Surrey · London and the South East
Gutter survey in Horley, Surrey
We take a careful look at the gutter at your property in Horley, with photos and a written report.
- Water backing up from a hidden gutter
- Soffits marked by water
- Gutters packed with leaves or moss
How it works
We check the roof from outside and, where it’s relevant and there is safe access, from inside the loft space too. Inside, we look for staining, damp, gaps and signs of movement. The whole visit normally takes about one to two hours at a typical home, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. Semi-detached and terraced homes in a town like Horley often share a roof line with the neighbours, so we look at what can be seen of the shared parts from your side. Let us know about any known leaks, past repairs or building work when you book, so time on site goes where it is needed.
- We start with what you’ve noticed, such as damp or overflowing gutters.
- We walk round the building and check the gutters, downpipes and fascias from the ground.
- We check hidden gutters as far as safe access allows.
- The roof space is checked for staining, where it can be reached safely.
- You receive a report with photos and recommendations.
Before we arrive
- Tell us about parking before the day
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
How to book
If you are buying, it is useful to book soon after your offer is accepted, so there is time to use the report before exchange. Otherwise, simply call 07833 053749 or send us an email whenever suits you.
Related advice
About our gutter survey in Horley
This survey covers rainwater above ground, from the gutters down to where the downpipes meet the ground. It’s not a CCTV drain survey, so we cannot see inside underground pipes. If the problem looks like a blocked or broken drain below ground, we’ll say so in the report, so you can get the drains checked separately. Anything we find above ground, like a split hopper or a leaking downpipe, is photographed and recorded. Typical surveys look at sagging gutters and loose brackets and overflowing eaves gutters, on valley gutters, downpipes and outlets and hoppers.
Semis and terraces in a town like Horley share roof details with the neighbours. When a stack or gutter is shared, the problem may not be on your side alone. Shared parts are looked at as far as they can be seen safely from the property we’re surveying. Let us know as you book if you know of anything shared with next door.
We keep jargon out of it: where something needs attention, it says so plainly, and where it can wait, that is said too.
- Where
- Horley (RH6)
- Region
- Surrey
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
DIY checks: what’s safe
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
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 don’t climb up for a closer look.
What we are asked to look at in Horley
Leaves are behind most blocked gutters. Every autumn, trees fill gutters with leaves, twigs and seeds, and they collect at the outlets. A choked outlet soon means a full, overflowing gutter.
Here are some of the things we see frequently:
- Valley or box gutters that overflow inside
- Downpipes that are split or coming away
- Fascia boards damaged by overflowing water
- Water spilling over the gutter edge
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Horley Infant School, large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other.
Before booking anyone
- Will the report include photos?
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
Roof by roof
Lead-lined valley and parapet gutters
A London butterfly roof drains to a central valley gutter, and a blockage there can overflow inside. It is inspected as far as safe access allows.
Cast iron gutters
Cracks frequently open on the back of cast iron downpipes, so we check the wall behind for staining.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Horley
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan, with the most urgent items set out first.
If you own several properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To discuss a number of properties, phone 07833 053749 or email us with the addresses.
What a gutter survey doesn’t cover
This is not a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- Blockages deep inside downpipes
- Confirming asbestos in older rainwater goods
- Pipes below ground level
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll suggest the right survey. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Outlets and hoppers
- Parapet and box gutters
- Eaves gutters
- Valley gutters
- Fascias and soffits
- Downpipes
Nearby places to Horley
Other services in Horley
Gutter surveys around Horley
Older houses across Surrey often have handmade clay tiles, and many have tile-hanging. Some old buildings in Surrey and Sussex have Horsham stone slab roofs. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters. 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 let a flat or house near Horley station, a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let. Take an older house close to St Wilfrid's Church: its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first.
Horley is about 5 miles north of Crawley, in Surrey. Whether the building in Horley is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, the roof can be surveyed. Horley is one of the places in Surrey where we work for gutter surveys.
Every address in RH6 is covered for gutter surveys. We cover properties on Station Road, High Street and Church Road and the roads around them. Horley sits on or near the A23 and B2036, which makes travel easy. Neighbouring places we cover for gutter surveys include Hookwood (1 mile south-west), Fernhill (2 miles south-east), Burstow (2 miles south-east), Smallfield (2 miles east) and Shipley Bridge (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Epsom (12 miles north), Redhill (4 miles north), Ewell (13 miles north), Reigate (4 miles north), Caterham (8 miles north-east) and Dorking (8 miles north-west). As one of the bigger places in Surrey, Horley has homes, rented property and businesses of every kind.
Local landmarks in Horley
Around Horley, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Bull pub and Oakwood School, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Horley station, roughly 0.8 miles south-east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Reigate Castle (4.5 miles north) and East Surrey Hospital (2.8 miles north). Open spaces near Horley include Reigate Heath.
Horley questions
Do you carry out roof surveys in Horley?
Yes. Our area covers London and the South East, and Horley is part of that. You can call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and some details, and we will talk through which survey suits.
Is my home in Horley listed or in a conservation area?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Are you structural engineers?
No. Our survey isn’t a structural engineer’s report, and it doesn’t include calculations. If we see signs that need an engineer’s opinion, we will recommend one.
Will you go up on the roof?
Not unless it’s safe. Most of what we need can be seen from safe viewpoints, the loft and, where applicable, a drone, and anything out of sight is recorded in the report.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Our surveys are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance. If you need details for a managing agent or a building owner, just ask.
Will I get photos?
Yes, every report has them. Pictures sit next to the findings they show, which makes the report easy to follow.
Do you check valley and parapet gutters?
Yes. Hidden gutters are a common cause of leaks inside, so they’re an important part of the survey. Some may only be partly visible, and the report says so.