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Staines-upon-Thames Gutter Survey
Wondering about the gutter at a property in Staines-upon-Thames? You can book a gutter survey in Staines-upon-Thames and across Surrey.
- Gutters packed with leaves or moss
- Valley or box gutters that overflow inside
- Fascia boards damaged by overflowing water
What happens on the day
The aim of the visit is simple: to look at the gutter as closely as is safe and record what we find. Everything we note and photograph goes into the written report. The visit typically takes about one to two hours for most homes, and longer where there are parapet, valley or box gutters to follow. For a home in Staines-upon-Thames, the main things we need are a way into the loft, a route to the back garden and somewhere to park. If you will not be there yourself, let us know who will let us in.
- First, we agree the areas to focus on.
- Each gutter run is checked for blockages, sags and leaking joints.
- Outlets, hoppers, downpipes and overflows are inspected.
- We check fascias, soffits and walls for water damage.
- Findings are photographed and set out in a written report.
Before the survey
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Leave a clear route to the loft
Booking a survey
To arrange a survey, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. We will confirm the price before you book.
Advice
Gutter surveys for homes and businesses in Staines-upon-Thames
People book a gutter survey when gutters overflow, when damp appears or before the wetter months. 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 photographs and written recommendations. We survey on weekdays and at weekends. We survey downpipes, fascias and soffits and outlets and hoppers, and common reasons people get in touch are rotten fascias or stained soffits and gutters that have fallen out of line.
Most homes in a town like Staines-upon-Thames are houses, so the roof is typically the owner’s to look after. A slipped tile or blocked gutter costs far less to sort than the damp it causes later. The report sets out what needs attention, prioritised by urgency where relevant. Photos show you exactly what was seen, even on parts you can’t reach yourself.
You can share the report with anyone who needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent.
- Location
- Staines-upon-Thames (TW18, TW20, TW19)
- Wider area
- Surrey
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Tips that help
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Do not leave hidden gutters out of a clear-out
- Look for downpipes coming loose
- Leave gutter checks at height to someone equipped for it
- Watch for green marks down the brickwork
After any work is done, watch the gutters in the next heavy rain. Rain should flow to the outlets and down the downpipes. If it doesn’t, tell whoever did the work.
Have your gutters cleared at least once a year, and more often if trees overhang the roof. Late autumn, after the leaves have fallen, is a sensible time. Clean gutters can do their job.
When to book a survey in Staines-upon-Thames
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 more damage is done.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Leaves and moss blocking gutters
- Choked outlets or hopper heads
- Brackets that have dropped or snapped
- Joints that drip after rain
Landlords with a home close to Staines station may find that knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Whether the price includes VAT
- How they’ll see the roof: from the ground, the loft, the roof or by drone
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
Landlord and commercial surveys in Staines-upon-Thames
Landlords and agents in Staines-upon-Thames book surveys as well as homeowners. The report gives you a dated record of the gutter, with photos.
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in, at a time agreed ahead of time. We survey on weekdays and at weekends, which helps when tenants work during the week.
Nearby places to Staines-upon-Thames
Also in Staines-upon-Thames
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Staines-upon-Thames
With Botleys Mansion about 4 miles south, Staines-upon-Thames sits in an area with a long building history. On older houses around here, roofs frequently carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead. Older houses across Surrey frequently have handmade clay tiles, and many have tile-hanging. 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.
If you look after a building such as Riverbridge Primary School, large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other. Living close to Penton Park is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn, and an overflowing gutter soon means a wet wall.
Staines-upon-Thames is about 7 miles south-west of Hayes, in Surrey. Roofs in Staines-upon-Thames get the same thorough look as anywhere else in Surrey. Across Surrey, we cover Staines-upon-Thames. Guildford is in our area too.
Postcode districts we cover here for gutter surveys: TW18, TW20 and TW19. Local streets include High Street, Goring's Square and London Road, and we cover them all. Staines-upon-Thames is on the A308 and A320, so it is easy for us to get to. We also cover the places around Staines-upon-Thames: Egham Hythe (1 mile south-west), Penton Hook (2 miles south), Hythe End (2 miles north-west), Egham (2 miles west) and Thorpe (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Guildford (13 miles south), Woking (8 miles south), Camberley (12 miles south-west), Epsom (12 miles south-east), Ewell (12 miles south-east) and Walton-on-Thames (5 miles south-east).
Around Staines-upon-Thames
In Staines-upon-Thames, that means homes and buildings near The Star pub, Penton Park and The Magna Carta School and the streets around them. There’s a railway station in Staines-upon-Thames itself: Staines station. Well-known places in the area include Ashford Hospital (1.8 miles north-east) and Spelthorne Museum (0.5 miles north-west). Not far away are Staines Reservoirs and Kempton Park Reservoirs.
Roof by roof
Fascias and soffits
Overflowing water stains soffits and rots timber. They’re looked at as part of the survey.
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.
Staines-upon-Thames questions
How do I find out if my home in Staines-upon-Thames is listed?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Is Staines-upon-Thames in the area you cover?
We do. Every survey there gets the same written report with photos.
What insurance do you have?
We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance, for every survey we carry out.
How much is a gutter survey?
Our packages start from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, inc. VAT. Just phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form for a price.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
That depends on the survey. For inside areas and the roof space, someone has to give us access; we’ll agree the details when booking.
Can a gutter survey explain damp on my walls?
The survey looks at whether rainwater is spilling onto the wall from overflows, leaking joints or loose downpipes. We cannot see inside the wall itself, so we report on what’s visible.
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 you can arrange that check.
What a gutter survey doesn’t cover
It’s a careful look at the gutter, not the whole story. The main limits are:
- The inside of buried drains
- Gutters out of sight from every safe viewpoint
- What’s hidden inside a downpipe
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will tell you. The full list of what we check.
What we check
- Valley gutters
- Outlets and hoppers
- Parapet and box gutters
- Downpipes
- Eaves gutters
- Fascias and soffits