Hampshire · London and the South East
Abbots Worthy Gutter Survey
We carry out gutter surveys in Abbots Worthy and the rest of Hampshire. We survey on weekdays and at weekends.
- Leaks at the gutter joints
- Water backing up from a hidden gutter
- Rotten fascias or stained soffits
How a gutter survey works in Abbots Worthy
Damp patches on inside walls, stains below a valley or water running down the brickwork can often be traced to the gutters. Our gutter survey helps show whether the rainwater system is the cause, as far as can safely be seen. If the evidence points elsewhere, such as a flashing or the roof covering, we’ll say so, with a suggested next step. If you’ve noticed joints that drip after rain and sagging gutters and loose brackets, we can find out what’s behind it.
In a small place like Abbots Worthy, many roofs stand in the open, which is hard on ridges, chimneys, flashings and gutters. Older walls take a long time to dry once water gets in. A written report sets out what to deal with and in what order. Lead flashings and old chimney stacks are often where weather gets in first.
The report records the gutter as we found it on the day. It’s useful right away, and a good reference for later, such as when you want to compare after future work.
- Place
- Abbots Worthy (SO21)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Different roofs, different checks
Cast iron gutters
Cracks often open on the back of cast iron downpipes, so we check the wall behind for staining.
Fascias and soffits
On buildings from before 2000, soffits may be asbestos cement. We flag any that could be for a specialist asbestos surveyor to check.
Can I check my roof myself?
It is useful to keep a record: dates of leaks, photos from the ground and any work done on the roof. Send it with your enquiry.
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Overflowing water can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
FAQs for Abbots Worthy
Do you cover smaller places like Abbots Worthy?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
How do I find out if my home in Abbots Worthy 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.
What’s in the survey report?
It sets out what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, with photos throughout. Anything we couldn’t see safely is noted too.
How long does a gutter survey take?
A visit normally takes about 1–2 hours at a house, depending on how many gutter runs and downpipes there are. You’ll know roughly how long when we arrange the visit.
Is a CCTV drain survey included?
No, CCTV drain work isn’t part of this survey. We check gutters, outlets, hoppers, downpipes and overflows and flags signs of a drain problem.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. Our survey looks at the roof, not the whole building. If you need a full building survey, you will need a RICS survey as well.
Is a Saturday or Sunday visit possible?
Yes. Surveys are carried out on weekdays and at weekends. Just call 07833 053749 or drop us an email to arrange a day.
What we do, step by step
On the day, we begin with a quick chat about the roof and anything that is worrying you. After that, we look at everything we can see safely, using the ground, windows, the loft and a drone where it applies. Most surveys take an hour or two at a house, depending on how many gutter runs and downpipes there are. For a village or hamlet like Abbots Worthy, the journey is planned ahead of time: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. The roof is looked at from the ground, from windows, from the loft where there is safe access and from the roof where it’s safe.
- First, we agree the areas to focus on.
- Each gutter run is checked for blockages, sags and leaking joints.
- Outlets, hoppers, downpipes and overflows are inspected.
- We check fascias, soffits and walls for water damage.
- You get photos and written recommendations, prioritised where relevant.
How to prepare
- If it is not your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Leave a clear route to the loft
Booking a survey
Getting a price is simple: just call 07833 053749 or use the contact form, let us know about the property and we’ll point you to the right survey. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
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What a gutter survey does not cover
We only report everything that’s safely in view on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- What’s behind fascias and inside walls
- Underground drains, which need a CCTV drain survey
- Blockages deep inside downpipes
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will point you to the right survey before you book. The full list of what we check.
What we check
- Valley gutters
- Fascias and soffits
- Eaves gutters
- Parapet and box gutters
- Outlets and hoppers
- Downpipes
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Before and after the survey
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Check for spilling water in a downpour
- Keep climbers away from the eaves
- Check that downpipes are firmly fixed to the wall
- Book gutter clearing once a year, more often near trees
Once work is carried out, keep an eye on the gutters in the next downpour. Rain should flow to the outlets and down the downpipes. If it does not, tell whoever did the work.
Get the gutters cleared every year or more often near trees. Late autumn, after the leaves have fallen, is a sensible time. Clean gutters can do their job.
Gutter surveys in Abbots Worthy: local notes
Thatch survives on some older buildings in Hampshire’s villages. Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look. 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 check with the council.
For site and facilities teams at buildings like Kings Worthy Primary School, long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle. The streets around a church like Church of St Mary are often among the oldest in a place, and if yours is one of the older homes nearby, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first. Landlords with a home close to Winchester station may find that a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant.
Abbots Worthy is about 3 miles north-east of Winchester, in Hampshire. We cover Abbots Worthy and the rest of Hampshire. Abbots Worthy is one of the towns and villages in Hampshire where we work. For surveys nearby, see our Southampton page.
All of SO21 is within our area for gutter surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Local streets include Park Lane, Basingstoke Road and Mill Lane, and we cover them all. Neighbouring places we cover for gutter surveys include Kings Worthy (1 mile south-west), Easton (1 mile south-east), Martyr Worthy (2 miles east), Winnall (2 miles south) and Itchen Abbas (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Basingstoke (14 miles north-east), Winchester (3 miles south-west), Eastleigh (9 miles south), Andover (12 miles north-west), Totton (15 miles south-west) and Chandler's Ford (9 miles south-west).
What’s near Abbots Worthy
Typical jobs here are in homes near Henry Beaufort School and The Cart And Horses Public House, among other places. Abbots Worthy’s nearest station is Winchester station, roughly 2.2 miles south-west of the centre. Nearby you will also find Wolvesey Castle (2.4 miles south) and Royal Observer Corps Museum (1.4 miles south-west). The countryside around Abbots Worthy includes Winnall Moors and Twyford Down.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. Recommendations are set out by urgency where it matters.
Landlords, agents and building managers in Abbots Worthy and across Hampshire can book any of our surveys. For a price for a let property or a block, call 07833 053749 or email us.