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Stanwell Gutter Survey
Gutter surveys around Stanwell, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Soffits marked by water
- Joints that drip after rain
- Sagging gutters and loose brackets
Gutter survey in Stanwell
This survey covers rainwater above ground, from the gutters down to where the downpipes meet the ground. It isn’t a CCTV drain survey, so we can’t see inside underground pipes. Where water seems to be backing up from 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’ve noticed hoppers and outlets full of debris and gutters that have fallen out of line, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
Around Stanwell, older cottages sit alongside bungalows and newer houses. Coverings range from slate and clay tiles on older homes to concrete tiles on many later ones. On older homes, chimney stacks, valleys and gutters are usually where the work is, and the fixings under the coverings matter too. The fixings under an older roof often fail before good slates or tiles do.
We keep jargon out of it: if work is needed, the report says so clearly, and where it can wait, that is said too.
- Where
- Stanwell (TW19)
- Region
- Surrey
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Landlord and commercial surveys in Stanwell
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. Recommendations are set out with the most urgent first where relevant, which helps with budgets and planning.
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too, including offices, shops and units. Bigger roofs take more time.
Roof by roof
Cast iron gutters
Plenty of period homes still have cast iron rainwater goods. Kept painted, they can last a long time but corrode once the paint wears off.
Fascias and soffits
On buildings from before 2000, soffits may be asbestos cement. We flag any that could be for a specialist asbestos surveyor to check.
What a gutter survey looks like in Stanwell
In Surrey, older roofs are frequently handmade clay tile, with tile-hanging on many upper walls. A few of Surrey’s oldest buildings have heavy Horsham stone slab roofs. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them. 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.
If you live in an older home near Church of St Mary, the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine. Take a building like Stanwell Fields CofE Primary School: its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale.
Stanwell is about 2 miles north of Ashford, in Surrey. From houses to flats and shops in Stanwell, the roof can be surveyed. Stanwell is one of the towns and villages in Surrey where we work for gutter surveys. Our Guildford page covers surveys nearby.
We work across TW19 for gutter surveys and the streets around it. You’ll find streets such as High Street, Britannia Way and Frobisher Gardens, and we cover them all. We also cover the places around Stanwell: West Bedfont (1 mile east), Heathrow (1 mile north-east), Ashford (2 miles south), Bedfont (2 miles east) and Longford (2 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (15 miles south), Woking (10 miles south-west), Camberley (14 miles south-west), Epsom (12 miles south-east), Ewell (12 miles south-east) and Egham (3 miles south-west).
Near you in Stanwell
Typical jobs here are in homes near Spelthorne College, The Swan Public House and Thomas Knyvett College and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Ashford Surrey station, roughly 1.2 miles south of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Ashford Hospital (0.9 miles south) and Spelthorne Museum (2.1 miles south-west). Not far away are Staines Reservoirs and St Ann's Hill.
Leave it or get it looked at?
It is 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. Tradespeople may need to travel further to a smaller place like Stanwell, so it’s useful to plan roof work rather than call someone out in a hurry. A survey gives you that notice.
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Our price is from £150, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
What you get with us
- 98% customer satisfaction
- An independent look at the roof
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Prices that include VAT
Read how roof surveys are priced and what we found on two real jobs.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
What you cannot do safely is get up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and a fall can be serious. That is where a survey comes in.
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Take a photo and write down when you saw it.
Signs you need a gutter survey in Stanwell
Many people get in touch after seeing water pour over a gutter in heavy rain. Others notice a damp wall, a stained ceiling or a green streak down the brickwork. The survey helps pin down the source before it causes more harm.
Common reasons to book include:
- Soffits marked by water
- Gutters overflowing in heavy rain
- Gutters that have fallen out of line
- Dripping or leaking gutter joints
Landlords with a home close to Ashford Surrey station may find that a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- What follow-up you get after the report
- How they’ll see the roof: from the ground, the loft, the roof or by drone
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- What exactly goes into their report
Stanwell: your questions answered
Will you come out to Stanwell?
Yes, we do. We cover the whole of London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
Is my home in Stanwell listed or in a conservation area?
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.
How long does a gutter survey take?
A visit usually takes about one to two hours for most homes, and longer where there are parapet, valley or box gutters to follow. You’ll know roughly how long when we arrange the visit.
Will you check the loft?
If there is a loft and safe access to it, yes. The roof space can show things the outside can’t, like damp timbers, staining or daylight.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Where it helps and the rules allow, yes. Our sub-250g drone is flown by a CAA-registered operator with a Flyer ID and Operator ID, and every flight depends on the airspace and the weather.
How do I book a survey in Stanwell?
Just phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day, weekday or weekend.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We have more than 20 years’ experience and have completed over 5,000 surveys.
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How it works
It helps to start with what’s prompted the survey: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. That way we can focus on what matters to you. Most visits take about one to two hours on an ordinary house, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. A visit to Stanwell is planned like any other: the time, the access and where to park are agreed in advance. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. If there are outbuildings or garages you want looked at, mention them.
- We start with what you’ve noticed, such as damp or overflowing gutters.
- The eaves gutters, downpipes and fascias are checked from ground level and windows.
- Valleys, parapets and box gutters are inspected where they can safely be seen.
- Where it is safe, we check the loft for signs of water.
- You receive a report with photos and recommendations.
Preparing for the visit
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with whoever owns or manages the building
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we’re looking at
Booking a survey
When you are ready to go ahead, call 07833 053749 or email us. We will suggest a package, agree the price and find a date.