Surrey · London and the South East
Runfold Gutter Survey
A survey of gutters, valleys, outlets and downpipes in Runfold, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photographs.
- Gutters full of debris and silt
- Downpipes that are split or coming away
- Soffits marked by water
How a gutter survey works in Runfold
Owners get in touch after seeing an overflow, finding damp or planning ahead for winter. Landlords and managing agents use it to plan maintenance, and some buyers want the rainwater system checked before exchange. The survey and report follow the same steps whatever the reason, with photos and written recommendations. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. If you’ve noticed soffits marked by water and blocked outlets and hoppers, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
In a small place like Runfold, many roofs stand in the open, which is hard on ridges, chimneys, flashings and gutters. Older walls take a long time to dry once water gets in. A written report sets out what to deal with and in what order. On exposed older roofs, chimneys and lead flashings are often the first to give way.
It isn’t only a list of defects. It explains what we found, why it matters and what we recommend.
- Location
- Runfold (GU10, GU9)
- Region
- Surrey
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What you can safely check yourself
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: 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.
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.
What a survey costs
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before you book. This is what makes a difference:
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- Which survey package you book
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
Every price we give includes VAT. Prices start from £150, including VAT. You will know the price for your survey before you book.
Getting in touch
These details help when you contact us:
- The reason for the survey, like buying, a leak or storm damage
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- When you need the report by
We confirm the price for your survey before you book, so you know where you stand. Prices start from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
Useful tips for Runfold property owners
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Check the loft with care after heavy rain
- Check from the ground or a window, not a ladder
- Watch the gutters during heavy rain
- Check downpipe clips are holding
The report comes with photos and recommendations, prioritised by urgency where relevant. Share it with a contractor of your choice so they can see exactly what’s needed.
Look at the gutters from indoors or the ground when it pours. Overflows and dripping joints are a sign to act before damage builds up.
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FAQs for Runfold
Is Runfold within the area you cover?
Yes. Runfold is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
How do I find out if my home in Runfold is listed?
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.
When is the best time for a gutter survey?
Whenever suits you. If you’ve already seen a gutter overflowing, it is best not to wait as overflowing water can damage walls.
Will you check if gutters are causing damp inside?
Overflowing gutters often lead to damp walls, and we check for exactly that. If the evidence points elsewhere, we will say so as far as we can tell from what’s visible.
What’s the price of a gutter survey?
The Basic Survey starts from £150, the Standard from £250 and the Premium from £400, all with VAT included. For a price for your building, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
What will the report tell me?
Written findings with photos, covering the condition of the gutter, the defects we found and what we recommend. The Standard Survey adds moisture detection and a structural check, and the Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable and structural analysis.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. Our survey is a roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey of the whole building. It focuses on the roof and can sit alongside a RICS survey.
Why act early in Runfold
It is easy to put damp down to the wrong cause. When rainwater goods are the source, treating the wall alone won’t solve it. A gutter survey helps rule the rainwater system in or out. Older cottages and farmhouses around Runfold 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.
For a price for your roof in Runfold, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and some details. We’ll confirm the figure before booking.
Why us?
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- An independent view of the roof
- Packages from £150, with VAT included
Read how roof surveys are priced and our case studies.
When to book a survey in Runfold
Sometimes a gutter struggles with the area of roof draining into it. An extension or extra roof slope can add water to an existing gutter and the weakness shows in a heavy downpour.
Typical things we’re asked to look at include:
- Joints that drip after rain
- Gutters that have fallen out of line
- Rotten fascias or stained soffits
- Cracked or loose downpipes
Take a building like South Farnham School: large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other.
Questions to ask before you book
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- How they’ll see the roof: from the ground, the loft, the roof or by drone
- Will the report include photos?
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
Local roofs in Runfold
Many older homes in Surrey have handmade clay tiles and tile-hung upper walls. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old buildings in Surrey. Whatever the covering, it is frequently the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first. Farnham Castle, about 2.2 miles west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Runfold. Older homes in the wider area frequently have features worth a closer look, like lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years.
Take an older house close to The Church of the Good Shepherd: old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs. For landlords with property near Farnham station, knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints.
Runfold is about 2 miles east of Farnham, in Surrey. Runfold is part of the area we cover across London and South East England. Runfold is one of the places in Surrey we cover for gutter surveys. Guildford is in our area too.
We cover every part of the GU10 and GU9 postcode area for gutter surveys. We offer gutter surveys to properties on Greenacres, Crooksbury Road and Compton Way and the roads around them. Close by, we survey roofs in Compton (1 mile west), The Sands (1 mile east), Sandy Cross (1 mile north-east), Badshot Lea (1 mile north) and Seale (2 miles north-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Guildford (8 miles east), Woking (11 miles north-east), Camberley (9 miles north), Frimley (7 miles north), Haslemere (9 miles south) and Cranleigh (13 miles east).
Local landmarks in Runfold
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Crooksbury Hill. For rail, the closest station is Farnham station, about 1.7 miles west of the centre. Nearby you will also find Farnham Castle (2.2 miles west) and Museum of Farnham (2.2 miles west). The countryside around Runfold includes Culverswell Hill and Aunt's Pool.
The survey, step by step
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, as far as the space allows. All in, the survey typically takes an hour or two for most houses, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. For a village or hamlet like Runfold, the journey is planned beforehand: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. On the day, we inspect what can safely be seen, inside and out.
- 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.
- We check fascias, soffits and walls for water damage.
- Findings are photographed and set out in a written report.
Getting ready for the survey
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
Getting a price
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To find a date that works for you, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and the days you’d prefer.