Hampshire · London and the South East
Gutter Survey in Alton
A survey of gutters, valleys, outlets and downpipes for Alton and the rest of Hampshire. We survey on any day of the week.
- Soffits marked by water
- Leaking or loose downpipes
- Gutters full of debris and silt
Alton homes and their roofs
With Bentworth Hall about 3.2 miles west, Alton sits in an area with a long building history. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. Thatch survives on some older buildings in Hampshire’s villages. In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first.
If you let a flat or house near Alton station, the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at. If you live in an older home near Church of St Lawrence, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs.
Alton is about 10 miles south-east of Basingstoke, in Hampshire. Wherever you are in Alton, we can carry out gutter surveys at your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. We cover towns and villages across Hampshire, large and small. You can also see our page for Guildford.
Gutter surveys in GU34 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Local streets include High Street, Station Road and Goswell Square, and we cover them all. Alton sits on or near the A339 and B3004. If you’re just outside Alton, we cover Chawton (1 mile south-west), Holybourne (2 miles north-east), Neatham (2 miles north-east), East Worldham (2 miles south-east) and Golden Pot (2 miles north). We also work in nearby towns such as Basingstoke (10 miles north-west), Farnborough (13 miles north-east), Fleet (10 miles north-east), Aldershot (11 miles north-east), Petersfield (10 miles south) and Yateley (14 miles north-east).
Local landmarks in Alton
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Amery Hill School, Treloar School and The 'Baker's Arms' Public House, among other places. There’s a railway station in Alton itself: Alton station. Nearby you’ll also find Allen Gallery (within half a mile east) and Alton Community Hospital (0.9 miles south-west). Not far away are Holybourne Hill.
Gutter survey in Alton: what you get
We survey gutters and rainwater systems in Alton and right across London and South East England. We inspect everything we can see safely from the ground, windows, the roof space and the roof where it’s safe. A visit typically takes about one to two hours at a house, depending on how many gutter runs and downpipes there are. The written report follows, with photos and recommendations. Typical surveys look at water spilling over the gutter edge and gutters packed with leaves or moss, on eaves gutters, outlets and hoppers and fascias and soffits.
Alton mixes older houses, frequently slate or clay tiled, with newer estates, many of them with concrete tiles. Chimneys on older houses may be redundant, capped or leaning, and their lead flashings still need to be sound. Later houses have their own typical faults, from loose ridge tiles to blocked gutters.
The report is written in plain words, so it makes sense without any roofing background. Photos show what each point refers to.
- Where
- Alton (GU34)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Your questions about gutter surveys in Alton
Do you cover Alton?
Yes, Alton is within the area we cover. We work right across London and the South East. Just phone 07833 053749 or email us and let us know about the property.
Can a landlord with a rental near Alton station book a roof survey?
Yes. We survey roofs for landlords, letting agents and managing agents as well as owners. Just call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the details, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
Will you check the drains below ground?
No, CCTV drain work is not part of this survey. The survey covers gutters, outlets, hoppers, downpipes and overflows and flags signs of a drain problem.
Do you look in the loft space?
Yes, where the survey calls for it and there’s safe access. Inside, we look for damp, staining, gaps and sagging.
What’s the price of a gutter survey?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The price depends on the size of the building and how easy the gutters are to see. To get a price, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
What does the report include?
It sets out what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, with photos throughout. It also says if any part of the roof couldn’t be seen safely.
Can the survey be at a weekend?
Yes, weekend visits are possible as well as weekdays. Just ring 07833 053749 or send us an email to arrange it.
What you can safely check yourself
What you cannot do safely is get up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and falls from height are serious. That is where a survey comes in.
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
Prices for gutter surveys in Alton
Not every roof costs the same to survey, for these reasons:
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
Every price we give includes VAT. Prices start from £150, including VAT. We confirm the exact price before booking.
What we need to know
If you can, have these to hand when you contact us:
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
Booking is simple: just call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and give us some details about the property and we will recommend the right survey. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
Signs you need a gutter survey in Alton
Hidden gutters are frequently lined with lead or another sheet covering. Splits and blocked outlets in these gutters can send water straight into the building, because there is no outer edge for it to spill over. Lead is also a target for theft.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Leaking or loose downpipes
- Gutters packed with leaves or moss
- Sagging gutters and loose brackets
- Overflowing valley or parapet gutters
Take a building like Saint Lawrence Church of England Primary School: a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time.
Before booking anyone
- Whether VAT is added on top
- Whether the roof space is looked at, where there is one
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
What we do, step by step
When we arrive, we begin with a quick chat about the roof and anything that’s 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 between one and two hours at a house, depending on how many gutter runs and downpipes there are. A visit in Alton runs most smoothly with the loft hatch clear, side gates open and a parking spot in mind. If you won’t be there yourself, let us know who will let us in.
- You let us know where you’ve seen overflows, drips or damp.
- We walk round the building and check the gutters, downpipes and fascias from ground level.
- We check hidden gutters as far as safe access allows.
- Where it is safe, we check the loft for signs of water.
- You receive a report with photos and recommendations.
Getting ready for the survey
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the freeholder or managing agent
- Keep pets in another room
Arrange a survey
We confirm the price for your survey before you book, so you know where you stand. Prices start from £150, including VAT. To book, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
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Surveys for landlords and agents in Alton
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on.
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords, including offices, shops and units. Bigger roofs take more time, so they’re priced to suit.
What this survey can’t tell you
It is a careful look at the gutter, not the whole story. The main limits are:
- Confirming asbestos in older rainwater goods
- What’s hidden inside a downpipe
- Parts of gutters that cannot be seen safely
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll tell you. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What this survey covers
- Fascias and soffits
- Parapet and box gutters
- Valley gutters
- Eaves gutters
- Downpipes
- Outlets and hoppers