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Gutter survey in Molesey, Surrey
Gutter surveys across Molesey, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. You get a clear report with photographs.
- Leaves and moss blocking gutters
- Leaks at the gutter joints
- Fascia boards damaged by overflowing water
Gutter survey in Molesey
A gutter needs a steady fall towards its outlet or water sits in them. When brackets sag or joints part, water pools, drips and spills over where the gutter dips. We check the line of each run as far as we can see it and look at the brackets and downpipe clips. You get written recommendations, prioritised by urgency where relevant. If you’ve noticed water spilling over the gutter edge and leaves and moss blocking gutters, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on downpipes, fascias and soffits and eaves gutters alike.
In a smaller place like Molesey, homes range from older cottages to bungalows and newer houses. Coverings range from slate and clay tiles on older homes to concrete tiles on many later ones. Chimneys, valleys and gutters on older homes often need the most attention. The fixings under an older roof often fail before good slates or tiles do.
Pictures do a lot of the work in our reports, so you can see each defect rather than just read about it. Anything out of sight on the day is listed as such.
- Where
- Molesey (KT8, KT7, KT10)
- Wider area
- Surrey
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Checking the roof from ground level
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.
A DIY look is useful, but it is not a survey. You won’t see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from the ground.
Gutter surveys around Molesey
About 0.9 miles north-east lies Hampton Court Palace, a reminder of how long the area around Molesey 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, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. Handmade clay tiles and tile-hung walls are typical of Surrey’s older houses. A few of Surrey’s oldest buildings have heavy Horsham stone slab roofs. Whatever the covering, it is frequently the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first.
Anyone responsible for a site like The Orchard Infant School will know that long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle. Landlords with a home close to Hampton Court station may find that the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at. Living close to Cigarette Island Park is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn.
Molesey is about 6 miles west of Wimbledon, in Surrey. We survey roofs in Molesey and the rest of Surrey. Our area takes in places right across Surrey. You can also see our page for London.
Surveys in KT8, KT7 and KT10 are booked the same way as anywhere else. That includes homes and businesses on Bell Road, Park Road and Kent Road and the roads around them. With the A309 close by, Molesey is simple for us to get to for gutter surveys. We also cover the places around Molesey: Weston Green (1 mile south-east), Thames Ditton (1 mile south-east), Lower Green (1 mile south-west), Hinchley Wood (1 mile south-east) and Long Ditton (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (14 miles south-west), Woking (11 miles south-west), Epsom (5 miles south-east), Redhill (13 miles south-east), Ewell (5 miles south-east) and Egham (9 miles west).
Landmarks near Molesey
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Albion pub, Cigarette Island Park and Esher College, among other places. The nearest railway station is Hampton Court station, roughly 0.7 miles north-east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Teddington Memorial Hospital (2.2 miles north) and Bentall Centre (2.4 miles north-east). The countryside around Molesey includes The Lake and The Wood.
Also near Molesey
What else we do in Molesey
For landlords and managing agents
Shared roofs need a little more planning: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Mention it when you contact us and we will plan the survey around it.
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.
What we look for on each type of roof
Plastic (uPVC) gutters
Plastic rainwater systems are common on homes of many ages. Their joints can leak as the seals wear and brackets may drop under the weight of debris.
Fascias and soffits
Overflowing water stains soffits and rots timber. They’re looked at as part of the survey.
Useful tips for Molesey property owners
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner:
- Check from the ground or a window, not a ladder
- Look out for overflows when it pours
- Have overhanging branches cut back
- Ask for valleys and parapet gutters to be cleared too
You receive a written report with photos and recommendations, prioritised by urgency where relevant. Share it with a contractor of your choice so they know what needs doing.
Get trees and climbers near the eaves trimmed back using someone with the right kit. Less debris means fewer blocked outlets.
Common questions in Molesey
I let a flat near Hampton Court station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for. You can phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and what you need.
Will you come out to Molesey?
Yes, Molesey is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We have more than 20 years’ experience and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
Do you check valley and parapet gutters?
Yes, as far as they can be seen safely. We use the ground, windows, the roof space and the roof where it is safe and a drone where it applies.
How do I arrange a gutter survey in Molesey?
To arrange a survey, phone 07833 053749 or email us with the address, the type of property and what’s prompted the survey. We’ll confirm the price and agree a day with you.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. We are experienced roof surveyors, and our survey covers the roof rather than the whole building. For the rest of the building, a RICS home survey is a separate job.
Do you look in the roof space?
If the survey needs it and the loft space can be reached safely, yes. A clear path to the hatch helps, and if the loft cannot be reached safely, the report says so.
What happens if roof problems are left?
Climbing a ladder to look in the gutters yourself is risky. From ground level you can spot drips and overflows but hidden gutters are another matter. Our survey covers whatever is safely visible and records it with photos. Arranging work in a smaller place like Molesey is easier with notice than in an emergency. Knowing early gives you time to get the right people in.
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where applicable, from £400 including VAT. We can help you choose the package that fits what you want to find out.
Why book with us
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- 20+ years’ experience
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced or what we found on two real jobs.
What we do, step by step
When we arrive, we begin with a quick chat about the roof and anything that is worrying you. We then inspect everything that can safely be seen, using the ground, windows, the loft and a drone where applicable. The survey typically takes about 1–2 hours for most homes, and longer where there are parapet, valley or box gutters to follow. In a smaller place like Molesey, as anywhere, the forecast plays a part: the parts that need calm, dry weather are planned around it.
- 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.
- We check fascias, soffits and walls for water damage.
- You get photos and written recommendations, prioritised where relevant.
Before we arrive
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
Arrange a survey
If you are buying, it’s useful to book soon after your offer is accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. Otherwise, simply phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form whenever suits you.