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Gutter survey in Holmbury St Mary, Surrey
A survey of gutters, valleys, outlets and downpipes in Holmbury St Mary, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photographs.
- Leaking or loose downpipes
- Gutters that have fallen out of line
- Dripping or leaking gutter joints
Should I look at the roof myself first?
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, which helps when we check the roof.
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
Gutter surveys for homes and businesses in Holmbury St Mary
Gutters carry rain off the roof and away from the walls. When they block, leak or lose their fall, the water goes where it shouldn’t and that typically means the walls or the inside of the building. Our survey looks at the whole rainwater system above ground, from eaves gutters and valleys to outlets, hoppers and downpipes. The findings go into a written report with photos. We survey fascias and soffits, eaves gutters and downpipes, and people most often book us about leaves and moss blocking gutters and hoppers and outlets full of debris.
Older buildings in small places like Holmbury St Mary may be listed or in a conservation area. That can affect what materials can be used when work is done, so check with the council before planning anything. A roof report helps you plan work with that in mind. Older materials such as clay tiles, slate and stone are often matched when work is done.
We write the report in plain English, so you do not need to be a roofer to follow it. Each point is backed by a photo where possible, with the urgent items made clear.
- Place
- Holmbury St Mary (RH5)
- Region
- Surrey
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What this survey can’t tell you
This is not a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. Other limits to bear in mind:
- Pipes below ground level
- Parts of gutters that can’t be seen safely
- What’s behind fascias and inside walls
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll tell you before you book. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Holmbury St Mary
- Valley gutters
- Outlets and hoppers
- Eaves gutters
- Downpipes
- Fascias and soffits
- Parapet and box gutters
What happens on the day
Safety comes first on every visit. Everything that can safely be seen is inspected, and anything we cannot see is noted in the report. Most visits take about 1–2 hours on an ordinary house, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. Older rural homes like those around Holmbury St Mary 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.
- First, we agree the areas to focus on.
- We look along each run for debris, sagging and drips.
- Outlets, hoppers, downpipes and overflows are inspected.
- 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
- Let us know where we can park nearby
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the freeholder or managing agent
Book a survey
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Pictures from the ground or a window are fine. To send them or to book, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
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For landlords and managing agents
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget, putting the urgent items at the top.
Shared roofs need a little more planning: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Mention it when you get in touch and we’ll plan the visit with that in mind.
Questions from Holmbury St Mary
Is my home in Holmbury St Mary listed or in a conservation area?
We cannot confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case.
I let a flat near Gomshall station. Can you check the roof?
Yes. We survey roofs for landlords, letting agents and managing agents as well as owners. Just ring 07833 053749 or email us with the details.
How long does a gutter survey take?
A visit normally takes an hour or two for most houses, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. You’ll know roughly how long when we arrange the visit.
Can you tell me if my old gutters contain asbestos?
No, that’s a job for a specialist asbestos surveyor. On buildings from before 2000, we flag materials that could contain it so it can be checked before work starts.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes. Shared roofs just need a little more planning, with whoever owns or manages the building. Let us know about it as you book and we will plan the survey around it.
Do you use drones?
Yes, where it is applicable. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID and fly a drone under 250g, and every flight depends on the airspace and the weather.
What’s the best way to book?
Just call 07833 053749 or send us an email. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day, weekday or weekend.
How we price gutter surveys
Survey packages start from £150, inc. VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- Which survey package you book
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
For a price for your roof in Holmbury St Mary, phone 07833 053749 or email us with the address and a few details. We will confirm the figure before booking.
Helping us price your survey
Getting the details right at the start saves time. It helps to include:
- What made you get in touch
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
We survey roofs on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
Tips from our surveys
A little preparation and a few simple habits help, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Some pointers:
- Watch the gutters during heavy rain
- Book gutter clearing once a year, more frequently near trees
- Don’t climb a ladder to look in the gutters
- Check the loft with care after heavy rain
How quickly the report arrives depends on the package: within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium. It’s sent to you by email as soon as it is ready.
Have overhanging branches and climbing plants cut back from the roof by someone who can do it safely. Fewer leaves in the gutters means fewer blockages.
Gutter surveys in Holmbury St Mary: local notes
Many older homes in Surrey have handmade clay tiles and tile-hung upper walls. A few of Surrey’s oldest buildings have heavy Horsham stone slab roofs. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look. Historic houses like Polesden Lacey, about 4.8 miles north, show how far back building in the area around Holmbury St Mary goes. If your home is one of the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
Living close to Wotton and Abinger Commons is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn. For an older house near a landmark such as St Mary The Virgins Church, 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.
Holmbury St Mary is about 5 miles south-west of Dorking, in Surrey. If you’re in Holmbury St Mary, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: a call or an email, a price, then a date. Our Surrey coverage includes Holmbury St Mary and the places around it. We also survey roofs in Guildford.
We work across the RH5 postcode area for gutter surveys. We cover properties on Horsham Road and Felday Glade and the roads around them. If you are just outside Holmbury St Mary, we cover Pitland Street (1 mile south), Peaslake (1 mile west), Farley Green (3 miles west), Ewhurst (3 miles south) and Ewhurst Green (3 miles south). Further out, we also cover Guildford (8 miles north-west), Woking (11 miles north-west), Epsom (12 miles north-east), Horley (11 miles east), Redhill (11 miles east) and Ewell (13 miles north-east).
What’s near Holmbury St Mary
We work in homes and buildings around Wotton and Abinger Commons, The Volunteer pub and Hurtwood House and the streets around them. The closest station to Holmbury St Mary is Gomshall station, roughly 2.1 miles north-west. Other landmarks nearby include Mesolithic Museum (0.7 miles north-east) and Abinger Castle (0.7 miles north-east). Not far away are Leith Hill and Silent Pool.