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Gutter Survey in Tilford Common
A survey of gutters, valleys, outlets and downpipes in Tilford Common, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photos.
- Soffits marked by water
- Leaves and moss blocking gutters
- Sagging gutters and loose brackets
DIY checks: what’s safe
Keep a simple record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Send it with your enquiry and it will help the survey.
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from ground level or a window. Water spilling over the edge can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
How a gutter survey works in Tilford Common
This survey covers rainwater above ground: gutters, outlets, hoppers, downpipes and overflows. It is not a CCTV drain survey and we can’t see inside buried drains. Where water seems to be backing up from below ground, the report will say so, so you can get the drains checked separately. Anything we find above ground, such as a split hopper or a leaking downpipe, is photographed and recorded. If you’ve noticed gutters full of debris and silt and brackets that have dropped or snapped, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on fascias and soffits, valley gutters and parapet and box gutters alike.
Some older homes in villages like Tilford Common are listed or in a conservation area. That can affect what materials can be used when work is done, so check with the council before planning anything. Knowing the roof’s condition helps you plan ahead with that in mind. Older materials such as clay tiles, slate and stone are often matched when work is done.
The written findings come by email, easy to pass on to a roofer, an agent or an insurer. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24–48 hours and Premium on the day.
- Where
- Tilford Common (GU10)
- Wider area
- Surrey
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Signs you need a gutter survey in Tilford Common
Many people get in touch after seeing water pour over a gutter in heavy rain. Others spot damp patches, ceiling stains or green marks on the walls. A survey helps show where the water is coming from before more damage is done.
Here are some of the things we see frequently:
- Rotten fascias or stained soffits
- Water spilling over the gutter edge
- Gutters packed with leaves or moss
- Leaks at the gutter joints
Homes near green spaces such as Thundry Meadows can get more leaves in their gutters in autumn, and an overflowing gutter soon means a wet wall.
Before booking anyone
- Whether VAT is added on top
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- What they won’t be able to tell you
Your questions about gutter surveys in Tilford Common
Is Tilford Common within the area you cover?
Yes, we do. We work right across London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned in advance.
I let a flat near Farnham station. Can you check the roof?
Yes. We survey roofs for landlords, letting agents and managing agents as well as owners. Just ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the details.
Is there a good time of year to book a gutter survey?
You can book at any time of year. Before the wetter months gives you time to plan any work though problems frequently show up after heavy rain.
How soon will I get the report?
Basic reports arrive within 48 hours, Standard reports in 24–48 hours and Premium reports on the same day. All of them come by email.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Where it helps and it is 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.
Do you test soffits or gutters for asbestos?
No, that’s a job for a specialist asbestos surveyor. On buildings from before 2000, we flag materials that could contain it so you can arrange that check.
How many surveys have you done?
We have more than 20 years’ experience and have completed over 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
How it works
Safety comes first on every visit. Everything that can be seen safely is inspected, and if part of the roof can’t be seen, the report says so. The survey usually takes about one to two hours for most homes, and longer where there are parapet, valley or box gutters to follow. Around Tilford Common, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so tell us about the loft hatch and any ladder. We only go where it’s safe.
- We agree which parts of the building you’re most worried about.
- Each gutter run is checked for blockages, sags and leaking joints.
- Outlets, hoppers, downpipes and overflows are inspected.
- Fascias, soffits and the walls below are looked at for signs of overflow.
- Findings are photographed and set out in a written report.
Preparing for the visit
- Tell us about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
Arrange a survey
For a price for gutter surveys in Tilford Common, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form. The address, the type of property and what you want to find out help us give you an accurate price.
Advice
Tips from our surveys
Most of what helps is simple and safe from ground level. A few suggestions:
- Note any damp stains below the gutters
- Watch ceilings under valley gutters for fresh marks
- Do not climb a ladder to look in the gutters
- Ask for valleys and parapet gutters to be cleared too
After any work is done, watch the gutters in the next heavy rain. Water should run to the outlets and away without spilling over, and if it doesn’t, raise it with whoever did the job.
Have overhanging branches and climbing plants cut back from the roof by someone who can do it safely. Fewer leaves in the gutters means fewer blockages.
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What we can’t see
Before booking, it’s worth knowing what a survey will not do:
- Pipes below ground level
- Asbestos testing of old gutters, downpipes or soffits
- Gutters out of sight from each safe vantage point
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will tell you before you book. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Tilford Common
- Valley gutters
- Downpipes
- Eaves gutters
- Fascias and soffits
- Parapet and box gutters
- Outlets and hoppers
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Tilford Common
Historic houses such as Farnham Castle, about 3.9 miles north-west, show how far back building in the area around Tilford Common goes. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, like lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years. Older houses across Surrey frequently have handmade clay tiles, and many have tile-hanging. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old buildings in Surrey. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first.
For landlords with property near Farnham station, a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant. If you live in an older home near Church of All Saints, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs.
Tilford Common is about 3 miles south-east of Farnham, in Surrey. In Tilford Common, as across Surrey, every roof gets the same careful survey. Across Surrey, we cover Tilford Common. We also survey roofs in Guildford.
All of GU10 is within our area for gutter surveys. Neighbouring places we cover for gutter surveys include Tilford Reeds (1 mile north-west), Tilford (1 mile north), Rushmoor (1 mile south), Charleshill (2 miles north-east) and Millbridge (2 miles west). Larger places within reach include Guildford (9 miles north-east), Woking (12 miles north-east), Camberley (11 miles north), Farnham (3 miles north-west), Frimley (10 miles north) and Haslemere (6 miles south).
Landmarks near Tilford Common
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Thundry Meadows and The Duke of Cambridge pub and the streets around them. Tilford Common’s nearest station is Farnham station, about 3.2 miles north-west. Other landmarks nearby include Milford Hospital (5.4 miles east) and Farnham Castle (3.9 miles north-west). Not far away are Culverswell Hill and Upper Lake.
Different roofs, different checks
Aluminium and other metal gutters
On big buildings, one blocked outlet can affect a long run, so we check the outlets carefully.
Lead-lined valley and parapet gutters
We look at the lining, the joints and the outlets as far as they can safely be seen. Missing lead is something we check for too.