Hampshire · London and the South East
Burkham Gutter Survey
Gutter surveys around Burkham, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Leaking or loose downpipes
- Blocked outlets and hoppers
- Leaves and moss blocking gutters
How a gutter survey works in Burkham
Owners get in touch after seeing an overflow, finding damp or planning ahead for winter. Landlords and managing agents use it to plan maintenance, and some buyers want the rainwater system checked before exchange. The survey and report follow the same steps whatever the reason, with photographs and written recommendations. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. We survey downpipes, fascias and soffits and eaves gutters, and common reasons people get in touch are gutters packed with leaves or moss and water spilling over the gutter edge.
Some older homes in villages like Burkham are listed or in a conservation area. That can affect what materials can be used when work is done, so check with the council before planning anything. Knowing the roof’s condition helps you plan ahead with that in mind. Older materials such as clay tiles, slate and stone are frequently matched when work is done.
It is not only a list of defects. For each finding, it explains what it is, why it matters and what we’d recommend.
- Place
- Burkham (GU34)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait, which helps when budgeting.
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client, photos included.
Your questions about gutter surveys in Burkham
Do you cover smaller places like Burkham?
Yes, Burkham is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Alton station?
Yes, rented property is part of what we cover. You can call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and a few details, including who will give access on the day.
Can you give me structural calculations?
No. Our survey is not a structural engineer’s report, and it doesn’t include calculations. We’ll recommend an engineer if we see signs that call for one.
What does the report include?
It works through the roof part by part, in writing and with photos, finishing with recommendations. Points are put by urgency where it matters.
Are hidden gutters like valleys and box gutters included?
Yes. Hidden gutters are a common cause of leaks inside so we pay close attention to them. Parts of them may not be visible, and the report says so.
Is a Saturday or Sunday visit possible?
Yes, we carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays as well as weekdays. To book, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Can you tell me if my old gutters contain asbestos?
No, that’s a job for a specialist asbestos surveyor. On buildings from before 2000, we flag materials that could contain it so it can be checked before work starts.
Roof by roof
Box and secret gutters
A box gutter is built into the roof, frequently behind a parapet, so overflows can end up inside. We check them where they can be seen safely.
Plastic (uPVC) gutters
Older plastic gutters can turn brittle and split. We check joints, brackets and the line of each run.
Why get it checked now?
Climbing a ladder to look in the gutters yourself is risky. You can see drips and overflows from the ground, but valleys, parapets and box gutters are hard to see. Our survey covers what can safely be seen and records it with photos. Older cottages and farmhouses around Burkham can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it’s left.
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on how big and how high the roof is, how it can be seen safely and which survey you book.
Why us?
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Packages from £150, inc. VAT
- A report with photographs
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced or what we found on two real jobs.
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Tips from our surveys
Nothing here needs a ladder. Our suggestions:
- Check from the ground or a window, not a ladder
- Watch for green marks down the brickwork
- Have gutters cleared at least once a year
- Watch ceilings under valley gutters for fresh marks
You receive a report with photos and recommendations, prioritised by urgency where relevant. You can pass it to whoever you choose to do the work so they know what needs doing.
Get small faults like a dripping joint or loose downpipe sorted quickly. Left alone, they usually grow, and the water they spill can damage walls and timber.
Burkham homes and their roofs
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. Hall Place, about 1.9 miles south, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Burkham. If your house is among the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
Landlords with a home close to Alton station may find that the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at.
Burkham is about 4 miles north-west of Alton, in Hampshire. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Burkham can all book gutter surveys, with a written report and photographs every time. We cover towns and villages across Hampshire. For surveys nearby, see our Reading page.
Gutter surveys in GU34 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Neighbouring places we cover for gutter surveys include Bagmore (1 mile north-east), Bradley (1 mile south-west), Southrope (2 miles north-east), Bentworth (2 miles south) and Holt End (2 miles south). Further out, we also cover Basingstoke (6 miles north), Winchester (14 miles south-west), Farnborough (15 miles north-east), Fleet (12 miles north-east), Aldershot (14 miles east) and Alton (4 miles south-east).
Landmarks near Burkham
The nearest railway station is Alton station, roughly 4.7 miles south-east. Other landmarks nearby include Barton Castle (3.7 miles south-west) and Alton Community Hospital (4.4 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Farleigh Hill.
What you can safely check yourself
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 don’t climb up for a closer look.
It helps to keep a record: dates of leaks, photos from ground level and any work done on the roof. Share it with us as you book.
What we do, step by step
Every visit follows the same pattern: we listen to what’s been worrying you, look at the roof from every safe viewpoint, photograph what we find and record our findings for the written report. Most visits take between one and two hours for most homes, and longer where there are parapet, valley or box gutters to follow. In a hamlet or village like Burkham, a postcode does not always lead to the right gate, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- 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.
- Valleys, parapets and box gutters are inspected where they can be seen safely.
- The roof space is checked for staining, where it can be reached safely.
- A written report with photos and recommendations follows.
Preparing for the visit
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the building owner or managing agent
Book a survey
A quick phone call is usually the easiest start: phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email. The price is agreed before a date is set.