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Westhumble Gutter Survey
A survey of gutters, valleys, outlets and downpipes around Westhumble, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- Fascia boards damaged by overflowing water
- Gutters that have fallen out of line
- Joints that drip after rain
Gutter surveys for homes and businesses in Westhumble
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 cannot see inside underground pipes. Where water seems to be backing up from below ground, the report will say so, so you can get the drains checked separately. Anything we find above ground, like a split hopper or a leaking downpipe, is photographed and recorded. Typical surveys look at brackets that have dropped or snapped and rotten fascias or stained soffits, on valley gutters, outlets and hoppers and parapet and box gutters.
Older buildings in small places like Westhumble may be listed or in a conservation area. If yours is, re-roofing in different materials may need consent, so the council is the place to check. A roof report helps you plan work with that in mind. Where a building is listed, matching the existing roof materials is often expected.
The report is yours to share with whoever needs it: a seller or estate agent, an insurer, a roofer, a builder or a managing agent.
- Place
- Westhumble (RH5)
- Wider area
- Surrey
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Common questions in Westhumble
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Westhumble?
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.
Will you come out to Westhumble?
Yes, Westhumble is covered. We work right across London and the South East, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it’s useful to know about access.
Does the report include photos?
Yes. The report includes photographs of what we found.
What insurance do you have?
Our cover is professional indemnity plus public liability.
How quickly is the report sent?
It depends on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day. Reports are sent by email.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes. A shared roof needs access agreed first. Let us know about it when booking and we will plan the survey around it.
Will you check if gutters are causing damp inside?
Leaking gutters and downpipes are a common cause of damp walls, and we check for exactly that. If the evidence points elsewhere, we will say so as far as we can tell from what’s visible.
Different roofs, different checks
Fascias and soffits
On buildings from before 2000, soffits may be asbestos cement. We flag any that could be so a specialist asbestos surveyor can check them before they’re disturbed.
Cast iron gutters
Cast iron tends to fail at the joints and fixings. We note corrosion, cracks and leaking joints as far as we can see them.
Do you need a gutter survey in Westhumble?
Brackets can loosen, corrode or snap over the years. A gutter full of wet debris is heavy and the extra load drags the gutter down. Once the fall is lost, water sits at the low point and spills over.
Here are some of the things we see often:
- Cracked or loose downpipes
- Valley or box gutters that overflow inside
- Overflowing eaves gutters
- Soffits marked by water
If you look after a building such as The Ashcombe School, its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- Whether the price includes VAT
- What insurance they carry
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
When you need someone else
Our survey isn’t a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- Rot or damp concealed behind fascias or inside walls
- What’s hidden inside a downpipe
- Parts of gutters that can’t be seen safely
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll point you to the right survey before you book. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Westhumble
- Fascias and soffits
- Outlets and hoppers
- Valley gutters
- Parapet and box gutters
- Eaves gutters
- Downpipes
Gutter surveys in Westhumble: local notes
Handmade clay tiles and tile-hung walls are typical of Surrey’s older houses. Some old buildings in Surrey and Sussex have Horsham stone slab roofs. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them. Historic houses such as Polesden Lacey, about 1.8 miles west, show how far back building in the area around Westhumble goes. If your home is one of the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
For landlords with property near Box Hill & Westhumble station, a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let. Living close to Norbury Park is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn, so outlets and downpipes are worth watching.
Westhumble is about 2 miles north of Dorking, in Surrey. Westhumble is one of many places we visit across Surrey. Westhumble is one of the towns and villages in Surrey where we work. Our Guildford page covers surveys nearby.
Postcode districts we cover here for gutter surveys: RH5. If you need a gutter survey at a property on Adlers Lane, Chapel Lane and Burney Road or a nearby road, we can survey it. If you are just outside Westhumble, we cover Pixham (1 mile south-east), Mickleham (1 mile north-east), Ranmore Common (2 miles south-west), Dorking (2 miles south) and Westcott (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also cover Guildford (10 miles west), Woking (11 miles north-west), Epsom (6 miles north-east), Horley (9 miles south-east), Redhill (7 miles east) and Ewell (8 miles north-east).
Landmarks near Westhumble
Around Westhumble, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Norbury Park, Stepping Stones pub and Pippbrook House, among other places. There is a railway station in Westhumble itself: Box Hill & Westhumble station. Nearby you’ll also find Headley Court (3.6 miles north-east) and Betchworth Castle (1.9 miles south-east). Open spaces near Westhumble include Box Hill and Reigate Heath.
Nearby places to Westhumble
What else we do in Westhumble
What we do, step by step
We work from the outside in: first the slopes, edges and gutters from every safe viewpoint, then the roof space where it can be reached. In total, it takes an hour or two for most houses, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. In a small place like Westhumble, access is usually the main thing to plan. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- We start by hearing about any drips, overflows or damp patches.
- 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.
- The loft space is checked for water marks if it’s safe to get into.
- You get a report with photographs and recommendations.
Preparing for the visit
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Tell us about parking before the day
Getting a price
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Take them safely from ground level or a window, and please don’t climb up for a closer look. To send them or to book, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Advice
Useful tips for Westhumble property owners
There is plenty you can do without going near the roof. What helps most:
- Ask for valleys and parapet gutters to be cleared too
- Keep climbers away from the eaves
- Watch the gutters during heavy rain
- Check that downpipes are firmly fixed to the wall
Landlords and managing agents can keep the report with the building’s records to help plan maintenance. The photos help when you explain the work to others.
Get trees and climbers near the eaves trimmed back by someone who can do it safely. Less debris means fewer blocked outlets.
Checking the roof from ground level
You can learn a lot from ground level. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Never climb onto the roof to look.
What you cannot do safely is get up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way. That part is for a survey, using safe viewpoints and a drone where it applies.