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Hoe Gutter Survey
A careful look at the gutter at your property in Hoe, and put it all in a photo-illustrated written report.
- Hoppers and outlets full of debris
- Leaves and moss blocking gutters
- Overflowing valley or parapet gutters
Gutter surveys for homes and businesses in Hoe
A gutter needs a steady fall towards its outlet to drain properly. Sagging brackets and slipped joints leave water standing and overflowing where the gutter dips. We look along each run for sags, gaps and leaking joints, along with the brackets and downpipe fixings. You get written recommendations, prioritised by urgency where relevant. Common reasons to book are choked outlets or hopper heads and rotten fascias or stained soffits, on parapet and box gutters, outlets and hoppers and fascias and soffits.
Village roofs often face open fields and take the full force of wind and rain, which is hard on ridges, chimneys, flashings and gutters. Older walls take a long time to dry once water gets in. A written report sets out what to deal with and in what order. On exposed older roofs, chimneys and lead flashings are often the first to give way.
The report doesn’t just list problems. For each finding, it explains what it is, why it matters and what we’d recommend, so you can decide what to do next.
- Where
- Hoe (GU5)
- Wider area
- Surrey
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Hoe homes and their roofs
Many older homes in Surrey have handmade clay tiles and tile-hung upper walls. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old buildings in Surrey. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first. About 4 miles north lies Hatchlands Park, a reminder of how long the area around Hoe has been built on. On older houses around here, roofs frequently carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead.
For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St Mark, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look. Landlords with a home close to Gomshall station may find that a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant. If you live near a park such as Colekitchen Down, or anywhere with mature trees, autumn leaves can block gutters and valleys.
Hoe is about 5 miles west of Dorking, in Surrey. From houses to flats and shops in Hoe, we can survey the roof on a weekday or at the weekend. Our area takes in places right across Surrey. We also survey roofs in Guildford.
Every address in GU5 is within our area for gutter surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Streets in the area include Fulvens, Pursers Lane and Crest Hill, all of which we cover. Neighbouring places we cover for gutter surveys include Sutton Abinger (1 mile east), Abinger Hammer (1 mile north), Gomshall (1 mile north), Abinger (1 mile east) and Little London (2 miles west). We also work in nearby towns such as Guildford (7 miles north-west), Woking (10 miles north-west), Camberley (15 miles north-west), Epsom (12 miles north-east), Horley (12 miles east) and Redhill (12 miles east).
Landmarks near Hoe
Typical jobs here are in homes near Colekitchen Down and The Volunteer pub, among other places. Hoe’s nearest station is Gomshall station, roughly 1.1 miles north. Other landmarks nearby include Mesolithic Museum (1.5 miles east) and St. Luke’s Hospital (5.6 miles north-west). The countryside around Hoe includes Silent Pool and Leith Hill.
Checking the roof from the ground
Your own check is a good start, but it isn’t a survey. From the ground, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight.
A lot can be seen from the ground. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Please don’t climb up for a closer look.
Roof by roof
Cast iron gutters
Cracks often open on the back of cast iron downpipes, so we look closely at the walls around them.
Fascias and soffits
Fascias carry the gutters, so rot in the boards can loosen the whole run. We note soft, stained or damaged boards we can see.
Also in Hoe
What we do, step by step
Where it’s relevant and can be reached safely, the loft space is checked as well as the outside. In the loft, the signs we look for are staining, damp, daylight and sagging. The whole visit normally takes about 1–2 hours for a house, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. Older rural homes like those around Hoe can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints, and anything we can’t see is noted.
- First, you let us know what you’ve seen, such as overflows or damp.
- We look along the gutters, downpipes and fascias from ground level and from windows.
- Valley, parapet and box gutters are inspected as far as they can safely be seen.
- The roof space is checked for water marks if it’s safe to get into.
- You get a report with photos and recommendations.
Before the survey
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
Getting a price
You can call us seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. For a price or to book, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
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What affects the price in Hoe
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- The shape of the roof and its details
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- House, block, shop or office
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 your roof before booking.
Helping us price your survey
You don’t need to know any roofing terms. It is enough to tell us:
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- What’s prompted the survey
- Access details, like a loft hatch or a shared roof
Not sure which survey you need? The easiest way is to ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We’ll explain the options and the price.
Questions from Hoe
Is Hoe within the area you cover?
Yes, Hoe is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Gomshall station?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for. Just call 07833 053749 or email us with the details.
Can the survey be at a weekend?
Yes, we carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays as well as weekdays. To book, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. We are experienced roof surveyors, and our survey covers the roof rather than the whole building. For the rest of the building, a RICS home survey is a separate job.
Does the report include photographs?
Yes. Photographs are part of every report, so you can see exactly what each finding refers to.
What will the report tell me?
It sets out what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, with photographs throughout. Anything we couldn’t see safely is noted too, so you know exactly what was covered.
What does a gutter survey cost?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The size of the property and the access affect the price. To get a price, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Leave it or get it looked at?
It’s easy to put damp down to the wrong cause. If a leaking gutter or downpipe is the source, other work on the wall won’t stop it. Checking the gutters first helps you spend in the right place. Older and listed buildings around Hoe may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so leaving a defect until it’s urgent leaves less time to plan.
We offer three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, all including VAT. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Hoe
- Plain-English reports with photos
- Surveys on weekdays and at weekends
- 98% of customers satisfied
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
Honest limits
We only report what can safely be seen on the day, so there are some things a survey cannot cover:
- Pipes below ground level
- Rot or damp concealed behind fascias or inside walls
- Hidden sections we cannot view safely
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll tell you. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Fascias and soffits
- Eaves gutters
- Parapet and box gutters
- Downpipes
- Valley gutters
- Outlets and hoppers