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Westborough Gutter Survey
Gutter surveys in Westborough, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. Every survey ends with a written report and photographs.
- Dripping or leaking gutter joints
- Gutters packed with leaves or moss
- Valley or box gutters that overflow inside
How the survey works
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof; as a rough guide, the survey takes between one and two hours for most homes, and longer where there are parapet, valley or box gutters to follow. If you have questions on the day, just ask. In a smaller place like Westborough, parking is seldom the issue; lanes, gates and long drives are worth mentioning. Low roofs on bungalows can often be seen well from ground level, and the loft shows the rest.
- First, you let us know what you’ve seen, such as overflows or damp.
- Gutters, downpipes, fascias and soffits are inspected from safe vantage points.
- We check hidden gutters, such as valleys and parapets, where it is safe to see them.
- We look in the loft space, where there is safe access, for signs of water getting in.
- The findings are written up with photographs and recommendations.
Before the survey
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
Book a survey
To book a survey, phone 07833 053749 or email us with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. We’ll confirm the price before booking.
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Gutter surveys for homes and businesses in Westborough
This survey covers rainwater above ground, from the gutters down to where the downpipes meet the ground. It is not a CCTV drain survey, so we can’t see inside underground pipes. Where water seems to be backing up from below ground, we will say so in the report, 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 packed with leaves or moss and sagging gutters and loose brackets, we can find out what’s behind it, on downpipes, eaves gutters and outlets and hoppers alike.
Houses in smaller places like Westborough can face open ground, where wind and driving rain hit the roof harder. That weather tells first on ridges, verges, chimneys and flashings. Checking those edges shows whether anything has begun to work loose before it lets water in. A loose ridge tile or slate gives the wind something to catch, and others soon follow.
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
- Westborough (GU2, GU1, GU3)
- Wider area
- Surrey
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Towns and villages near Westborough
What else we do in Westborough
Westborough 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. The wider area around Westborough has a long history of building, with Guildford Castle about 1.4 miles south-east. 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.
If yours is one of the older homes in the streets near St Francis Church, the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine. Landlords with a home close to Guildford station may find that the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at.
Westborough is about 1 mile west of Guildford, in Surrey. Wherever you are in Westborough, we can carry out gutter surveys at your property. Across Surrey, we cover Westborough and the places around it.
Surveys in GU2, GU1 and GU3 are booked the same way as anywhere else. If you need a gutter survey at a property on Cabell Road, Clover Road and Weston Road or anywhere close by, we can survey it. Being close to the A323, Westborough is easy for us to reach for gutter surveys. We also cover the places around Westborough: Stoughton (1 mile north), Bellfields (1 mile north-east), Guildford (1 mile east), Abbotswood (2 miles east) and Jacobs Well (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also cover Woking (5 miles north), Camberley (8 miles north-west), Farnham (9 miles west), Egham (13 miles north), Walton-on-Thames (13 miles north-east) and Dorking (12 miles east).
What’s near Westborough
Typical jobs here are in homes near Kings College Guildford, Broadstreet and Hare and Hounds pub. For rail, the closest station is Guildford station, roughly 1 mile south-east. Other landmarks nearby include Royal Surrey County Hospital (0.6 miles south-west) and Guildford Cathedral Treasury (0.5 miles south-east). The countryside around Westborough includes Littlefield Common and Pewley Hill.
Do you need a gutter survey in Westborough?
Overflowing gutters in a downpour are a common reason to book. Others notice a damp wall, a stained ceiling or a green streak down the brickwork. The survey helps pin down the source before it causes more harm.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Dripping or leaking gutter joints
- Gutters full of debris and silt
- Gutters that have fallen out of line
- Hoppers and outlets full of debris
If you live near a park such as Broadstreet, or anywhere with mature trees, autumn leaves can block gutters and valleys.
What to check before booking
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- What follow-up you get after the report
- How soon the report will arrive
What we can’t see
It’s a careful look at the gutter, not the whole story. Its limits include:
- The inside of buried drains
- Hidden sections we can’t view safely
- Blockages deep inside downpipes
If you’re not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will give you a straight answer before you book. What a survey covers and does not.
Roofs we survey in Westborough
- Valley gutters
- Eaves gutters
- Fascias and soffits
- Parapet and box gutters
- Outlets and hoppers
- Downpipes
Westborough questions
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Westborough?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Is Westborough within the area you cover?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We survey roofs across London and the South East. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there as you book.
Can you give me structural calculations?
No. We point out what can be seen, such as sagging or deflection, but we’re not structural engineers and don’t carry out calculations. Where an engineer is needed, we say so in the report.
Do you survey at weekends?
Yes, we carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays as well as weekdays. To book, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
How long will you be on site?
A visit normally takes an hour or two for most homes, and longer where there are parapet, valley or box gutters to follow. We’ll give you an idea as you book.
Do you test soffits or gutters for asbestos?
No, that needs a specialist asbestos surveyor. We point out materials on older buildings that could contain asbestos so you can arrange that check.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Only if it is safe. We inspect everything that’s safely in view: from ground level, from windows and vantage points, from the roof space, from the roof itself where safe and by drone where it applies. Anything we can’t see is noted in the report.
What happens if roof problems are left?
Clearing gutters removes the debris but it will not explain why water keeps spilling over. Our survey also looks at falls, joints, brackets, outlets and downpipes to show whether something else is wrong. Around Westborough, leaves and moss in gutters lead to overflowing water and damp walls. It is easy to sort the cause early and slow to dry a damp wall.
One thing that affects the price is the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, with VAT included. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
Why book us in Westborough
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- 98% customer satisfaction
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
Read what a roof survey costs and what we found on two real jobs.
How the survey changes by roof type
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.
Plastic (uPVC) gutters
On plastic systems, slipped joints are one of the most common faults. We record each one we can see.
Prices for gutter surveys in Westborough
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
- Which survey package you book
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
Prices start from £150, including VAT, for a Basic Survey. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, both with VAT included. We confirm the price for the job before booking.
Getting in touch
A little information up front helps. It’s useful to include:
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
- Any deadline, like an exchange date
Booking is simple: just call 07833 053749 or email us, let us know about the property and we will recommend the right survey. We confirm the price before anything is booked.