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Gutter survey in Cheriton, Hampshire
We carry out gutter surveys in Cheriton and the rest of Hampshire. Surveys run on any day of the week.
- Sagging gutters and loose brackets
- Leaking or loose downpipes
- Overflowing eaves gutters
How a gutter survey works in Cheriton
Most gutters hang from the fascia boards at the eaves, so fascias and soffits are part of the survey. Water that overflows for long enough can rot timber fascias and stain the soffits below. On buildings from before 2000, some soffits and rainwater goods may be asbestos cement. We do not carry out asbestos testing, so we flag anything that might contain it for a specialist asbestos surveyor to check. If you’re worried about rotten fascias or stained soffits and gutters packed with leaves or moss, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on downpipes, parapet and box gutters and fascias and soffits alike.
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. Lead flashings and old chimney stacks are often where weather gets in first.
Pictures do a lot of the work in our reports, because a photo of a cracked flashing says more than a paragraph. Anything out of sight on the day is listed as such.
- Place
- Cheriton (SO24)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Landlords, agents and block managers in Cheriton
Letting agents and landlords in Cheriton book surveys as well as homeowners. The report gives you a dated record of the gutter, with photos.
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on, photographs included.
What we do, step by step
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof; as a rough guide, the survey takes an hour or two for most homes, and longer where there are parapet, valley or box gutters to follow. You’re welcome to ask questions while we are there. Cottages and farmhouses around Cheriton often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. Each part is looked at from wherever it can be seen safely.
- 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 loft space is checked for staining, where it can be reached safely.
- A photo-illustrated written report and recommendations follows.
Before the survey
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
Book a survey
You can call us seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. For a price or to book, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
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What we look for on each type of roof
Fascias and soffits
Soffits and timber fascias suffer when gutters overflow. We check them along with the gutters.
Plastic (uPVC) gutters
Many homes have plastic gutters and downpipes. Their joints can leak as the seals wear, and brackets can sag under load.
What a gutter survey does not cover
To be straight with you, there are limits to any roof survey:
- Damage hidden inside walls or behind boards
- Pipes below ground level
- Asbestos testing of old gutters, downpipes or soffits
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll tell you. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Downpipes
- Valley gutters
- Outlets and hoppers
- Fascias and soffits
- Parapet and box gutters
- Eaves gutters
What a gutter survey looks like in Cheriton
Thatch survives on some older buildings in Hampshire’s villages. Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first. The wider area around Cheriton has a long history of building, with Hinton Ampner House about 0.8 miles south-east. Older homes in the wider area frequently have features worth a closer look, like lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years.
If you live in an older home near Church of St Michael, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first. If you look after a building such as Cheriton Primary School, its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale.
Cheriton is about 7 miles east of Winchester, in Hampshire. Cheriton is one of many places we visit across Hampshire. Across Hampshire, we cover Cheriton. Southampton is in our area too.
Surveys in SO24 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. If you need a gutter survey at a property on Lower Lamborough Lane, Raebarn Close and Markall Close or anywhere close by, we can help. Neighbouring places we cover for gutter surveys include Hinton Ampner (1 mile east), Beauworth (2 miles south-west), Bramdean (2 miles east), New Alresford (2 miles north) and Bishop's Sutton (3 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Basingstoke (15 miles north), Winchester (7 miles west), Havant (15 miles south-east), Eastleigh (10 miles south-west), Fareham (14 miles south) and Horndean (12 miles south-east).
Near you in Cheriton
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Flowerpots Inn, among other places. The countryside around Cheriton includes Beacon Hill and Shutts Copse.
Cheriton: your questions answered
Is Cheriton in the area you cover?
We do. Every survey there gets the same written report with photographs, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Is my home in Cheriton listed or in a conservation area?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. It matters most if you are planning to re-roof in a different material.
What’s in the report?
Written findings with photographs, covering the condition of the gutter, the defects we found and what we recommend. Standard adds moisture detection and a structural check; Premium adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies and structural analysis.
When is the best time for a gutter survey?
Whenever suits you. If you’ve already seen a gutter overflowing, it is best not to wait as overflowing water can damage walls.
What does a gutter survey cost?
Gutter survey starts from £150, including VAT. The price depends on the size of the building and how easy the gutters are to see. For a price, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Does the report include photographs?
Yes. Photographs are taken throughout the survey, and they go into the written report.
Can a gutter survey explain damp on my walls?
The survey looks at whether rainwater is spilling onto the wall, through overflows, drips or damaged downpipes. We cannot see inside walls, so we report on what’s visible.
What happens if roof problems are left?
A written report gives you a dated record of the gutters’ condition, which helps when you plan work or brief a contractor. Without one, it’s guesswork from the ground. Older cottages and farmhouses around Cheriton can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it’s left.
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Our price is from £150, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Cheriton
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- An independent look at the roof
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
Read what a roof survey costs and what we found on two real jobs.
What affects the cost of gutter surveys
Our packages start from £150, inc. VAT. The price for your roof depends on:
- Which survey package you book
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package matters as well. We’ll give you the figure before anything is booked.
Booking your survey
When you call or email, these details help:
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
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. We confirm the price before anything is booked.