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Gutter survey in Tilford Reeds, Surrey
A survey of gutters, valleys, outlets and downpipes in Tilford Reeds, using drones and thermal imaging where it applies. Call or email for a price.
- Leaves and moss blocking gutters
- Cracked or loose downpipes
- Blocked outlets and hoppers
Gutter surveys for homes and businesses in Tilford Reeds
Gutters carry rain off the roof and away from the walls. When they block, leak or lose their fall, the water goes where it shouldn’t and that typically means the walls or the inside of the building. We check the full rainwater system above ground, from eaves gutters and valleys to outlets, hoppers and downpipes. You get a report with photos. If you’ve noticed gutters full of debris and silt and joints that drip after rain, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
In a small place like Tilford Reeds, 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 roof report shows what needs attention first. Lead flashings and old chimney stacks are often where weather gets in first.
The report is written in plain words, so it makes sense without any roofing background. Each point is backed by a photograph where possible, with the urgent items made clear.
- Location
- Tilford Reeds (GU10)
- Region
- Surrey
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Tips that help
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner, before and after a survey:
- Look for new stains on ceilings below valleys after rain
- Watch the gutters during heavy rain
- Look for downpipes coming loose
- Ask for valleys and parapet gutters to be cleared too
You receive a written report with photos and clear written recommendations. Share it with a contractor of your choice so they can see exactly what’s needed.
Deal with drips, sags and loose downpipes early. Left alone, they usually grow and spilled water harms brickwork and woodwork.
Checking the roof from the ground
What you can’t do safely is get up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and falls from height are serious. That part is for a survey.
A DIY look is useful, but it is not a survey. You will not see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from ground level.
Prices for gutter surveys in Tilford Reeds
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. That comes down to:
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- How big the roof is
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on how big and how high the roof is, access and the package you choose.
What to tell us when you get in touch
Some details help us point you to the right survey and price. When you get in touch, it helps to mention:
- The address and postcode of the property
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
A quick phone call is typically the easiest start: phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form, and we will ask about the building and what you need. You will have a price before anything is arranged.
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Tilford Reeds
Historic houses like Farnham Castle, about 3 miles north-west, show how far back building in the area around Tilford Reeds goes. If you own one of the older houses, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. In Surrey, older roofs are frequently handmade clay tile, with tile-hanging on many upper walls. 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.
If you let a flat or house near Farnham station, a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant. Anyone responsible for a site like All Saints CofE Aided Infant School will know that its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale. Homes near green spaces such as Moor Park can get more leaves in their gutters in autumn, and an overflowing gutter soon means a wet wall.
Tilford Reeds is about 2 miles south-east of Farnham, in Surrey. We survey roofs in Tilford Reeds and the surrounding area as part of our work across London and the South East. Our area takes in places right across Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. Our Guildford page covers surveys nearby.
Postcode districts we cover here for gutter surveys: GU10. If you are just outside Tilford Reeds, we cover Tilford (1 mile north-east), Tilford Common (1 mile south-east), Millbridge (1 mile south-west), Lower Bourne (1 mile north-west) and Shortfield Common (2 miles west). Larger places within reach include Guildford (9 miles north-east), Woking (12 miles north-east), Camberley (11 miles north), Frimley (9 miles north), Haslemere (7 miles south) and Cranleigh (13 miles east).
Local landmarks in Tilford Reeds
Around Tilford Reeds, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Moor Park, Edgeborough School and South Farnham School, among other places. The nearest railway station is Farnham station, roughly 2.3 miles north-west of the centre. A little further out are Farnham Castle (3 miles north-west) and Museum of Farnham (2.7 miles north-west). Not far away are Upper Lake and Farnham Heath.
Nearby places to Tilford Reeds
Other services in Tilford Reeds
Roof by roof
Fascias and soffits
Soffits and timber fascias suffer when gutters overflow. They’re looked at as part of the survey.
Box and secret gutters
Box gutters sit within the roof or behind a wall and when it overflows, water can get indoors. We check them where they can be seen safely.
Leave it or get it looked at?
Small gutter faults rarely fix themselves. Each heavy rain puts more water where it shouldn’t be, on walls, timber and sometimes inside. A survey now tells you what needs doing and how urgent it is. Around Tilford Reeds, older homes often have old roof timbers, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it is left.
For a price for your roof in Tilford Reeds, call 07833 053749 or email us with the address and some details. We will confirm the figure before booking.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Tilford Reeds
- Visits on any day of the week
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- Drones and thermal imaging where it applies
Read our cost guide and our case studies.
FAQs for Tilford Reeds
I let a flat near Farnham station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for. Just call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the details, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
Do you cover smaller places like Tilford Reeds?
Yes, we do. We cover the whole of London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
Do you look in the roof space?
Where it is relevant to the survey and there’s safe access, yes. A clear path to the hatch helps.
Will you check if gutters are causing damp inside?
Leaking gutters and downpipes are a common cause of damp walls, and the survey looks for that. If the cause looks like something else, the report says so, based on what we can see.
Are you insured?
Our surveys are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance. Ask if you need details for a managing agent or building owner.
Do you test soffits or gutters for asbestos?
No, that is 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.
When is the best time for a gutter survey?
Any time of year works. Before the wetter months gives you time to plan any work, and a wet spell can show where gutters overflow.
How it works
After the inspection, everything we found is written up in a report with photos, sent to you by email. As for time on site, most surveys take about one to two hours at most homes, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. Around Tilford Reeds, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so tell us about the loft hatch and any ladder. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- You let us know where you’ve seen overflows, drips or damp.
- 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 be seen safely.
- Where it is safe, we check the loft for signs of water.
- You receive a report with photos and recommendations.
Preparing for the visit
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- If you’re buying, check with the agent that we can get in
Getting a price
Every survey is priced before it is booked, so you know where you stand. Our price is from £150, including VAT. To book, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.