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Gutter survey in Shamley Green, Surrey
A survey of gutters, valleys, outlets and downpipes in Shamley Green, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photos.
- Dripping or leaking gutter joints
- Overflowing eaves gutters
- Valley or box gutters that overflow inside
How a gutter survey works in Shamley Green
Gutters have to slope gently towards the outlet or water sits in them. Sagging brackets and slipped joints leave water standing and overflowing at the low points. We look along each run for sags, gaps and leaking joints and look at the brackets and downpipe clips. You get written recommendations, prioritised by urgency where relevant. Typical surveys look at hoppers and outlets full of debris and cracked or loose downpipes, across fascias and soffits, outlets and hoppers and valley gutters.
Somewhere as small as Shamley Green, homes are often older cottages and farmhouses, with outbuildings and some newer houses. Roofs there can be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, and chimney stacks are often old. Each needs checking in its own way, and thatch is a specialist material we report on as far as it can be seen. Chimneys and lead flashings on old roofs often need the most attention.
How fast the report arrives depends on the package: the Basic Survey within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey on the same day.
- Place
- Shamley Green (GU5)
- Region
- Surrey
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Local roofs in Shamley Green
Many older homes in Surrey have handmade clay tiles and tile-hung upper walls. A few of Surrey’s oldest buildings have heavy Horsham stone slab roofs. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters. The wider area around Shamley Green has a long history of building, with Chilworth Manor about 2.5 miles north. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
Homes near green spaces such as Cucknell's Wood can get more leaves in their gutters in autumn. If you live in an older home near Christ Church, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first.
Shamley Green is about 5 miles south-east of Guildford, in Surrey. We provide gutter surveys for homeowners, landlords and businesses in Shamley Green and nearby. Our area takes in places right across Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages.
We cover every part of the GU5 postcode area for gutter surveys. Local streets include Sweetwater Lane, Sweetwater Close and Garden Close. We also cover the places around Shamley Green: Birtley Green (1 mile west), Stroud Common (1 mile south-east), Wonersh (1 mile north-west), Grafham (1 mile south) and Bramley (1 mile north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (5 miles north-west), Woking (9 miles north), Camberley (14 miles north-west), Epsom (15 miles north-east), Farnham (12 miles west) and Reigate (15 miles east).
What’s near Shamley Green
In Shamley Green, that means homes and buildings near Red Lion Inn and Cucknell's Wood and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Chilworth station, about 2.1 miles north of the centre. Well-known places in the area include St. Luke’s Hospital (3.9 miles north) and Surrey Police Museum (3.6 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include St Martha's Hill and Colyer's Hanger and Silent Pool.
What we look for on each type of roof
Box and secret gutters
Secret gutters are hidden under the edge of the roof covering and is easy to overlook. We check what’s visible and note what isn’t.
Cast iron gutters
Cast iron gutters and downpipes are found on many older buildings. Kept painted, they can last a long time but corrode once the paint wears off.
What we can’t see
Our survey isn’t a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. Other limits to bear in mind:
- Asbestos testing of old gutters, downpipes or soffits
- Rot or damp concealed behind fascias or inside walls
- The inside of buried drains
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll recommend the right survey before you book. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What we look at
- Valley gutters
- Parapet and box gutters
- Downpipes
- Outlets and hoppers
- Fascias and soffits
- Eaves gutters
Places near Shamley Green
What else we do in Shamley Green
When to book a survey in Shamley Green
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.
We’re frequently asked to look at:
- Gutters that have fallen out of line
- Gutters overflowing in heavy rain
- Choked outlets or hopper heads
- Gutters packed with leaves or moss
Anyone responsible for a site like Wonersh and Shamley Green CofE Aided Primary School will know that large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- Are they insured for the work?
- Whether the loft space is looked at, where there is one
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
Practical tips
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They apply to most roofs:
- Don’t climb a ladder to look in the gutters
- Look out for overflows when it pours
- Ask for valleys and parapet gutters to be cleared too
- Check that downpipes are firmly fixed to the wall
If we think the problem lies underground, we will say so, so a drain survey can be arranged. Anything else we notice on the roof, as far as we can see it, is noted too.
Don’t forget valley, parapet and box gutters. They collect leaves and silt just like eaves gutters but they’re much harder to spot, so make sure they’re included in any clearing work.
Shamley Green questions
I let a flat near Chilworth station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for. Just ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the details, and we will talk through which survey suits.
Will you come out to Shamley Green?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
What happens after the survey?
The report comes by email, and you decide the next step: raise it with a seller, send it to an insurer, brief a roofer or share it with a managing agent.
Will you go up on the roof?
Only when it’s safe. Safety comes first, and fragile or steep roofs cannot always be walked on. Safe viewpoints, the loft and a drone where applicable let us see the rest.
Are you structural engineers?
No. Our survey is not a structural engineer’s report, and it doesn’t include calculations. If we see signs that need an engineer’s opinion, we will recommend one.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We’ve completed more than 5,000 surveys, across 20+ years of surveying roofs.
Is there a good time of year to book a gutter survey?
Whenever suits you. If you’ve already seen a gutter overflowing, it’s best not to wait, because the walls take the water.
What we do, step by step
We do not take risks to get a closer look. Everything that can be seen safely is inspected, and anything we can’t see is noted in the report. The survey usually takes between one and two hours on an ordinary house, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. Somewhere like Shamley Green needs a little journey planning: let us know about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. On the day, we inspect what can be seen safely, inside and out.
- You tell us where you’ve seen overflows, drips or damp.
- We walk round the building and check the gutters, downpipes and fascias from the ground.
- We look at hidden gutters as far as safe access allows.
- The roof space is checked for staining, where it can be reached safely.
- A photo-illustrated written report and recommendations follows.
Before the survey
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
Booking a survey
Once you know what you need, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email. From there it’s a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day, weekday or weekend.
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Checking the roof from the ground
Your own check is a good start, but it isn’t a survey. You won’t see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from the ground, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.