Hampshire · London and the South East
Gutter survey in Bishopstoke, Hampshire
Gutter surveys across Bishopstoke, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. Every survey ends with a written report and photos.
- Valley or box gutters that overflow inside
- Overflowing eaves gutters
- Leaking or loose downpipes
Questions from Bishopstoke
I let a flat near Eastleigh station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, that is a common request. Let us know whether a tenant or an agent will let us in, and we can send the report to you or your agent.
Will you come out to Bishopstoke?
Yes, Bishopstoke is covered. We cover the whole of London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it’s useful to know about access.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We have more than 20 years’ experience and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
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.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes. A shared roof needs access agreed first, with whoever owns or manages the building. Let us know about it as you book and we’ll plan the survey around it.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Yes, where it is applicable. Whether we can fly on the day depends on the weather and the airspace rules. We are a CAA-registered drone operator.
Are you structural engineers?
No. We point out what can be seen, like sagging or deflection, but we’re not structural engineers and do not carry out calculations. If we think you need an engineer, the report says so.
How a gutter survey works in Bishopstoke
Your gutters take the rain from the roof and lead it away from the walls. If they clog, drip or sag, the water ends up somewhere it shouldn’t, often down the brickwork or into the building. We check the full rainwater system above ground, from eaves gutters and valleys to outlets, hoppers and downpipes. The findings go into a written report with photos. We survey eaves gutters, fascias and soffits and valley gutters, and the problems we are asked to look at most are overflowing valley or parapet gutters and leaves and moss blocking gutters.
Houses in smaller places like Bishopstoke can face open ground, where wind and driving rain hit the roof harder. Ridge tiles, verges, chimney stacks and flashings take the worst of it. A proper look shows whether anything has started to loosen. A loose ridge tile or slate gives the wind something to catch, and others soon follow.
Nothing in the report is left vague: where something needs attention, it says so plainly, and where it can wait, that’s said too.
- Place
- Bishopstoke (SO50)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Nearby places to Bishopstoke
Also in Bishopstoke
What we look for on each type of roof
Fascias and soffits
Overflowing water stains soffits and rots timber. We check them along with the gutters.
Cast iron gutters
Plenty of period homes still have cast iron rainwater goods. They last well when painted but corrode once the paint wears off.
What happens if roof problems are left?
It’s easy to put damp down to the wrong cause. If a leaking gutter or downpipe is the source, other work on the wall won’t stop it. Checking the gutters first helps you spend in the right place. Arranging work in a smaller place like Bishopstoke is easier with notice than in an emergency. Knowing early gives you time to get the right people in.
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the report isn’t charged as an extra. Gutter survey starts from £150, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
Why book with us
- Over 20 years’ experience
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- Visits on any day of the week
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced or our case studies.
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Bishopstoke
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. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters. With South Stoneham House about 3 miles south-west, Bishopstoke sits in an area with a long building history. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
Homes near green spaces like Lakeside Country Park can get more leaves in their gutters in autumn. If you let a flat or house near Eastleigh station, a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak. The streets around a church like St Paul's are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if yours is one of the older homes nearby, the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine.
Bishopstoke is about 1 mile east of Eastleigh, in Hampshire. We carry out gutter surveys in Bishopstoke for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings, with a written report and photographs every time. Our area takes in places right across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages.
Here we cover the SO50 postcode area for gutter surveys. Whether your property is on Guest Road, Manor Road and Sayers Road or anywhere close by, we can help. Other places close to Bishopstoke include Eastleigh (1 mile west), Crowdhill (1 mile north-east), Lord's Wood (1 mile north), Highbridge (2 miles north) and Fisher's Pond (2 miles north-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Winchester (6 miles north), Gosport (14 miles south-east), Fareham (10 miles south-east), Horndean (14 miles east), Totton (8 miles south-west) and Chandler's Ford (3 miles north-west).
Near you in Bishopstoke
Around Bishopstoke, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Lakeside Country Park, The King's School Senior and Wyvern Technology College. Bishopstoke’s nearest station is Eastleigh station, about 1 mile west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Eastleigh Museum (1.1 miles west) and Moorgreen Hospital (2.8 miles south). Not far away are Flexford Nature Reserve.
Can I check my roof myself?
Your own check is a good start, but it is not a survey. From the ground, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are frequently out of sight.
Keep a simple record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Share it with us when you book, as it helps us focus the survey.
How we price gutter surveys
When we price a survey, we consider:
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- Height and safe access
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so they’re priced to match. You’ll know the figure before booking.
Getting in touch
To price your survey accurately, we will ask about:
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- What made you get in touch
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
Photos help, if you have them. Pictures from the ground or a window are fine. To get started, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
The survey, step by step
After the inspection, everything we found is written up as a photo-illustrated written report. As for time on site, most surveys take about 1–2 hours at a house, depending on how many gutter runs and downpipes there are. A visit to a smaller place like Bishopstoke is no different on the day: outside, inside and from any safe vantage point, in that order. Point out any stains, cracks or loose pieces you’ve spotted.
- We start with what you’ve noticed, like damp or overflowing gutters.
- We walk round the building and check the gutters, downpipes and fascias from the ground.
- We check hidden gutters as far as safe access allows.
- Where it’s safe, we check the loft for signs of water.
- A report with photographs and recommendations follows.
Before we arrive
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- If you’re buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Let us know about parking near the property
How to book
We survey roofs seven days a week. To find a date that works for you, call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and the days you’d prefer.
Related advice
What a gutter survey doesn’t cover
Some things can’t be seen without opening up the roof, and that sets some limits:
- Damage hidden inside walls or behind boards
- Hidden sections we can’t view safely
- Asbestos testing of old gutters, downpipes or soffits
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will tell you before booking. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Valley gutters
- Fascias and soffits
- Downpipes
- Eaves gutters
- Outlets and hoppers
- Parapet and box gutters