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Gutter survey in Windlesham, Surrey
A careful look at the gutter at your property in Windlesham, and put it all in a report with photos.
- Overflowing valley or parapet gutters
- Sagging gutters and loose brackets
- Gutters full of debris and silt
Gutter survey in Windlesham
A gutter needs a steady fall towards its outlet to drain properly. Sagging brackets and slipped joints leave water standing and overflowing at the low points. We look along each run for sags, gaps and leaking joints and look at the brackets and downpipe clips. Recommendations are written down and prioritised by urgency where relevant. If you’re worried about soffits marked by water and water spilling over the gutter edge, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
In a smaller place like Windlesham, homes range from older cottages to bungalows and newer houses. Coverings range from slate and clay tiles on older homes to concrete tiles on many later ones. Chimneys, valleys and gutters on older homes often need the most attention. The fixings under an older roof frequently fail before good slates or tiles do.
Where we cannot see part of the gutter, the report says so. That way, it is clear what was covered and what wasn’t.
- Where
- Windlesham (GU20)
- Wider area
- Surrey
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What we can’t see
Our findings are based on what we can see safely on the day, so there are some things a survey cannot cover:
- The inside of buried drains
- What’s hidden inside a downpipe
- Damage hidden inside walls or behind boards
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will tell you before you book. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What this survey covers
- Downpipes
- Outlets and hoppers
- Valley gutters
- Fascias and soffits
- Parapet and box gutters
- Eaves gutters
When to book a survey in Windlesham
Some gutters may be too small, or have too few downpipes, for the roof they serve. An extension or extra roof slope can add water to an existing gutter and the weakness shows in a heavy downpour.
It’s worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Brackets that have dropped or snapped
- Leaves and moss blocking gutters
- Joints that drip after rain
- Fascia boards damaged by overflowing water
If you let a flat or house near Bagshot station, knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints.
Questions to ask before booking
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
The survey, 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 about 1–2 hours for most houses, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. A visit to Windlesham is planned like any other: the time, the access and where to park are agreed in advance. Weekday and weekend visits are both possible. Tell us about any garages, outbuildings or extensions you want included.
- We start with what you’ve noticed, such as damp or overflowing gutters.
- We walk round the building and check the gutters, downpipes and fascias from the ground.
- Valleys, parapets and box gutters are inspected where they can safely be seen.
- Where it’s safe, we check the loft for signs of water.
- You receive a report with photos and recommendations.
How to prepare
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
Booking a survey
A quick phone call is usually the easiest start: phone 07833 053749 or email us and we will ask a few questions about the roof. You’ll have a price before anything is arranged.
Advice
What affects the price in Windlesham
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- How many separate roofs there are, like extensions, dormers and garages
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- How big the roof is
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
Price depends partly on the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all with VAT included. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
Booking your survey
These details help when you contact us:
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
When you are ready to go ahead, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form. From there it is a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day.
Roof by roof
Box and secret gutters
Hidden gutters are a common source of leaks inside. We look at the outlets, linings and overflows where safe.
Cast iron gutters
Cast iron tends to fail at the joints and fixings. Cracks, rust and leaks are recorded as far as we can see them.
Windlesham: your questions answered
I let a flat near Bagshot station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, that is a common request. Let us know whether a tenant or an agent will let us in, and the report can go straight to you or your agent.
How do I find out if my home in Windlesham is listed?
We can’t confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Where it is applicable and safe, yes. We fly a sub-250g drone and we’re a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID). It’s included in the Drone Roof Survey and, where applicable, the Premium Survey.
Are you insured?
We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance, for every survey we carry out.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. Our survey looks at the roof, not the whole building. If you need a full building survey, you’ll need a RICS survey as well.
Do you check valley and parapet gutters?
Yes. Hidden gutters are a common cause of leaks inside, so they’re an important part of the survey. Parts of them may not be visible, and we’ll note that in the report.
Do you work in Windlesham?
Yes. Windlesham is part of the area we cover.
Practical tips
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Some tips:
- Get the gutters cleaned out every year
- Check from the ground or a window, not a ladder
- Have overhanging branches cut back
- Check that downpipes are firmly fixed to the wall
You receive a written report with photographs and recommendations, prioritised by urgency where relevant. You can pass it to whoever you choose to do the work so they know what needs doing.
Get trees and climbers near the eaves trimmed back using someone with the right kit. Fewer leaves in the gutters means fewer blockages.
Also near Windlesham
More services for Windlesham
Windlesham 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. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look. Before planning roof work on an older home, find out whether it is listed or in a conservation area. Listed building consent covers changes to a listed building’s special interest, and an Article 4 direction can bring extra controls in a conservation area.
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Windlesham Village Infant School, a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time. Take an older house close to Church of St John the Baptist: its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look.
Windlesham is about 4 miles north-east of Camberley, in Surrey. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Windlesham can all book gutter surveys, with a written report and photographs every time. Windlesham is one of the towns and villages in Surrey where we work. There is also a page for Guildford.
All of GU20 is within our area for gutter surveys. That includes homes and businesses on Church Road, Finney Drive and Cooper Road and the roads around them. We also cover Brick Hill (1 mile east), Lightwater (1 mile south-west), Bagshot (2 miles west), Donkey Town (2 miles south) and Broomhall (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (9 miles south-east), Woking (5 miles south-east), Camberley (4 miles south-west), Farnham (12 miles south-west), Egham (6 miles north-east) and Walton-on-Thames (11 miles east).
What’s near Windlesham
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Sun pub, Brentmoor Heath and Gordon's School. Windlesham’s nearest station is Bagshot station, roughly 1.4 miles west of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Chobham Museum (2.6 miles south-east) and Heatherwood Hospital (3.3 miles north-west). The countryside around Windlesham includes Gracious Pond and Virginia Water Lake.