Hampshire · London and the South East
Bramshaw Gutter Survey
A survey of gutters, valleys, outlets and downpipes for Bramshaw and the rest of Hampshire. We survey on any day of the week.
- Sagging gutters and loose brackets
- Gutters overflowing in heavy rain
- Gutters full of debris and silt
What happens if roof problems are left?
Climbing a ladder to look in the gutters yourself is risky. From ground level you can spot drips and overflows, but valleys, parapets and box gutters are hard to see. Our survey covers what can safely be seen and records it with photos. For an older or listed building in a place like Bramshaw, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so a defect found early gives time to plan the work properly.
There are three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you need to know.
Why book with us
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- An independent look at the roof
- Plain-English reports with photos
Read our cost guide or our case studies.
About our gutter survey in Bramshaw
Gutters have to slope gently towards the outlet to drain properly. Sagging brackets and slipped joints leave water standing and overflowing where the gutter dips. We look along each run for sags, gaps and leaking joints and look at the brackets and downpipe clips. You get written recommendations, prioritised by urgency where relevant. We’re often asked to look into soffits marked by water and overflowing valley or parapet gutters, across valley gutters, outlets and hoppers and fascias and soffits.
Village roofs often face open fields and take the full force of wind and rain, which is hard on ridges, chimneys, flashings and gutters. Damp in old walls is slow to dry, so a small leak can do a lot of harm. A roof report shows what needs attention first. On exposed older roofs, chimneys and lead flashings are frequently the first to give way.
The report records the gutter as we found it on the day. It’s useful straight away, and a good reference for later, for example when you want to check whether anything has changed.
- Where
- Bramshaw (SO43)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
The survey, step by step
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof; as a rough guide, the survey takes about 1–2 hours on an ordinary house, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. You are welcome to ask questions while we are there. In a small place like Bramshaw, access is typically the main thing to plan. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- First, we agree the areas to focus on.
- We look along each run for debris, sagging and drips.
- We check the outlets, hoppers, downpipes and any overflows.
- Fascias, soffits and the walls below are looked at for signs of overflow.
- Findings are photographed and set out in a written report.
Before we arrive
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Note where any stains or damp appear
How to book
To book a survey, phone 07833 053749 or email us and tell us the address and what’s prompted the survey. You will know the price before anything is booked.
Related advice
Landlord and commercial surveys in Bramshaw
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. Recommendations are set out by urgency where it matters.
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords. Larger roofs take longer.
Gutter surveys in Bramshaw: local notes
A number of Hampshire villages keep thatched roofs on their older buildings. 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. Landford Manor, about 2.3 miles north, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Bramshaw. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead.
If you live in an older home near Church of St Peter, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first.
Bramshaw is about 5 miles west of Totton, in Hampshire. Bramshaw is one of many places we visit across Hampshire, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. Across Hampshire, we cover Bramshaw. For surveys nearby, see our Southampton page.
Gutter surveys in SO43 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Bramshaw is on the B3079, so it’s easy for us to get to. If you are just outside Bramshaw, we cover Canada (2 miles north-east), Brook (2 miles south) and Wittensford (2 miles south-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Winchester (15 miles north-east), Eastleigh (12 miles east), Totton (5 miles east), Chandler's Ford (10 miles east), Hedge End (14 miles east) and Lymington (13 miles south).
Near you in Bramshaw
A little further out are Tatchbury Mount Hospital (4.1 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Copythorne Common.
What you can safely check yourself
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Take a photo and write down when you saw it.
A lot can be seen from ground level. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Please do not climb up for a closer look.
Questions from Bramshaw
Will you come out to Bramshaw?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We work right across London and the South East. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
How do I find out if my home in Bramshaw is listed?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
How experienced are you?
More than 5,000 surveys over 20+ years, across London and South East England.
Is it a structural engineer’s report?
No. We point out what can be seen, like sagging or deflection, but we do not carry out calculations or give an engineer’s opinion. If we think you need an engineer, the report says so.
Will you go up on the roof?
Only when it is safe. Safe viewpoints, the roof space and a drone where it applies cover most of what’s needed, and the report notes anything we couldn’t see.
Can the survey be at a weekend?
Yes, we carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays as well as weekdays. To book, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Do you check valley and parapet gutters?
Yes. These gutters often cause leaks indoors when they block, so they’re an important part of the survey. Parts of them may not be visible, and we’ll note that in the report.
Different roofs, different checks
Fascias and soffits
Fascias carry the gutters, so a rotten fascia can let the gutter drop. Damaged or stained boards are recorded.
Plastic (uPVC) gutters
Plastic can become brittle with age and split. We check joints, brackets and the line of each run.
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Honest limits
Before booking, it is worth knowing what a survey won’t do:
- What’s hidden inside a downpipe
- Gutters out of sight from every safe vantage point
- Confirming asbestos in older rainwater goods
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will tell you before you book. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Fascias and soffits
- Eaves gutters
- Downpipes
- Parapet and box gutters
- Outlets and hoppers
- Valley gutters