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Gutter survey in Whitewood, Surrey
We take a careful look at the gutter at your property in Whitewood, with photos and a written report.
- Water spilling over the gutter edge
- Soffits marked by water
- Blocked outlets and hoppers
Gutter survey in Whitewood
Damp patches on inside walls, stains below a valley or water running down the brickwork frequently trace back to the gutters. Our gutter survey helps show whether the rainwater system is the cause, from everything that’s safely in view. Where the cause looks more like the roof covering or a flashing, the report says so, with a suggested next step. Typical surveys look at valley or box gutters that overflow inside and gutters full of debris and silt, on parapet and box gutters, eaves gutters and fascias and soffits.
Some older homes in villages like Whitewood are 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. Older materials such as clay tiles, slate and stone are often matched when work is done.
Nothing in the report is left vague: if work is needed, the report says so clearly, along with how urgent it is.
- Where
- Whitewood (RH9)
- Region
- Surrey
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
The survey, step by step
It helps to start with what’s prompted the survey: 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. The visit usually takes roughly 1–2 hours for most homes, and longer where there are parapet, valley or box gutters to follow. Somewhere as small as Whitewood, access is frequently the only tricky part. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- First, you let us know what you’ve seen, like overflows or damp.
- Gutters, downpipes, fascias and soffits are inspected from safe vantage points.
- Any valley, parapet or box gutters are looked at as far as safe access allows.
- We look in the loft space, where there’s safe access, for signs of water getting in.
- You get a report with photos and recommendations.
Getting ready for the survey
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Keep pets in another room
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
How to book
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, so ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the details.
Advice
What we are asked to look at in Whitewood
Valley, parapet and box gutters are often lined with lead or a sheet material. When a lining splits or an outlet blocks, the water can come inside as there’s nowhere harmless for it to go. Lead is also a target for theft.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Joints that drip after rain
- Water spilling over the gutter edge
- Overflowing valley or parapet gutters
- Gutters full of debris and silt
If you live in an older home near Church of St Mary the Virgin, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first.
Before booking anyone
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- How long the report takes to arrive
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- Are they insured for the work?
Why act early in Whitewood
Our report is a dated record of what we found, useful when you are planning maintenance or getting work priced. Without it, you are relying on what can be seen from the pavement. Outbuildings and barns around Whitewood are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
Every price we give includes VAT. Our price is from £150, including VAT. You will know the price for your survey before you book.
Why book with us
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- 20+ years’ experience
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- An independent look at the roof
Read what a roof survey costs and what we found on two real jobs.
Nearby places to Whitewood
What else we do in Whitewood
Landlords, agents and block managers in Whitewood
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in, at a time agreed beforehand. Surveys run seven days a week, which helps when tenants work during the week.
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Whitewood. To discuss a property or a block, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Tips from our surveys
Getting the most from a gutter survey starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Some tips:
- Get trees that overhang the gutters trimmed
- Do not climb a ladder to look in the gutters
- Check that downpipes are firmly fixed to the wall
- Look out for overflows when it pours
Where the evidence points to drains below ground, the report says so, so a drain survey can be arranged. We also note anything else we spot on the roof while we are there.
Don’t forget valley, parapet and box gutters. They collect leaves and silt just like eaves gutters but you cannot check them from the street, so ask for them to be included when gutters are cleared.
Your questions about gutter surveys in Whitewood
Is Whitewood within the area you cover?
Yes, we do. We work right across London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it is useful to know about access.
Can a landlord with a rental near Godstone station book a roof survey?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for. Just ring 07833 053749 or email us with the details, and we will talk through which survey suits.
How much is a gutter survey?
Gutter survey starts from £150, including VAT. The size of the property and the access affect the price. For a price, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Will you check if gutters are causing damp inside?
The survey looks at whether rainwater is spilling onto the wall, through overflows, drips or damaged downpipes. We cannot see inside the wall itself, so the report covers what can be seen.
Do you survey at weekends?
Yes, weekend visits are possible as well as weekdays. Just phone 07833 053749 or send us an email to arrange it.
How many surveys have you done?
We’ve been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have completed over 5,000 surveys.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, once access has been agreed. The roof of a block or converted house is often shared, so we need permission from the freeholder or managing agent. We inspect only the parts we’re allowed to reach.
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Whitewood
Older houses across Surrey often have handmade clay tiles, and many have tile-hanging. A few of Surrey’s oldest buildings have heavy Horsham stone slab roofs. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters. England has around 10,000 conservation areas and about 500,000 listed buildings. If your home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission, so the council is the place to ask.
If you let a flat or house near Godstone station, the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at.
Whitewood is about 4 miles east of Horley, in Surrey. Surveys in Whitewood work the same way as everywhere we cover: a careful look at what can be seen safely, photographs and a clear written report. Across Surrey, we cover Whitewood. Our Crawley page covers surveys nearby.
Surveys in RH9 are booked the same way as anywhere else. We offer gutter surveys to properties on Whitewood Lane and Byers Lane and the roads around them. We also cover the places around Whitewood: Horne (1 mile south-west), Blindley Heath (1 mile north-east), Newchapel (2 miles south-east), Lingfield Common (2 miles east) and Lingfield (3 miles east). We also work in nearby towns such as Epsom (13 miles north-west), Horley (4 miles west), Redhill (5 miles north-west), Ewell (14 miles north-west), Reigate (6 miles north-west) and Caterham (7 miles north).
Near you in Whitewood
Around Whitewood, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Jolly Farmer pub and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Godstone station, roughly 2.2 miles north-east. Well-known places in the area include East Surrey Hospital (4.5 miles north-west) and Effingham Park Motor Museum (3.4 miles south). Not far away are Hedgecourt Lake and Bay Pond.
When you need someone else
Our findings are based on what we can see safely on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- Underground drains, which need a CCTV drain survey
- What’s hidden inside a downpipe
- Damage hidden inside walls or behind boards
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll tell you before you book. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Whitewood
- Downpipes
- Fascias and soffits
- Outlets and hoppers
- Parapet and box gutters
- Valley gutters
- Eaves gutters