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Gutter survey in Knaphill, Surrey
Know where you stand with the gutter before you decide what to do next. Gutter surveys in Knaphill.
- Gutters that have fallen out of line
- Joints that drip after rain
- Soffits marked by water
Gutter survey in Knaphill
We look at the rainwater system above ground level: gutters, outlets, hoppers, downpipes and overflows. It is not a CCTV drain survey and we cannot see inside buried drains. Where water seems to be backing up from below ground, we’ll say so in the report, so you can get the drains checked separately. Anything we find above ground, such as a split hopper or a leaking downpipe, is photographed and recorded. We survey fascias and soffits, downpipes and valley gutters, and common reasons people get in touch are joints that drip after rain and blocked outlets and hoppers.
Houses in smaller places like Knaphill can face open ground, where wind and driving rain hit the roof harder. Ridge tiles, verges, chimney stacks and flashings take the worst of it. Checking those edges shows whether anything has begun to work loose before it lets water in. Once one ridge tile or slate moves, wind gets under the next one too.
You receive the findings by email, ready to forward to whoever needs them. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24–48 hours and Premium on the day.
- Where
- Knaphill (GU21, GU24)
- Region
- Surrey
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Checking the roof from the ground
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Photograph them and note the date, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
What you can’t do safely is get up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and a fall can be serious. That part is for a survey, using safe viewpoints and a drone where applicable.
Common questions in Knaphill
Can a landlord with a rental near Brookwood station book a roof survey?
Yes, letting agents and landlords book with us as well as owners. You can ring 07833 053749 or email us with the address and some details.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Knaphill?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
Are you structural engineers?
No. Our survey is not a structural engineer’s report. We will recommend an engineer if we see signs that call for one.
Do you test soffits or gutters for asbestos?
No, that needs a specialist asbestos surveyor. We point out materials on older buildings that could contain asbestos so it can be checked before work starts.
How long will you be on site?
A visit normally takes roughly 1–2 hours at a typical home, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. We will give you an idea when booking.
What’s in the report?
A report with photos, covering the condition of the gutter, the defects we found and what we recommend. The Standard Survey adds moisture detection and a structural check, and the Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable and structural analysis.
What happens next?
We email you the written report with photos and recommendations. You can use it to talk to a seller, an insurer, a roofer or a managing agent, whichever applies.
How it works
We work from the outside in: first the slopes, edges and gutters from every safe viewpoint, then the loft space where it can be reached. All told, expect about one to two hours at a house, depending on how many gutter runs and downpipes there are. With a bit of garden around a house, as there frequently is around Knaphill, the roof can be viewed from several angles. Mention any side of the property we can’t get to. The loft, where there is safe access, completes the picture.
- We start with what you’ve noticed, like damp or overflowing gutters.
- We walk round the building and check the gutters, downpipes and fascias from ground level.
- Valleys, parapets and box gutters are inspected where they can be seen safely.
- The loft space is checked for staining, where it can be reached safely.
- A written report with photos and recommendations follows.
How to prepare
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Let us know where we can park nearby
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
Book a survey
Most bookings start with a short call: phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email. You’ll have a price before anything is arranged.
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What this survey can’t tell you
Every survey has limits, and we’d rather be clear about that before booking. Keep these in mind:
- Gutters out of sight from every safe viewpoint
- Whether a material contains asbestos (a specialist asbestos surveyor’s job)
- Pipes below ground level
If you are not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer. The full list of what we check.
What we look at
- Parapet and box gutters
- Valley gutters
- Fascias and soffits
- Downpipes
- Eaves gutters
- Outlets and hoppers
Leave it or get it looked at?
Damp walls are sometimes blamed on the wrong thing. When rainwater goods are the source, treating the wall alone will not solve it. A gutter survey helps rule the rainwater system in or out. Blocked gutters on homes around Knaphill overflow and soak walls, particularly where trees overhang. Dealing with the cause is simple; drying out a wall is not.
For a price for your roof in Knaphill, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and some details. The price is agreed before a date is set.
What you get with us
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- A report with photographs
- Drones and thermal imaging where applicable
- 98% of customers satisfied
Read what a roof survey costs and what we found on two real jobs.
Gutter surveys around Knaphill
An older home may be listed, or stand in a conservation area. Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the council can say whether a street is in a conservation area. In either case, a change of roofing material may need consent. In Surrey, older roofs are often handmade clay tile, with tile-hanging on many upper walls. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old buildings in Surrey. Whatever the covering, it’s often the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first.
For landlords with property near Brookwood station, a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let. For businesses in and around places such as The Peacocks, a written record of the roof’s condition helps you plan maintenance rather than react to leaks. Living close to Brookwood Lye is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn.
Knaphill is about 2 miles west of Woking, in Surrey. We survey roofs in Knaphill across London and South East England. Knaphill is one of the towns and villages in Surrey we cover.
We survey roofs across GU21 and GU24 for gutter surveys and the streets around it. We offer gutter surveys to properties on Wood Lane, High Street and Barnby Road. Close by, we survey roofs in Bisley (1 mile north-west), Sheet's Heath (1 mile south-west), Castle Green (1 mile north), Brookwood (1 mile south-west) and Penny Pot (1 mile north). Further out, we also cover Guildford (5 miles south), Camberley (5 miles west), Epsom (15 miles east), Farnham (11 miles south-west), Egham (8 miles north) and Walton-on-Thames (10 miles north-east).
What’s near Knaphill
Around Knaphill, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Anchor Inn, The Winston Churchill School A Specialist Sports College and Brookwood Lye, among other places. The closest station to Knaphill is Brookwood station, roughly 1.4 miles south-west. Other landmarks nearby include The Peacocks (2.5 miles east) and Brookwood Hospital (under half a mile south). For a walk, there is Brookwood Lye.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Knaphill
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work with less disruption.
Letting agents frequently book on a landlord’s behalf. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
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What a survey costs
Prices vary from roof to roof, and it comes down to:
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- Height and safe access
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
There are three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all inc. VAT. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you’d like to know.
What we need to know
The more you tell us, the easier it is to price the survey. When you contact us, tell us:
- When you need the report by
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. Otherwise, simply call 07833 053749 or drop us an email whenever suits you.