Surrey · London and the South East
Gutter Survey in Hookwood
A survey of gutters, valleys, outlets and downpipes in Hookwood, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photographs.
- Overflowing eaves gutters
- Gutters that have fallen out of line
- Hoppers and outlets full of debris
Gutter survey in Hookwood
We survey gutters and rainwater systems in Hookwood and right across London and South East England. On the day, we inspect everything that’s safely in view from the ground, windows, the loft space and the roof where it’s safe. Time on site normally takes an hour or two at a typical home, and longer for a large or complex roof. The written report follows, with photos and recommendations. If you’ve noticed overflowing eaves gutters and gutters full of debris and silt, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
Some older homes in villages like Hookwood are 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. Knowing the roof’s condition helps you plan ahead with that in mind. Where a building is listed, matching the existing roof materials is often expected.
The Standard Survey adds moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Place
- Hookwood (RH6)
- Region
- Surrey
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What we can’t see
This is not a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- The inside of a downpipe along its whole length
- Confirming asbestos in older rainwater goods
- The inside of buried drains
If you are not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Hookwood
- Parapet and box gutters
- Downpipes
- Fascias and soffits
- Eaves gutters
- Outlets and hoppers
- Valley gutters
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Landlord and commercial surveys in Hookwood
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait.
Landlords and letting agents in Hookwood book surveys as well as homeowners. The report gives you a dated record of the gutter, with photographs, useful for planning maintenance.
Gutter surveys around Hookwood
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. Before planning roof work on an older home, find out whether it’s listed or in a conservation area. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent, and councils can also use Article 4 directions to control changes in conservation areas.
If you own one of the older houses in the streets near Church of St Bartholomew, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs. Anyone responsible for a site like Manorfield Primary and Nursery School will know that large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other.
Hookwood is about 1 mile south-west of Horley, in Surrey. Anywhere in Hookwood, we can carry out gutter surveys at your property. Hookwood is one of the towns and villages in Surrey we cover for gutter surveys.
All of RH6 is covered for gutter surveys. Whether your property is on Campbell Close, Mistley Gardens and Kennel Lane or anywhere close by, we can survey it. If you are just outside Hookwood, we cover Horley (1 mile north-east), Fernhill (2 miles east), Tinsley Green (2 miles south-east), Langley Green (3 miles south) and Shipley Bridge (3 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Epsom (12 miles north), Redhill (5 miles north), Ewell (13 miles north), Reigate (5 miles north), Caterham (9 miles north-east) and Dorking (7 miles north-west).
Landmarks near Hookwood
Around Hookwood, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Black Horse pub and Oakwood School. The nearest railway station is Horley station, about 1.2 miles east of the centre. Nearby you will also find Crawley Museum (3.5 miles south) and Langley Green Hospital (2.6 miles south).
Before and after the survey
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Include valley, parapet and box gutters when clearing
- Check the loft with care after heavy rain
- Look for downpipes coming loose
- Note any damp stains below the gutters
Where the evidence points to drains below ground, the report says so, so a drain survey can be arranged. We also note anything else we spot on the roof while we are there.
Get small faults like a dripping joint or loose downpipe sorted quickly. Left alone, they usually grow, and the water they spill can damage walls and timber.
Hookwood: your questions answered
Do you cover smaller places like Hookwood?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We work right across London and the South East. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there as you book.
Is my home in Hookwood listed or in a conservation area?
We can’t confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
How experienced are you?
We’ve completed more than 5,000 surveys, over more than 20 years, with 98% customer satisfaction.
How fast do I get the report?
It depends on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day. The report is emailed to you.
Could my damp wall be caused by the gutters?
We check whether rainwater from the gutters is reaching the wall, through overflows, drips or damaged downpipes. We can’t see inside walls, so we report on what’s visible.
What happens next?
The report arrives by email. With Standard there is a follow-up consultation; with Premium, an in-person consultation.
Do you use drones?
Yes, where it is applicable. Flights depend on the weather on the day and airspace rules. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID.
When to book a survey in Hookwood
Valley, parapet and box gutters are often lined with lead or a sheet material. Splits and blocked outlets in these gutters can send water straight into the building, because there is no outer edge for it to spill over. Lead linings can also be stolen.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Gutters that have fallen out of line
- Valley or box gutters that overflow inside
- Gutters full of debris and silt
- Gutters overflowing in heavy rain
Landlords with a home close to Horley station may find that a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant.
Questions to ask before booking
- Their insurance cover
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- What exactly goes into their report
- Their track record with similar roofs
How it works
We look at the roof from outside and, where it is relevant and there is safe access, from inside the loft space too. In the loft, the signs we look for are staining, damp, daylight and sagging. The whole visit normally takes between one and two hours at a house, depending on how many gutter runs and downpipes there are. Around Hookwood, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so let us know about the loft hatch and any ladder. We only go where it is safe.
- We start by hearing about any drips, overflows or damp patches.
- We look along the gutters, downpipes and fascias from the ground and from windows.
- Valley, parapet and box gutters are inspected as far as they can safely be seen.
- Where the loft can be reached safely, we check it for staining or damp.
- The findings are written up with photos and recommendations.
Before we arrive
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
How to book
Every survey is priced before it’s booked, so you know where you stand. Prices start from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Advice
What happens if roof problems are left?
Small gutter faults rarely fix themselves. Each heavy rain puts more water where it shouldn’t be, on walls, timber and sometimes inside. A survey now tells you what needs doing and how urgent it is. For an older or listed building in a place like Hookwood, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so leaving a defect until it is urgent leaves less time to plan.
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included, and we will tell you which fits.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Hookwood
- Drones and thermal imaging where applicable
- Surveys seven days a week
- Packages from £150, inc. VAT
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
Read our cost guide and what we found on two real jobs.