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Gutter Survey in Ockley
Gutter surveys in Ockley and the rest of Surrey. We survey on weekdays and at weekends.
- Soffits marked by water
- Overflowing valley or parapet gutters
- Water spilling over the gutter edge
Gutter survey in Ockley: what you get
People book a gutter survey when gutters overflow, when damp appears or before the wetter months. Landlords and managing agents use the report to plan upkeep and buyers sometimes want the gutters looked at before they exchange. Whoever books, we inspect and report in the same way, with photos and written recommendations. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. If you’ve noticed downpipes that are split or coming away and water spilling over the gutter edge, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on parapet and box gutters, fascias and soffits and outlets and hoppers alike.
Somewhere as small as Ockley, 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.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the coverings down to the gutters. It records what’s sound as well as what isn’t.
- Location
- Ockley (RH5)
- Wider area
- Surrey
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Roof by roof
Cast iron gutters
A good many period homes still have cast iron rainwater goods. They last well when painted, but rust where the paint fails.
Aluminium and other metal gutters
On big buildings, one blocked outlet can affect a long run so outlets get close attention.
Towns and villages near Ockley
Other services in Ockley
Local roofs in Ockley
Before planning roof work on an older home, find out whether it is listed or in a conservation area. Listed building consent covers changes to a listed building’s special interest, and an Article 4 direction can bring extra controls in a conservation area. 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. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters.
If your home is one of the older ones in the streets near St John's Church, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first. Living close to Wallis Wood is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls. For landlords with property near Ockley station, the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at.
Ockley is about 6 miles north of Horsham, in Surrey. Wherever you are in Ockley, we can come and survey your property. Our area takes in places right across Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. Our Crawley page covers surveys nearby.
Postcode districts we cover here for gutter surveys: RH5. If you need a gutter survey at a property on Prideaux Gardens, Stane Street and Friday Street or a nearby road, we can help. If you are just outside Ockley, we cover Paynes Green (1 mile south), Capel (2 miles east), Forest Green (2 miles north-west), Coldharbour (2 miles north) and Kingsfold (3 miles south-east). We also work in nearby towns like Guildford (11 miles north-west), Woking (15 miles north-west), Epsom (14 miles north), Horley (9 miles east), Redhill (10 miles north-east) and Ewell (15 miles north).
Local landmarks in Ockley
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Wallis Wood and The Cricketers Arms Public House. Ockley’s nearest station is Ockley station, about 1.2 miles east. Well-known places in the area include Horsham Hospital (5.5 miles south) and Abinger Castle (4.3 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Warnham LNR and Leith Hill.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Ockley
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord, and the report can go to both. Access is agreed with the tenant in advance.
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client.
The survey, step by step
We work from the outside in: first the slopes, edges and gutters from every safe viewpoint, then the roof space where it can be reached. All told, expect roughly 1–2 hours at a house, depending on how many gutter runs and downpipes there are. In a small place like Ockley, 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.
- First, you let us know what you’ve seen, such as overflows or damp.
- Gutters, downpipes, fascias and soffits are inspected from safe vantage points.
- We check hidden gutters, such as valleys and parapets, where it is safe to see them.
- We look in the roof space, where there’s safe access, for signs of water getting in.
- The findings are written up with photos and recommendations.
Before we arrive
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Note where any stains or damp appear
How to book
Photos help, if you have them. Take them safely from the ground or a window, and please do not climb up for a closer look. To get started, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Related advice
Can I check my roof myself?
What you can’t do safely is get up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and a fall can be serious. That’s where a survey comes in.
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
How we price gutter surveys
To price your survey, we look at:
- Which survey package you book
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
Every price we give includes VAT. Prices start from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for your survey before booking.
What to let us know when you get in touch
Here’s what helps us most when you get in touch:
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
Unsure which package suits your roof? It’s easiest to ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We’ll explain the options and the price.
Ockley: your questions answered
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Ockley station?
Yes. We survey roofs for landlords, letting agents and managing agents as well as owners. You can ring 07833 053749 or email us with the address and what you need, and we will talk through which survey suits.
Is my home in Ockley listed or in a conservation area?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about 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.
Do you look in the loft space?
If the survey needs it and the roof space can be reached safely, yes. Please clear anything stored under the hatch, and if the loft cannot be reached safely, the report says so.
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. If you need a full building survey, you’ll need a RICS survey as well.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Yes, where applicable and safe. We fly a sub-250g drone and we are a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID). Drone inspection is part of the Drone Roof Survey and the Premium Survey, where it applies.
What’s the price of a gutter survey?
Our packages start from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, including VAT. For a price for your building, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Do you cover Ockley?
Yes. We survey roofs in Ockley and the rest of Surrey, as part of our work across London and South East England. To book, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Leave it or get it looked at?
Water spilling from a gutter runs down and soaks the wall below. Left for months, that can lead to damp inside, worn pointing and rotten timber. Finding the cause now normally keeps the fix smaller. Older cottages and farmhouses around Ockley can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it’s left.
We offer three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, with VAT included. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
What you get with us
- A written report with photos
- Surveys seven days a week
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- Customer satisfaction of 98%