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Stroud Common Gutter Survey
Gutter surveys across Stroud Common, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. You get a clear report with photographs.
- Blocked outlets and hoppers
- Gutters overflowing in heavy rain
- Fascia boards damaged by overflowing water
Gutter surveys for homes and businesses in Stroud Common
Gutters carry rain off the roof and away from the walls. If they clog, drip or sag, the water ends up somewhere it shouldn’t and that usually means the walls or the inside of the building. Our survey looks at the whole rainwater system above ground, including gutters, valleys, outlets, hoppers and downpipes. You get a photo-illustrated written report. If you’ve noticed leaves and moss blocking gutters and gutters overflowing in heavy rain, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
Somewhere as small as Stroud Common, homes are frequently 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. We report on what can safely be seen, and thatch is a specialist material. On older roofs, it is typically the chimneys and lead flashings that need work first.
The Standard Survey adds moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Place
- Stroud Common (GU5)
- Wider area
- Surrey
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Landlords, agents and block managers in Stroud Common
With a portfolio of properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To discuss a number of properties, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the addresses.
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants, at a time agreed beforehand. We survey on weekdays and at weekends, which can make access easier.
How the survey changes by roof type
Plastic (uPVC) gutters
On plastic systems, slipped joints are one of the most common faults. The report notes every one we spot.
Box and secret gutters
Box gutters sit within the roof or behind a wall and when it overflows, water can get indoors. We inspect them as far as it is safe to see them.
What affects the cost of gutter surveys
We confirm the price for your survey before booking. This is what makes a difference:
- House, block, shop or office
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- The size of the roof
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on the size and height of the roof, how it can safely be seen and which survey you book.
Getting in touch
We’ll typically ask about:
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- Anything about access we should know
- What kind of property and roof it is
Most bookings start with a short call: phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form. You’ll have a price before anything is arranged.
Do you need a gutter survey in Stroud Common?
Most gutter joints rely on seals or sealant that wear out. Plastic gutters move with heat and cold so their joints can start to leak. On cast iron, joints can rust and open up where the paint has failed.
It’s worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Rotten fascias or stained soffits
- Water backing up from a hidden gutter
- Water spilling over the gutter edge
- Gutters packed with leaves or moss
If you own a rental within reach of Chilworth station, the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- What experience they bring
- Whether the loft space is looked at, where there is one
- How soon the report will arrive
- Will the report include photos?
Gutter surveys in Stroud Common: local notes
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. Whatever the covering, it’s frequently the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first. The wider area around Stroud Common has a long history of building, with Chilworth Manor about 3.1 miles north. Older homes in the wider area frequently have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years.
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Wonersh and Shamley Green CofE Aided Primary School, long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle. The streets around a church like Christ Church are often among the oldest in a place, and if yours is one of the older homes nearby, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look.
Stroud Common is about 6 miles south-east of Guildford, in Surrey. We carry out gutter surveys for householders, landlords and businesses in Stroud Common and nearby. Stroud Common is one of the places in Surrey we cover. We also survey roofs in Guildford.
All of GU5 is covered for gutter surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Whether your property is on Stroud Lane and Church Hill or anywhere close by, we can survey it. Neighbouring places we cover for gutter surveys include Shamley Green (1 mile north-west), Rowly (1 mile south), Grafham (1 mile south-west), Birtley Green (2 miles west) and Wonersh (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also cover Guildford (6 miles north-west), Woking (10 miles north), Camberley (14 miles north-west), Epsom (15 miles north-east), Horley (15 miles east) and Redhill (15 miles east).
Near you in Stroud Common
Typical jobs here are in homes near Cucknell's Wood and Bricklayers Arms. The closest station to Stroud Common is Chilworth station, about 2.7 miles north. Other landmarks nearby include St. Luke’s Hospital (4.6 miles north-west) and Guildford Castle (4.7 miles north-west). The countryside around Stroud Common includes Silent Pool and St Martha's Hill and Colyer's Hanger.
How it works
The visit typically starts outside and finishes in the loft: outside views come first, then the roof space if there is safe access. All told, expect about 1–2 hours at most homes, and longer for a large or complex roof. For a village or hamlet like Stroud Common, the journey is planned beforehand: tell us about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. The roof is looked at from ground level, from windows, from the loft where there is safe access and from the roof where it’s safe.
- We agree which parts of the building you are most worried about.
- 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.
- You get photos and written recommendations, prioritised where relevant.
Before the survey
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the building owner or managing agent
Book a survey
Getting a price is simple: just call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and give us some details about the property and we will explain which survey suits. The price is agreed up front.
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Useful tips for Stroud Common property owners
A little preparation and a few simple habits help, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Our tips:
- Keep climbers away from the eaves
- Note any damp stains below the gutters
- Get the gutters cleaned out every year
- Leave gutter checks at height to someone equipped for it
The report comes with photos and recommendations, prioritised by urgency where relevant. You can pass it to whoever you choose to do the work so they know what needs doing.
Deal with drips, sags and loose downpipes early. They tend to get worse, and the water they spill can damage walls and timber.
Stroud Common questions
Will you come out to Stroud Common?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
Can a landlord with a rental near Chilworth station book a roof survey?
Of course. We just need to know who will give access, and we can send the report to you or your agent.
When is the best time for a gutter survey?
There is no wrong time. If you’ve already seen a gutter overflowing, it’s best not to wait as overflowing water can damage walls.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. On a shared roof we can only inspect the parts we are allowed to reach.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Yes, where it applies and safe. We fly a sub-250g drone and we’re a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID). It’s included in the Drone Roof Survey and, where it applies, the Premium Survey.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Our surveys are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance. If you need details for a managing agent or a building owner, just ask.
How quickly is the report sent?
Each package has its own report time. Basic is within 48 hours, Standard is 24–48 hours and Premium is the same day. Mention any deadline when booking.