Hampshire · London and the South East
Gutter Survey in Aldershot
We take a careful look at the gutter at your property in Aldershot, and put it all in a report with photographs.
- Blocked outlets and hoppers
- Dripping or leaking gutter joints
- Cracked or loose downpipes
Gutter survey in Aldershot
We carry out gutter surveys in Aldershot as part of our cover across London and the South East. We inspect everything we can see safely, from ground level, from windows and from the roof space. A visit normally takes about one to two hours at a typical home, or half a day or so for a commercial building. The written report follows, with photos and recommendations. We survey fascias and soffits, valley gutters and parapet and box gutters, and common reasons people get in touch are water spilling over the gutter edge and rotten fascias or stained soffits.
In a town like Aldershot, most homes are houses whose owners look after their own roofs. Small faults, such as a cracked ridge, a slipped tile or a blocked gutter, are cheaper to deal with early. A roof report gives you a list of what needs doing and how soon. Photos show you exactly what was seen, even on parts you cannot reach yourself.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets. You will see the good as well as the bad.
- Where
- Aldershot (GU11, GU12)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Gutter surveys in Aldershot: local notes
About 2.7 miles south-west lies Farnham Castle, a reminder of how long the area around Aldershot has been built on. If your house is among 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. Some Hampshire villages still have thatched roofs. Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look.
Trees in and around Princes Gardens shed leaves that can end up in nearby gutters. If you look after a building such as Talavera Junior School, its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale. Landlords with a home close to Aldershot station may find that a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let.
Aldershot is about 8 miles west of Guildford, in Hampshire. We survey roofs in Aldershot and the rest of Hampshire, as part of our work across London and South East England. We cover towns and villages across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our Guildford page covers surveys nearby.
All of GU11 and GU12 is covered for gutter surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Local streets include Station Road, East Station Road and High Street, and we cover them all. With the A323 and A325 close by, Aldershot is easy for us to reach for gutter surveys. Nearby, we also carry out gutter surveys in Weybourne (1 mile south-west), Badshot Lea (1 mile south), Heath End (1 mile south-west), Tongham (1 mile south-east) and Hale (2 miles south-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Basingstoke (15 miles west), Farnborough (3 miles north), Fleet (4 miles north-west), Alton (11 miles south-west), Yateley (7 miles north-west) and Bordon (10 miles south-west).
What’s near Aldershot
In Aldershot, that means homes and buildings near All Hallows Catholic School, Prince Consort's Library and Princes Gardens, among other places. There is a railway station in Aldershot itself: Aldershot station. Other landmarks nearby include Royal Army Dental Corps Historical Museum (1.6 miles north) and Farnham Castle (2.7 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Claycart Hill and Rowhill Nature Reserve.
How the survey works
A survey visit follows a simple order: we hear what you’ve seen, inspect the roof from every safe viewpoint, photograph what we find and record our findings for the written report. It typically takes an hour or two for most homes, and longer where there are parapet, valley or box gutters to follow. A visit in Aldershot runs most smoothly with the loft hatch clear, side gates open and a parking spot in mind. If you will not be there yourself, let us know who will let us in.
- We start with what you’ve noticed, such as damp or overflowing gutters.
- The eaves gutters, downpipes and fascias are looked at from ground level and windows.
- We check hidden gutters as far as safe access allows.
- The roof space is checked for staining, where it can be reached safely.
- A photo-illustrated written report and recommendations follows.
Before we arrive
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we’re looking at
- If you are buying, check with the agent that we can get in
Arrange a survey
Unsure which package suits your roof? The easiest way is to phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We’ll talk you through the options and what they cost.
Advice
Different roofs, different checks
Lead-lined valley and parapet gutters
Lead linings are common in valleys and parapet gutters on older houses. A split lining can leak straight into the building.
Box and secret gutters
Box and secret gutters frequently cause leaks indoors. We check the outlets, linings and overflows where safe.
How we price gutter surveys
Not every roof costs the same to survey, for these reasons:
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- The size of the roof
For a price for your roof in Aldershot, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and some details. The price is agreed before a date is set.
What we need to know
When you call or email, these details help:
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- Any deadline, like an exchange date
- What’s prompted the survey
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Pictures from the ground or a window are fine, and please do not climb up for a closer look. To get started, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
More services for Aldershot
When you need someone else
Every survey has limits, and it is better to know them up front. Keep these in mind:
- What’s hidden inside a downpipe
- Pipes below ground level
- Hidden sections we can’t view safely
If you’re not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll give you a straight answer before booking. What a survey covers and does not.
Roofs we survey in Aldershot
- Outlets and hoppers
- Parapet and box gutters
- Eaves gutters
- Valley gutters
- Downpipes
- Fascias and soffits
Tips from our surveys
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Some tips:
- Get trees that overhang the gutters trimmed
- Look for green streaks or damp patches on walls
- Look out for overflows when it pours
- Leave gutter checks at height to someone equipped for it
For let and shared buildings, the report can go on file to help plan maintenance. The photos help when you explain the work to others.
Watch your gutters from ground level or a window during heavy rain. Overflows and dripping joints are a sign to act before the walls suffer.
Leave it or get it looked at?
Damp walls are sometimes blamed on the wrong thing. When rainwater goods are the source, treating the wall alone will not solve it. A gutter survey helps rule the rainwater system in or out. Roof faults found early can be planned for, whereas a leak tends to force the timing on you, in Aldershot as anywhere.
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on the size and height of the roof, how it can be seen safely and the package you choose.
What you get with us
- An independent look at the roof
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- 98% of clients satisfied
Read how roof surveys are priced and our case studies.
Aldershot: your questions answered
I let a flat near Aldershot station. Can you check the roof?
Yes. We survey roofs for landlords, letting agents and managing agents as well as owners. Just phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the details, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
Do you cover Aldershot?
Yes, Aldershot is one of the places we work. Every survey there gets the same written report with photographs, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Is a CCTV drain survey included?
No, we do not carry out CCTV drain surveys. We check gutters, outlets, hoppers, downpipes and overflows and note any sign that the drains need checking.
Will you check the loft?
If it is needed and safe to reach, yes. We look for staining, damp, daylight and signs of movement.
How long does a gutter survey take?
For a house, expect about 1–2 hours on site, and longer for larger or complex roofs.
Can a gutter survey explain damp on my walls?
Leaking gutters and downpipes are a common cause of damp walls, and we check for exactly that. If the cause looks like something else, the report says so, based on what we can see.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. We check the roof, not the whole building, so it is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. Many buyers have both.