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Gutter Survey in Reigate
Wondering about the gutter at a property in Reigate? You can book a gutter survey in Reigate and across Surrey.
- Gutters that have fallen out of line
- Soffits marked by water
- Water backing up from a hidden gutter
Gutter survey in Reigate
This survey covers rainwater above ground: gutters, outlets, hoppers, downpipes and overflows. It is not a CCTV drain survey, so we can’t see inside underground pipes. If the problem looks like a blocked or broken drain below ground, we will say so in the report, so you can get the drains checked separately. Problems above ground, from split hoppers to leaking downpipes, are photographed and noted. We survey fascias and soffits, outlets and hoppers and valley gutters, and common reasons people get in touch are overflowing eaves gutters and gutters packed with leaves or moss.
In a town like Reigate, older houses with slate or clay tile roofs normally sit alongside later estates with concrete tiles. Older homes frequently keep chimney stacks long after the fireplaces went, and their flashings and pointing still matter. Newer homes have fewer chimneys but their own weak points at ridges, verges and gutters.
Pictures do a lot of the work in our reports, because a photo of a cracked flashing says more than a paragraph. If something couldn’t be seen safely, the report is clear about it.
- Location
- Reigate (RH2, RH1)
- Wider area
- Surrey
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What a survey costs
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before you book. These are the things that affect it:
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- The shape of the roof and its details
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- Building height and the viewpoints available
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how safely it can be seen. Prices start from £150, including VAT.
What to let us know when you contact us
Some details help us suggest the right survey and price. When you contact us, tell us:
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- The property’s address and postcode
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
Booking is simple: just call 07833 053749 or drop us an email, let us know about the property and we’ll explain which survey suits. The price is agreed up front.
Do you need a gutter survey in Reigate?
Overflowing gutters in a downpour are a common reason to book. Others notice a damp wall, a stained ceiling or a green streak down the brickwork. The survey helps pin down the source before it causes more harm.
Common reasons to book include:
- Hoppers and outlets full of debris
- Joints that drip after rain
- Sagging gutters and loose brackets
- Leaking or loose downpipes
If you live near a park like Castle Grounds, or anywhere with mature trees, autumn leaves can block gutters and valleys, so outlets and downpipes are worth watching.
What to check before booking
- What the report includes, and whether it has photographs
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- What insurance they carry
What happens on the day
Where it’s relevant and can be reached safely, the roof space is checked as well as the outside. In the loft, the signs we look for are staining, damp, daylight and sagging, as far as the space allows. All in, the survey usually takes about 1–2 hours for most homes, and longer where there are parapet, valley or box gutters to follow. In Reigate, many roofs join a neighbour’s, so we look at what can be seen of the shared parts from your side. It’s useful to know about previous repairs, leaks or recent work, so time on site goes where it is needed.
- First, you let us know what you’ve seen, such as overflows or damp.
- The eaves gutters, downpipes and fascias are checked from the ground and vantage points.
- Any valley, parapet or box gutters are looked at as far as safe access allows.
- Where the loft can be reached safely, we check it for staining or damp.
- You get a written report with photographs and recommendations.
Getting ready for the survey
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
Book a survey
For a price for gutter surveys in Reigate, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email. A few details about the property and the roof help us price the survey accurately.
Advice
Honest limits
It’s a careful look at the gutter, not the whole story. Its limits include:
- What’s hidden inside a downpipe
- Parts of gutters that can’t be seen safely
- The inside of buried drains
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll recommend the right survey before booking. What a survey covers and does not.
What we check
- Outlets and hoppers
- Downpipes
- Valley gutters
- Eaves gutters
- Fascias and soffits
- Parapet and box gutters
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Can I check my roof myself?
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Overflowing water can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
It is useful to keep a record: dates of leaks, photos from ground level and any work done on the roof. Share it with us when you book and it will help the survey.
Leave it or get it looked at?
Climbing a ladder to look in the gutters yourself is risky. From ground level you can spot drips and overflows but hidden gutters are another matter. We inspect as far as it is safe to see and put it in writing. In a family home in Reigate, a small roof fault lets water into places you can’t see, such as the loft insulation, the top of a wall or the roof timbers. By the time it shows inside, the job has grown.
Price depends partly on the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all with VAT included. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
Why book with us
- An independent look at the roof
- 20+ years’ experience
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Photographs and a written report every time
See how roof surveys are priced and what we found on two real jobs.
Gutter surveys in Reigate: local notes
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. 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. Whatever the covering, it’s often the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first.
If you let a flat or house near Reigate station, a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant. Take a building like Reigate Priory Community Junior School: large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other.
Reigate is about 9 miles north of Crawley, in Surrey. We provide gutter surveys for homes and businesses in Reigate and the surrounding area. Our area takes in places right across Surrey. You can also see our page for Crawley.
We work across RH2 and RH1 for gutter surveys. That includes homes and businesses on High Street, London Road and Church Road. You’ll find Reigate on the A25 and A217, so it is easy for us to get to. Nearby, we also carry out gutter surveys in South Park (1 mile south), Margery (2 miles north), Mogador (2 miles north-west), Sidlow (2 miles south) and Irons Bottom (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Epsom (7 miles north-west), Horley (4 miles south), Ewell (8 miles north), Walton-on-Thames (14 miles north-west), Caterham (6 miles north-east) and Dorking (6 miles west). As one of the bigger places in Surrey, Reigate has homes, rented property and businesses of every kind.
Landmarks near Reigate
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Bell Public House, Castle Grounds and Reigate College. There is a railway station in Reigate itself: Reigate station. Well-known places in the area include The Belfry (1.4 miles east) and Reigate Castle (under half a mile north-west). Green spaces nearby include Reigate Heath and Mercers Lake.
Common questions in Reigate
Is Reigate in the area you cover?
Yes, Reigate is within the area we cover. We work right across London and South East England. You can ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and some details.
Is my home in Reigate listed or in a conservation area?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Do you test soffits or gutters for asbestos?
No, that needs a specialist asbestos surveyor. We point out materials on older buildings that could contain asbestos so it can be checked before work starts.
Does the season matter for a gutter survey?
There’s no wrong time. If water is already spilling over, book sooner rather than later, because the walls take the water.
How long does a gutter survey take?
Most visits to a house take about 1–2 hours, and longer for larger or complex roofs.
Do I need to be at home?
Someone needs to let us in if we are looking inside or in the loft. Access is agreed with you when booking.
Do you use drones?
Where it’s applicable and safe, yes. We fly a sub-250g drone and we’re 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.