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Gutter survey in Charlwood, Hampshire
Gutter surveys in Charlwood from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
- Joints that drip after rain
- Blocked outlets and hoppers
- Sagging gutters and loose brackets
About our gutter survey in Charlwood
We survey gutters and rainwater systems in Charlwood and right across London and the South East. On the day, we inspect what can be seen safely from the ground, windows, the loft space and the roof where it is safe. Time on site usually takes roughly 1–2 hours at a typical home, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. The written report follows, with photos and recommendations. We survey outlets and hoppers, parapet and box gutters and valley gutters, and common reasons people get in touch are overflowing valley or parapet gutters and fascia boards damaged by overflowing water.
In a village or hamlet like Charlwood, older cottages and farmhouses frequently sit alongside barns, outbuildings and a few newer houses. Older roofs may be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, frequently with chimneys that have stood a long time. We report on what can safely be seen, and thatch is a specialist material. On older roofs, it’s usually the chimneys and lead flashings that need work first.
Every survey ends with a written report, with photographs, emailed to you. It explains the condition of the gutter, the defects we found and what we recommend.
- Location
- Charlwood (SO24)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Signs you need a gutter survey in Charlwood
Falling leaves are the most common cause of blocked gutters. Every autumn, trees fill gutters with leaves, twigs and seeds, and they collect at the outlets. A choked outlet soon means a full, overflowing gutter.
A survey can pick up problems like:
- Soffits marked by water
- Blocked outlets and hoppers
- Brackets that have dropped or snapped
- Gutters full of debris and silt
For an older house near a landmark such as Monkwood Mission Church, the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine.
Before you book anyone
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- What the report includes, and whether it has photos
- When you’ll get the report
Landlords, agents and block managers in Charlwood
Letting agents often book on a landlord’s behalf, and the report can go to both. Access is agreed with the tenant ahead of time.
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in, at a time agreed beforehand. We survey on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays, which can make access easier.
Towns and villages near Charlwood
Also in Charlwood
What happens on the day
Once we’ve finished looking, we write up our findings as a written report with photos, sent to you by email. As for time on site, most surveys take an hour or two at a house, depending on how many gutter runs and downpipes there are. In a hamlet or village like Charlwood, a postcode doesn’t always lead to the right gate, so a few directions are welcome. 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 the ground.
- Valleys, parapets and box gutters are inspected where they can be seen safely.
- 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
- If it isn’t your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Let us know where we can park nearby
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
Arrange a survey
Getting a price is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and give us some details about the property and we will explain which survey suits. The price is agreed up front.
Related advice
Common questions in Charlwood
Is my home in Charlwood listed or in a conservation area?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Do you cover Charlwood?
Yes, Charlwood is one of the places we work. The survey and report are the same in Charlwood as anywhere else, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
What does a gutter survey cost?
Gutter survey starts from £150, including VAT. The size of the property and the access affect the price. For a price, call 07833 053749 or email us.
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. Parts of them may not be visible, and we’ll note that in the report.
Is there a good time of year to book a gutter survey?
Any time of year works. Before the wetter months gives you time to plan any work, and a wet spell can show where gutters overflow.
What’s in the report?
Written findings with photographs, explaining the condition of the gutter, any defects and our recommendations. The Standard Survey adds moisture detection and a structural check, and the Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies and structural analysis.
How fast do I get the report?
Basic reports arrive within 48 hours, Standard reports in 24–48 hours and Premium reports on the same day. All of them come by email.
Local roofs in Charlwood
About 4.8 miles north lies Bentworth Hall, a reminder of how long the area around Charlwood has been built on. On older houses around here, roofs frequently carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. 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. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them.
Charlwood is about 6 miles south-west of Alton, in Hampshire. We visit Charlwood as part of our work across Hampshire. Our area takes in places right across Hampshire. There is also a page for Southampton.
We survey roofs across SO24 for gutter surveys. Nearby, we also carry out gutter surveys in Monkwood (1 mile south-west), Kitwood (1 mile north-west), Gilbert Street (1 mile north-west), Ropley (2 miles west) and West Tisted (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Basingstoke (13 miles north), Winchester (12 miles west), Havant (15 miles south), Eastleigh (15 miles south-west), Horndean (12 miles south) and Alton (6 miles north-east).
Local landmarks in Charlwood
Nearby you’ll also find Alton Community Hospital (4.7 miles north-east). The countryside around Charlwood includes Red Hill and Shutts Copse.
Why it’s worth a survey now in Charlwood
Our report is a dated record of what we found, useful when you’re planning maintenance or getting work priced. Without one, it’s guesswork from the ground. Older and listed buildings around Charlwood may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so leaving a defect until it is urgent leaves less time to plan.
For a price for your roof in Charlwood, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and some details. We will confirm the figure before booking.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Charlwood
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Surveys seven days a week
- Plain-English reports with photos
See what a roof survey costs or what we found on two real jobs.
What you can safely check yourself
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from the ground or a window. Overflowing water can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
What we cannot see
It is a careful look at the gutter, not the whole story. The main limits are:
- Damage hidden inside walls or behind boards
- Asbestos testing of old gutters, downpipes or soffits
- Pipes below ground level
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll suggest the right survey. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Downpipes
- Outlets and hoppers
- Parapet and box gutters
- Fascias and soffits
- Valley gutters
- Eaves gutters