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Gutter survey in Shellwood Cross, Surrey
A survey of gutters, valleys, outlets and downpipes in Shellwood Cross, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photos.
- Leaks at the gutter joints
- Downpipes that are split or coming away
- Overflowing valley or parapet gutters
About our gutter survey in Shellwood Cross
We look at the rainwater system above ground level: gutters, outlets, hoppers, downpipes and overflows. It’s not a CCTV drain survey and we cannot see inside buried drains. If the problem looks like a blocked or broken drain below ground, we’ll say so in the report, with a suggestion to book a separate drain survey. Anything we find above ground, such as a split hopper or a leaking downpipe, is photographed and recorded. If you’re worried about gutters full of debris and silt and hoppers and outlets full of debris, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
In a small place like Shellwood Cross, 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 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.
The report is yours to share with whoever needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent, whichever applies.
- Place
- Shellwood Cross (RH2)
- Region
- Surrey
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Gutter surveys in Shellwood Cross: local notes
What can be done to an older roof may depend on listing or a conservation area. The council is the place to check, along with Historic England’s list, ideally before any re-roofing is planned. Many older homes in Surrey have handmade clay tiles and tile-hung upper walls. Some old buildings in Surrey and Sussex have Horsham stone slab roofs. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them.
If you live near a park like Newdigate Brickworks, or anywhere with mature trees, autumn leaves can block gutters and valleys. Take an older house close to Church of St Bartholomew: corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs.
Shellwood Cross is about 3 miles south-east of Dorking, in Surrey. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Shellwood Cross can all book gutter surveys. Our area takes in places right across Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. Our Crawley page covers surveys nearby.
All of RH2 is within our area for gutter surveys. Close by, we survey roofs in Parkgate (1 mile south), Nalderswood (1 mile east), Newdigate (2 miles south), Norwood Hill (2 miles south-east) and Cudworth (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Guildford (14 miles west), Woking (15 miles north-west), Epsom (10 miles north), Horley (5 miles east), Redhill (5 miles north-east) and Ewell (11 miles north).
What’s near Shellwood Cross
Around Shellwood Cross, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Newdigate Brickworks. The nearest railway station is Holmwood station, about 2.5 miles south-west of the centre. A little further out are Reigate Priory Museum (3.8 miles north-east) and East Surrey Hospital (4.8 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Box Hill and Reigate Heath.
Shellwood Cross: your questions answered
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Holmwood station?
Yes, rented property is part of what we cover. You can ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and a few details.
Is Shellwood Cross within the area you cover?
Yes. Shellwood Cross 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 booking.
What insurance do you have?
Our cover is professional indemnity plus public liability, and details are available on request.
Are hidden gutters like valleys and box gutters included?
Yes, where it is safe to see them. We look from vantage points, the roof space and the roof itself where safe, and by drone where it is applicable.
Will you go up on the roof?
Not always. Safety comes first, and fragile or steep roofs can’t always be walked on. We use safe viewpoints, the loft space and a drone where applicable, and the report records anything we couldn’t see.
How fast do I get the report?
Each package has its own report time. Basic: within 48 hours. Standard: 24 to 48 hours. Premium: the same day. Mention any deadline when booking.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. This is a survey of the roof only, and it isn’t a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. Many buyers have both.
What we cannot see
Before you book, it is worth knowing what a survey will not do:
- Whether a material contains asbestos (a specialist asbestos surveyor’s job)
- Parts of gutters that can’t be seen safely
- Underground drains, which need a CCTV drain survey
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will point you to the right survey before booking. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roofs we survey in Shellwood Cross
- Downpipes
- Parapet and box gutters
- Outlets and hoppers
- Valley gutters
- Eaves gutters
- Fascias and soffits
What we look for on each type of roof
Aluminium and other metal gutters
Metal gutters can suffer at joints and where different metals meet. Any leaks or corrosion we spot go in the report.
Plastic (uPVC) gutters
Plastic rainwater systems are common on homes of many ages. As the seals age, joints can start to drip, and brackets can sag under load.
What happens on the day
The visit has one job: to look at the gutter as closely as is safe and record what we find. Notes and photographs go into the written report. It typically takes about one to two hours at most homes, or half a day or so for a commercial building. Rural addresses near Shellwood Cross can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions are welcome. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- We start with what you’ve noticed, like damp or overflowing gutters.
- The eaves gutters, downpipes and fascias are looked at from ground level and windows.
- Valleys, parapets and box gutters are inspected where they can be seen safely.
- Where it is safe, we check the loft for signs of water.
- You receive a report with photos and recommendations.
How to prepare
- Keep pets in another room
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
Book a survey
You can call us seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. For a price or to book, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Related advice
Signs you need a gutter survey in Shellwood Cross
Sometimes a gutter struggles with the area of roof draining into it. Added roof area from an extension can load an older gutter, and a heavy downpour shows up the problem.
We are often asked to look at:
- Dripping or leaking gutter joints
- Rotten fascias or stained soffits
- Downpipes that are split or coming away
- Gutters full of debris and silt
Landlords with a home close to Holmwood station may find that a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant.
Before booking anyone
- Will the report include photos?
- Whether the loft space is looked at, where there is one
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- How long the report takes to arrive
Tips that help
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out:
- Have overhanging branches cut back
- Do not climb a ladder to look in the gutters
- Look for downpipes coming loose
- Watch the gutters during heavy rain
For let and shared buildings, the report can go on file to help plan maintenance. The photos help when you explain the work to others.
Look at the gutters from indoors or the ground when it pours. Overflows and dripping joints are a sign to act before the walls suffer.
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What else we do in Shellwood Cross
Landlords, agents and block managers in Shellwood Cross
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
If you own several properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To arrange surveys for several addresses, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the addresses.