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Gutter survey in West Horsley, Surrey
A survey of gutters, valleys, outlets and downpipes in West Horsley, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photos.
- Leaves and moss blocking gutters
- Soffits marked by water
- Valley or box gutters that overflow inside
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. Around West Horsley, leaves and moss in gutters lead to overflowing water and damp walls, particularly where trees overhang. Dealing with the cause is simple; drying out a wall is not.
To find out what your survey will cost, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and tell us about the roof. We’ll confirm the figure before booking.
Why us?
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- Package prices that include VAT
Read what a roof survey costs and two real surveys.
Gutter survey in West Horsley
People book a gutter survey when gutters overflow, when damp appears or before the wetter months. Landlords and managing agents use the report to plan upkeep, and some buyers want the rainwater system checked before exchange. Whoever books, we inspect and report in the same way with photos and clear recommendations. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. We’re often asked to look into blocked outlets and hoppers and cracked or loose downpipes, across parapet and box gutters, eaves gutters and downpipes.
Houses in smaller places like West Horsley can face open ground, where wind and driving rain hit the roof harder. Ridge tiles, verges, chimney stacks and flashings take the worst of it. Checking those edges shows whether anything has begun to work loose. Once one ridge tile or slate moves, wind gets under the next one too.
Where we cannot see part of the gutter, the report says so. You’ll know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t.
- Where
- West Horsley (KT24, GU23)
- Region
- Surrey
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Questions from West Horsley
Can a landlord with a rental near Horsley station book a roof survey?
Of course. We just need to know who will give access, and the report can go straight to you or your agent.
Is my home in West Horsley listed or in a conservation area?
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 you check the drains below ground?
No, we do not carry out CCTV drain surveys. We check gutters, outlets, hoppers, downpipes and overflows and note any sign that the drains need checking.
Do you need to get into the loft?
If there is a loft and safe access to it, yes. From inside, the underside of the roof often shows damp, staining or daylight that can’t be seen from outside.
Do you take photos of the roof?
Yes, every report has them. Each finding is shown in a picture where possible.
Do you use drones?
Yes, where it is applicable. Our sub-250g drone is flown by a CAA-registered operator with a Flyer ID and Operator ID, and the airspace and weather are checked before every flight.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. It’s a specialist roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 building survey. It focuses on the roof and can sit alongside a RICS survey.
What we’re asked to look at in West Horsley
Overflowing gutters in a downpour are a common reason to book. 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.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Valley or box gutters that overflow inside
- Hoppers and outlets full of debris
- Fascia boards damaged by overflowing water
- Leaking or loose downpipes
If you look after a building such as The Raleigh School, long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle.
Questions to ask before you book
- Will the report include photos?
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
What we look for on each type of roof
Aluminium and other metal gutters
Metal gutters are common on commercial buildings and some homes. Their joints and outlets still need checking.
Box and secret gutters
Secret gutters are hidden under the edge of the roof covering and is easy to overlook. We check what’s visible and note what isn’t.
What affects the cost of gutter surveys
Prices vary from roof to roof, for these reasons:
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- House, block, shop or office
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- The shape of the roof and its details
A Basic Survey starts from £150, inc. VAT. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400, both including VAT. We confirm the exact price before booking.
What to let us know when you get in touch
When you call or email, these details help:
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- What made you get in touch
- What kind of property and roof it is
To get a price for gutter surveys in West Horsley, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form. A few details about the property and the roof help us price the survey accurately.
Places near West Horsley
What else we do in West Horsley
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in West Horsley
Many older homes in Surrey have handmade clay tiles and tile-hung upper walls. 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. The wider area around West Horsley has a long history of building, with Hatchlands Park about 1.6 miles south-west. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
Living close to The Forest and the Highlands is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn, so outlets and downpipes are worth watching. If you own a rental within reach of Horsley station, the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at.
West Horsley is about 6 miles west of Leatherhead, in Surrey. Bookings from West Horsley are handled just like any other: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Across Surrey, we cover West Horsley and the places around it. For surveys nearby, see our Guildford page.
Postcode districts we cover here for gutter surveys: KT24 and GU23. Whether your property is on The Street, Woodside and Long Reach or anywhere close by, we can survey it. Being close to the A246 and B2039, West Horsley is easy for us to reach. Neighbouring places we cover for gutter surveys include East Horsley (1 mile east), Ockham (2 miles north), East Clandon (2 miles south-west), Effingham (2 miles east) and Ripley (3 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (6 miles west), Woking (6 miles north-west), Camberley (13 miles west), Epsom (9 miles north-east), Horley (14 miles south-east) and Redhill (13 miles east).
Local landmarks in West Horsley
In West Horsley, that means homes and buildings near Howard of Effingham School, The Barley Mow pub and The Forest and the Highlands, among other places. West Horsley’s nearest station is Horsley station, about 0.7 miles east of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Woking Community Hospital (5.2 miles north-west) and Send and Ripley History Society Museum (2.4 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include St Martha's Hill and Papercourt Marshes.
The survey, step by step
The visit has one job: to look at the gutter as closely as is safe and record what we find. Notes and photographs go into the written report. The visit usually takes about one to two hours at a house, depending on how many gutter runs and downpipes there are. Being in a smaller place like West Horsley does not change how the visit works: outside, inside and from any safe vantage point, in that order. It helps to show us anything you’ve already noticed.
- We agree which parts of the building you’re most worried about.
- Each gutter run is checked for blockages, sags and leaking joints.
- We check the outlets, hoppers, downpipes and any overflows.
- Fascias, soffits and the walls below are looked at for signs of overflow.
- You get photos and written recommendations, prioritised where relevant.
Getting ready for the survey
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
Book a survey
Unsure which package suits your roof? The easiest way is to call 07833 053749 or send us an email and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We will explain the options and the price.
Related advice
What you can safely check yourself
You can learn a lot from the ground. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Never climb onto the roof to look.
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.