Surrey · London and the South East
Thorncombe Street Gutter Survey
We take a careful look at the gutter at your property in Thorncombe Street, and put it all in a written report with photographs.
- Sagging gutters and loose brackets
- Gutters overflowing in heavy rain
- Choked outlets or hopper heads
Gutter survey in Thorncombe Street: what you get
Owners get in touch after seeing an overflow, finding damp or planning ahead for winter. Landlords and managing agents use the report to plan upkeep, and some buyers want the rainwater system checked before exchange. Whoever books, we inspect and report in the same way, with photographs and written recommendations. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. We survey outlets and hoppers, downpipes and eaves gutters, and common reasons people get in touch are leaking or loose downpipes and overflowing valley or parapet gutters.
Somewhere as small as Thorncombe Street, 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 frequently old. We report on everything that’s safely in view, and thatch is a specialist material. On older roofs, it is usually the chimneys and lead flashings that need work first.
What you get is a clear record of the gutter on the day we saw it. That makes it useful now and a handy reference later.
- Where
- Thorncombe Street (GU5)
- Wider area
- Surrey
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Landlords, agents and block managers in Thorncombe Street
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too. Bigger roofs take more time, so they’re priced to suit.
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait.
Tips from our surveys
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out:
- Do not climb a ladder to look in the gutters
- Check the loft with care after heavy rain
- Look out for overflows when it pours
- Do not leave hidden gutters out of a clear-out
How quickly the report arrives depends on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day. It is sent to you by email once it is done.
Hidden gutters need clearing too. They collect leaves and silt just like eaves gutters but you can’t check them from the street, so ask for them to be included when gutters are cleared.
What happens on the day
When we arrive, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you want to find out. After that, we look at everything we can see safely, from ground level, from windows, in the loft space and by drone where applicable. Most surveys take about one to two hours at a house, depending on how many gutter runs and downpipes there are. Somewhere as small as Thorncombe Street, access is often the only tricky part. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- We agree which parts of the building you’re most worried about.
- We look along each run for debris, sagging and drips.
- We check the outlets, hoppers, downpipes and any overflows.
- We check fascias, soffits and walls for water damage.
- You get photos and written recommendations, prioritised where relevant.
Before the survey
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we are coming
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
Getting a price
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Take them safely from the ground or a window; never climb up to get a better view. To send them or to book, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
Advice
When you need someone else
It’s a careful look at the gutter, not the whole story. The main limits are:
- Blockages deep inside downpipes
- Damage hidden inside walls or behind boards
- Underground drains, which need a CCTV drain survey
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll suggest the right survey before booking. What a survey covers and does not.
What we look at
- Downpipes
- Outlets and hoppers
- Fascias and soffits
- Valley gutters
- Eaves gutters
- Parapet and box gutters
Gutter surveys around Thorncombe Street
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. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters. Loseley Park, about 3.4 miles north-west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Thorncombe Street. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
If you let a flat or house near Godalming station, a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak. If you look after a building such as Godalming College, a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time.
Thorncombe Street is about 5 miles south of Guildford, in Surrey. Thorncombe Street is part of the area we cover and the surrounding area across London and South East England. Our area takes in places right across Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages.
Postcode districts we cover here for gutter surveys: GU5. That includes homes and businesses on Thorncombe Street and Alldens Hill. Nearby, we also carry out gutter surveys in Munstead Heath (1 mile west), Birtley Green (1 mile north-east), Grafham (1 mile east), Hascombe (1 mile south) and Bramley (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (5 miles north), Woking (10 miles north), Camberley (13 miles north-west), Farnham (10 miles west), Dorking (11 miles east) and Frimley (12 miles north-west).
Near you in Thorncombe Street
Thorncombe Street’s nearest station is Godalming station, about 2.3 miles north-west of the centre. A little further out are Milford Hospital (2.4 miles west) and Godalming Museum (2.2 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Farncombe Wood and Hydon's Ball.
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Questions from Thorncombe Street
Will you come out to Thorncombe Street?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
How do I find out if my home in Thorncombe Street is listed?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Will I get photos?
Yes, plenty. Each finding is shown in a picture where possible, so you can see what we mean.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. Our survey is a roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey of the whole building. It focuses on the roof, so it sits alongside a building survey rather than replacing it.
Are you structural engineers?
No. Visible signs such as deflection or sagging are recorded, but calculations and an engineer’s opinion are outside what we do. If one is needed, the report says so.
Are you insured?
Every survey is covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, and we can provide details if a managing agent needs them.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Yes, where it applies and safe. We’re a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID), flying a sub-250g drone. It’s included in the Drone Roof Survey and, where applicable, the Premium Survey.
Why act early in Thorncombe Street
Water spilling from a gutter runs down and soaks the wall below. Given time, it can cause damp patches, damaged pointing and rot in nearby timber. Spotting the problem early tends to mean a simpler fix. Outbuildings and barns around Thorncombe Street are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. It is worth including them in a survey before a winter does the damage.
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where it applies, which starts from £400, inc. VAT. We can help you choose the package that fits what you need to know.
Why book with us
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- Clear package prices, including VAT
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- Over 20 years’ experience
See our cost guide or two real surveys.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
What you cannot do safely is get up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery. That is where a survey comes in.
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from ground level and any work done on the roof. Send it with your enquiry and it will help the survey.