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Gutter survey in Leatherhead, Surrey
Get a clear view of the gutter at a property in Leatherhead from an independent roof surveyor. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Cracked or loose downpipes
- Blocked outlets and hoppers
- Leaves and moss blocking gutters
Leatherhead homes and their roofs
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. Whatever the covering, it is often the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first. About 3.4 miles south-west lies Polesden Lacey, a reminder of how long the area around Leatherhead has been built on. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years.
If your home is one of the older ones in the streets near Church of Our Lady and St Peter, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look. Landlords with a home close to Leatherhead station may find that a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak.
Leatherhead is about 4 miles south-west of Epsom, in Surrey. Leatherhead is part of the area we cover as part of our work across London and South East England. Across Surrey, we cover Leatherhead. Our Guildford page covers surveys nearby.
Surveys in KT22 are booked the same way as anywhere else. You’ll find streets such as High Street, Church Road and Station Road, and we cover them all. Being close to the A24 and A245, Leatherhead is easy for us to reach for gutter surveys. We also cover the places around Leatherhead: Fetcham (1 mile west), Mickleham (2 miles south), Great Bookham (2 miles south-west), Westhumble (3 miles south) and Little Bookham (3 miles south-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Guildford (11 miles west), Woking (11 miles west), Epsom (4 miles north-east), Horley (11 miles south-east), Redhill (8 miles south-east) and Ewell (5 miles north-east).
Local landmarks in Leatherhead
Typical jobs here are in homes near St Andrew's Catholic School, St Andrew's Catholic School and Duke's Head Public House. There’s a railway station in Leatherhead itself: Leatherhead station. Other landmarks nearby include Walton on the Hill (3.5 miles east) and Headley Court (2.2 miles east). Open spaces near Leatherhead include Claremont Lake and Jubilee Wood.
Gutter survey in Leatherhead
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, often down the brickwork or into the building. We check the full rainwater system above ground, including gutters, valleys, outlets, hoppers and downpipes. You get a photo-illustrated written report. Common reasons to book are leaves and moss blocking gutters and gutters that have fallen out of line, across valley gutters, downpipes and fascias and soffits.
In a town like Leatherhead, most homes are houses whose owners look after their own roofs. A slipped tile or blocked gutter costs far less to sort than the damp it causes later. A roof report gives you a list of what needs doing and how soon, whether you live in the house or let it. Photographs show you exactly what was seen, even on parts you cannot reach yourself.
You receive the findings by email, easy to pass on to a roofer, an agent or an insurer. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24–48 hours and Premium on the day.
- Where
- Leatherhead (KT22)
- Wider area
- Surrey
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Tips from our surveys
Getting the most from a gutter survey starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Tips:
- Watch ceilings under valley gutters for fresh marks
- Check for spilling water in a downpour
- Include valley, parapet and box gutters when clearing
- Leave gutter checks at height to someone equipped for it
Where the evidence points to drains below ground, the report says so, so you can arrange a drain survey. We also note anything else we spot on the roof while we’re there.
Watch your gutters from ground level or a window during heavy rain. Water spilling over the edge or out of a joint is a sign that something needs attention before the walls suffer.
Checking the roof from ground level
A DIY look is useful, but it isn’t a survey. From the ground, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
You can learn a lot from ground level. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Never climb onto the roof to look.
What happens on the day
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 photos go into the written report. It typically takes about 1–2 hours at a typical home, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. A typical visit in Leatherhead begins with the street side of the roof and then moves round the building. Rear gardens and side paths often give the best view of extensions and back slopes, so unlocked gates help. Then, if it can be reached safely, we look in the loft.
- We ask about overflows, damp or leaks you’ve noticed.
- We look along the gutters, downpipes and fascias from ground level and from windows.
- We check hidden gutters, like valleys and parapets, where it is safe to see them.
- The roof space is checked for water marks if it is safe to get into.
- You get a written report with photos and recommendations.
Before the survey
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Let us know about parking before the day
How to book
Photos help, if you have them. Take them safely from the ground or a window; never climb up to get a better view. To send them or to book, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
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For landlords and managing agents
Where a roof is shared: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Let us know about it when booking and we will plan the visit with that in mind.
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work.
Common questions in Leatherhead
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Leatherhead?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Do you cover Leatherhead?
We do. The survey and report are the same in Leatherhead as anywhere else, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Do you look in the loft space?
Where it is relevant to the survey and there’s safe access, yes. Please clear anything stored under the hatch, and if the loft cannot be reached safely, the report says so.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. This is a survey of the roof only, so it is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. Many buyers have both.
How much is a gutter survey?
The Basic Survey starts from £150, the Standard from £250 and the Premium from £400, all with VAT included. For a price for your building, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Do I need to be at home?
That depends on the survey. Inside the building and in the loft, we need someone to let us in, while outside access can be discussed when you book.
What’s in the survey report?
It explains what we saw, what it means and what we’d suggest, with photographs throughout. Anything we couldn’t see safely is noted too.
What we are asked to look at in Leatherhead
Overflowing gutters in a downpour are a common reason to book. Others notice a damp wall, a stained ceiling or a green streak down the brickwork. The survey helps pin down the source before it causes more harm.
People usually book a survey after spotting one of these:
- Overflowing eaves gutters
- Leaves and moss blocking gutters
- Rotten fascias or stained soffits
- Cracked or loose downpipes
Shop and office owners around The Ashley Centre may find that a dated report on the roof is useful for planning and for any lease discussions.
Questions to ask before booking
- How they’ll see the roof: from the ground, the loft, the roof or by drone
- What follow-up you get after the report
- Whether the loft space is looked at, where there is one
- What insurance they carry
Prices for gutter surveys in Leatherhead
Prices vary from roof to roof, for these reasons:
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- The size of the roof
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so the price reflects that. You’ll know the figure before booking.
What we need to know
What helps most when you contact us:
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- What’s prompted the survey
- Dates you are working to, such as exchange
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
If you are buying, it’s useful to book soon after your offer is accepted, so there is time to use the report before exchange. Otherwise, simply ring 07833 053749 or send us an email whenever suits you.