Surrey · London and the South East
Nalderswood Gutter Survey
A survey of gutters, valleys, outlets and downpipes across Nalderswood, using drones and thermal imaging where applicable. Get in touch for a price.
- Gutters overflowing in heavy rain
- Rotten fascias or stained soffits
- Cracked or loose downpipes
Checking the roof from ground level
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, which helps when we look at the roof.
Look up at the roof after a storm, from ground level: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Do not go up yourself.
Gutter survey in Nalderswood
Owners get in touch after seeing an overflow, finding damp or planning ahead for winter. Landlords and managing agents use the report to plan upkeep, and some buyers want the rainwater system checked before exchange. Whoever books, we inspect and report in the same way, with photographs and written recommendations. We survey on weekdays and at weekends. If you’ve noticed rotten fascias or stained soffits and choked outlets or hopper heads, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
Older buildings in small places like Nalderswood may be listed or in a conservation area. If yours is, re-roofing in different materials may need consent, so the council is the place to check. Knowing the roof’s condition helps you plan ahead with that in mind. Older materials such as clay tiles, slate and stone are frequently matched when work is done.
We write the report in plain English, so it makes sense without any roofing background. Photographs show what each point refers to, and recommendations are put in order of urgency where relevant.
- Location
- Nalderswood (RH2)
- Region
- Surrey
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Places near Nalderswood
What else we do in Nalderswood
Questions from Nalderswood
Is Nalderswood within the area you cover?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. Our area covers London and the South East. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
Can a landlord with a rental near Salfords station book a roof survey?
Yes, that’s a common request. Let us know whether a tenant or an agent will let us in, and we can send the report to you or your agent.
What insurance do you have?
Our cover is professional indemnity plus public liability, and we can provide details if a managing agent needs them.
What happens next?
The report arrives by email, with photographs and clear recommendations. The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation, and the Premium Survey an in-person consultation.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. On a shared roof we can only inspect the parts we’re allowed to reach.
Are hidden gutters like valleys and box gutters included?
Yes. These gutters often cause leaks indoors when they block, so they’re an important part of the survey. Some may only be partly visible, and we’ll note that in the report.
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 you can arrange that check.
What affects the cost of gutter surveys
Prices always include VAT. What changes the price is:
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- Which survey package you book
There are three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, with VAT included. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
Booking your survey
There is no need for technical words. Just tell us:
- The kind of building and roof involved
- The property’s address and postcode
- When you need the report by
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, so call 07833 053749 or email us with the details.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Nalderswood
We survey roofs for landlords and letting agents as well as homeowners. The report gives you a dated record of the gutter, with photographs, which helps you plan work between tenancies.
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in, at a time agreed ahead of time. Surveys run on any day of the week, which helps when tenants work during the week.
What happens if roof problems are left?
A blocked valley or parapet gutter does not spill harmlessly. It can overflow into the building, frequently in the heaviest rain. It’s worth having these gutters looked at before the wetter months. Matching old materials, like handmade tiles or stone slates, can take time to source. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
Gutter survey starts from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included, and we can help you choose.
Why us?
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Package prices that include VAT
- An independent look at the roof
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
Read how roof surveys are priced or what we found on two real jobs.
Common roof problems in Nalderswood
Brackets can loosen, corrode or snap over the years. Wet leaves and silt add a lot of weight and the extra load drags the gutter down. Once the fall is lost, water sits at the low point and spills over.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Downpipes that are split or coming away
- Leaves and moss blocking gutters
- Leaks at the gutter joints
- Hoppers and outlets full of debris
For landlords with property near Salfords station, a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Whether VAT is added on top
- When you’ll get the report
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
What a gutter survey looks like in Nalderswood
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. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters. England has around 10,000 conservation areas and about 500,000 listed buildings. If your 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, so the council is the place to ask.
Anyone responsible for a site like Burys Court School will know that long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle. Take an older house close to Church of St Bartholomew: old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs.
Nalderswood is about 3 miles west of Horley, in Surrey. We carry out gutter surveys for homes and businesses in Nalderswood and nearby. Nalderswood is one of the towns and villages in Surrey we cover for gutter surveys. Crawley is in our area too.
We work across RH2 for gutter surveys and the streets around it. We cover properties on Smalls Hill Road and Deanoak Lane. Other places close to Nalderswood include Norwood Hill (1 mile south-east), Shellwood Cross (1 mile west), Parkgate (2 miles south-west), Cudworth (2 miles south-west) and Charlwood (3 miles south). We also work in nearby towns like Guildford (15 miles west), Epsom (10 miles north), Horley (3 miles east), Redhill (4 miles north-east), Ewell (11 miles north) and Reigate (3 miles north-east).
Landmarks near Nalderswood
Typical jobs here are in homes near Edolph's Copse, among other places. The closest station to Nalderswood is Salfords station, roughly 3.4 miles east. Nearby you’ll also find Reigate Priory Museum (3.3 miles north-east) and East Surrey Hospital (3.7 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Reigate Heath and Colley Hill.
The survey, step by step
It is useful to start with what’s prompted the survey: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. It helps us focus on what matters most to you. Most visits take about 1–2 hours at a typical home, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. In a small place like Nalderswood, access is normally the main thing to plan. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- We start with what you’ve noticed, such as damp or overflowing gutters.
- The eaves gutters, downpipes and fascias are checked from ground level and windows.
- We check hidden gutters as far as safe access allows.
- The roof space is checked for staining, where it can be reached safely.
- A written report with photos and recommendations follows.
Before the survey
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
Book a survey
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Take them safely from the ground or a window; never climb up to get a better view. To get started, ring 07833 053749 or email us.