Hampshire · London and the South East
Alderholt Gutter Survey
We take a careful look at the gutter at your property in Alderholt, and put it all in a written report with photographs.
- Water backing up from a hidden gutter
- Overflowing eaves gutters
- Fascia boards damaged by overflowing water
Gutter surveys for homes and businesses in Alderholt
We survey gutters and rainwater systems in Alderholt and right across London and South East England. On the day, we inspect whatever is safely visible from ground level, windows, the roof space and the roof where it is safe. Time on site normally takes between one and two hours for most homes, and longer where there are parapet, valley or box gutters to follow. The written report follows, with photographs and recommendations. Typical surveys look at rotten fascias or stained soffits and gutters that have fallen out of line, across outlets and hoppers, fascias and soffits and valley gutters.
Around Alderholt, gardens, hedges and nearby trees can mean leaves and moss end up on roofs and in gutters. Once gutters and outlets block, water spills over and soaks the walls, and moss holds water against tiles. A report spots that kind of slow problem before it becomes damp inside. Moss on the roof and weeds in the gutter are both easy to spot from ground level.
If any part of the gutter couldn’t be seen safely, we say so in the report. You will know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t.
- Place
- Alderholt (SP6)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What a gutter survey looks like in Alderholt
Some Hampshire villages still have thatched roofs. 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. Historic houses such as Breamore House, about 4.5 miles north-east, show how far back building in the area around Alderholt goes. 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.
The streets around a church like Church of St James are often among the oldest in a place, and if yours is one of the older homes nearby, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs.
Alderholt is in Hampshire. Whether the building in Alderholt is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, we can survey the roof. Alderholt is one of the places in Hampshire we cover for gutter surveys. You can also see our page for Southampton.
Gutter surveys in SP6 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. We cover properties on Station Road, Antell's Way and South Hill. Main roads around Alderholt include the B3078, which makes travel easy. Close by, we survey roofs in Sandleheath (1 mile north), Ashford (2 miles north-east), Broxhill (2 miles west), Damerham (2 miles north-west) and Rockbourne (4 miles north). We also work in nearby towns such as Totton (14 miles east), New Milton (13 miles south-east), Ringwood (5 miles south-east), Barton on Sea (14 miles south-east), Ashley (13 miles south-east) and St Leonards (6 miles south).
Near you in Alderholt
In Alderholt, that means homes and buildings near The Churchill Arms and The Burgate School and Sixth Form and the streets around them. Other landmarks nearby include Godshill Castle Hill (3.6 miles north-east) and Fordingbridge Doll Museum (2 miles north-east). The countryside around Alderholt includes Blashford Lakes and Linbrook Lake.
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Landlord and commercial surveys in Alderholt
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait, which helps when budgeting.
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
Common roof problems in Alderholt
Falling leaves are the most common cause of blocked gutters. Nearby trees drop leaves, twigs and seeds into gutters every autumn and the debris builds up at the outlets. A choked outlet soon means a full, overflowing gutter.
We are frequently asked to look at:
- Downpipes that are split or coming away
- Gutters that have fallen out of line
- Overflowing eaves gutters
- Gutters full of debris and silt
If you look after a building such as St James' Church of England First School, long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle.
Before you book anyone
- When you will get the report
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- What the survey will not cover
- Will the report include photos?
How we price gutter surveys
All our prices include VAT. What changes the price is:
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- Height and safe access
For a price for your roof in Alderholt, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and a few details. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Helping us price your survey
Getting the details right at the start saves time. Please include:
- What made you get in touch
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- Dates you’re working to, such as exchange
- The address and postcode of the property
Unsure which package suits your roof? It is easiest to ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We’ll talk you through the options and what they cost.
DIY checks: what’s safe
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from ground level or a window. Water spilling over the edge can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
Your questions about gutter surveys in Alderholt
Do you carry out roof surveys in Alderholt?
Yes. We survey roofs across London and South East England, and Alderholt is part of that. Just phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and tell us about the property, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
Is Alderholt within the area you cover?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route as you book.
Will you look at parapet and box gutters as well?
Yes, as far as they can safely be seen. We look from vantage points, the loft space and the roof itself where safe, and by drone where it’s applicable.
What insurance do you have?
Our surveys are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance. If you need details for a managing agent or a building owner, just ask.
Do you use drones?
Yes, where applicable and safe. We fly a sub-250g drone and we are a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID). It is included in the Drone Roof Survey and, where applicable, the Premium Survey.
Will you walk on the roof?
Only if it’s safe. We check everything that can be seen safely: from ground level, from windows, from inside the loft space, from the roof where it’s safe and by drone where applicable. Anything we can’t see is noted in the report.
Can you give me structural calculations?
No. We’re experienced roof surveyors, and visible signs like sagging are noted, but calculations and an engineer’s opinion are outside what we do. If one is needed, the report says so.
How it works
When we arrive, we begin with a quick chat about the roof and anything that’s worrying you. We then inspect everything that can be seen safely, from ground level, from windows, in the loft space and by drone where it applies. The survey normally takes about one to two hours for most homes, and longer where there are parapet, valley or box gutters to follow. In a smaller place like Alderholt, as anywhere, the forecast plays a part: drone flights and thermal imaging need the right conditions, while a look from ground level and the loft can go ahead in most weather.
- First, you let us know what you’ve seen, such as overflows or damp.
- We look along the gutters, downpipes and fascias from ground level and from windows.
- Valley, parapet and box gutters are inspected as far as they can safely be seen.
- 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.
Before the survey
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
Book a survey
Photos help, if you have them. Pictures from the ground or a window are fine, and please do not climb up for a closer look. To send them or to book, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Related advice
What happens if roof problems are left?
Climbing a ladder to look in the gutters yourself is risky. You can see drips and overflows from ground level but hidden gutters are another matter. We inspect as far as it is safe to see and put it in writing. In a smaller place like Alderholt, wherever a roof is exposed, a loose ridge or flashing doesn’t stay loose for long. Each storm lifts it a little further.
Price depends partly on the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all with VAT included. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
Why book with us
- Prices that include VAT
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
Read what a roof survey costs and what we found on two real jobs.