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Gutter survey in Norwood Hill, Surrey
A survey of gutters, valleys, outlets and downpipes across Norwood Hill, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Get in touch for a price.
- Overflowing valley or parapet gutters
- Downpipes that are split or coming away
- Rotten fascias or stained soffits
Can I check my roof myself?
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way. That’s where a survey comes in.
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Water spilling over the edge can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
About our gutter survey in Norwood Hill
Eaves gutters at the front of a building are easy to spot, but many aren’t. Valley, parapet, box and secret gutters can overflow inside the building when they block. We look at them as far as they can safely be seen using vantage points, the loft space and the roof itself where safe. Hidden gutters are a common source of leaks inside. If you’re worried about rotten fascias or stained soffits and gutters overflowing in heavy rain, we can find out what’s behind it, on outlets and hoppers, fascias and soffits and valley gutters alike.
Somewhere as small as Norwood Hill, homes are often older cottages and farmhouses, with outbuildings and some newer houses. Older roofs may be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, often with chimneys that have stood a long time. Each needs checking in its own way, and thatch is a specialist material we report on as far as it can be seen. Chimneys and lead flashings on old roofs frequently need the most attention.
You can share the report with anyone who needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent, whichever applies.
- Where
- Norwood Hill (RH6)
- Wider area
- Surrey
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What we look for on each type of roof
Plastic (uPVC) gutters
Older plastic gutters can turn brittle and crack. We check joints, brackets and the line of each run.
Cast iron gutters
Rust at joints and brackets is the usual weak point on cast iron. Cracks, rust and leaks are recorded where they can be seen.
Before and after the survey
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week:
- Look out for overflows when it pours
- Make sure downpipe clips are holding
- Don’t leave hidden gutters out of a clear-out
- Look for green streaks or damp patches on walls
Report times depend on the package you choose: within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium. We email it to you as soon as it’s ready.
Look at the gutters from indoors or the ground when it pours. Overflows and dripping joints are a sign to act before damage builds up.
Local roofs in Norwood Hill
Handmade clay tiles and tile-hung walls are typical of Surrey’s older houses. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old buildings in Surrey. Whatever the covering, it is often the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first. There are about 500,000 buildings on England’s list of listed buildings, and around 10,000 conservation areas. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, so check with the council.
If you let a flat or house near Horley station, the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at. Trees in and around Edolph's Copse shed leaves that can end up in nearby gutters, and an overflowing gutter soon means a wet wall.
Norwood Hill is about 2 miles west of Horley, in Surrey. We cover Norwood Hill and the rest of Surrey, as part of our work across London and South East England. Across Surrey, we cover Norwood Hill.
Here we cover the RH6 postcode area for gutter surveys. If you’re just outside Norwood Hill, we cover Nalderswood (1 mile north-west), Charlwood (2 miles south), Cudworth (2 miles south-west), Parkgate (2 miles west) and Russ Hill (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Epsom (11 miles north), Redhill (5 miles north-east), Ewell (12 miles north), Reigate (4 miles north), Caterham (9 miles north-east) and Dorking (6 miles north-west).
Local landmarks in Norwood Hill
In Norwood Hill, that means homes and buildings near Edolph's Copse. For rail, the closest station is Horley station, about 2.8 miles east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Reigate Castle (4.2 miles north) and Langley Green Hospital (3.6 miles south-east). The countryside around Norwood Hill includes Reigate Heath.
Norwood Hill questions
Do you cover smaller places like Norwood Hill?
Yes, Norwood Hill is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
I let a flat near Horley station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, landlords and letting agents book with us as well as owners. You can ring 07833 053749 or email us with the address and some details.
Will you go up on the roof?
Only if it is safe. We inspect whatever is safely visible: from the ground, from windows, from inside the roof space, from the roof where it’s safe and by drone where applicable. Anything we cannot see is noted in the report.
Do you look in the loft space?
If there’s a loft and safe access to it, yes. From inside, the underside of the roof often shows damp, staining or daylight that cannot be seen from outside.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. This is a survey of the roof only, and it isn’t a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. Many buyers have both.
Will you check if gutters are causing damp inside?
Leaking gutters and downpipes are a common cause of damp walls, and the survey looks for that. If the cause looks like something else, the report says so, based on what we can see.
Does someone need to be in?
Not necessarily. An outside-only look can be arranged beforehand, but anything inside needs someone there to give access.
What happens on the day
Every roof is different; as a rough guide, the survey takes an hour or two at a house, depending on how many gutter runs and downpipes there are. You’re welcome to ask questions while we are there. In a hamlet or village like Norwood Hill, a postcode doesn’t always lead to the right gate, so a few directions are welcome. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- We start by hearing about any drips, overflows or damp patches.
- We look along the gutters, downpipes and fascias from the ground and from windows.
- Valley, parapet and box gutters are inspected as far as they can be seen safely.
- Where the loft can be reached safely, we check it for staining or damp.
- You get a photo-illustrated written report and recommendations.
Before we arrive
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
- If you’re buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
Booking a survey
Most bookings start with a short call: phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll ask a few questions about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Related advice
What affects the price in Norwood Hill
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before booking. These are the things that affect it:
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included, and we will tell you which fits.
What we need to know
Here’s what helps us most when you get in touch:
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- What’s prompted the survey
- Dates you’re working to, such as exchange
For a price for gutter surveys in Norwood Hill, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form. The address, the type of property and what you’d like to know help us give you an accurate price.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Landlords and letting agents in Norwood Hill book surveys as well as homeowners. A photo-illustrated written report gives you a clear record of the gutter, which helps you plan work between tenancies.
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget.