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Ranmore Common Gutter Survey
A survey of gutters, valleys, outlets and downpipes across Ranmore Common, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Get in touch for a price.
- Gutters full of debris and silt
- Gutters overflowing in heavy rain
- Valley or box gutters that overflow inside
Gutter survey in Ranmore Common: what you get
Some gutters are easy to see from the street, but many are not. Valley gutters between slopes, gutters behind parapet walls and box or secret gutters can overflow inside the building when they block. We look at them as far as they can be seen safely using vantage points, the loft space and the roof itself where safe. Many leaks indoors start at a hidden gutter. Common reasons to book are blocked outlets and hoppers and leaves and moss blocking gutters, across eaves gutters, parapet and box gutters and fascias and soffits.
In a small place like Ranmore Common, many roofs stand in the open, so ridges, chimney stacks, flashings and gutters work hard. Older walls take a long time to dry once water gets in. A roof report shows what needs attention first. On exposed older roofs, chimneys and lead flashings are often the first to give way.
Pictures do a lot of the work in our reports, so you can see each defect rather than just read about it. If something couldn’t be seen safely, the report is clear about it.
- Where
- Ranmore Common (RH5)
- Region
- Surrey
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
How it works
Where it is relevant and can be reached safely, the loft space is checked as well as the outside. In the loft, the signs we look for are staining, damp, daylight and sagging. The whole visit usually takes an hour or two for most houses, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. Cottages and farmhouses around Ranmore Common frequently have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints.
- We agree which parts of the building you’re most worried about.
- 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.
Getting ready for the survey
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- If it isn’t your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
Getting a price
Unsure which package suits your roof? It’s easiest to ring 07833 053749 or email us and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We will talk you through the options and what they cost.
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Common questions in Ranmore Common
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Dorking West station?
Yes. We survey roofs for landlords, letting agents and managing agents as well as owners. You can ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and what you need, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
Is Ranmore Common within the area you cover?
Yes, we do. We work right across London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned ahead of time.
Will you go up on the roof?
Only where it’s safe to do so. We inspect everything that’s safely in view: from the ground, from windows, from inside the loft space, from the roof where it is safe and by drone where it applies. The report says if anything couldn’t be seen.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes. A shared roof needs access agreed first. Tell us about it when booking and we’ll explain what’s needed.
Is a CCTV drain survey included?
No, we do not carry out CCTV drain surveys. The survey covers gutters, outlets, hoppers, downpipes and overflows and note any sign that the drains need checking.
Could my damp wall be caused by the gutters?
The survey looks at whether rainwater is spilling onto the wall, through overflows, drips or damaged downpipes. We can’t see inside the wall itself, so the report covers what can be seen.
How do I book a survey in Ranmore Common?
Just phone 07833 053749 or email us. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day, weekday or weekend.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
Look up at the roof after a storm, from the ground: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
A lot can be seen from the ground. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Please do not climb up for a closer look.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Ranmore Common
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work with less disruption.
Letting agents and landlords in Ranmore Common book surveys as well as homeowners. The report gives you a dated record of the gutter, with photos, useful for planning maintenance.
Gutter surveys around Ranmore Common
With Polesden Lacey about 1.2 miles north, Ranmore Common sits in an area with a long building history. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. Older houses across Surrey often have handmade clay tiles, and many have tile-hanging. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old buildings in Surrey. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look.
If you own a rental within reach of Dorking West station, a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant. If you live near a park like Milton Heath and The Nower, or anywhere with mature trees, autumn leaves can block gutters and valleys, and an overflowing gutter soon means a wet wall.
Ranmore Common is about 2 miles north-west of Dorking, in Surrey. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Ranmore Common can all book gutter surveys. We cover towns and villages across Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. Our Guildford page covers surveys nearby.
Gutter surveys in RH5 are booked the same way as anywhere else. If you’re just outside Ranmore Common, we cover Westcott (1 mile south), Westhumble (2 miles north-east), Dorking (2 miles south-east), Pixham (2 miles east) and Wotton (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also cover Guildford (9 miles west), Woking (10 miles north-west), Epsom (8 miles north-east), Horley (10 miles south-east), Redhill (8 miles east) and Ewell (9 miles north-east).
Landmarks near Ranmore Common
Around Ranmore Common, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Pippbrook House, The Priory CofE Voluntary Aided School and Milton Heath and The Nower. The closest station to Ranmore Common is Dorking West station, about 1.1 miles east of the centre. A little further out are Betchworth Castle (3 miles east) and Mesolithic Museum (3.3 miles south-west). For a walk, there is Box Hill and Combe Bottom.
What we look for on each type of roof
Box and secret gutters
A secret gutter is tucked under the slates or tiles at an abutment or valley and is easy to overlook. The report records what could and couldn’t be seen.
Cast iron gutters
Cast iron tends to fail at the joints and fixings. Cracks, rust and leaks are recorded where they can be seen.
What we are asked to look at in Ranmore Common
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.
Most people get in touch after spotting one of these:
- Joints that drip after rain
- Gutters full of debris and silt
- Gutters that have fallen out of line
- Choked outlets or hopper heads
For site and facilities teams at buildings like Surrey Hills All Saints Primary School, a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Will the report include photos?
- How soon the report will arrive
- Whether VAT is added on top
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
Prices for gutter surveys in Ranmore Common
When we price a survey, we consider:
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- Roof area
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package you pick makes a difference too. We will give you the figure before anything is booked.
What we need to know
Before you get in touch, it helps to have:
- What’s prompted the survey
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- Where the property is, with the postcode
Every survey is priced before it’s booked, so you know where you stand. Prices start from £150, including VAT. To book, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.