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Old Dean Gutter Survey
Wondering about the gutter at a property in Old Dean? You can book a gutter survey in Old Dean and across Surrey.
- Leaves and moss blocking gutters
- Leaking or loose downpipes
- Valley or box gutters that overflow inside
Gutter survey in Old Dean
Some gutters are easy to see from the street but plenty of gutters are tucked away. Valley gutters between slopes, gutters behind parapet walls and box or secret gutters can overflow inside the building when they block. We inspect them as far as it’s safe to see them, from the ground, from windows, from the roof space and from the roof where it’s safe. Hidden gutters are a common source of leaks inside. We survey fascias and soffits, valley gutters and eaves gutters, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are gutters full of debris and silt and gutters overflowing in heavy rain.
Trees around homes in smaller places like Old Dean drop leaves, twigs and moss onto roofs and into gutters. Once gutters and outlets block, water spills over and soaks the walls. It is the kind of slow problem a roof report picks up early. Plants growing from a gutter or moss on the tiles are signs worth noting from the ground.
We keep jargon out of it: where something needs attention, it says so plainly.
- Location
- Old Dean (GU15, GU19)
- Wider area
- Surrey
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What we do, step by step
Once we have finished looking, we write up our findings in a report with photos, sent to you by email. On timing, it typically takes about 1–2 hours for most homes, and longer where there are parapet, valley or box gutters to follow. Being in a smaller place like Old Dean doesn’t change how the visit works: outside, inside and from any safe vantage point, in that order. It is useful to show us anything you’ve already noticed.
- We start with what you’ve noticed, like damp or overflowing gutters.
- The eaves gutters, downpipes and fascias are checked from ground level and windows.
- We look at hidden gutters as far as safe access allows.
- The loft space is checked for staining, where it can be reached safely.
- You receive a report with photos and recommendations.
How to prepare
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
- Make sure the loft hatch can be reached
- Keep pets in another room
Arrange a survey
If you are buying, it helps to book soon after your offer is accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. For any other survey, just phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email when you’re ready.
Advice
For landlords and managing agents
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work.
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget.
Your questions about gutter surveys in Old Dean
Will you come out to Old Dean?
Yes, we do. Our area covers London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it is useful to know about access.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Old Dean?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Our surveys are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance. Ask if you need details for a managing agent or building owner.
How long does a gutter survey take?
A visit normally takes about 1–2 hours at most homes, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. We will give you an idea as you book.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. Our survey looks at the roof, not the whole building. For the rest of the building, a RICS home survey is a separate job.
When is the best time for a gutter survey?
You can book at any time of year. Before the wetter months gives you time to plan any work though problems often show up after heavy rain.
Will the survey check for asbestos?
No. We don’t carry out asbestos testing. Where gutters, downpipes or soffits could be asbestos cement, we flag them and recommend a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before they’re disturbed.
What affects the cost of gutter surveys
To price your survey, we look at:
- Height and safe access
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- The shape of the roof and its details
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
Price depends partly on the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, inc. VAT. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
Helping us price your survey
There is no need for technical words. It’s enough to let us know:
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- The reason for the survey, like buying, a leak or storm damage
- The address and postcode of the property
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
To get a price for gutter surveys in Old Dean, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email. The address, the type of property and what you want to find out help us give you an accurate price.
What we are asked to look at in Old Dean
Sometimes a gutter struggles with the area of roof draining into it. Added roof area from an extension can load an older gutter and the weakness shows in a heavy downpour.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Leaks at the gutter joints
- Sagging gutters and loose brackets
- Leaves and moss blocking gutters
- Blocked outlets and hoppers
Living close to Poors Allotment is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn, and an overflowing gutter soon means a wet wall.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Are they insured for the work?
- What the survey won’t cover
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
What we look for on each type of roof
Lead-lined valley and parapet gutters
Some older roofs have a central valley running to the back and if it blocks, water can come indoors. We check it where it is safe to see.
Aluminium and other metal gutters
Aluminium and other metal gutters are used on many newer and commercial buildings. Their joints and outlets still need checking.
More services for Old Dean
What a gutter survey doesn’t cover
This is not a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- Damage hidden inside walls or behind boards
- Blockages deep inside downpipes
- The inside of buried drains
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll recommend the right survey before you book. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Old Dean
- Valley gutters
- Outlets and hoppers
- Downpipes
- Fascias and soffits
- Eaves gutters
- Parapet and box gutters
What a gutter survey looks like in Old Dean
Many older homes in Surrey have handmade clay tiles and tile-hung upper walls. Some old buildings in Surrey and Sussex have Horsham stone slab roofs. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first. What can be done to an older roof may depend on listing or a conservation area. The council is the place to check, along with Historic England’s list.
For landlords with property near Camberley station, knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Collingwood College, a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time.
Old Dean is about 1 mile north-east of Camberley, in Surrey. Roofs in Old Dean get the same thorough look as anywhere else in Surrey. Old Dean is one of the places in Surrey where we work. Guildford is in our area too.
All of GU15 and GU19 is covered for gutter surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. That includes homes and businesses on Esher Road, Gibbet Lane and Sutton Road. Other places close to Old Dean include Camberley (1 mile south-west), York Town (2 miles south-west), Frimley (3 miles south), College Town (3 miles west) and Watchmoor (3 miles south-west). Further out, we also cover Guildford (9 miles south-east), Woking (7 miles east), Farnham (10 miles south), Egham (9 miles north-east), Walton-on-Thames (14 miles east) and Staines-upon-Thames (11 miles north-east).
Local landmarks in Old Dean
In Old Dean, that means homes and buildings near Pine Ridge Infant School, Poors Allotment and Jolly Farmer pub. The nearest railway station is Camberley station, roughly 1.5 miles south-west. Other landmarks nearby include Frimley Park Hospital (2.4 miles south-west) and Surrey Heath Museum (1.4 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Heath Lake and Wildmoor Heath.