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Salfords Gutter Survey
Not sure what state the gutter is in? You can book a gutter survey in Salfords and across Surrey, with plain-English findings.
- Fascia boards damaged by overflowing water
- Hoppers and outlets full of debris
- Gutters full of debris and silt
How a gutter survey works in Salfords
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. Whoever books, we inspect and report in the same way with photos and clear recommendations. We survey on weekdays and at weekends. If you’ve noticed leaking or loose downpipes and overflowing eaves gutters, we can find out what’s behind it, on fascias and soffits, valley gutters and eaves gutters alike.
Village roofs often face open fields and take the full force of wind and rain, 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. Lead flashings and old chimney stacks are often where weather gets in first.
The report is written in plain words, so you do not need to be a roofer to follow it. Each point is backed by a photo where possible, and recommendations are put with the most urgent first where relevant.
- Where
- Salfords (RH1)
- Region
- Surrey
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
When you need someone else
Every survey has limits, and it is better to know them up front. Keep these in mind:
- Underground drains, which need a CCTV drain survey
- Confirming asbestos in older rainwater goods
- Rot or damp concealed behind fascias or inside walls
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll point you to the right survey. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Salfords
- Fascias and soffits
- Downpipes
- Outlets and hoppers
- Eaves gutters
- Parapet and box gutters
- Valley gutters
Places near Salfords
Other services in Salfords
Tips from our surveys
Nothing here needs a ladder. A few suggestions:
- Check downpipe clips are holding
- Get the gutters cleaned out every year
- Look out for overflows when it pours
- Note any damp stains below the gutters
Report times depend on the package you choose: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day. We email it to you as soon as it’s ready.
Do not forget valley, parapet and box gutters. They block in the same way as the gutters you can see but they’re much harder to spot, so make sure they’re included in any clearing work.
What we look for on each type of roof
Lead-lined valley and parapet gutters
We check the lining, the joints and the outlets as far as they can safely be seen. Missing lead is something we check for too.
Aluminium and other metal gutters
Joints and fixings are the weak points on metal gutters. Any leaks or corrosion we spot go in the report.
FAQs for Salfords
Can a landlord with a rental near Salfords station book a roof survey?
Yes. We survey roofs for landlords, letting agents and managing agents as well as owners. You can phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and what you need.
Is my home in Salfords listed or in a conservation area?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. It’s worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Are you structural engineers?
No. We note visible signs such as sagging or deflection, but we’re not structural engineers and don’t carry out calculations. If we think you need an engineer, the report says so.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Yes, where it is applicable. Our sub-250g drone is flown by a CAA-registered operator with a Flyer ID and Operator ID, and the airspace and weather are checked before every flight.
Is there a good time of year to book a gutter survey?
Any time of year works. Before the wetter months gives you time to plan any work, and a wet spell can show where gutters overflow.
What’s the price of a gutter survey?
Gutter survey starts from £150, including VAT. The price depends on the size of the building and how easy the gutters are to see. For a price, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Do you work in Salfords?
Yes, we do. We carry out gutter surveys in Salfords, and the service is the same as everywhere else we work.
How it works
Before we start, let us know why you’ve booked: a purchase, a leak, a storm, new work or simply peace of mind. It helps us focus on what matters most to you. Most visits take between one and two hours for most homes, and longer where there are parapet, valley or box gutters to follow. In a small place like Salfords, access is typically the main thing to plan. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- First, we agree the areas to focus on.
- We look along each run for debris, sagging and drips.
- 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.
How to prepare
- Check pets are kept safely away
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the freeholder or managing agent
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
Getting a price
Booking is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and give us some details about the property and we will recommend the right survey. The price is agreed up front.
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Salfords homes and their roofs
Handmade clay tiles and tile-hung walls are typical of Surrey’s older houses. 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. Listing and conservation areas can both shape what roof work is allowed on an older home. The council is the place to check, along with Historic England’s list.
Anyone responsible for a site like Salfords Primary School will know that large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other. Shop and office owners around The Belfry may find that knowing the roof’s condition lets you budget for work rather than pay for emergencies. If you own a rental within reach of Salfords station, a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak.
Salfords is about 2 miles north of Horley, in Surrey. Salfords is one of many places we visit across Surrey. We cover towns and villages across Surrey, large and small. Our Crawley page covers surveys nearby.
Every address in RH1 is within our area for gutter surveys. That includes homes and businesses on Salbrook Road, Napier Close and Mead Avenue and the roads around them. Nearby, we also carry out gutter surveys in South Earlswood (1 mile north), Earlswood (2 miles north), Meadvale (2 miles north-west), South Nutfield (2 miles north-east) and Redhill (3 miles north). Larger places within reach include Epsom (10 miles north-west), Ewell (11 miles north), Reigate (3 miles north-west), Caterham (7 miles north-east), Dorking (7 miles west) and Ashtead (10 miles north-west).
Around Salfords
We work in homes and buildings around Oakwood School and Earlswood Common and the streets around them. Salfords has its own railway station: Salfords station. A little further out are Reigate Castle (3.2 miles north-west) and Reigate Priory Museum (3 miles north-west). The countryside around Salfords includes Mercers Lake and Colley Hill.
Checking the roof from the ground
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
You can learn a lot from ground level. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Please don’t climb up for a closer look.
Why it’s worth a survey now in Salfords
It’s easy to put damp down to the wrong cause. If a leaking gutter or downpipe is the source, other work on the wall won’t stop it. Checking the gutters first helps you spend in the right place. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like Salfords, driving rain gets into any weakness, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
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 it can be reached and seen safely. Prices start from £150, including VAT.
Why us?
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- Prices that include VAT
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
See what a roof survey costs and what we found on two real jobs.