Hampshire · London and the South East
Gutter survey in Bighton, Hampshire
We take a careful look at the gutter at your property in Bighton, and put it all in a written report with photos.
- Overflowing eaves gutters
- Leaking or loose downpipes
- Brackets that have dropped or snapped
For landlords and managing agents
Letting agents frequently book on a landlord’s behalf, and the report can go to both. Access is agreed with the tenant in advance.
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget, with the most urgent items set out first.
Gutter survey in Bighton
A gutter needs a steady fall towards its outlet to drain properly. When brackets sag or joints part, water pools, drips and spills over where the gutter dips. We check the line of each run as far as we can see it and look at the brackets and downpipe clips. Recommendations are written down and prioritised by urgency where relevant. We are often asked to look into leaves and moss blocking gutters and leaking or loose downpipes, across downpipes, valley gutters and fascias and soffits.
In a small place like Bighton, many roofs stand in the open, so ridges, chimney stacks, flashings and gutters work hard. Older walls take a long time to dry once water gets in. A roof report shows what needs attention first. Lead flashings and old chimney stacks are often where weather gets in first.
With the Standard Survey, you also get moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey goes further, with thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Where
- Bighton (SO24)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Nearby places to Bighton
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Local roofs in Bighton
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. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first. Hinton Ampner House, about 4.3 miles south, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Bighton. If yours is one of the older homes, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof.
For an older house near a landmark such as Church of All Saints, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs.
Bighton is about 7 miles south-west of Alton, in Hampshire. We carry out gutter surveys for homeowners, landlords and businesses in Bighton. Our area takes in places right across Hampshire. We also survey roofs in Southampton.
All of SO24 is within our area for gutter surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. If you’re just outside Bighton, we cover Old Alresford (1 mile west), Upper Wield (3 miles north-east), Northington (3 miles north-west), Totford (3 miles north-west) and Brown Candover (4 miles north-west). Further out, we also cover Basingstoke (11 miles north), Winchester (9 miles west), Eastleigh (13 miles south-west), Horndean (15 miles south), Chandler's Ford (14 miles south-west) and Alton (7 miles north-east).
Local landmarks in Bighton
Around Bighton, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Three Horseshoes Public House and the streets around them. A little further out are Barton Castle (2.4 miles north). Not far away are Red Hill.
Useful tips for Bighton property owners
You don’t need to be a roofer to help. What helps most:
- Get the gutters cleaned out every year
- Check that downpipes are firmly fixed to the wall
- Look for new stains on ceilings below valleys after rain
- Check from the ground or a window, not a ladder
Landlords and managing agents can keep the report with the building’s records to help plan maintenance. The photos help when you explain the work to others.
Get the gutters cleared every year or more often near trees. Late autumn, after the leaves have fallen, is a sensible time. Clear gutters can carry water away as they should.
Questions from Bighton
Is Bighton within the area you cover?
Yes, we do. We survey roofs across London and the South East, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned in advance.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Bighton?
Yes. We cover the whole of London and South East England, and Bighton is part of that. You can ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and a few details.
When does the report arrive?
The Premium Survey report comes the same day, the Standard within 24–48 hours and the Basic within 48 hours. All of them come by email, ready to forward.
Are hidden gutters like valleys and box gutters included?
Yes. These gutters frequently cause leaks indoors when they block, so they’re an important part of the survey. Some may only be partly visible, and we’ll note that in the report.
What’s the best way to book?
The quickest way is to phone 07833 053749 or send us an email. Give us the address and some details about the roof, and we’ll point you to the right survey. We survey on weekdays and at weekends.
How long will you be on site?
A visit typically takes about 1–2 hours at a typical home, or half a day or so for a commercial building. We will give you an idea when you book.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Yes, where it applies and safe. We’re a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID), flying a sub-250g drone. Drone inspection is part of the Drone Roof Survey and the Premium Survey, where it applies.
Do you need a gutter survey in Bighton?
Most gutter joints rely on seals or sealant that wear out. Plastic gutters move with heat and cold, and in time their joints can drip. On cast iron, joints can rust and open up once the paint has worn away.
Common reasons to book include:
- Gutters packed with leaves or moss
- Leaks at the gutter joints
- Overflowing valley or parapet gutters
- Blocked outlets and hoppers
If you look after a building such as Perins School, a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time.
Questions to ask before booking
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- What happens after the report arrives
- What the survey will not cover
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
Honest limits
A survey is a close look at the gutter, but it can’t do everything. The main limits are:
- Gutters out of sight from every safe viewpoint
- What’s behind fascias and inside walls
- Underground drains, which need a CCTV drain survey
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll tell you. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roofs we survey in Bighton
- Eaves gutters
- Downpipes
- Valley gutters
- Parapet and box gutters
- Fascias and soffits
- Outlets and hoppers
Prices for gutter surveys in Bighton
All our prices include VAT. What changes the price is:
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- How big the roof is
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package matters as well. We will give you the figure before anything is booked.
What to let us know when you get in touch
A few details help us recommend the right survey and price. When you get in touch, it helps to mention:
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
Booking is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or email us, tell us about the property and we will explain which survey suits. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
What we do, step by step
We photograph the roof as we go, so you can see in the report what we found and where. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available, including by drone where it’s applicable and the weather allows. A typical visit takes between one and two hours on an ordinary house; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. Older roofs in small places like Bighton can have low, tight loft spaces, so it is useful to know whether there’s a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- You tell us where you’ve seen overflows, drips or damp.
- We walk round the building and check the gutters, downpipes and fascias from ground level.
- Valleys, parapets and box gutters are inspected where they can be seen safely.
- The loft space is checked for staining, where it can be reached safely.
- A photo-illustrated written report and recommendations follows.
Getting ready for the survey
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Let us know where we can park nearby
- Keep pets in another room
Getting a price
To book a survey, ring 07833 053749 or email us and let us know the address and what’s prompted the survey. You will know the price before anything is booked.