what we cover. You can call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and some details, including who will give access on the day.
Will you walk on the roof?
Only if it is safe. We check everything that can safely be seen: from ground level, from windows, from inside the loft space, from the roof where it is safe and by drone where it applies. The report says if anything couldn’t be seen.
Can a gutter survey explain damp on my walls?
Overflowing gutters often lead to damp walls, and the survey looks for that. If the cause looks like something else, the report says so as far as we can tell from what’s visible.
When does the report arrive?
Each package has its own report time. Basic: within 48 hours. Standard: 24 to 48 hours. Premium: the same day. If you have a deadline, such as an exchange date, tell us when you book.
Will you look at parapet and box gutters as well?
Yes, where it’s safe to see them. We look from vantage points, the loft space and the roof itself where safe, and by drone where it is applicable.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
That depends on the survey. For inside areas and the roof space, someone has to give us access.
What we do, step by step
We work from the outside in: outside views come first, then the loft space if there is safe access. In total, it takes between one and two hours on an ordinary house, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. Around Hammer, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so it’s useful to know whether there’s a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- You tell us where you’ve seen overflows, drips or damp.
- 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.
Before the survey
- If you’re buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
Arrange a survey
Booking is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and give us some details about the property and we’ll explain which survey suits. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
Advice
Other services in Hammer
What a gutter survey looks like in Hammer
In Surrey, older roofs are often handmade clay tile, with tile-hanging on many upper walls. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old buildings in Surrey. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them. An older home may be listed, or stand in a conservation area. Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the council can say whether a street is in a conservation area. Re-roofing in different materials may need permission there.
If your home is one of the older ones in the streets near St. Stephen's Church, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look. Take a building like Woolmer Hill School: a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time.
Hammer is about 9 miles south of Farnham, in Surrey. Bookings from Hammer are handled just like any other: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Our Surrey coverage includes Hammer. For surveys nearby, see our Guildford page.
All of GU27 is covered for gutter surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. If you need a gutter survey at a property on Hammer Lane, Moor Road and Copse Road or anywhere close by, we can survey it. If you’re just outside Hammer, we cover Woolmer Hill (1 mile south), Hammer Bottom (1 mile west), Shottermill (1 mile east), Bramshott Chase (1 mile north) and Linchmere (1 mile south-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Guildford (14 miles north-east), Farnham (9 miles north), Cranleigh (12 miles east), Ash (11 miles north), Godalming (9 miles north-east) and Farncombe (10 miles north-east).
Landmarks near Hammer
Around Hammer, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Prince of Wales pub and Camelsdale Primary School and the streets around them. Hammer’s nearest station is Haslemere station, roughly 1.5 miles east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Haslemere and District Hospital (2 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Lynchmere Commons and Wheeler's Down.
For landlords and managing agents
Landlords and letting agents in Hammer book surveys as well as householders. A report with photos gives you a clear record of the gutter, useful for planning maintenance.
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too. Bigger roofs take more time, and they’re priced for the size.