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Gutter Survey in Tongham
Not sure what state the gutter is in? You can book a gutter survey in Tongham and across Surrey.
- Dripping or leaking gutter joints
- Sagging gutters and loose brackets
- Gutters overflowing in heavy rain
Gutter survey in Tongham: what you get
We carry out gutter surveys in Tongham as part of our cover across London and the South East. We inspect everything we can see safely, from the ground, from windows and from the roof space. A visit normally takes between one and two hours at a typical home, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. Afterwards, you get a written report with photos and recommendations. We survey eaves gutters, parapet and box gutters and outlets and hoppers, and the problems we are asked to look at most are brackets that have dropped or snapped and water spilling over the gutter edge.
Trees around homes in smaller places like Tongham drop leaves, twigs and moss onto roofs and into gutters. Once gutters and outlets block, water spills over and soaks the walls, and moss holds water against tiles. A report spots that kind of slow problem before it becomes damp inside. Plants growing from a gutter or moss on the tiles are signs worth noting from ground level.
The report is yours to share with whoever needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent.
- Place
- Tongham (GU10)
- Wider area
- Surrey
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Gutter surveys around Tongham
Handmade clay tiles and tile-hung walls are typical of Surrey’s older houses. A few of Surrey’s oldest buildings have heavy Horsham stone slab roofs. Whatever the covering, it’s often the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first. With Wanborough Manor about 3.1 miles east, Tongham sits in an area with a long building history. If your house is among the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof.
Take a building like St Paul's CofE Infant School & Nursery: large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other. The streets around a church such as Church of St Paul are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if your house is among the older ones nearby, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look.
Tongham is about 1 mile south-east of Aldershot, in Surrey. Tongham is one of many places we visit across Surrey, for homes and businesses alike. Our Surrey coverage includes Tongham and the places around it. For surveys nearby, see our Guildford page.
Every address in GU10 is within our area for gutter surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Streets in the area include The Street, Chester Way and Lambourne Way. Other places close to Tongham include Sandy Cross (1 mile south), Ash (1 mile north-east), Seale (1 mile south-east), Ash Green (1 mile north-east) and Badshot Lea (1 mile west). Further out, we also cover Guildford (7 miles east), Woking (9 miles north-east), Camberley (7 miles north), Farnham (3 miles south-west), Frimley (6 miles north) and Haslemere (10 miles south).
Around Tongham
In Tongham, that means homes and buildings near Aldershot Park, The White Hart pub and Ash Manor School. The closest station to Tongham is Ash station, about 1.4 miles north-east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Farnham Castle (3.2 miles west) and Guildford Hospital (5.3 miles east). Not far away are Aunt's Pool and Hog's Back.
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DIY checks: what’s safe
Your own check is a good start, but it is not a survey. From the ground, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight.
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.
Questions from Tongham
Is Tongham within the area you cover?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Tongham?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it’s worth checking before planning any.
Will the survey check 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 it can be checked before work starts.
When is the best time for a gutter survey?
Whenever suits you. If you’ve already seen a gutter overflowing, it’s best not to wait as overflowing water can damage walls.
Does someone need to be in?
Someone needs to let us in if we’re looking inside or in the loft. We will talk about access when booking.
How soon will I get the report?
The Premium Survey report comes the same day, the Standard within 24–48 hours and the Basic within 48 hours. Each one is emailed, ready to forward.
How long does a gutter survey take?
A visit usually takes between one and two hours on an ordinary house, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. You will know roughly how long when we arrange the visit.
What affects the cost of gutter surveys
Not every roof costs the same to survey, for these reasons:
- The roof’s overall size
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
Gutter survey starts from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on the size and height of the roof, how it can be seen safely and the package you choose.
Booking your survey
We will usually ask about:
- Anything about access we should know
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- The property’s address and postcode
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, and you can ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email to find out.
How the survey works
We will ask a few questions first, about the roof’s history, any leaks and past repairs. Then the inspection itself takes an hour or two at a house, depending on how many gutter runs and downpipes there are. For a survey in Tongham, we agree the time, the access and parking before the day. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. Let us know about any garages, outbuildings or extensions you want included.
- 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.
- Valley, parapet and box gutters are inspected as far as they can be seen safely.
- Where the loft can be reached safely, we check it for staining or damp.
- The findings are written up with photographs and recommendations.
Before the survey
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
Booking a survey
Booking is simple: just call 07833 053749 or send us an email and give us a few details about the property and we’ll suggest the right survey. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
Advice
Roof by roof
Box and secret gutters
Box and secret gutters often cause leaks indoors. Outlets, linings and overflows are checked as far as access allows.
Fascias and soffits
Overflowing water stains soffits and rots timber. We check them along with the gutters.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Tongham
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work around your tenants.
We survey roofs for landlords and letting agents as well as homeowners. A photo-illustrated written report gives you a clear record of the gutter.
Signs you need a gutter survey in Tongham
Hidden gutters are often lined with lead or another sheet covering. Splits and blocked outlets in these gutters can send water straight into the building, because there is no outer edge for it to spill over. Lead is also a target for theft.
Most people get in touch when they’ve noticed one of these:
- Joints that drip after rain
- Water spilling over the gutter edge
- Gutters packed with leaves or moss
- Gutters that have fallen out of line
If you own a rental within reach of Ash station, knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- What happens after the report arrives
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- What experience they bring