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Gutter Survey in Tadworth
Gutter surveys in Tadworth from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us across London and South East England.
- Leaking or loose downpipes
- Soffits marked by water
- Brackets that have dropped or snapped
How a gutter survey works in Tadworth
Damp patches on inside walls, stains below a valley or water running down the brickwork can often be traced to the gutters. We check whether gutters, outlets or downpipes are the likely source, as far as can be seen safely. Where the cause looks more like the roof covering or a flashing, the report says so, with a suggested next step. We survey eaves gutters, outlets and hoppers and fascias and soffits, and common reasons people get in touch are water backing up from a hidden gutter and hoppers and outlets full of debris.
Trees around homes in smaller places like Tadworth drop leaves, twigs and moss onto roofs and into gutters. Blocked gutters overflow and soak the walls below. A report spots that kind of slow problem before it becomes damp inside. Moss on the roof and weeds in the gutter are both easy to spot from the ground.
With the Standard Survey, you also get moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Place
- Tadworth (KT20, KT18)
- Wider area
- Surrey
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Surveys for landlords and agents in Tadworth
Letting agents often book on a landlord’s behalf. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on.
Why act early in Tadworth
Our report is a dated record of what we found, which helps when you plan work or brief a contractor. Without one, it is guesswork from the ground. In an older home around Tadworth, water from a roof defect can get into timber and plaster, which is far harder to put right than the roof fault itself.
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so they’re priced to match. The price is confirmed before booking.
Why book with us
- Packages from £150, including VAT
- Photographs and a written report every time
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- An independent look at the roof
Read how roof surveys are priced or what we found on two real jobs.
Can I check my roof myself?
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way. That’s where a survey comes in, using safe viewpoints and a drone where it applies.
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from the ground or a window. Overflowing water can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
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What we do, step by step
You do not need to do much on the day. Point out anything you’ve noticed, like stains, drips or loose pieces, and we’ll take it from there. The survey itself takes between one and two hours at a house, depending on how many gutter runs and downpipes there are. In a smaller place like Tadworth, parking is seldom the issue; lanes, gates and long drives are worth mentioning. Low roofs on bungalows can often be seen well from the ground, and the loft shows the rest.
- We ask about overflows, damp or leaks you’ve noticed.
- The eaves gutters, downpipes and fascias are looked at from ground level and vantage points.
- Any valley, parapet or box gutters are looked at as far as safe access allows.
- Where the loft can be reached safely, we check it for staining or damp.
- You get a written report with photos and recommendations.
Before the survey
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
How to book
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so there is time to use the report before exchange. For any other survey, just ring 07833 053749 or email us when you are ready.
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How the survey changes by roof type
Plastic (uPVC) gutters
On plastic systems, slipped joints are one of the most common faults. We record each one we can see.
Cast iron gutters
A cracked cast iron downpipe can leak down the wall unseen, so we check the wall behind for staining.
Tadworth: your questions answered
Is Tadworth within the area you cover?
Yes, we do. We survey roofs across London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned ahead of time.
I let a flat near Tadworth station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, landlords and agents book with us as well as owners. You can ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and some details.
Do you survey at weekends?
Yes, we carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays as well as weekdays. Just ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form to arrange it.
How soon will I get the report?
Each package has its own report time. Basic is within 48 hours, Standard is 24–48 hours and Premium is the same day. If you have a deadline, like an exchange date, tell us when booking.
Does the report include photographs?
Yes. The report includes photographs of what we found.
What’s the best way to book?
To book, phone 07833 053749 or email us and let us know the address and what you need to know. We will confirm the price and find a day that suits.
Could my damp wall be caused by the gutters?
Overflowing gutters often lead to damp walls, and the survey looks for that. If the cause looks like something else, the report says so as far as we can tell from what’s visible.
Tadworth homes and their roofs
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. Fitznells Manor, about 3.9 miles north, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Tadworth. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
Homes near green spaces such as Merland Rise Recreational Ground can get more leaves in their gutters in autumn, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls. For businesses in and around places like The Ashley Centre, a written record of the roof’s condition helps you plan maintenance rather than react to leaks. Landlords with a home close to Tadworth station may find that the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at.
Tadworth is about 3 miles south-east of Epsom, in Surrey. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Tadworth can all book gutter surveys. Tadworth is one of the places in Surrey we cover. There is also a page for Crawley.
Gutter surveys in KT20 and KT18 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. If you need a gutter survey at a property on Beatrice Square, High Street and Fairacres or anywhere close by, we can help. Nearby, we also carry out gutter surveys in Kingswood (1 mile south-east), Walton on the Hill (1 mile south-west), Lower Kingswood (2 miles south-east), Headley (2 miles south-west) and Mogador (3 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (15 miles west), Woking (15 miles west), Epsom (3 miles north-west), Horley (9 miles south), Redhill (5 miles south-east) and Ewell (4 miles north).
Around Tadworth
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Beacon School, Merland Rise Recreational Ground and Inn on the Green and the streets around them. The closest station to Tadworth is Tadworth station, roughly 0.5 miles south-west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include The Ashley Centre (2.9 miles north-west) and Headley Court (2 miles west). Not far away are Colley Hill and Cuddington Meadows.
What a gutter survey doesn’t cover
In fairness, there are limits to any roof survey:
- Gutters out of sight from each safe vantage point
- What’s behind fascias and inside walls
- Pipes below ground level
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll suggest the right survey before booking. What a survey covers and does not.
What we check
- Fascias and soffits
- Parapet and box gutters
- Valley gutters
- Eaves gutters
- Downpipes
- Outlets and hoppers