Surrey · London and the South East
Gutter Survey in Hinchley Wood
A survey of gutters, valleys, outlets and downpipes across Hinchley Wood, using drones and thermal imaging where applicable. Call or email for a price.
- Dripping or leaking gutter joints
- Blocked outlets and hoppers
- Water spilling over the gutter edge
Gutter survey in Hinchley Wood: what you get
This survey covers rainwater above ground: gutters, outlets, hoppers, downpipes and overflows. It is not a CCTV drain survey, so we can’t see inside underground pipes. If the problem looks like a blocked or broken drain below ground, we will say so in the report, so you can get the drains checked separately. Anything we find above ground, such as a split hopper or a leaking downpipe, is photographed and recorded. We survey fascias and soffits, downpipes and eaves gutters, and common reasons people get in touch are gutters packed with leaves or moss and choked outlets or hopper heads.
Houses in smaller places like Hinchley Wood can face open ground, where wind and driving rain hit the roof harder. That weather tells first on ridges, verges, chimneys and flashings. Checking those edges shows whether anything has begun to work loose before it lets water in. A loose ridge tile or slate gives the wind something to catch, and others soon follow.
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 applicable, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Location
- Hinchley Wood (KT10, KT7)
- Region
- Surrey
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Different roofs, different checks
Aluminium and other metal gutters
Long metal gutter runs on larger buildings can hide blocked outlets so outlets get close attention.
Plastic (uPVC) gutters
Joints that have pulled apart are a common fault on plastic gutters. The report notes every one we spot.
Hinchley Wood: your questions answered
Is Hinchley Wood within the area you cover?
Yes, we do. We survey roofs across London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
How do I find out if my home in Hinchley Wood 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.
Can the survey be at a weekend?
Yes, weekend visits are possible as well as weekdays. Just phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form to arrange it.
What insurance do you have?
Professional indemnity and public liability insurance cover our surveys. Ask if you need details for a managing agent or building owner.
Is a CCTV drain survey included?
No. We look at above-ground rainwater only, from the gutters to the bottom of the downpipes. If a drain below ground looks like the cause, the report says so.
Do you test soffits or gutters for asbestos?
No, that needs a specialist asbestos surveyor. We point out materials on older buildings that could contain asbestos so it can be checked before work starts.
How fast do I get the report?
Each package has its own report time. Basic is within 48 hours, Standard is 24–48 hours and Premium is the same day. If you have a deadline, such as an exchange date, tell us when you book.
What a survey costs
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. The main factors are:
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- The roof’s overall size
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- Which survey package you book
A Basic Survey starts from £150, with VAT included. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400. We confirm the price for your survey before booking.
Booking your survey
The more you let us know, the easier it is to price the survey. When you contact us, tell us:
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
Getting a price is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and give us some details about the property and we will explain which survey suits. The price is agreed up front.
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Should I look at the roof myself first?
It’s useful to keep a record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Share it with us when you book and it will help the survey.
A lot can be seen from ground level. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Please do not climb up for a closer look.
Local roofs in Hinchley Wood
Handmade clay tiles and tile-hung walls are typical of Surrey’s older houses. 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. Historic houses such as Hampton Court Palace, about 1.9 miles north, show how far back building in the area around Hinchley Wood goes. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
Anyone responsible for a site like Hinchley Wood Primary School will know that a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time. For an older house near a landmark such as Hinchley Wood Church, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look. Living close to Stokes Field is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls.
Hinchley Wood is about 2 miles south-west of Surbiton, in Surrey. We survey roofs in Hinchley Wood and the rest of Surrey. Across Surrey, we cover Hinchley Wood. For surveys nearby, see our London page.
Gutter surveys in KT10 and KT7 are booked the same way as anywhere else. If you need a gutter survey at a property on Dorchester Close, Meadow Close and Manor Drive or a nearby road, we can survey it. We also cover the places around Hinchley Wood: Weston Green (1 mile north-west), Thames Ditton (1 mile north), Ditton Hill (1 mile east), Long Ditton (1 mile north-east) and Claygate (1 mile south). We also work in nearby towns such as Guildford (14 miles south-west), Woking (11 miles west), Epsom (4 miles south-east), Horley (15 miles south-east), Redhill (12 miles south-east) and Ewell (4 miles south-east).
What’s near Hinchley Wood
Around Hinchley Wood, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Greyhound pub, Hinchley Wood School and Shrewsbury House School, among other places. Hinchley Wood has its own railway station: Hinchley Wood station. Other landmarks nearby include Bentall Centre (2.8 miles north-east) and Metropolitan Police Mounted Branch Museum (1.2 miles north-west). Open spaces near Hinchley Wood include The Lake and The Wood.
For landlords and managing agents
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait.
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work around your tenants.
How the survey works
Every roof is different, but as a rough guide the survey takes between one and two hours on an ordinary house, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. If you have questions on the day, just ask. In a smaller place like Hinchley Wood, parking is seldom the issue; lanes, gates and long drives are worth mentioning. On bungalows and lower roofs, much can be seen from ground level, with the loft showing the underside.
- 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.
- Valleys, parapets and box gutters are inspected where they can be seen safely.
- The loft space is checked for staining, where it can be reached safely.
- A photo-illustrated written report and recommendations follows.
Getting ready for the survey
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
Booking a survey
Most bookings start with a short call: call 07833 053749 or send us an email. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Related advice
Tips from our surveys
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner, before and after a survey:
- Check for spilling water in a downpour
- Check downpipe clips are holding
- Get trees that overhang the gutters trimmed
- Watch for green marks down the brickwork
Report times depend on the package you choose: within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium. It’s sent to you by email once it’s done.
Don’t forget valley, parapet and box gutters. They block in the same way as the gutters you can see but they’re much harder to spot, so make sure they’re included in any clearing work.