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Gutter survey in Thorpe Green, Surrey
A careful look at the gutter at your property in Thorpe Green, with photos and a written report.
- Brackets that have dropped or snapped
- Overflowing valley or parapet gutters
- Downpipes that are split or coming away
About our gutter survey in Thorpe Green
Your gutters take the rain from the roof and lead it away from the walls. When they block, leak or lose their fall, the water goes where it shouldn’t and that normally 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 written report with photos. We’re often asked to look into blocked outlets and hoppers and leaves and moss blocking gutters, on eaves gutters, outlets and hoppers and fascias and soffits.
In a small place like Thorpe Green, many roofs stand in the open, which is hard on ridges, chimneys, flashings and gutters. Older walls take a long time to dry once water gets in. A written report sets out what to deal with and in what order. Lead flashings and old chimney stacks are often where weather gets in first.
If any part of the gutter couldn’t be seen safely, we say so in the report. You will know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Where
- Thorpe Green (GU25, TW20)
- Wider area
- Surrey
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
How the survey changes by roof type
Cast iron gutters
A cracked cast iron downpipe can leak down the wall unseen, so we check the wall behind for staining.
Aluminium and other metal gutters
On big buildings, one blocked outlet can affect a long run, so we check the outlets carefully.
Also near Thorpe Green
Also in Thorpe Green
Do you need a gutter survey in Thorpe Green?
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.
Things that often lead to a survey include:
- Brackets that have dropped or snapped
- Fascia boards damaged by overflowing water
- Joints that drip after rain
- Water backing up from a hidden gutter
Trees in and around Riverside Walk shed leaves that can end up in nearby gutters, so outlets and downpipes are worth watching.
What to check before booking
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- What follow-up you get after the report
- Their track record with similar roofs
How we price gutter surveys
Prices vary from roof to roof, and it comes down to:
- Height and safe access
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
Every price we give includes VAT. Our price is from £150, including VAT. You will know the price for your roof before you book.
What we need to know
There’s no need for technical words. Just let us know:
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
If you are buying, it is useful to book soon after your offer is accepted, so there is time to use the report before exchange. Otherwise, simply phone 07833 053749 or email us whenever suits you.
Questions from Thorpe Green
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Thorpe Green?
We cannot confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Can a landlord with a rental near Virginia Water station book a roof survey?
Yes. We survey roofs for landlords, letting agents and managing agents as well as owners. You can phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and what you need.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Where it helps and it’s safe, yes. Whether we can fly on the day depends on the weather and the airspace rules, and we check for restrictions near airports before flying. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID.
Will you check the loft?
If it is needed and safe to reach, yes. We look for staining, damp, daylight and signs of movement, as far as the space allows.
Will you walk on the roof?
Only when it’s safe. Some roofs are too steep or fragile to walk on safely. We use safe viewpoints, the roof space and a drone where applicable.
How long will you be on site?
Most visits to a house take about 1–2 hours, with commercial buildings nearer 3–4 hours.
Will you check if gutters are causing damp inside?
Overflowing gutters frequently lead to damp walls, and we check for exactly that. If the cause looks like something else, the report says so as far as we can tell from what’s visible.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Thorpe Green. For a price for a let property or a block, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan, with the most urgent items set out first.
Local roofs in Thorpe Green
Botleys Mansion, about 2.1 miles south, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Thorpe Green. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. In Surrey, older roofs are often handmade clay tile, with tile-hanging on many upper walls. Some old buildings in Surrey and Sussex have Horsham stone slab roofs. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look.
Landlords with a home close to Virginia Water station may find that a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant. Take an older house close to Church of St Mary: its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look.
Thorpe Green is about 2 miles south of Egham, in Surrey. From houses to flats and shops in Thorpe Green, we can survey the roof on a weekday or at the weekend. We cover towns and villages across Surrey, large and small. Our Guildford page covers surveys nearby.
Postcode districts we cover here for gutter surveys: GU25 and TW20. Whether your property is on Green Road and Sandhills Lane or anywhere close by, we can survey it. Close by, we survey roofs in Thorpe (1 mile north-east), Stroude (1 mile north-west), Virginia Water (1 mile west), Egham Hythe (2 miles north-east) and Egham (2 miles north). Further out, we also cover Guildford (11 miles south), Woking (6 miles south), Camberley (9 miles south-west), Epsom (13 miles east), Ewell (13 miles east) and Walton-on-Thames (6 miles east).
What’s near Thorpe Green
Typical jobs here are in homes near Riverside Walk, Salesian School and Rose And Crown Public House. The closest station to Thorpe Green is Virginia Water station, roughly 0.8 miles west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include St. Peter's Hospital (2 miles south-east) and Spelthorne Museum (2.4 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Gracious Pond and St Ann's Hill.
What happens on the day
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof; as a rough guide, the survey takes roughly 1–2 hours at a house, depending on how many gutter runs and downpipes there are. If you have questions on the day, just ask. In a hamlet or village like Thorpe Green, a postcode doesn’t always lead to the right gate, so a few directions are welcome. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- We start with what you’ve noticed, such as damp or overflowing gutters.
- We walk round the building and check the gutters, downpipes and fascias from ground level.
- Valleys, parapets and box gutters are inspected where they can safely be seen.
- Where it’s safe, we check the loft for signs of water.
- A written report with photos and recommendations follows.
Before we arrive
- Let us know where we can park nearby
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Find any records of previous roof work
Booking a survey
We confirm the price for your survey before you book, so you know the cost up front. Gutter survey starts from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Related advice
Why get it checked now?
Damp walls are sometimes blamed on the wrong thing. When rainwater goods are the source, treating the wall alone won’t solve it. Checking the gutters first helps you spend in the right place. Matching old materials, such as handmade tiles or stone slates, can take time to source. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how safely it can be seen. Gutter survey starts from £150, including VAT.
Why book with us
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- Packages from £150, inc. VAT
Take a look at our cost guide or what we found on two real jobs.