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Gutter survey in Outwood, Surrey
A survey of gutters, valleys, outlets and downpipes in Outwood, using drones and thermal imaging where applicable. Call or email for a price.
- Water spilling over the gutter edge
- Dripping or leaking gutter joints
- Cracked or loose downpipes
Gutter survey in Outwood
Damp patches on inside walls, stains below a valley or water running down the brickwork can often be traced to the gutters. We check whether gutters, outlets or downpipes are the likely source, as far as can be seen safely. If the evidence points elsewhere, such as a flashing or the roof covering, we will say so, with a suggested next step. We survey eaves gutters, downpipes and fascias and soffits, and the problems we are asked to look at most are downpipes that are split or coming away and valley or box gutters that overflow inside.
Some older homes in villages like Outwood are listed or in a conservation area. That can affect what materials can be used when work is done, so check with the council before planning anything. Knowing the roof’s condition helps you plan ahead with that in mind. Where a building is listed, matching the existing roof materials is often expected.
It isn’t only a list of defects. It explains what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, so you can plan your next steps.
- Where
- Outwood (RH1)
- Wider area
- Surrey
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What a gutter survey does not cover
Some things can’t be seen without opening up the roof, so a survey has limits:
- What’s hidden inside a downpipe
- Underground drains, which need a CCTV drain survey
- What’s behind fascias and inside walls
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will point you to the right survey before you book. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Outwood
- Outlets and hoppers
- Valley gutters
- Downpipes
- Eaves gutters
- Fascias and soffits
- Parapet and box gutters
Roof by roof
Plastic (uPVC) gutters
On plastic systems, slipped joints are one of the most common faults. The report notes every one we spot.
Fascias and soffits
Fascias carry the gutters, so rot in the boards can loosen the whole run. Damaged or stained boards are recorded.
What happens if roof problems are left?
Clearing gutters removes the debris but it won’t explain why water keeps spilling over. Our survey also looks at falls, joints, brackets, outlets and downpipes to show whether something else is wrong. Older and listed buildings around Outwood may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so leaving a defect until it is urgent leaves less time to plan.
There are three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, all inc. VAT. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you’d like to know.
Why book with us
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- An independent look at the roof
- Packages from £150, including VAT
- Drones and thermal imaging where it applies
Outwood homes and their roofs
Older houses across Surrey often have handmade clay tiles, and many have tile-hanging. Some old buildings in Surrey and Sussex have Horsham stone slab roofs. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them. Listing and conservation areas can both shape what roof work is allowed on an older home. Your council and Historic England’s list will tell you where you stand.
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Oakwood School, large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other. If you let a flat or house near Salfords station, a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let. For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St John the Baptist, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first.
Outwood is about 3 miles east of Horley, in Surrey. We provide gutter surveys for homes and businesses in Outwood and nearby. Our Surrey coverage includes Outwood. You can also see our page for Crawley.
Gutter surveys in RH1 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. We offer gutter surveys to properties on Miller's Lane, Bellwether Lane and Scott's Hill. Close by, we survey roofs in Smallfield (1 mile south), Horley (3 miles west), Burstow (3 miles south), Fernhill (3 miles south-west) and Keeper's Corner (3 miles south). Further out, we also cover Epsom (12 miles north-west), Redhill (4 miles north-west), Ewell (13 miles north-west), Reigate (5 miles north-west), Caterham (7 miles north) and Dorking (10 miles west).
Local landmarks in Outwood
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Castle pub and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Salfords station, about 2.2 miles west. Nearby you will also find Effingham Park Motor Museum (3.7 miles south) and East Surrey Hospital (2.9 miles north-west). For a walk, there is Bay Pond and Hedgecourt Lake.
What happens on the day
The visit has one job: to see as much of the gutter as can safely be seen and record it clearly. Notes and photographs go into the written report. It normally takes about one to two hours for most homes, and longer where there are parapet, valley or box gutters to follow. In a small place like Outwood, access is typically the main thing to plan. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- First, we agree the areas to focus on.
- Each gutter run is checked for blockages, sags and leaking joints.
- We check the outlets, hoppers, downpipes and any overflows.
- Fascias, soffits and the walls below are looked at for signs of overflow.
- Findings are photographed and set out in a written report.
Preparing for the visit
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we are coming
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
Getting a price
Most bookings start with a short call: call 07833 053749 or drop us an email. You’ll have a price before anything is arranged.
Advice
Your questions about gutter surveys in Outwood
Is Outwood within the area you cover?
Yes, Outwood is covered. We work right across London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
How do I find out if my home in Outwood is listed?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, once access has been agreed. The roof of a block or converted house is frequently shared, so whoever owns or manages the building needs to agree access. We can only inspect what we are given access to.
What do I do with the report?
You will receive the report by email, and what you do next is up to you: use it with a seller, an insurer, a roofer or a managing agent.
How much time does the visit need?
It normally takes roughly 1–2 hours for most homes, and longer where there are parapet, valley or box gutters to follow. You will know roughly how long when we arrange the visit.
Is a CCTV drain survey included?
No. We look at above-ground rainwater only, from the gutters to the bottom of the downpipes. Where a below-ground drain seems to be the problem, we’ll tell you.
Can a gutter survey explain damp on my walls?
We check whether rainwater from the gutters is reaching the wall, through overflows, drips or damaged downpipes. We cannot see inside the wall itself, so we report on what’s visible.
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Can I check my roof myself?
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
A DIY look is useful, but it isn’t a survey. From ground level, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
Practical tips
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out:
- Watch ceilings under valley gutters for fresh marks
- Check that downpipes are firmly fixed to the wall
- Don’t climb a ladder to look in the gutters
- Look for green streaks or damp patches on walls
Where the evidence points to drains below ground, the report says so, so you can arrange a drain survey. We also note anything else we spot on the roof while we’re there.
Deal with drips, sags and loose downpipes early. Left alone, they usually grow and spilled water harms brickwork and woodwork.