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Gutter survey in Hog Hatch, Surrey
Wondering about the gutter at a property in Hog Hatch? You can book a gutter survey in Hog Hatch and across Surrey.
- Blocked outlets and hoppers
- Gutters full of debris and silt
- Soffits marked by water
Checking the roof from ground level
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and a fall can be serious. That part is for a survey, using safe viewpoints and a drone where it applies.
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Water spilling over the edge can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
Gutter survey in Hog Hatch: what you get
Owners get in touch after seeing an overflow, finding damp or planning ahead for winter. Landlords and managing agents use it to plan maintenance and buyers sometimes want the gutters looked at before they exchange. Whoever books, we inspect and report in the same way with photos and clear recommendations. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. If you’ve noticed gutters packed with leaves or moss and leaks at the gutter joints, we can find out what’s behind it.
In a smaller place like Hog Hatch, some roofs stand more exposed to wind and rain than in a built-up town. That weather tells first on ridges, verges, chimneys and flashings. A proper look shows whether anything has started to loosen. A loose ridge tile or slate gives the wind something to catch, and others soon follow.
Most points in the report come with a picture, so you can see each defect rather than just read about it. If something couldn’t be seen safely, the report is clear about it.
- Where
- Hog Hatch (GU9)
- Wider area
- Surrey
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Why get it checked now?
Going up a ladder to check your own gutters carries real risk. You can see drips and overflows from ground level but hidden gutters are another matter. We inspect as far as it’s safe to see and put it in writing. Arranging work in a smaller place like Hog Hatch is easier with notice than in an emergency. A survey gives you that notice.
Price depends partly on the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, inc. VAT. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
Why book with us
- Drones and thermal imaging where applicable
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- An independent look at the roof
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced or what we found on two real jobs.
Common questions in Hog Hatch
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Hog Hatch?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. It matters most if you are planning to re-roof in a different material.
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Farnham station?
Of course. Let us know whether a tenant or an agent will let us in, and we can send the report to you or your agent.
Will you look at parapet and box gutters as well?
Yes, as far as they can be seen safely. We look from vantage points, the loft space and the roof itself where safe, and by drone where it’s applicable.
Are you insured?
Our cover is professional indemnity plus public liability, and we can provide details if a managing agent needs them.
When does the report arrive?
That depends on the survey you book: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day. Reports are sent by email.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Where it helps and it’s safe, yes. Whether we can fly on the day depends on the weather and the airspace rules, and we check for restrictions near airports before flying. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID.
Do you work in Hog Hatch?
Yes. Our area covers London and South East England, Hog Hatch included.
Common roof problems in Hog Hatch
Most gutter joints rely on seals or sealant that wear out. Plastic sections expand and contract with the weather, and in time their joints can drip. On cast iron, joints can rust and open up where the paint has failed.
A survey can pick up problems such as:
- Fascia boards damaged by overflowing water
- Gutters full of debris and silt
- Water backing up from a hidden gutter
- Blocked outlets and hoppers
For site and facilities teams at buildings like Folly Hill Infant School, its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale.
Before booking anyone
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- How they’ll see the roof: from the ground, the loft, the roof or by drone
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- Is VAT included in the price?
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The survey, step by step
The aim of the visit is simple: to see as much of the gutter as can be seen safely and record it clearly. Notes and photographs go into the written report. It normally takes an hour or two at most homes, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. In a smaller place like Hog Hatch, as anywhere, the forecast plays a part: the parts that need calm, dry weather are planned around it.
- We agree which parts of the building you are most worried about.
- We look along each run for debris, sagging and drips.
- Outlets, hoppers, downpipes and overflows are inspected.
- We check fascias, soffits and walls for water damage.
- You get photos and written recommendations, prioritised where relevant.
How to prepare
- Let us know about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
How to book
Getting a price is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or email us and give us some details about the property and we will suggest the right survey. The price is agreed up front.
Advice
Landlord and commercial surveys in Hog Hatch
Letting agents often book on a landlord’s behalf. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
Shared roofs need a little more planning: we need access agreed with the freeholder or managing agent. Mention it when you get in touch and we will plan the survey around it.
Roof by roof
Cast iron gutters
Rust at joints and brackets is the usual weak point on cast iron. We note corrosion, cracks and leaking joints where they can be seen.
Lead-lined valley and parapet gutters
Lead linings are common in valleys and parapet gutters on older houses. Splits and failed joints in the lead can let water straight in.
Gutter surveys in Hog Hatch: local notes
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. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters. Farnham Castle, about 0.9 miles south, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Hog Hatch. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, like lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
Trees in and around Weybourne LNR shed leaves that can end up in nearby gutters. If you let a flat or house near Farnham station, the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at.
Hog Hatch is about 2 miles north of Farnham, in Surrey. We survey roofs in Hog Hatch and the surrounding area as part of our work across London and the South East. We cover towns and villages across Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Guildford.
All of GU9 is covered for gutter surveys. If you need a gutter survey at a property on Coniston Drive, Dukes Walk and Folly Hill or a nearby road, we can survey it. If you’re just outside Hog Hatch, we cover Ewshot (1 mile north-west), Dora's Green (1 mile west), Warren Corner (1 mile west), Dippenhall (2 miles south-west) and Redlands (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (10 miles east), Woking (12 miles north-east), Camberley (8 miles north-east), Frimley (7 miles north-east), Haslemere (11 miles south) and Cranleigh (15 miles south-east).
What’s near Hog Hatch
In Hog Hatch, that means homes and buildings near Farnham Heath End School and Weybourne LNR and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Farnham station, about 1.5 miles south-east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Hart Shopping Centre (3.7 miles north-west) and Museum of Farnham (1.3 miles south). Not far away are Farnham Park and Aunt's Pool.