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Wanborough Gutter Survey
Find out the condition of the gutter at your property in Wanborough from an independent roof surveyor. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Hoppers and outlets full of debris
- Water spilling over the gutter edge
- Gutters full of debris and silt
Gutter survey in Wanborough
Most blocked gutters are full of leaves, moss or silt. Buildings near trees collect more and moss from the roof slopes makes it worse. We note where gutters are clogged or holding water, which outlets and hoppers are choked and whether any overflows are doing their job. The photographs show you exactly what we found. It’s an easy job to put off, but they rarely get better. Typical surveys look at sagging gutters and loose brackets and water backing up from a hidden gutter, on parapet and box gutters, downpipes and eaves gutters.
Older buildings in small places like Wanborough may be 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, ready to forward to whoever needs them. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and same day for Premium.
- Where
- Wanborough (GU3)
- Wider area
- Surrey
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Can I check my roof myself?
Look up at the roof after a storm, from ground level: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Water spilling over the edge can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
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How the survey changes by roof type
Plastic (uPVC) gutters
Many homes have plastic gutters and downpipes. As the seals age, joints can start to drip, and brackets can sag under load.
Aluminium and other metal gutters
Joints and fixings are the weak points on metal gutters. Any leaks or corrosion we spot go in the report.
Common roof problems in Wanborough
Hidden gutters are frequently lined with lead or another sheet covering. When a lining splits or an outlet blocks, the water can come inside as there’s nowhere harmless for it to go. Lead linings can also be stolen.
A survey can pick up problems such as:
- Overflowing valley or parapet gutters
- Leaking or loose downpipes
- Water spilling over the gutter edge
- Choked outlets or hopper heads
Homes near green spaces such as Pucks Oak Barn and McAlmont Reserves can get more leaves in their gutters in autumn, so outlets and downpipes are worth watching.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- Is VAT included in the price?
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- How soon the report will arrive
What we do, step by step
Before we start, tell us why you’ve booked: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. It helps us focus on what matters most to you. Most visits take roughly 1–2 hours on an ordinary house, or half a day or so for a commercial building. Older roofs in small places like Wanborough can have low, tight loft spaces, so tell us about the loft hatch and any ladder. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- You tell us where you’ve seen overflows, drips or damp.
- The eaves gutters, downpipes and fascias are looked at from ground level and windows.
- Valleys, parapets and box gutters are inspected where they can be seen safely.
- Where it’s safe, we check the loft for signs of water.
- A written report with photos and recommendations follows.
Preparing for the visit
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the building owner or managing agent
Book a survey
If you’re buying, it helps to book soon after your offer is accepted, so there is time to use the report before exchange. Otherwise, simply call 07833 053749 or email us whenever suits you.
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Before and after the survey
You do not need to be a roofer to help. What helps most:
- Have gutters cleared at least once a year
- Keep climbers away from the eaves
- Check from the ground or a window, not a ladder
- Watch the gutters during heavy rain
Landlords and managing agents can keep the report with the building’s records and use it to plan upkeep. Photos make it easier to explain the work to owners, tenants or contractors.
Deal with drips, sags and loose downpipes early. They tend to get worse and spilled water harms brickwork and woodwork.
Wanborough questions
How do I find out if my home in Wanborough is listed?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Will you come out to Wanborough?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
Will you check the loft?
If there is a loft and safe access to it, yes. The loft space can show things the outside can’t, like damp timbers, staining or daylight.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, as long as access is agreed. The roof of a block or converted house is often shared, so the building owner or managing agent needs to agree access. We can only inspect what we’re given access to.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. It is a specialist roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 building survey. It focuses on the roof, so it sits alongside a building survey rather than replacing it.
Does someone need to be in?
Not always. If we only need the outside, we can agree that ahead of time, but anything inside needs someone there to give access.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Only if it is safe. We inspect whatever is safely visible: from ground level, from windows and vantage points, from the loft space, from the roof itself where safe and by drone where applicable. The report says if anything couldn’t be seen.
Wanborough homes and their roofs
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. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them. With Wanborough Manor about 0.1 miles east, Wanborough sits in an area with a long building history. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead.
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Puttenham CofE Infant School, large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other. Landlords with a home close to Wanborough station may find that a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let.
Wanborough is about 4 miles west of Guildford, in Surrey. Whether the building in Wanborough is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, we can survey the roof. We cover towns and villages across Surrey, large and small.
Here we cover the GU3 postcode area for gutter surveys. Other places close to Wanborough include Christmas Pie (1 mile north-west), Flexford (1 mile north-west), Puttenham (1 mile south-west), Normandy (2 miles north) and Willey Green (2 miles north). We also work in nearby towns such as Guildford (4 miles east), Woking (7 miles north-east), Camberley (8 miles north), Farnham (6 miles west), Egham (15 miles north) and Walton-on-Thames (15 miles north-east).
Local landmarks in Wanborough
Around Wanborough, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Pucks Oak Barn and McAlmont Reserves and The Good Intent pub and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Wanborough station, about 0.9 miles north. A little further out are Guildford Castle (4 miles east) and Guildford Hospital (2.4 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Ash Ranges and Lower Lake.
Why it’s worth a survey now in Wanborough
A gutter clear-out takes the leaves away but it won’t explain why water keeps spilling over. Our survey also looks at falls, joints, brackets, outlets and downpipes to show whether something else is wrong. In a small place like Wanborough, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
Every price we give includes VAT. Gutter survey starts from £150, including VAT. You will know the price for your roof before booking.
Why book with us
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
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